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The Rig Off-Road Non-Medical Wheelchair


Wheelchairs have long made it easy for people with lower limb disabilities to make their way around. In recent years, we’ve even seen wheelchair/ATV crossovers that allow those same people to make their way around in more challenging backcountry terrain. A couple years ago, some dude even made a custom off-road machine for his wheelchair-bound future wife. Well, that same off-roader has now been converted into a production vehicle called The Rig.

No, it’s not really a wheelchair, with its four-wheeled design and wide frame making it look more like a proper vehicle than a medical-grade mobility device. Truth be told, that’s probably a good thing, since not being a wheelchair means it will not need to conform to medical regulations – something that would have probably made it more complex and, ultimately, more expensive. Yes, that’s the reason why some of those wheelchair/ATV crossovers are more expensive than a car. Read More

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QOOL Box Cooler


Last year, YETI released the V-Series, a stainless steel cooler that uses vacuum insulation to keep its contents cool. While impressive, it’s not actually the first to apply that technology to coolers. That honor actually belongs to the QOOL Box, a German-based cooler product that delivers quite a few innovations in the category.

Instead of thick foam for insulation like most other ice boxes in the market, the cooler relies on vacuum insulation panels, which are installed on the walls, floor, and lid of the ice box, essentially creating a giant box-shaped Thermos bottle that uses empty space between the interior and exterior layers to maintain the temperature inside the cooler. According to the outfit, this uses the same vacuum insulation panels employed by the health system for organ transport, so this should deliver reliable temperature maintenance for all the drinks and food you’re taking with you to the campsite. Read More

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WWE Mr. T Elite Collection Action Figure


Mr. T isn’t exactly new to action figures. Between his unique aesthetics and his stints in popular franchises (A-Team, Rocky, and The WWE), the actor has a fair amount of sculpted figures made in his likeness. Despite that, no action figure we’ve seen in the past so perfectly captures the essence of the man who pities the fools better than the WWE Mr. T Elite Collection Action Figure.

Originally slated to be a San Diego Comic-Con 2020 exclusive, the action figure captures the inimitable onscreen appearance of Laurence Tureaud during the heyday of his Mr. T persona in all his gold-dripping, musclebound glory. Whether you remember him fondly as BA Baracus, enjoyed his villainous stint as Clubber Lang, or simply admire the distinctive flair he brought with his tough guy character, this is a toy you will appreciate being able to add to your collection. Read More

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Logitech Powered 3-in-1 Dock


The downside of owning so many electronic devices? Having to charge them all at night. We imagine it’s not all that uncommon to have half a dozen things, if not more, charging at the same time in most homes. The result is a mess of cables, charging pads, and power outlets. The Logitech Powered 3-in-1 Dock looks to streamline the whole mess just a little bit.

Designed to condense three separate chargers into one, the dock offers wireless charging for your iPhone, your Apple Watch, and your AirPods. We know, that doesn’t solve all the charging you’ll also need to do for your tablet, laptop, DSLR, flashlight, and whatever other consumer electronics you carry around day-to-day, but it, at least, trims down on the amount of charging accessories you need to keep around. Read More

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NECA Richard Simmons 8-Inch Action Figure


The quarantine season has brought home exercise to a whole new level, with most folks now opting to get their workouts through whatever means they can without having to leave the house. That means, those old aerobic videos that got passed around on VHS from years past are being watched again, this time on digital platforms. And when it comes to aerobic workout gurus, is there anyone more iconic than the goofy white guy with the curly hair, short shorts, and outsized personality? Yeah, Richard Simmons is as unique as they come. That’s why we’re so happy he’s being immortalized in toy form with the NECA Richard Simmons action figure. Read More

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Playmobil Grand Castle of Novelmore Playset


There’s no shortage of castles, towers, and other medieval structures you can create using LEGO pieces. They’re versatile enough to let you put a whole bunch of them together. If kings, castles, and medieval battles are your thing, though, it’s usually a good idea to skip the LEGOs and check out the Playmobil line, as they tend to have a heck of a lot more models and playsets in that category. If you want to stage a castle siege, for instance, you can pick up this Playmobil Grand Castle of Novelmore Playset. Read More

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Solo Stove Grill


Solo stove makes some of the best portable fire pits out there, all of which sport a unique design that produces large fires, uses fuel efficiently, and generates very little smoke. It’s a big step up from your standard portable fire pit. The Solo Stove Grill takes that unique design and integrates it into a backyard barbecue rig.

A charcoal grill, it combines what appears to be a large version of the outfit’s fire pit design with circular grates, a lid, and a three-legged base, essentially turning a fire pit into a standard-looking charcoal grill. And yes, it integrates the same design they use in the fire pits, so it will barbecue your meats with the same efficiency that it uses to get you warmed up while huddling around the fire at camp. Read More

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You Can Scream On Stream Using The Elgato Wave 1 Mic Without Breaking Your Viewers’ Eardrums


Over the last few years, Elgato has pivoted to cater heavily to streamers, with broadcast dashboards, capture cards, and other products geared towards making erstwhile amateur streams feel a lot more professional. This time around, they’re looking to help your stream’s audio sound so much better with the Elgato Wave 1.

Billed as a “broadcast-grade microphone,” the device looks to challenge the mighty Blue Yeti by offering an alternative that brings a similar balance of quality, price, and ease of use. We’re not exactly sure how it’s going to do Blue’s popular line of microphones better, but given the amount of streamers and podcasters invested in Elgato gear, we imagine they already have the audience who will be willing to give it a shot. Read More

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Hasbro Marvel Legends Deadpool’s Head Interactive


There’s no shortage of contemporary toys that play pre-recorded messages depending on how you interact with it. If you pat it on the head, it says one thing. If you pull it up by the arm, it says another. The Hasbro Marvel Legends Deadpool’s Head does, pretty much, the same thing. Except, you know, it’s Deadpool’s head. Without a body. And it says all the dastardly things that made the foul-mouthed comic book hero such a beloved character.

No, it doesn’t use any of the lines from the two Hollywood Deadpool movies, so you won’t be listening to ugly Ryan Reynolds dole out witty banter every time you play with this thing. Instead, they use all-new lines of dialogue, which is even better, since you probably know all the movie lines by now after the fourth time you watched them. Sadly, they didn’t sign up Reynolds to do the job, although the voice actor does sound a lot like him, so Deadpool still sounds like the Deadpool you know and love. Read More

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Anker PowerExpand Elite 13-in-1 Thunderbolt 3 Dock


Remember when you got a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, thinking this is how you’ll free up your desk from cables? Yeah, that’s not the really the case, as seemingly even more devices just show up requiring you to plug in to an open port year after year after year. Suffice to say, there’s no getting away from all the peripherals that will want to connect to your PC. The Anker PowerExpand Elite 13-in-1 should give you the ports you need to accommodate all of them.

That’s right, this hub brings a whopping baker’s dozen ports to your desk, giving you a whole lot of slots to plug in the glut of accessories you use throughout the workday. Whether it’s an extra monitor, an external SSD, or some newfangled input peripheral for your creative tasks, this thing lets you plug them all, with plenty of room to spare. Hopefully, since we really can’t imagine what your desk looks like if you need a 26-in-1. Read More