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33 Kickass Thanko Creations

From Feline Face Covers to Nerdy Tech Ties

— February 18, 2011 — Tech
I am hard-pressed to find technology more outrageous than these kickass Thanko creations. In case you need a refresher, Thanko is a Japanese company known for making questionable and often crazy gadgets.

Some examples of the "questionable and crazy" include a USB-powered necktie fan and USB butt cooler. If you haven't already experienced the awesomeness that is Thanko, then be sure to click through this top list today.

Implications - This collection of 34 kickass thanko creations is one of the best that I have seen recently. These gadgets created by Thanko are all across the board and will certainly inspire some creativity. This cluster will have you thinking about the nifty gadgets that abound in a completely different way.
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Feline Face Covers
Feline Face Covers
Stay Pollution-Free With the Thanko USB Kitty Mask
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32
Music-Making Mice
Music-Making Mice
The Speaker Mouse Reduces Desk Clutter
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31
USB Powered Necktie Fan
USB Powered Necktie Fan
Keeping Office Geeks Cool
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30
Portable Scanners
Portable Scanners
Thanko Super Slim Scanner Lets You Digitize On the Go
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29
Adjustable Wii Platform
Adjustable Wii Platform
Electric Up and Down Big TV Stand
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28
Digital Ergonomics
Digital Ergonomics
Visiomate Beeps When Your Posture Sucks
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27
Geek Mittens
Geek Mittens
Thanko USB Warm Gloves Will Keep Your Hands as Hot as Your Blog
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26
Toasty Machinist Mitts
Toasty Machinist Mitts
USB Ninja Warming Gloves Keep Your Hands Warm While Typing
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25
James Bond Computer Screen
James Bond Computer Screen
The Window Switchero
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24
Self-Heating Footwear
Self-Heating Footwear
The Thanko USB Dinosaur Warmer Slipper is for You and Your Furry Friend
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23
USB Butt Cooler
USB Butt Cooler
For Cubicle Dwellers with Hot Buns
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22
Crank Powered Gadgets
Crank Powered Gadgets
The Eco-Friendly Thanko Cranking MP3
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21
Nerdy Tech Ties
Nerdy Tech Ties
The USB Necktie Keeps You Cool Even in the Hottest Climate
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20
Endearing Bow Earbuds
Endearing Bow Earbuds
Be Cute and Incognito Listening with 'Thanko Ribbon' Headphones
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19
Flash Drive-Filled Panels
Flash Drive-Filled Panels
The 80 Port USB Charger Board Lets You Host Charging Parties
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18
Binocular Cameras
Binocular Cameras
Hybrid Thanko Digital Camera Binoculars Do Double Duty
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17
Folding Keyboards
Folding Keyboards
Thanko'S USB Keyboard Easily Fits Into Your Pocket
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16
Quiet Keyboards
Quiet Keyboards
Thanko Silent Keyboard EX Reduces Roommate Fights
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15
Silent Keypad Cases
Silent Keypad Cases
Thanko Keyboard Quiet Cover Reduces Loud Typing Noises
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14
Urinating USBs
Urinating USBs
The Thanko 'Shoubenkozou' For You to Use as You Please
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13
Techy Face Masks
Techy Face Masks
Japanese USB Face Masks For Serious Germ-a-Phobes
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12
Chest Heaters
Chest Heaters
The Boob Warmer Provides USB Powered Warmth for the Chilly Typist
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11
USB Powered Lunchboxes
USB Powered Lunchboxes
The Thanko Hot Box Keeps Your Meals Toasty
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10
Spy Headgear
Spy Headgear
Thanko's Multifunctional Cap Does Just About Everything
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9
Adjustable Laptop Fan Stand
Adjustable Laptop Fan Stand
Thanko PC Cooler
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8
USB Kitten Mittens
USB Kitten Mittens
The Cat Paw Hand Warmer from Thanko is a Nifty Novelty
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7
Bag-Desk Hybrids
Bag-Desk Hybrids
The Desktop Laptop Built-In Bag will be Popular Among Professionals
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6
Convenient Soda Fridges
Convenient Soda Fridges
The Thanko USB Can Cooler Keeps Your Drink Cool
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5
Multi-Media Sunglasses
Multi-Media Sunglasses
Thanko All-In-One Video Glasses
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4
Spy Camera Clothing
Spy Camera Clothing
Thanko Button Makes You as Sexy & Skilled as James Bond
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3
Earringbuds
Earringbuds
Thanko Sound Lives Magnetic Earphones
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2
Napping Work Seats
Napping Work Seats
The Lay Flat Office Chair Folds Out for Optimal Break Time
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Office Nap Chairs
Office Nap Chairs
The Thanko Anychair is a Solution for Catching a Quick Snooze
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