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First Cat-to-Human Paw Transplant Deemed A Complete Success

TOKYO (AP) – After several decades of gruesome failures, Japanese researchers have successfully transplanted a kitten’s paws to a human body. The test subject, a 29-year-old model for Thanko, a gadget seller, has a new lease on life.

December 16, 2009
Gadgets

The USB Shortwave Radio You Haven’t Been Waiting For

Thanko’s Raremondo is a shortwave radio that connects to your computer via USB, which is a dream come true for a niche audience. But wait! There are also some goodies for the non-shortwave enthusiasts among us.

November 5, 2009
Gadgets

Guess Which Country Makes These USB Breast Warmers?

Spolier: it’s Japan! What other country would produce USB warming pads designed for lovepillows? No other country, that’s what. Finally, ladies can work at their desks wearing only their bras without worry of cold breasts! [Thanko via TokyoMango]

September 30, 2009
Cameras

Thanko’s USB Action Camera Captures Every Wrong Move

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If you get a kick out of watching yourself on camera, here’s a new toy for you. With Thanko’s USB Action Camera you can record jerky footage of yourself in first person and hands free.

September 17, 2009

Micro Sports MP3 Player Helps Up The Douche Quotient

You want to pull off John Mayer’s DoubleDouche, but you only have one Bluetooth headset. Don’t fret, because this MP3 player from Thanko fits right in your ear.

September 3, 2009

Urinating USB Wee Man Is Number One

Wee Man is number one alright. Not only does he urinate when plugged into your computer, he just might be the most useless product Thanko has ever devised—and that’s saying something.

August 8, 2009

Attract Cute Japanese Girls With Thanko’s Fuzzy Cat Ear Headphones

These fuzzy-wuzzy, kitten-tastic headphones might not get you much action in general, but they’re sure to attract plenty of underage Japanese girls while giving you an excuse to take your furry fetish public. [Thanko via BoingBoing]

August 6, 2009

Waterproof Conductive Earbuds Vibrate Your Skull

Thanko’s new EMP-708LITE Vonia earbuds work by actually vibrating the bones of your skull, which is then picked up by your brain and processed as recognisable music. They are, quite literally, skull-rattling ‘buds.

August 1, 2009
Cameras

Thanko’s USB Mouth Microscope Cam Shows You The Horrible Truth

Haven’t gone to the dentist in awhile? Worried what might be going on in there? Some mysteries are better left unsolved—but if you must know, Thanko’s USB microscope camera can shed some light (and some video) on the subject.

July 7, 2009
Cameras

Even Thanko Makes Sorta Decent Cheapo HD Camcorders Now

How easy is it to make an HD camcorder? Even Thanko, proprietor of all gadgets weird and crappy, has pooped one out. Akihabara News has some not terribly telling sample video, but says for the price ($US175), it’s “decent.” [AkihabaraNews]

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