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The New 1:10th Scale Ford Bronco R/C Car From Tamiya

Ben Branch June 7, 2022
Tamiya Ford Bronco R-C
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
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This is the new R/C Ford Bronco from famed automotive model company Tamiya, it’s a large 1/10th scale kit that builds a complete four-wheel…

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The Incredible Geissler Tube Collection Of Michel Siméon Is For Sale

Ben Branch May 11, 2022
Geissler Tube 4
  • French
  • Gadgets
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Michel Siméon was a dedicated French antique collector with a particular fascination for early scientific and electrical contraptions – among them a marvelous array…

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The Heuer Monte Carlo Rally Master

Ben Branch May 4, 2022
Heuer Monte Carlo Rally Master
  • Gadgets
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This is an original Heuer Rally Master, it’s a dashboard mounted chronometer with a “Master Time” clock that would be fitted to rally cars to…

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The New Lego Speed Champions 1970 Ferrari 512 M – $19.99 USD

Ben Branch April 2, 2022
Lego Speed Champions 1970 Ferrari 512 M
  • Cars
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This is the 1970 Ferrari 512 M as built from the new New Lego Speed Champions kit, once assembled the model measures in at 1.5″…

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A Build-It-Yourself V8 Beer Caddy

Ben Branch April 1, 2022
Build It Yourself V8 Beer Caddy
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This is a build-it-yourself V8 beer caddy from Geek Dad Laser on Etsy, they’re available in V8 and V6 layouts, with another version that’s…

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Nextube: A 21st Century Take On The Nixie Tube Clock

Ben Branch October 28, 2021
Nextube Nixie Tube Clock
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This is the Nextube, it’s been designed to look like a classic mid-20th century nixie tube clock, however it uses small IPS screens rather…

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The Smithsonian Motor-Works Moving Engine Model – $31 USD

Ben Branch August 25, 2021
Smithsonian Motor-Works Engine Model
  • Engineering
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  • Gear

This is the Smithsonian Motor-Works kit to build a moving model of a four-stroke, four-cylinder engine. It’s designed as an educational tool that people…

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The Build-It-Yourself R3 Bluetooth Speaker – $125 USD

Ben Branch August 17, 2021
Celia & Perah Kit Bluetooth DIY Speaker
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Music

This is the R3 Bluetooth Speaker by Celia & Perah, it’s designed to be assembled by hand as a fun kit building process, once…

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Cammenga Tritium Compass 3H: Made In The USA – $100+ USD

Ben Branch August 10, 2021
Cammenga Tritium Compass 3H
  • Adventure
  • Camping
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  • Gear

The Cammenga Tritium Compass 3H is used extensively by the US Military as well as countless other fighting forces around the world, in fact…

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Marathon MSAR – Swiss-Made Automatic Military Dive Watch – $734.98 USD

Ben Branch July 26, 2021
Marathon MSAR Automatic Military Dive Watch
  • Gadgets
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  • Watches

This is the Marathon MSAR Automatic, it’s a Swiss-made diver’s watch the can be worn everyday, as well as when you’re diving of course, as far…

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For Sale: A Martin-Baker Mk 7 Ejection Seat From An F4 Phantom II

Ben Branch July 7, 2021
Martin-Baker Mk 7 Ejector Seat
  • American
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  • Home

This is a Martin-Baker Mk.7 rocket-assisted ejection seat from a McDonnell-Douglas F4 Phantom II – America’s pre-eminent fighter jet in the 1960s that was used…

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For Sale: A Deactivated Hughes AIM-4 Falcon Guided Air-To-Air Missile

Ben Branch July 5, 2021
Hughes AIM-4 Falcon Guided Air-To-Air Missile
  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Military

The Hughes AIM-4 Falcon was the first operational guided air-to-air missile used by the United States Air Force, development began soon after WWII ended…

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