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Throwing Star Magnets

Throwing Star Magnets
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You’ll never see ’em coming, but Ninjas do leave telltale signs: these Secret Mark Throwing Star Magnets (a Core 77 exclusive) give new meaning to raiding the refrigerator.

Video: Magnetic Fields

Video: Magnetic Fields

The movie above was filmed at NASA’s Space Sciences Laboratory at Berkeley; Ruth Jarman and Joe Gerhardt have turned magnetism into a visual and auditory feast for the eyes.

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iTunes 8: Magnetosphere

iTunes 8: Magnetosphere

Kevin Rose confirms it: iTunes 8.0 will indeed by including Flight 404’s gorgeous Magnetosphere visualizer plugin. If you haven’t seen it before, you owe it to yourself to click above.

Mac OS X Magnets

Mac OS X Magnets
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If you or someone you know is a Mac fan, these GUImagnets should top your list: each pack comes with 41 magnets with various OS X GUI elements. Talk about real-life drag and drop.

Portal Mini Magnets

Portal Mini Magnets
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Portal is one of those games that lingers long after you’ve put down the controller; these vectored mini 1″ magnets will make you miss your Weighted Companion Cube.

39-in-1 Precision Screwdriver Set

39-in-1 Precision Screwdriver Set
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This versatile screwdriver set can handle a wide variety of screwheads, including Phillips, slotted, hex, Torx, square, Pozidrive, Tripoint, and Pentalobe. It comes with 4mm and 1/4″ magnetic bit holders, and its smooth-spinning aluminum handle has a second bit holder on its side for increased torque.

NEBO Transcend 1500 Headlamp

NEBO Transcend 1500 Headlamp
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Guide your way through the darkness with this even brighter version of the NEBO Transcend headlamp. This model tops out at 1500 lumens and has four brightness modes plus a strobe. Its body is made from aluminum and has a magnetic base for mounting on metal. It’s also IPX7 waterproof and impact-resistant.

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TorxTec Pocket Ratchet Screwdriver

TorxTec Pocket Ratchet Screwdriver

This compact screwdriver features a pivoting L-shaped handle that can improve torque and help you turn screws in tight spaces. It has a ratcheting mechanism and includes a magnetic 1/4″ hex bit driver and four bits in the standard set. An upgraded combo kit comes with three drivers, a dozen bits, universal sockets, and more.

Ridge Wallet for MagSafe

Ridge Wallet for MagSafe
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Ridge’s trademark thin wallets now have a MagSafe-compatible edition. It has built-in magnets that align perfectly with MagSafe-equipped iPhones and cases. Rocking an Android phone? Don’t worry. The wallet has a steel tray that lets you securely attach the wallet to any phone or case. It comes in carbon fiber, olive, navy, or gunmetal.

VACO 7-in-1 Impact Flip Socket Set

VACO 7-in-1 Impact Flip Socket Set
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VACO’s convenient hand tool lets you carry six socket wrenches in your pocket. It has a durable metal shaft that holds three double-headed sockets, including 1/4″, 5/16″, 11/32″, 3/8″, 7/16″, and 1/2″ sizes. The sockets stay in place using strong rare-earth magnets and its shaft doubles as a 1/4″ bit driver that can also be used on a power drill.

Wuben X0 Mini Flashlight

Wuben X0 Mini Flashlight
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Wuben’s palm-sized flashlight outputs up to 900 lumens with a 175º beam. It has five brightness levels plus strobe and SOS modes and a built-in magnet for attaching to metal surfaces. In addition to black and white cases, it comes in gold, cracked glaze, and circuit special editions, with cool white neutral white light sources.

DIY Tiny PS5 Case Mod

DIY Tiny PS5 Case Mod

YouTuber Not from Concentrate was so disappointed with the “slim” PS5 that he painstakingly showed Sony what a truly compact version of the console should be. The result is a box with almost half the size and nearly 40% of the volume of the PS5 Slim. It even has a removable magnetic charging dock for the controllers and an external disc drive.

