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Topless Sandals

by Steve
Saturday, December 31, 2005

Topless SandalsTopless Sandals uses an adhesive to stick to your feet, but the company that makes them claims the adhesive doesn't leave any sticky stuff on your soles.

The adhesive lasts for about 1 year.

I can't get over the idea of having to peel my sandals off. I prefer to just "kick" them off. Though, I suppose these won't give you any tan lines on your feet.

Thanks Jared Zabaldo

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Breakfast Cereal for Dogs

by Steve
Friday, December 30, 2005

Bow Wow BreakfastBow Wow Breakfast Cereal for Dogs is a new line of dog food intended for morning consumption. The company that makes it claims it's specifically formulated to meet a dog's needs in the morning.

I'm not sure specifically what a dog's needs are in the morning. I find my dogs often need to poop in the morning, maybe that's what it means.

They have six varieties in all, including:

  • Barkfast Squares
  • Chompions
  • Chewa-Bunga
  • Fido Flakes
  • Grrr-nola
  • Pooch-Cheez

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"Just Like Dad" Bubble Gum Cigarettes

by Steve
Friday, December 30, 2005

Just Like Dad Bubble Gum CigarettesKids all over the country can now become "Just Like Dad", with these realistic-looking bubble-gum cigarettes.

It's all bubble-gum, but wrapped in paper designed to look like real cigarettes. Kids can huff-puff in pretend-play, sport their cocky attitudes, then tear off the paper and chew down for some real bubble-blowing fun.

$8.95 at Archie McPhee

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Pillow Case Head Warmer

by Steve
Friday, December 30, 2005

Pillow Case Head WarmerJulie Brown, a snowbird, who travels frequently in her motor home, found that her head kept getting cold. So, she invented a solution, the Chill Frill.

It's a plushy pillow case with a flap-cover for your head.

After having won a patent for her product, she submitted it to the National Mail Order Association for their Made In America Hot Product Contest, and won a prize as the most unique and interesting product.

She's currently expanding her business towards that of defense contractor, by designing a camoflauge version for the military.

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Wind Surfer Toilet Bowl Cleaner

by Steve
Thursday, December 29, 2005

Wind Surfer Toilet Bowl CleanerNew from German-based company Henkel Wasch-und Reinigungsmittel GmbH comes this cool little toilet bowl cleaner and deodorizer in the shape of a wind surfer.

It hangs onto the rim of the toilet and surfs the porcelain waters keeping it clean and odor free. The cleaning agent is held inside the surfer, while the deodorant is inside the sail.

The surfer was designed by the famed Italian design firm, Alessi. Henkel made no secret of that on its packaging.

It comes in both lemon and grapefruit varieties.

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Internet Porn Flakes

by Steve
Wednesday, December 28, 2005

Internet Porn FlakesInternet Porn Flakes is just one of several kinky varieties of breakfast cereals from Main Street Sonoma.

More than just a funny box, it's real cereal. They are sold in single-serve 7/8 oz. (24g) and 1 1/4 oz. (35g) boxes, respectively.

This reminds me of a time in junior high school, a friend of mine kept joking about a brand of cereal called, "Queerios". "Pour milk on 'em and watch them eat each other", he would say.

Check out their other funny kinky cereal varieties like "Cheery Ho's" and "Great Nuts". All real stuff.

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Water Vortex Lamp

by Steve
Wednesday, December 28, 2005

Water Vortex LampIf you're tired of lava lamps, here's something along the same lines, but yet offers something different.

The Water Vortex Lamp let's you waste company time watching the tornado-like vortex twist itself in a slow dance within illuminated water. It comes with 6 LEDs that alternate between different colors, housed in an iPod-like design.

£35.95 from Boys Stuff

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Talking Head Vibrator (NSFW)

by Steve
Thursday, December 22, 2005

Talking Head VibratorMy Little Secret LLC announced the launch of their new "Talking Head Vibrator", a rabbit style adult toy with a voice-recorder chip embedded into the base.

Instead of pleasuring oneself with a steady buzzing drone, they can record their voice (or someone else's voice) into the vibrator, and enhance their experience with audio.

Recording your own messages is done through a special recording device. The chip, referred to as a "cartridge key", is inserted into the device, and then you start talking. You can also produce audio files, e-mail them to someone, which the recipient can download into the recording device.

The company also sells prerecorded fantasy chips ranging from Jean Philippe (French Boy) to Juan (Latin Lover) to a girl-on-girl scenario featuring a popular adult actress.

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Illuminated Lip Gloss Bottles

by Steve
Wednesday, December 21, 2005

LiparazziLiparazzi manufactures a new lip gloss in which the bottle cap has an embedded light, and the bottle has a mirror. This way girls can apply lip gloss in places where there is no other light.

