Gear Patrol

As a cheeky middle schooler, my father challenged his math teacher with the then newly introduced Rubik’s Cube. They struck a deal – until he returned a solved cube, he couldn’t assign homework. One beautiful week passed before the kids were back to multiplication tables; whereas today, the standing record is 6.77 seconds. If the…

The A-1 Scrabble Designer Edition brings a modern, penthouse-approved look to a game that has entertained word nerds since the 1950s. Before you geek out entirely, though, you should note this version is just a concept. The board and interior box you see above was constructed from solid walnut, while the exterior box is made…

Let’s face it. 99% of the billion plus iterations of happy new year cards out there are lame, but you aren’t lame. No, you’re funny, smart, and some might even call you cool. That’s why these Oi Polloi Icon Cards ($4) are the perfect vehicle for your personally written communications. Made from 100% recycled paper…

Think you’ve got what it takes to channel Larry Bird but never had the opportunity to show it off? Well the Sportscraft Step Back 3 ($150) might be your ticket. It works like any other basketball shooting game you might have played in your Chucky Cheese glory days with one welcomed twist in the form…

We may not have magical aspirations like Gob, but that doesn’t prevent us from appreciating the quality of Theory 11′s latest deck of playing cards, dubbed the Sentinels ($6). Created to outshine decks in every imaginable way, each embossed design element is unique to this series (even the face cards) and printed on the highest…

Ditch the Xbox (ok let’s not get crazy, just put it down) and check out a real game. Billet Bones is making heirloom grade Dominoes sets out in Arizona. Gear Patrol got a custom set and suffice it to say, we’re impressed. Click through to read more.

Call of Duty, Nerf Warfare Gear up men, we’re moving out.    [click on image to enlarge] It’s Monday and you’re in the office… so, undoubtedly you’re already tired of your co-workers, boss, and everything else that talks or emails you. Perhaps this week, it’s time you take it old school with a little NERF…