Posts Written by Paul Strauss

Make time traveling a total blast from the past: The Time Traveler’s Handbook teaches you how to survive the Black Death, play Mayan football, tackle a T. Rex, and more.

Fiat’s Abarth in-house tuners double the fun with the 500C and the Punto Evo, the former a semi-convertible with a 140 hp 1.4L turbo four and the latter with a turbo 165 hp 1.4L.

Ideal for reigning in console chaos, Laboratory 424’s Controller Wall Clips will handle everything from Wii-motes to guitar controllers; they’re available in nine colors plus transparent.

Dita follows up on its aviator-style Ambassador frames; the equally large Landmark shades eschew curves for a squared, bolder profile with a Titanium frame and zyl acetate temples.

It seems like a regular (if pricey) slider case, but the Universal Remote Case converts your iPhone into a full-featured IR remote thanks to a built-in IR transmitter and free app.

Because fractures are frakkin’ cool: Castoo offers X-ray decals that are applied with heat to your cast like tattoos; you can even send your own busted-up X-ray to create a custom Castoo.

We’re digging this second trailer for Karate Kid, which makes no attempt to hide its Kung Fu focus; the Jackie Chan-isms and spectacular scenic shots of China don’t hurt, either.

The office task lamp gets supersized with Itre’s Great JJ Lamp; nobody will be swiping this from your desk, assuming you can fit it on there: it stands 14 feet tall and is outdoor friendly.

The Boneyard near Tucson, Arizona is where old military aircraft permanently bail out, and is viewable on Google Maps; there are over 4,000 planes spread out across 2,600 acres.

Class rings are no longer just for the socially endowed; Josten’s offers a Gamer (DA8) symbol that’ll be engraved on both sides of a ring (Tribute A11 above), with your choice of text.

Honda’s 3R-C may be a minimal urban transport vehicle, but maxes out with sci-fi coolness; the three wheel single seater features a battery electric drivetrain and a low center of gravity.

He’s a dead ringer for Avatar’s Quaritch, but General Knoxx knocks us dead with Borderlands’ third DLC; it bumps the level cap to 61 and adds new weapons, enemies, and vehicles.

When he’s not gobbling up ghosties and the occasional cherry, Pac-Man is content to be a low-maintenance pet; just make sure his Pet Feeder has Pac-Pellets and to clean up the Pac-Poop.

Egon would drool over this fan-made Nintendo Wii Proton Pack, which features power and player LEDs plus sound effects; wireless Thrower holds the Wii-mote and Nunchuck.

YouTuber/artist Sam3’s La Puerta is literally a voyage through space and time: the stop motion video not only knocks on but knocks down doors and walls in Spain and Italy.

Nike’s new Jordan Icons sport 20 symbols on the outsole that highlight moments in MJ’s career; they also sport a perfed stitched upper, Phylon midsole, and molded sockliner.

Put a new spin on protecting your coffee table with these Record Coasters; made out of silicone, each is a bit smaller than a standard 12″, but at least they don’t rotate at 33 1/3 rpm, either.

Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising’s new units sow chaos of their own in this explosive trailer; it includes the Weird Boy, Librarian, Tyrant Guards, Genestealers, and Wraithguards.

Vandalism is bad, kids, but we can’t help but chuckle at TrustoCorp’s Subversive Street Signs; none of them endanger the public welfare while maximizing (and befuddling) public mindshare.

Make sure you’re always playing with a full deck with The Gambler Card Set; the guide includes over 350 card games and is paired with two sleek monochromatic black and white decks.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 has hit hard and fast with its trailers, but GT sums them up with this Preview trailer; it covers focused missions, destructible environments, and multiplayer.

The toolbox goes upscale while staying rugged with Palmer & Sons’ Leather Case No 97a; it sports 10-12oz. leather, solid brass rivets, and hand-carved solid hardwood handles.

It’s a must buy die for horror fans: the original Nightmare on Elm Street arrives on Blu-ray 4/6/10 and includes Ready Freddy Focus Points, alt. endings, featurettes, and commentaries.