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VW Beetle Flat-Four Boxer Engine Kit – With Visible Working Internals

Ben Branch September 2, 2020
VW Beetle Flat-Four Boxer Engine Kit by Franzis Main
  • Engineering
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale
  • Gadgets
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  This VW Beetle flat-four boxer engine kit by Franzis, it’s an officially licensed 1:4 scale model of the air-cooled Volkswagen engine that was…

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Hasegawa 1:16 Scale Model Sopwith Camel – The Legendary WWI British Fighter

Ben Branch August 29, 2020
Hasegawa 1-16 Scale Sopwith Camel 7
  • British
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Planes

  This 1:16 scale Sopwith Camel model kit by Hasegawa has breathtaking detail throughout, it’s been designed to be displayed uncovered with no fabric…

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The Überleben Kräftig Fire Starter – An 8″ Long 20,000+ Strike Fire Steel

Ben Branch August 17, 2020
Überleben Kräftig Fire Starter Fire Steel
  • Camping
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  • Gear
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This is the Überleben Kräftig Fire Starter, it’s an 8 inch long, 1/2 inch thick fire steel designed to last for years thanks to…

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An Original 1940s-Era Crate Scooter – Marty McFly Approved

Ben Branch August 11, 2020
Vintage Crate Scooter
  • American
  • Gadgets
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  • Surfing

The most famous crate scooter in the world must surely be the one borrowed by Marty McFly in Back To The Future, he famously…

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The Ka-Bar Wrench Knife – Made In The USA

Ben Branch August 10, 2020
KA-BAR Wrench Knife
  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Knives

The Ka-Bar Wrench Knife was developed as a tough, utilitarian knife perfectly suited to life in your toolbox or on your belt. Each knife…

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The New MOMO x Hot Wheels Limited Edition Steering Wheel – $299.95 USD

Ben Branch July 21, 2020
MOMO x Hot Wheels Limited Edition Steering Wheel Main
  • Gadgets
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  This is the new MOMO x Hot Wheels limited edition steering wheel, it was created to celebrate the Hot Wheels 50th anniversary, each…

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Lego Creator Expert Ferrari F40 Construction Set

Ben Branch July 20, 2020
Lego Creator Expert Ferrari F40 Construction Set
  • Cars
  • Ferrari
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

This is the LEGO Creator Expert Ferrari F40 (10248) construction set, it’s made up of 1,158 pieces and it’s designed for those 14 years…

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A 100 Watt BoomCase With A Hidden Compartment For Beer – The Beer Blaster

Ben Branch July 15, 2020
BoomCase Beer Blaster
  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Music

This is a 100 Watt portable sound system by BoomCase that incorporates a discrete internal compartment that can carry half a dozen cans of your…

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Hand-Forged Railroad Spike Knives From North Carolina

Ben Branch July 14, 2020
Rail Road Spike Knife
  • American
  • Gadgets
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  • Knives

  These hand-forged railroad spike knives are made by the team at Northern Crescent Iron in Flat Rock, North Carolina. Each knife can be…

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Leatherman Free T4 – A One-Handed Multitool 100% Made In The USA

Ben Branch June 23, 2020
Leatherman Free T4 Multitool
  • American
  • Camping
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  The Leatherman Free T4 is a pocket multitool that’s 100% made in the USA and designed to be a part of your daily…

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The Ashley Watson Blakeney Knife – A New Take On The Classic British Army Knife

Ben Branch June 18, 2020
Ashley Watson Blakeney Knife 5
  • British
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Knives

  This is the new Blakeney knife by the team at Ashley Watson developed in collaboration with one of England’s most respected knife makers,…

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Outdoor Survival Essentials: The Brunton Lensatic Compass – $17 USD

Ben Branch June 15, 2020
Brunton Lensatic Compass
  • Camping
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Tools

  This Lensatic Compass by Brunton is designed for taking accurate bearings, allowing you to pinpoint and record the bearing of a distant object…

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