Awesome Leisure

Motorcycle rider Mark Monea has figured out how to pull off a crazy new maneuver on his bike – a full 360-degree front-flip. Do not try this at home – even if you have a foam pit at the end of the ramp.

Lightning and Mater head off to compete in the World Grand Prix when wacky hi-jinks ensue. Plus, Michael Caine plays a secret agent/Aston Martin DB5 named Finn McMissile – how can that be bad?

Speakal’s Cool iPig features an advanced motion detection technology that lets you control volume, skip tracks and play music by waving your hand in front of sensors around the ears, sides and nose.

Look how far this silly drinking game has come. It’s got a soberly written Wikipedia entry, and now this – a table specially made for Beer Pong, made of poplar wood and with LED lights for the cup racks.

Campers and traveling caffeine connoisseurs alike will appreciate Blackbird’s 10 ounce combination French press/travel tumbler; it’s vacuum sealed to keep drinks hot. All we need now is the coffee.

We’re going to go out on a limb and guess that drifting like this on the streets of Russia is just as illegal as it is here in the States. That doesn’t make it look any less awesome. Still, leave it to the pros.

Just in time for Spring, Fuego’s new portable gas grill has a cool look, and a hot 8000 BTU flame for grilling up your grub. It’s super easy to carry – assuming you’ve given it ample time to cool down.

If watching all of the zombie deaths isn’t enough for you – or if you don’t get AMC HD, you’ll want to pick up the Blu-ray edition of the first six episodes of Frank Darabont’s excellent undead drama.

Ah, DIY’ers: Check out these katana blades and some homemade housing that, when combined, make a tidy little pair of Wolverine claws that pop out at will (by moving your arm). (Thanks Nick!)

Handmade in a copper still, these small-batch jars are infused with fruit flavors like apple pie, cherry and strawberry, and based on bootlegger Junior Johnson’s potent, but smooth moonshine recipe.

The EGO is a small electric boat that floats on the water, piloted from a see-through cabin that rides just beneath the surface, allowing a clear view of underwater life without getting wet – or the bends.

Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman and the Furious Five are back, as the big-bellied panda and his anipals must pull out their best combo moves to save Kung Fu from Gary Oldman’s evil Lord Shen.

We recently saw a man with propeller-powered ski rig, but stuntman Troy Hartman totally one-ups that guy with his jet-powered ski pack, which manages 47MPH at 50% throttle. We want 100% throttle!

…to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth (And Other Useful Guides) is the title of this 160-page compilation of offbeat cartoons from the slightly inappropriate, always irreverent TheOatmeal.com.

This Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood DLC centers on a quest to find Da Vinci and his paintings after he’s kidnapped. The multiplayer add-on includes 1 map, 4 characters, and 2 game modes. Out March 8th.

The natural citrus, vanilla and spice flavor profiles in this 4-year aged rum create a bold and dynamic drink. Great in tropical drinks, it stands up in a glass with a couple of ice cubes, a rarity for rum.

Rider Filip Polc takes us on a totally wild, bumpy ride down a crazy steep hill in Valparaiso, Chile, all captured on his GoPro Hero helmet cam. Warning: You might want to take a Dramamine first.

Hublot’s luxurious and superfast Sledge utilizes carbon fiber for its handles, steel for the runners, hand-sewn leather for the seat and ash wood for stability. It puts our plastic crazy carpet to shame.

While we’re holding out for the big screen take on Thor, Marvel is also releasing an animated version of the tale, taking place long before the mighty hammer. Out on Blu-ray, DVD and digital 5/17.

Founder Tomonobu Itagaki may have left Team Ninja, but that doesn’t mean we’re not still going to be first in line to buy Ninja Gaiden 3 when it hits PS3 and Xbox 360 sometime in 2012.

Based on the critically-acclaimed comic book series by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. Superman is dying, but that won’t stop him from embarking on his most legendary adventures yet.

The Man in Black’s essential, gritty prison albums are back on vinyl – the way they were meant to be heard. Get locked up in Folsom or San Quentin. No turntable? Nab the CDs – but you won’t be as cool.

Want to play when your buddies aren’t around? You could always practice on the Kinect or Wii – or you could go up against iPong, the robotic ping pong machine, which can fire 12 to 70 balls-per-minute.