Here’s how the Germans do flash mobs. A woman in a train starts laughing at something in her smartphone, setting off a manic chain of cackling that surely made new passengers feel creeped out.

John Varvatos gives the classic high-top sneaker a mature and weathered look. The Artisan Lace Sneaker is made of Italian calf skin. It has hand stained side walls and burnished heel and toe.

A futuristic cruiser from Netherlands-based startup Savage Rivale. The Roadyacht GTS is a 4-door convertible with a 670hp V8 engine. It goes from 0-60 in 3.4s and has a top speed of 205mph.

Here’s another cinematic retrospective for 2011 by YouTuber genrocks, whose trademark unified approach made 230 of the year’s films blend into one glorious, fantasy-sci-fi-dance epic.

Mixing their martial arts skills with Obi-Wan quality lightsaber moves, Team2X and YouTuber GakAttack give us two great tastes that taste great together. Be sure to stay for the ending.

What’s better than a wearable blanket? A wearable sleeping bag, that’s what. The Poler Napsack is an extra long puffy coat that will keep you warm whether you’re inside the house or outdoors.

Like the musical ones we enjoy, architect/designer Luis Urculo created his own Covers, a clever short film in which iconic monuments in architecture are reinvented as models with everyday objects.

Get your liquor and sugar fix all rolled into one thanks to Hard Luck Candy Flavored Vodka; they offer four favorite old fashioned sweets in a drinkable adult form. (Thanks Thomas!)

Hollywood’s fairy tale bandwagon keeps on chugging with this re-telling of that children’s story about a douchebag who kept stealing magical stuff from a poor giant and never got punished for it.

Skateboarder Rob Drydek nails an incredible stunt, landing with all four wheels on the ground after a death-defying flip through the air, using a Chevy Sonic as his skateboard.

The December weather’s got us feeling sluggish and sleepy, but it looks like it’s done that and then some to these cats. A stupid video for a sleepy Sunday by YouTuber theindiemachines.

Cozy or koozie? In any case, keep your fingers warm and your drink cool with a little more class thanks to the original Sküüzi. Each one is handmade with 100% Merino sheep’s wool.

Made with “electrolytes, caffeine, and punching”, this officially licensed soap is based on original assets from this organization that doesn’t exist and which we’re not even talking about.

The latest in personalization – user-generated soft drinks. Pick your flavors, upload your label, and share. For now, you have to go with pre-mixed sodas, but come 2012, you can choose your own.

A little girl’s beloved old dog passes away, but the girl won’t give up on him just yet. A bittersweet tale by Lily Sun reminding us that those we lost can live on in our minds. RIP Sketchi.

Designed by Art Lebedev Studio, the Traveler’s Phrasebook t-shirt makes it easier to ask for directions in foreign lands. Simply point to an icon and make your best “where is it?” face.

Fans of Kels, listen up! On Oct. 1-5, 2012, the King of R&B will hold the first of what will be an annual concert at sea, on a 5-day cruise from Miami to the Bahamas. A cool trip with a smooth, soulful voice.

Despite the fact that snowboards were designed for snow, there’s no good reason why they won’t work on another surface, like the Utah’s Salt Flats, right? Though it is a bit more abrasive than snow.

Matt Shapiro’s compilation of some of the movies released this year. His editing and choice of music make the video a joy to watch. Check out his channel for Cinescapes of the past 5 years.

We’re not talking the Nic Cage on fire type here, rather the invisible kind – driving this moped as it pulls a skater down the road. Or is the skater controlling the bike? – an equally impressive feat.

A monkey gets snatched from its native habitat to be sent on a mission into space. A charmingly animated CGI short with a clever twist, by Eric Villeneuve, Antoine Rouleau and Emmanuel Gatera.

You’re probably too busy trying to replicate that airborne bazooka kill to notice the details, but slow down for a couple of minutes and check out the sheer gorgeousness of BF3’s Frostbite engine.

Honor the best number cruncher or sports gamer with the Armchair series by Fantasy Trophies. The trophies are made of urethane with bronze finish. We should get one for our NBA 2K12 league.