Tag: Consumer Products

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Plastic Logic Reader

Still one year out of consumer reach, the Plastic Logic reader is already being touted by some sources as the Kindle killer. At this week’s Tools of Change for Publishing Conference in …

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Ice Rocks

Ice Rocks are prepackaged, ready-to-freeze individual ice cubes made from French spring water. Geared primarily toward the (upscale) tourism market, they assure worried travelers that the ice is safe to use. Scotch …

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Fructodent Toothpaste

More exotic flavored toothpaste hits the shelves with Fructodent's recent arrival at CVS, Walgreens and Albertson's. This Italian import comes in ten flavors (including Green Apple, Orange and Lemon, Mint and Chocolate, …

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Four Way Rubber Bands

Scottsdale, AZ based Flying Buffalo makes these 4-way rubber bands, called Box Bands, specifically to hold board game boxes together. Clearly they'd be great for stacks of paper, books or anything else …

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The Lamy Scribble

A friend came back from Europe last year toting this Lamy "propelling pencil" and has been addicted to its refined, ergonomic design ever since. A spring-loaded claw grips a 3.15 mm thick …

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Tape-tastic!

I'm usually a purist when it comes to things like this, but there's always an exception. A welcomed deviation from simple clear packing tape, this colorful pattern can be yours for $6 …

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MedicomToy Life Entertainment

Having made Kubrick and Bearbrick toys into virtual household names, MedicomToy is the Japanese company credited as one of the originators in the vinyl toy phenomenon. With the launch of Fabrick, their …

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Dec-aurum

From a brand ever-obsessed with celebrity consumption (and self-consumption), comes a line of luxury products "for the man who has absolutely everything." Ju$t Another Rich Kid has teamed up with super-conceptual designer …

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TiO2 Paint

Last year the BBC reviewed a new glass coating that is self cleaning and anti-bacterial. Made from Titanium Dioxide (TiO2), the surface reacts with light to do its job. Two product extensions …

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Pacific Shaving Oil

This may seem a bit off-topic, but trust me, it's good. I hate shaving. I only do it once a week– it's uncomfortable, time consuming and if done frequently the resulting irritation …