You can hold both the bottle and cap in one hand, bouncing light off of your lips and on to the mirror, while the other hand applies the lip gloss.

My sense is that girls are adept enough at applying lip gloss without having to look, that this new feature is not that necessary. Though I suppose absolute accuracy in application might be desired by some, but then again, I wouldn't know!

Currently being distributed in the UK, and soon to be available in the USA.

Via Snyggmary

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Kingsford Grooved Charcoal

by Steve
Tuesday, December 20, 2005

Matchlight Sure Fire GroovesThe folks at Kingsford Charcoal continue to secure themselves as leaders in the area of BBQ ingenuity with their new Matchlight Sure Fire Gooves charcoal.

They simply cut grooves into their famous briquettes, giving it more burn edges, thus allowing a pile of charcoal to catch flame quickly, heat faster, and burn evenly.

Not only to the grooves provide more burn edges, they channel the air into center of the pile, fanning the fire even faster.

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WD-40 No Mess Pen

by Steve
Tuesday, December 20, 2005

WD-40 No Mess PenNow you can lube with greater precision using their new "No Mess Pen".

It's pretty much like using those traditional 3-in-1 Oil cans that have the needle-like applicator, except WD-40 had to go one up with the mobile pen factor.

Handymen all over the country can now put a WD-40 Pen in their shirt pocket, though they might want to use a pocket protector to keep oil spots off.

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Cupcake Shot Drinks

by Steve
Monday, December 19, 2005

Cupcake Shot DrinksFrom our "Why Didn't I Think of That" department comes the Cupcake Shot Drink Kits.

It's a party idea that disguises an ordinary plastic drinking cup to look like a cup cake. They give you the plastic cups, designer cupcake wrappers, sprinkles, flavored syrups, and drink recipes. You supply the whipped cream, and drink ingredients.

Each kit runs anywhere from $24.00 to $50.00.

Apparently, it's turned into a big business, having taken the Bronze Award at the 2006 World Spirits Competition, as well as being featured on The Tonight Show.

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Shot Glass Ice Mold

by Steve
Sunday, December 18, 2005

Cool ShootersIf you want a "cool idea" for your next party, get this "Cool Shooters" ice tray that makes shot glasses.

Drink down some shots, and eat the glass too.

$11.99 from Perpetual Kid

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A Politically Correct Bug Catcher

by Steve
Sunday, December 18, 2005

Bug CatcherEver have a girlfriend scream at the sight of a bug walking across the carpet, and implore you to do something about, only to chastise you for having killed it?

Now there's a politically correct way to remove bugs from your home. Pull the trigger on the Bug Catcher, and its soft gentle bristles opens up to grab ahold of a bug. Release the trigger, and it holds it securely without hurting it.

Then take it outside, and set it free.

Now you can be both brave, and sensitive.

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Marie Antoinette Action Figure

by Steve
Sunday, December 18, 2005

Marie Antoinette Action FigureIf your child is having to do a class-presentation on Marie Antoinette, then you'll want to buy this action figure.

Her extravagant dress and wig comes off to reveal the prison garb she had to wear while captured during the French Revolution. She also has an ejectable head when reenacting the guillotine scene.

$8.95 from Archie McPhee

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Scrabble Earrings

by Steve
Sunday, December 18, 2005

Scrabble EarringsScrabble geeks can now use their ears to express themselves with this set of Scrabble Earrings.

Hanging from surgical stainless steel earwires, you can order any combination of letters. They seem to have a backorder on letters J and K.

$8.00 from Eclectic Elements.

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New Pill Improves Gas Mileage

by Steve
Sunday, December 18, 2005

Bio-PerformanceNow you can put a pill into the gas tank of your car, to improve the fuel mileage it gets from gasoline, as well as reduce emissions.

Called "Bio-Performance", it's manufacturer claims it alters the molecular structure of gasoline, and liberating its energy. They say this is achieved through "Brownian motion", the molecular movement of the components of the polymeric chains contained in hydrocarbons. It's a long-winded explanation, read the full details.

Overall, they say your car get an extra 18-22% more miles from the same gallon of gas, and possibly up to 35% more under favorable driving conditions, as well as a 50% reduction in emissions. They even say it has similar effects on diesel.

A bottle of 50 pills costs $75.00.

Update (Apr 7, 2006): Strange New Products did not test this product, and does not endorse it. We only serve to inform readers about this, and other products. Consult an automobile expert before using it.

