Custom Cedar Cigar Box Powered Speakers

            Some of us enjoy cigars regularly while others wait for the birth of a baby, the crowning of a championship team or a few too many tequilas with friends. Whatever the occasion may be, our interest is based on the smooth, mellow and relaxing feel of a good cigar—kind of like the audio you’ll get from these Custom Cedar Cigar Box Powered Speakers. We’re not talking blasting the Jay-Z and Kayne record with these things, we’re more thinking some low-fi stuff while we chill. The Maduro Sonos desktop speakers feature 2.5″ aluminum cones nicely mounted inside cedar cigar boxes. They’re self-powered and, while they won’t blow your windows out or crack your computer screen with insanely deep bass, they will provide you with some conversation pieces that are extremely functional. We’d say light up something made in Havana and put your iPod mellow mix on shuffle and call it an evening. $350

Nike LunarGlide+ 3

         
           Nike has always been at the top of the pile (or bottom, depending on perspective) when it comes to shoes that do more than just look good. The LunarGlide+ 3 is no different. Using a combination of science, design and pure black magic, Nike has managed to create a shoe that looks like a combination of a moon shoe and a sneaker that’s outfitted with the podiatric equivalent of NASA technology. It all starts with what Nike likes to call dynamic support. We won’t get into the super sciency explanation of it all (mostly because we don’t get it), but there are basically two different wedges of foam (one soft and one firm) in the shoe that give you all the support you need when you run. There’s also a midfoot strap to support under your foot, billow-like cushions and a bucket seat heel clip for added support. It’s a sneaker for the 22nd century that you just happen to be able to buy now. $100

Hamboards

         We have serious envy of Hawaiian residents who work at small shops to make just enough money for a place and spend the rest of their days surfing. Paradise (except we’d miss our gadgets). However, even those who live on the beach can’t be riding waves all day, there’s that in-between time when… you know… you’re on land. For this little dilemma the guys at Hamboards spent the last eight years dedicating themselves to replicating the surfing experience on land. Hopping on a Hamboard is like carving through the ocean only instead of ocean you’ve got pavement or blacktop. Through lots of trial and error they found the perfect combo of trucks, wheels, bolts and bearings to put the feeling of surfing at your feet regardless of what piece of Earth you’re on. Also great for guys who can’t swim. $435-695

Indochino Pants

         No matter how hard you look, you're not going to find a pair of pants that fit you better than these Indochino Pants ($140-$160). The reason being, of course, is that they're custom tailored to your exact dimensions using quality, premium fabrics, and allow you to choose details like the cuff and pocket lining, whether or not you want suspender buttons, and whether or not you want to rock a pleated look.

Vilner Land Rover Defender

 Hardcore off-road credibility meets well-appointed luxury in the Vilner Land Rover Defender ($TBA). This aftermarket mod replaces the Defender's spartan interior with sport bucket seats in the front, leather everywhere, a 600-watt entertainment system with dedicated subwoofer and two LCD screens, ambient lighting, and additional sound and heat proofing — all without sacrificing the four-wheel-drive's ruggedness.

Jellyfish Tank

     Desktop-sized jellyfish tank? priceless. This Jellyfish Tank was developed from the ground up specifically for Medusozoa by the experts at Jellyfish Art, and features full-spectrum energy efficient LEDs for illumination, an air diffuser for maximum oxygenation, built-in biological, chemical, and mechanical filtration, a bubble channel to shield the jellyfish from the air, and an included voucher good for three of the little bastards and a pack of food. $350

Doomed Crystal Skull Shot Glass

There was probably some amount of historical truth behind the story of the latest Indiana Jones film, but all we remember is aliens and aborigines. Since the movie is three years old now, it’s safe to say that if you haven’t seen it yet you probably never will. The basic synopsis is that there are mystical skulls with mysterious powers and the Soviets are trying to exploit their power for their own nefarious ends. Outside of the fact that this crystal skull shot glass shares a similar name and is made of clear glass, there isn’t too much it has in common with the latest Indiana Jones. But it is a clear, 2.5oz shot glass with a skull carved on the inside that you get to drink out of. If Indiana Jones were real and he was drinking something like Crystal Head Vodka, we’d like to think he’d do it out of a shot glass like this. $10

Frozen Pints – Craft Beer Ice Cream

There are more ice cream flavors on the market today than I could ever hope to try—Ben & Jerry’s alone is busy cramming caramel swirls and chocolate fish into new concoctions while we speak. What I would like to indulge in however, is some beer flavored ice cream. But before you go running off and dumping a six pack of Miller Lite into your KitchenAid for me (though I appreciate the offer) I wanna try the interesting flavors from Frozen Pints first. Using delicious craft brews and fresh ingredients the mad scientists over at Frozen Pints have developed a whole line of craft beer ice cream. I'm flat-out dying to get a spoon into the Cinnamon Espresso Stout and the Honey IPA but frankly would happily settle on a pint of any of them and then just just eat away until I'm buzzed.

BMW M1 Hommage

The BMW M1 Hommage blends a wide, aggressive stance with intentionally retro/modern twists on the key visual elements that defined Paul Bracq's original BMW Turbo concept and the Giugiaro-designed M1 homologation special that followed. It is instantly recognizable as an M1, particularly in profile, where the M1 Hommage's basic shape clearly mimics that of its forebear. BMW's stylists also incorporated similar nods the particulars of the original, such as the louvered rear window; the badge placement in back; the line extending aft from the side glass; and even the wheel design, which is an exaggerated take on the ones you'll find on the original road car. Poring over the details of the Homage is akin to going on an Easter Egg hunt.

The greatest departure is seen in front, where BMW has given the M1 Hommage a sinister, imposing face. Naturally, BMW's prominent double-kidney grille is front and center. Its joined by outboard intakes and a trapezoidal lower opening designed to swallow and direct air for both cooling purposes and aerodynamic effect. The car's four round headlights lurk behind thin slits in the front fascia, remaining essentially invisible until they're illuminated -- a tip of the cap to the hideaway nature of the classic M1's flip-up lamps.

There appears to be no interior, and BMW doesn't even bother mentioning specific powertrain possibilities. The M1 Hommage is strictly a design exercise meant to celebrate an icon, but it also reminds us that Munich can do the supercar thing, too. Maybe one day it will again.

Patron Glasses

Whether you appreciate its clean lines or fear its mind altering contents, the Patrón bottle is unforgettable. It's iconic shape has been trimmed down and repurposed into a bowl / dish with quite a few uses. You can put it by the door and use it for keys and coins. It’s made from hand-blown high quality glass, so you can also fill it with your secret recipe's. $35