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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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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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Primus Fuel Bottle: A Road Trip Ready Spare Fuel Canister – $19.95 USD

Ben Branch June 21, 2021
Primus Fuel Bottle
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

This is the Primus Fuel Bottle, it’s a 1.0 liter bottle for storing fuel in case you need it in an emergency, and it…

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K&N Air Filter Keyfob

Ben Branch May 13, 2021
K&N Air Filter Keyfob
  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

This is the K&N Air Filter Keyfob and as the name suggests, it’s a mini K&N air filter on a keychain for those who want…

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The Cobra Dragster – An 8+ Foot Long R/C Two-Stroke Nitrous Dragster Capable Of 70+ MPH

Ben Branch May 11, 2021
Cobra Dragster RC Car
  • Cars
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  • Gear

In the world of R/C cars there are your standard off-the-shelf designs popular with kids and adults alike, then there are the slightly more…

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Railroad Spike Knives by Canadian Bladesmith Graeson Fehr – $66.83 USD Each

Ben Branch April 28, 2021
Railroad Spike Knives 3
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Knives

The origins of the railroad spike knife are unclear, though it is likely that they’ve existed almost as long as railways given the simplicity…

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The Lumber Jack – A 100 Watt Portable Retro BoomBox

Ben Branch April 20, 2021
BoomCase BoomBox Stereo
  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Music

This is the Lumber Jack, it’s a new release from the team at BoomCase who have become globally famous for their handmade boomboxes –…

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An 1897 Columbia Military Pneumatic Safety Bicycle (With A Machine Gun)

Ben Branch April 6, 2021
  • American
  • Gadgets

This is an 1897 Columbia Military Pneumatic Safety Bicycle, it’s been modified for military use with a belt-fed machine gun mounted to the front,…

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Best Made Brass Flashlight: MMR-X

Ben Branch March 16, 2021
MMR-X Best Made Brass Flashlight
  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

This is the MMR-X Best Made Brass Flashlight, it’s a modern LED flashlight designed to last a lifetime (or more), with a solid brass body and…

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Ever Wanted To Hit The Ski Slopes On A Porsche? The Arova-Porsche 212 Skibob Has You Covered

Ben Branch March 13, 2021
Arova-Porsche 212 Skibob
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

This is an original Arova-Porsche 212 Skibob, for the uninitiated it’s essentially a bike with skis instead of wheels that you can use as…

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Halley R-Lamp – Made From A Classic BMW R Series Motorcycle Headlight

Ben Branch January 19, 2021
Halley R-Lamp
  • BMW
  • Gadgets
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  This is the new Halley R-Lamp, each is made by hand from a classic BMW R series motorcycle headlight, and each still carries…

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Lock Pick Training Kit – $40 USD

Ben Branch January 11, 2021
Lock Pick Training Kit
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  • Gear

  This Lock Pick Training Kit was developed to give people a quick and inexpensive entry into the world of competitive lock picking. Although…

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