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My Room Bud

by Steve
Sunday, December 18, 2005

My Room BudWhen I was a kid, coming up with new ways to scare the family cat was an activity my friends and I had fun doing.

Of course, we didn't have Roomba's back then. But if we did, I probably would've saved up my allowance to buy a My Room Bud, a skin for the Roomba.

Thanks George Morris

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GetGo Golf Ball Retriever

by Steve
Saturday, December 17, 2005

GetGo Golf Ball Retriever
For the golf nut in your life, get him/her the GetGo Golf Ball Retriever.

It's just an elastic rubber cup attached to a pole, very similar to a putter. Now, you don't have to step out of the golf cart and reach down to pick up balls. Just "GetGo it"!

$24.95 from GetGo

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Cactus Mint Chewing Gum

by Steve
Saturday, December 17, 2005

Cactus Mint Chewing GumHere's a weird flavor to see in a chewing gum, "Cactus Mint".

It's part of Wrigley's Winterfresh line of chewing gums, made available to chewers in Eastern Europe. I suppose minty-fresh cactus is the big thing there.

I can't find a product site, or manufacturer site featuring this variety, but there are several shopping sites, like this one, showing this item.

Photo Via Cactus/Oxyron/Padua

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Pen Made From Bullet Casings

by Steve
Friday, December 16, 2005

At first glance, it just looks like a plain old pen. But if you look carefully, it's two .308 bullet casings placed end-to-end.

Unlike other bullet pens on the market, it doesn't look anything like a bullet, so it shouldn't threaten weak-spirited.

Offered by Hunter's Jewels, it bears the Colt brand name, and ought to make a nice Christmas gift for the deer hunting executive in your life.

$58.99

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Cheetos Lip Balm

by Steve
Thursday, December 15, 2005

Cheetos Lip Balm is exactly that, lip balm that tastes like Cheetos.

It's made by New York, NY based Lotta Luv LLC.

In fact, Lotta Luv makes all kinds of co-branded lip balm products. Check out their A&W Root Beer lip balm, Hostess Twinkie lip balm, or their Jelly Belly lip balms. They've got a bunch of others.

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Heinz Releases New "Holiday Ketchup Packets"

by Steve
Thursday, December 15, 2005

Heinz Holiday Ketchup PacketsGetting into the holiday spirit is the H.J. Heinz Company with their limited edition set of holiday ketchup packets.

It's part of Heinz's "Talking Labels" campaign, where they depict fun and comical pictures and sayings on their product labels, as part of an effort to shed its boring and decades old image.

Available in resturants right now, condiment packet collectors everywhere are sure to jam fast-food joints in an attempt to secure plenty of mint condition ketchup bags. I'm sure we'll be seeing them on eBay.

Via Junk Food Blog.

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LG Steam Washer

by Steve
Thursday, December 15, 2005

LG Steam WasherLG Electronics yesterday featured their new SteamWasher™ with remote monitoring capabilities at the company's 2006 preview event in New York City.

It's like a washing machine that uses steam instead of plain water. It has an extra large capacity drum (4.0 cubic feet) so that you can wash more clothes at once, and it uses much less water thanks to its steam technology. It can also freshen up clothes by removing wrinkles and odors in just minutes, without having to go through the whole wash cycle.

It's also enabled to work with LG's Remote Monitoring Laundry System, allowing users to monitor cycle progress while they focus on other activities around the house, like little junior getting into trouble.

Suggested retail price is between $1,499 to $1,599, and should be available in the Spring of 2006.

(Image provided by LG, thanks!)

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Gadget Grips

by Steve
Thursday, December 15, 2005

Gadget GripsGadget Grips are various sized pads that adhere to any electronic device, allowing you to lay it on a car dashboard without it sliding around or falling off.

Made by American Covers, Inc., it uses the company's patented polyurathene technology to create a non-adhesive, non-magnetic, sticky surface. It's vinyl-safe, temperature resistant and leaves no residue. You can pull it off, and stick it somewhere else, and it never loses its stickiness. You can even wash it.

$5.99 for a set of nine grips, from Handstands.

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Wizard Lizard Shower Pet

by Steve
Tuesday, December 13, 2005

Wizard Lizard Shower PetIf you've been wanting a plastic lizard to dispense your shampoo and conditioner, you're in luck! The Wizard Lizard Shower Pet is here.

Pull off the lizard's head to reveal a plastic container you can use to hold your favorite bath and shower products. Then squeeze his belly, and watch the liquid wonderful come oozing out of this mouth. When not in use, he hangs on the shower wall.

He even changes colors too. His skin turns a brighter pink as the warm steam builds up in the shower.

