LG's DIOS diamond fridge

Just when you thought you had recovered from its earlier gold-plated home AV system, targeted for the Middle East market, LG pops up yet another surprise. And this one's just as ostentatious. Aimed at the Taiwan market--though one wonders why--the three-door fridge (R-U719GWN) is blinged out, likely with Swarovski crystals, in both the handle and logo. Only tai-tais and Mercedes Benz tycoons need apply.

See: Full fridge

Via Akhihabara News

Price: N.A.
Availability: Limited to 200 pieces, no launch date given
Device: Fridge
Basic specs: N.A.

Egg & Muffin Toaster

That fact that more kitchen appliances are going the way of 3-in-1 shampoo conditioners and hybrid handhelds reflects the world's obsession with all things multifunctional. So why not a toaster which not only browns your bread, it can also cook an egg and warm up a slice of ham? In short, a complete Egg McMuffin right in your own kitchen, ready to eat in just 4 minutes. Now who can resist that?

Smell the toast upclose here | see side view

Via Luxist

Price: US$49.99
Availability: September, Back to Basics
Device: Toaster combo
Basic specs: N.A.

Doraemon Helicopter

Those of us who grew up on a diet of comics featuring the inimitable Xiao Ding Dang or Doraemon will remember being awed by the numerous secret devices he pulls out of his belly pouch, including the take-koputaa, a simple child's propeller toy that both the bot and his pals don to gain the ability to fly. Now that an actual flying Doraemon (using an R/C helicopter) has gone on sale, collectors will surely want to add this to their wish list. Reality bites, though, as the blades don't allow for any right or left turns. For the record, this Gadget Cat from the Future (minus ears) emerged far earlier than the other Japanese feline (the one minus lips).

See: How it works

Via Akhihabara News

Price: Estimated at US$50
Availability: NittyLand
Device: Doraemon collectible
Basic specs: N.A.

inCLUDE

If Apple's chic MP3 players don't make a convert out of you, its third-party accessories will. Such as online store Himanainu's inCLUDE addons which are, literally, jackets for your shuffle. You can dress up your otherwise plain vanilla flash player in an orange anorak complete with hood or a denim top. The sleeves extend into a lanyard and you can zipper up your earpiece and player within. Our pick: The orange anorak which looks like something borrowed off one of our fav cartoon characters, South Park's Kenny. Plus the jacket is slightly water-resistant, so this'll give your shuffle some protection against the elements.

Price: 2,000 yen (US$18)
Availability: From the Web site
Device: shuffle casing
Basic specs: 10 x 5mm, in orange or denim

Hyakko Ryou Ryou

There's just no English equivalent for this. From our favorite no-nonsense online store Osama No Idea comes this chilled bandana, which wraps around the head like an ice bag. It'll not only provide some cool relief when you're working outdoors under the blistering sun, you'll be the coolest Karate Kid on the block. And if anybody were to ask you what that thing is wrapped around your dome, you can smugly say "chill, buddy". The cool factor, we're told, lasts about 30-60 minutes. Once dry, simply wet it again.

More ways to keep cool:
Price: 1,260 yen (US$11.25) for a pair
Availability: osamanoidea.com
Device: Chiller
Basic specs: 90 × 65 × 22mm, PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) material

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