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Al’s Brain + The Brain Song
In 2009, “Weird Al” Yankovic made a 3D film for the Orange County Fair, casting himself as a Bill Nye-style science host. Lost for years, the 10-minute semi-educational film is now online, along with the music video for “The Brain Song.” Some gags lose their punch in 2D, but it’s still fun. Billy West’s Norm
Tools + EDC
TiForge: Modular Quick-Release System
Comadni’s titanium quick-release has a locking mechanism that can handle loads up to 150 kg (330 lb.), and its 360º swivel rotates smoothly. Instead of magnets, it relies on a reassuring mechanical connection. The base module has a built-in glass breaker and box opener, and add-ons include a shackle, belt clip, webbing anchor, or multi-ring
Art + Design
Sculpting Bowser from Chocolate
Every time we see chocolate artist Amaury Guichon at work, he blows our minds. Watch as he takes buckets of melted chocolate and turns it into a detailed tabletop sculpture of Bowser. The only way Super Chocolate Mario is defeating this spiky-shelled baddie is by biting into him. We’re always amazed at how smooth and
Living
Sorapot Tea Pot
Normally sedate tea time turns swanky: Sorapot’s curved stainless steel frame forms both handle and spout, with a clear pyrex cylinder to keep an eye on your tea. Available brushed or mirror polished.
Funny Stuff
2026 Air Guitar World Championships
For the 30th year, Oulu, Finland (where metal reigns supreme) hosted the weird and wonderful Air Guitar World Championships where 50 air guitarists from 13 countries pretended to shred invisible guitars on metal classics. More than half can’t play a note and that’s kinda the point. “Airness” rules and “Make air, not war” is the
Fashion
Timex Marlin Watch
We love the crisp mid-century modern looks of the Timex Marlin. The watch features a shiny brushed stainless steel case and link band, and a clean face design with sharp hour and minute hands and polished metal markers. Housed in a compact 34mm case, the Marlin is available with an Ice Blue, black, or pink
Toys
LEGO UCS Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer
This 6130-piece LEGO kit lets you assemble a 53″ long model of Darth Vader’s flagship. The Ultimate Collector Series set looks just as imposing as it did in The Empire Strikes Back, and required serious structural engineering to hold it together. The kit also comes with a mini ship and seven minifigs, including the dark
Leisure
Star Wars Death Star Jigsaw Puzzle + Trivia
That’s no moon. It’s a Death Star jigsaw puzzle! This 1000-piece, double-sided puzzle from Ridley’s Games features the second Death Star when it was under construction on the front side. The other side is a blueprint schematic of the planet killer. It’s a challenging build plus 25 trivia questions made for Star Wars fans and
Games
Rise of the Argonauts Trailer
Codemasters’ upcoming Rise of the Argonauts has a distinct Ridley Scott/Gladiator feel. Greek mythology buffs: you play Jason on his quest for the golden fleece; click above to view the trailer.
Games
Portal Mini Magnets
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.