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The Hi-Lift® First Responder Jack

Ben Branch August 23, 2025
Hi-Lift First Responder Jack
  • Adventure
  • Classic 4x4
  • Gear

This is the Hi-Lift® First Responder Jack, it’s a high lift-style jack that can perform all the same lifting and winching duties as a…

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Made In The USA: The Brunton Vintage Pocket Compass

Ben Branch August 22, 2025
Brunton Vintage Pocket Compass
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the Brunton Vintage Pocket Compass, it’s a classic design based closely on an original D.W. Brunton compass design from 1894. It has…

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Star Wars x Hot Wheels Release: Chewbacca’s AT-ST From “Return Of The Jedi”

Ben Branch August 18, 2025
Hot Wheels AT-ST Chewbacca Star Wars
  • Gear

This Hot Wheels model recreates that pivotal moment from Return of the Jedi, when Han Solo and Princess Leia are seemingly trapped by an…

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The New Unimatic U1-GMT-DHB: An Affordable Automatic GMT

Ben Branch August 16, 2025
Unimatic U1-GMT-DHB Watch
  • Gear
  • Watches

This is the new Unimatic U1-GMT-DHB. It’s one of the newest releases from the famed Italian watchmaker, and each is made in Italy –…

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Made In The USA Since WW2: The Ek Commando Knife

Ben Branch August 15, 2025
Ek Commando Knife 1
  • Gear
  • Knives

The Ek Commando Knife was developed by John Ek in 1941. It would become the knife of choice for US Marine Raiders, US Army…

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A 25 Issue Mid-Century Collection Of Practical Mechanics Magazine

Ben Branch August 14, 2025
Practical Mechanics Magazine Collection
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  • Gear

This is a collection of 25 copies of Practical Mechanics magazine that date from the late 1940s into the mid-1950s. Surviving copies of these…

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The Ridge Magnetic Power Bank: Wirelessly Charge Your Devices On The Go

Ben Branch August 13, 2025
Ridge Magnetic Power Bank
  • Camping
  • Gear
  • Main

This is the Ridge Magnetic Power Bank, it’s designed to fit in your pocket, and to charge all of your devices either wirelessly or…

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For Sale: An Incredible Ducati “Testastretta” Engine Table

Ben Branch August 10, 2025
Ducati Testastretta Table
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale
  • Gear
  • Home

This is a table built around a Ducati Testastretta L-twin engine, L-twin being Ducati’s preferred nomenclature as opposed to V-twin, which is more often…

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Vintage Home-On-Wheels For Sale: A 1956 Spartan “Executive Mansion”

Ben Branch August 9, 2025
Spartan Executive Mansion Travel Trailer
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is a 1956 Spartan Executive Mansion Travel Trailer, the top of the line model from Spartan at the time – a company that…

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For Sale: A Radio Flyer Wagon Go-Kart (With Trailer)

Ben Branch August 7, 2025
Radio Flyer Go-Kart
  • Cars
  • Gear

This is a Radio Flyer wagon that’s been built into a go-kart, based on an Invader competition go-kart frame powered by a 6.5 bhp…

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Essential Reading: The Star Wars TIE Fighter Owners’ Workshop Manual

Ben Branch August 6, 2025
Star Wars TIE Fighter - The Official Owners' Workshop Manual
  • Books
  • Gear

This is the Haynes Owners’ Workshop Manual for the Star Wars TIE Fighter. It’s part of the wildly popular Haynes series of owners’ workshop…

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The Eroded Ford Mustang By Hot Wheels x Daniel Arsham

Ben Branch August 3, 2025
Eroded Ford Mustang By Hot Wheels x Daniel Arsham 9
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Gear

This is the Eroded Ford Mustang, it’s a 1:64 scale model of a sculpture by celebrated American artist Daniel Arsham, whose work includes many…

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