Skyrocketing straight to the top of my Christmas list (I won’t get it, then throw a tantrum and accuse everyone of not loving me — and be at least 3/4s right), LEGO has just released a Donkey Kong™ Arcade build set. The 1,371 piece set costs $200 and produces a

This is the Periodic Table D120 made and sold by The MintTinGuys on Etsy. It’s a solid piece of aluminum (element 13, in the boron group) engraved with an element of the periodic table on each side. The die measures 2.4″, weighs over half a pound, and costs $120. That’s

This is a video of a Gear Ball from the 3D Printing Co. being assembled and toyed with. The 4″ balls, which are printed from plant-based plastics, cost $21 ($15 for a 2.5″ mini) and come in a variety of colors. I like the colors like the one in the

This is a video demonstration of the Heimplanet Kirra inflatable tent. The unit costs $1,055 *chokes on instant coffee* and comes preassembled so all you have to dohttps://boingboing.net/2026/05/13/this-inflatable-tent-is-a-campers-dream-come-true.html. It takes about 25 seconds to inflate the tent’s air bladders, which replace a traditional tent’s poles. Plus it has sealable valves

LEGO Icons set #11380, appropriately titled Road Bike, is a 1,015 piece build kit that, if assembled without accidentally breaking it into 1,015 pieces, produces a 23.5″ long, 14″ tall road bike. It includes rubber wheels, a chain-driven back wheel that turns when the pedals are pedaled, and a water

Because there are very few pieces of art that can’t be elevated with the addition of some cats, this is the Mona Lisa Cat Bed (links to Amazon product page). It’s a 3D cardboard rendering of the Mona Lisa with a spot for your cat to sit. And, if you

This is a video from the PressTube channel of YETI and Stanley mugs being filled with 1600°C molten hell to see which one lasts longer. I’m not sure if these test results would be permissible in court though, because the mugs appear to be different sizes, with the Stanley filled

Because there are shoes for even the most eccentric tastes, Rock Shoes are foam clogs that look like rocks, complete with mossy accents. They’re made by Bravest Studio, who you may recall from their previously posted bear foot shoes and giant toe slippers. That is some very niche footwear. Still,