£9.95 at Boys Stuff

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Magic Self-Stirring Mug

by Steve
Tuesday, December 13, 2005

Magic Self-Stirring MugThe Magic Self-Stirring Mug is the kind of utensil that says, "geek chic".

A button located on the mug handle powers on the tiny motor inside the bottom of the cup, spinning the propellor that keeps your coffee or hot chocolate flavorful to the last drop.

It runs on 2 AAA batteries, and costs £11.95 at Boys Stuff.

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Artificial Retractable Foreskin

by Steve
Monday, December 12, 2005

SenSlipCircumcised men of the world, stand up and demand your foreskin!

A new product called "SenSlip" is being marketed as "the world's first ever artificial retractable foreskin for circumcised men."

Developed by Viafin-Atlas, out of Salisbury, England, it allows a circumcised man to proudly present himself in all of his unaltered glory. The company claims that...
SenSlip will help restore the sensitivity of the penis, and protect the glans from the dryness and chafing caused by constant exposure to, and rubbing against, clothing.
The company's website actually has video (sorry, I didn't watch it!).

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Pepsi Cappuccino

by Steve
Friday, December 09, 2005

Pepsi CappuccinoA couple days ago we reported that Coca-Cola is coming out with a coffee-flavored version of Coke, called "Coca-Cola Blak".

Well apparently, it's already been done in Russia. Pepsi apparently came out with a cappuccino flavored cola, and is distributing it in Russa, Romania, and perhaps other parts.

Check it out. (Use Babel Fish Translator)

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Drink Selector Mug

by Steve
Thursday, December 08, 2005

Drink Selector MugThe Drink Selector Mug could be a great gift for deaf mutes who happen to be coffee addicts. They set the selectors on the mug, and hand it to a waitress at a restaurant.

Of course there could be a problem if everyone in the restaurant brought in of these cups. Then they'd need to add another ring for the person's name, or table number.

£17.99 from Drink Stuff

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Merge Ice Cubes with Lemon Slices

by Steve
Thursday, December 08, 2005

Ice-n-SliceThe Ice-n-Slice is an ice tray allowing you to insert a citrus slice into each cube.

So instead of just making regular ice cubes, you can make cubes with slices of lemon, lime, or orange embedded into them.

Makes for interesting party applications.

£4.99 at Drink Stuff

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Sushi Crackers

by Steve
Wednesday, December 07, 2005

Sushi Roll CrackersWhat happens when you let some sushi rolls sit out for weeks? You get sushi crackers!

Well, that's probably not what these are. New Sushi Roll Crackers, made by Rue Lafayette Inc. under their Dan-D-Pak brand, are rice crackers wrapped in Nori seaweed that looks and tastes like sushi.

The company says that we can now enjoy the taste of sushi anytime, anywhere, at work, at home or on the go, all in one convenient resealable bag.

Unfortunately, they don't give you any chopsticks or wasabi.

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Coke to Launch New Coffee Soda

by Steve
Wednesday, December 07, 2005

Coca-Cola announced today it will launch its new "Coca-Cola Blak" this January starting in France, and rolling out worldwide thereafter.

The new soda is effectively a blend of Coca-Cola and coffee, perhaps uniting two popular caffeine fixes into a new kind of energy drink.

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Put Lights on Your Wall Switch

by Steve
Wednesday, December 07, 2005

Lite-A-SwitchLite-A-Switch is a set of face-plates for wall-mounted switches and outlets that have LED lights on them.

Ever come home at night, with the lights off, and find yourself feeling around for the light switch? The Lite-A-Switch solves that problem by allowing you to see the siwtch in the dark.

Probably a good idea for the guest room and guest bathroom.

$39.99 for a set of three face plates.

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New Service Gets Rid of Unwanted People

by Steve
Wednesday, December 07, 2005

Ring4FreedomRing4Freedom is a web-based service that rings your cell phone or landline phone anytime you want, allowing you to escape the throngs of unwanted conversationalists.

Ever had someone walk up to your cubicle and start chattering away, wishing you could find a polite way to get rid of them? Ring4Freedom perhaps is your answer.

It's a piece of software that sits in your Windows system tray. Clicking on the icon (or pressing CTRL-D) will send a signal over the Internet to Ring4Freedom's server, which then places a call to your phone. This way, you can tell your unwanted guest that you're expecting an important call, and send them away.

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Double-Barrel Shotgun Cigar

by Steve
Wednesday, December 07, 2005

Felipe Gregorio 3 TierrasThe "3 Tierras Premium Cigar" from Felipe Gregorio, Inc. is being billed as the world's first double-barrel shotgun cigar.

It's two cigars fused together at the mouth-end.