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ZadiTray Small Parts Organizer Trays

ZadiTray Small Parts Organizer Trays
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These 3D-printed organizer trays from ZadiTools are great for holding screws, washers, clips, and other small parts while performing repairs. They come in pairs that lock together with neodymium magnets, keeping parts from falling out when stored. They come in small, medium, and large sizes.

MountWare Modular Key Clip

MountWare Modular Key Clip

MountWare’s key clip system lets you mix and match a pair of key holders with several mounts. It uses magnetic Fidlock buckles to easily connect or detach the ring or the carabiner clip key holder to the clip, the backpack strap mount, the belt loop, or the wall mount. The modules are made of brass, PVD-coated iron, anodized aluminum, and Horween leather.

Slider Boy Titanium Fidget Toy

Slider Boy Titanium Fidget Toy

This mini fidget slider was inspired by the Nintendo Game Boy. It’s small enough to carry in a coin pocket and offers a satisfying three-level sliding action thanks to clicky neodymium magnets. Its outer layers are machined from titanium, while its center layer is made from black anodized aluminum. Choose from natural, gold, or purple bead-blasted finishes.

The James Brand Warrick Screwdriver

The James Brand Warrick Screwdriver
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This premium pocket screwdriver from The James Brand is small enough to fit in the coin pocket of your pants. It features a sleek, anodized aluminum shell and a built-in magnetized tray that holds four included Wiha screwdriver bits. Its 1/4″ driver socket is also magnetized to securely hold bits. Available in Desert Campout/blue or black/black.

Folding Shoe Cabinet

Folding Shoe Cabinet
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This modular shoe cabinet makes it easy to store, organize, and display all kinds of footwear. Setup is quick and easy – just unfold, let the shelves drop into place, and snap on the doors. It’s made from sturdy polypropylene, and each door has a magnetic catch. Choose from one-, two-, or three-column versions with 5 to 8 shelves.

Windeler Folding Pliers

Windeler Folding Pliers
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These modern folding pliers adhere to Windeler’s minimalistic aesthetic. They measure just 4.13″ long when folded, so they’re pocket-friendly. They’re made from stainless steel and anodized aluminum, and their full-size plier jaws feature a wire cutter. Windeler also integrated their Polnetik magnetic connector to attach modular tool blades.

MecArmy Mini Compasses

MecArmy Mini Compasses
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MecArmy’s miniature compass is small enough to wear as a pendant, on your keychain, or attached to a bag. It features a high-sensitivity movement with an anti-magnetic bearing and glow-in-the-dark markings and comes in copper, brass, or TC4 titanium for $10 extra. Measures 1.48″ L x 0.925″ W x 0.51″ H.

Olight IMini2 Quick-access Flashlight

Olight IMini2 Quick-access Flashlight
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This tiny flashlight from Olight turns on automatically when detached from its ring. Keep its base attached to your keychain or belt loop, and pull on it to activate. It also has a built-in magnet to attach it to metal surfaces and a charging connector that plugs right into a standard USB-A port.

JOAT Titanium Multitool

JOAT Titanium Multitool

Unlike most compact multitools, Fetos Studio’s JOAT (Jack of All Trades) can be completely disassembled. This lets you decide which parts to take with you. You can even bring just the key loop. Its titanium modules include a screwdriver with two magnetic bits, a wrench, a pry bar, a blade, and a bottle opener.

DIY LEGO Technic Coil Gun

DIY LEGO Technic Coil Gun

A coil gun is a weapon that uses electromagnets to accelerate a metal projectile through its barrel. It’s possible to build your own, but the high voltage electricity involved can be dangerous. Using the utmost caution, Jamie’s LEGO built a slightly less deadly coil gun using Technic parts, a bunch of 9-volt batteries, and some 100-volt capacitors.

WUBEN E7 Pocket Flashlight

WUBEN E7 Pocket Flashlight

This compact flashlight from WUBEN is quite bright for its size, outputting up to 1800 lumens in brief bursts. Its other modes range from 5 to 1000 lumens, produced by a pair of high-CRI 6500K LEDs. Its wide-angle beam can be seen up to 433 feet away, but it’s even better as a close-range worklight. The E7 also has a magnetic base and is IP68-rated waterproof.

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