Nintendo Switch Guide
The Tools & Toys Nintendo Switch Starter Kit
If we were buying the Switch today, this is what we'd want to start with.
Grim Workshop’s Survival Multi-Tool Wallet
Doesn’t just hold credit cards and cash, but also might save your life in a survival situation.
KUMO Compact Mechanical Keyboard [Kickstarter]
A customizable, portable mechanical keyboard. Snap-together engineering — great for enthusiasts and learners alike.
The “Vortex Dome” Desk Fidget Toy by PhysicsHack [Etsy]
This is a beautiful focus or fidget toy designed for your desk. A vortex lives in here, just spin the gorgeous glass dome to see it.
Pre-order the Nintendo Labo Vehicle Kit
The upcoming third kit in the Nintendo Labo lineup will put you in the driver’s seat of a car, submarine, and plane. (Releases on September 14th, 2018)
Gentlemen’s Hardware “The Adventure Begins” Enamel Coffee Mug
This enamel mug will handle the knocks of travels and bears the motto “The Adventure Begins” to remind of the thirsty work to come.
‘Karakuri’ by Keisuke Saka and Eri Hamaji
Introduces you to the simple mechanisms and physics that bring karakuri mechanized paper constructions to life, with pull-out pages to make a few of your own.
Quality Linkage
Mechanized Paper Puppets, Whistling Competitions, and the Power of Single-Tasking
A weekly roundup of links to articles, videos, and/or photographs that have a focus on art, life, hard work, simplicity, creativity, and mindful living.
Pre-order the Kano Harry Potter Coding Kit
Build a wand. Learn to code. Make magic. (Releases October 1st, 2018)
8BitDo DIY — Bluetooth Mod Kits for Retro Gaming Controllers
Convert your old gaming controllers into rechargable, Bluetooth-compatible ones for playing wirelessly with Windows, macOS, Raspberry Pi, Nintendo Switch, and more.
Kitchen Gear Guide
Great Gear for Your Kitchen — Summer 2018 Edition
Deck out your kitchen with this collection of gear we've been digging lately.
Pendleton Twin-Size Wool Camp Blanket with Leather Carrier
A warm and hardy blanket with rugged styling designed to meet the rigorous demands of the outdoors.
‘Flexible Typesetting’ by Tim Brown
Master typesetting now and for the future. Learn how to prepare text and code, shape text blocks, craft compositions — and create more readable, flexible design.
Qisan “Magicforce 68” Backlit Mechanical Keyboard
A compact backlit mechanical keyboard of surprisingly high quality for its price point.
Best Made Co.’s Enamel Steel Signs
Essentially jumbo-sized versions of the company’s keychain set, with full messages printed on them rather than single words.
‘The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet’ by Becky Chambers
Follow a motley crew on an exciting journey through space in this light-hearted space opera.
OXO Good Grips Apple Slicer
Cores and slices apples quickly and perfectly, every time.
Quality Linkage
Quality Linkage: Online Hobbyists, Glowing Puppets, and “Live” Apollo 11 Coverage
A weekly roundup of links to articles, videos, and/or photographs that have a focus on art, life, hard work, simplicity, creativity, and mindful living.
Pre-order ‘Gmorning, Gnight!’ by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jonny Sun
From the creator and star of Hamilton, with beautiful illustrations by Jonny Sun, comes a book of affirmations to inspire readers at the beginning and end of each day. (Available October 23rd, 2018)
Nest Door Lock
If you are all in on the Nest ecosystem, the The Nest × Yale Lock is a worthy addition to your home automation setup.