The Cigar is said to be made with a Dominican-grown piloto-Cubano leaf mini cigar and a Habano #92 Nicaraguan tobacco mini cigar. The two cigars are merged into a pyramid-shaped head, which is wrapped for about one-third the length of the cigar with a third leaf of Brazilian Arapiraca.

The Cigar is offered in Escopeta (two 5 x 30 cigars) and Lupara (4-3/4 x 26) varieties. They're sold in 20-count boxes. The Escopeta variety is priced at $4.80 and the Lupara variety is priced at $4.25.

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A Toothbrush that Makes a Clicking Sound

by Steve
Tuesday, December 06, 2005

Jordan Click ToothbrushThe new Click Toothbrush makes a clicking sound whenever you brush too hard, letting you know to ease up.

When you brush too hard the toothbrush will bend and give way with a noticeable "click". The mechanism sits in a joint in the handle and will be felt as a click under your thumb when you brush too hard. It's designed to reduce damage to teeth enamel and gums resulting from over-zealous brushing.

Norwegian-based Jordan AS, the brush's manufacturer, says that as many as 3 out of 4 people brush too hard.

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Give Your Shower a Shower

by Steve
Monday, December 05, 2005

Shower-ShowerThe "Shower-Shower" is a robotic arm that cleans the door and walls of your shower after every use.

The control panel allows you to select various settings, and the robotic arm applies a cleaning solution that removes calcium and lime deposits. Just turn it on, and it cleans the shower for you.

Prices run from $1,144.00 to $1,352.00.

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Let Klong Give You Comfort

by Steve
Friday, December 02, 2005

KlongKlong is this weird looking stuffed creature reminiscent of something that might reach out from under your bed and grab your leg.

It's designed to give comfort and security to little kids, like a security blanket. It's hands are weighted with beans so that they're always holding you. It's sits around a child's neck providing him or her with round-the-clock nuturing, peace, and satisfaction.

Man, what the Hell's wrong with kids today?

Check out the freaky product video.

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Remote Controlled Car with Square Wheels

by Steve
Thursday, December 01, 2005

Car with square wheelsThis remote controlled car has square wheels, and yup it actually moves, and yup the wheels actually go around.

Not being a physics major, I can't really explain it, but maybe this description from the car's inventor will help...
The weight shifting that propels the car is facilitated by a weight offset laterally from the center of the car that is moved in a rotational manner around the center of the car. The rotation is provided by a driven shaft extending vertically from the center of the car, with a lateral arm and off-set weight. As the shaft rotates, the weigh shifts in a circular manner around the car.
Got it? If that's not enough, you can always watch the video.

More info here.

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When Mafia Hit Men Become Expectant Fathers

by Steve
Thursday, December 01, 2005

One of the problems faced with Mafia hit men is how to take care of a new born baby. Now, there's a CD-ROM made just for them!

"The Goodfather" is designed to teach mobsters and hit men how to handle "a baby he can't refuse".

It's really just a parody, but it does teach valuable lessons for fathers-to-be. It provides hundreds of interactive baby lessons, everything from changing a diaper, to vaccinations, to dogs and babies. There's even a database of names and meanings.

The CD-ROM features lots of animations and quirky mobster humor. A great gift to compliment the "inner hit man" in dads-to-be, and Soprano-watching guys everywhere. It's available at retailers across the USA, and at Amazon.

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Vodka in a Tube

by Steve
Thursday, December 01, 2005

Go Wodka Extreme"Go Wodka Extreme" is marketed as the world's first drink in a tube. It's fruit flavored vodka, containing 10.5% alcohol by volume. They also have a more modest line of tubes with just 4% ABV.

Currently only available in Austria and Germany, the 190ml Extreme tubes come in three varieties: Cranberry, Lemon, and Energy.

The website shows photos of people drinking Go Wodka, looking as if they're sucking on tubes of toothpaste. Here's a photo of a woman drinking vodka while swimming in the ocean.

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Cannabis Ice Tea

by Steve
Thursday, December 01, 2005

C-ICE Swiss Cannabis Ice TeaC-ICE Swiss Cannabis Ice Tea is made of black tea with 5% hemp bloom syrup, and 0.0015% hemp bloom extract.

Promotional materials show a marijuana leaf and the slogan, "Feel Free" and "Drink It".

However, the manufacturer doesn't at all promote the low levels of THC in the hemp-based product. Instead, they seem to market it as a health drink, making claims that Cannabis...

...supports ideally the new formation of cells of the human body. Thus they serve preservation and stabilization of the immune system and decrease susceptibility in relation to many sticking on diseases.

C-ICE is only available in Europe.

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