Awesome Leisure

The music video for Music Box is a catchy cascade of snaps, claps and a variety of string and percussion instruments from Brooklyn-based band Huma-Huma; the vid was made by Mixtape Club.

The members of Walk Off the Earth have their own instruments, but they only needed one guitar for their cover of Gotye’s Somebody That I Used to Know. We didn’t know Capt. Haddock had a band.

These ingenious magnetic building blocks let you create custom robots and other electronic devices with no soldering, wires or programming skills. Pre-order now for April/May shipment.

Elizabeth Olsen stars in this remake of another movie that was inspired by actual events. Silent House is presented as a single take, with the duration of the movie playing out in real time.

Build your own DeLorean, with this 287pc. LEGO brick kit from Ichiban Toys. Their latest DMC-12 refines prior designs, with moving gull-wing doors, retractable wheels and room for two minifigs.

This turbine powered R/C plane sounds more like an F-16 than a toy, reaching top speeds over 360mph. We have no idea how you can fly and land this thing remotely without crashing it.

More gameplay footage is the icing on the cake for this trailer showing that a staple of the Twisted Metal franchise is back with a new storyline and more ridiculous weapons than ever before.

The first season of Game of Thrones is coming to Blu-ray and DVD. Bonuses include character profiles and audio commentaries, with additional Blu-ray exclusives such as a guide to Westeros.

Zach Golden’s smart-ass website is now a smart-ass cookbook, providing tips and insights into what you should cook for any occasion – with the occasional swear word thrown in for spice.

Kirsten Dunst kisses an upside-down man again. Directed by Juan Diego Solanas, the French-produced film features two worlds divided by gravity. We hope the story lives up to the visuals.

A combination ranged and melee weapon from Joerg Sprave. On one end is a regular slingshot, on the other end there’s a huge steel ball and a 5.9″ steel spike, complete with a “skull ejector.”

YouTube’s latest method for discovering new cat videos pits two clips cats from similar genres against one another for you to vote on. Two clips cats enter, one clip cat leaves. You get the idea.

This rare LEGO set the architectural wonder with over 5,900 bricks. Finished model measures appx. 20″(w) and 16″(h). At $1100, it’s expensive, but not nearly as much as the real Taj Mahal cost.

We’re so sorry we weren’t able to scout this out for you in time for the Holidays. Then again, any day’s a good day for a drink (and a mustache.) Its bottom is made of felt. Only holds 5oz. though.

While we still prefer this LED-equipped safety system, the Fiks reflective rim stripes are a great and cheap option. The stripes reflect light back to the light source to ensure visibility.

Batman must use his detective skills to unravel a series of brutal murders in Gotham City in the first of two stories in what Batman junkies are calling an instant classic in the series.

The talented Jason Yang whips out his fancy fiddle again, this time playing a couple of epic tracks from Skyrim. He truly is a one-man orchestra. Though he can’t play it live (without cloning.)

An intriguing alternative to the ubiquitous GoPro, the aerodynamic Drift HD shoots 1080p video, has a small screen for reviewing footage and a wrist-worn remote. Offers a variety of mounting options.

Slot Mods USA makes “museum quality” 1:32 race track replicas and have been commissioned and endorsed by noted auto enthusiasts. Designs range from vintage raceways to modern day circuits.

2011 was a wallet-emptying year for gamers. Here’s a look at some of the year’s best. It has too much Uncharted 3 – missing out on others like Forza 4 and NBA 2K12 – but is still worth watching.

Add a little dino to your Earl Grey with this silicone tea infuser, designed to look like the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex on a leash, complete with enormous head and comically tiny arms.

The creepy trailer for upcoming adventure game STASIS reminds us more than a little bit of Alien, while the game’s isometric style reads like Fallout or Diablo. More gameplay here.

An Android app that locates the best sports games in progress, along with the channel they’re on. If you have a TiVo, DirecTV or Google TV you can even use the app to switch to the right TV channel.