Gizmodo: straps

Seatbelt Camera Straps Buckle Up Your DSLR

John Mahoney — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:20:00 EDT

Or your Polaroid. End those angry red neck marks left behind by your pack-in strap with these wide, smooth seatbelt vinyl straps. They're $20, recycled and made by hand. [Photojojo via Gadget Lab]

Wiimotes Blessed by Straps in More Than One Color

Mark Wilson — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:40:00 EDT

Surely, at least a few of you are sad that Nintendo never released the Wii in multiple colors—despite their announcement promises. Well good news! No, the Wii isn't coming in any new colors, but Nintendo has launched the Wiimote strap in almost any flavor you'd like—blue, green, pink and, uhh, white again. Available in Japan only for the time being, the safety harnesses will go for $2.75 apiece or in a variety pack of four for about $9. In other news, Nintendo makes a bajillion more dollars without even really trying. [Kotaku]

Sushi, Chocolate and Ice Cream Cellphone Screen Cleaners

Jason Chen — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 18:00:43 EDT

It's been a while since we've posted cellphone charms, but these sushi, chocolate and ice cream screen cleaners pass the test for fantastic charms we'd actually buy. They're exactly what they sound like—soft, felty screen cleaners that hang from your cellphone, ready at a moment's notice to wipe the acne-causing facial grease from your screen. Only these are shaped like delicious foods that we really wish we were eating right now.

[Ideashow via Nerd Approved]

Sexy Lingerie Cellphone Strap

Jason Chen — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 17:00:46 EDT

If there's one thing we never thought would be a cellphone strap, it would be lingerie. Well, never count out a horny Japanese businessman, we suppose.

For about $9, you can get your own bra or panties to attach to your cellphone. It's just a gimmick, and it's tiny, so it's probably the only lingerie your wife will permit you to have that doesn't belong to her. Unless, of course, you've been fucking a midget on the side. – Jason Chen

Product Page [Strapya via Tokyo Mango]

Cellphone Cellphone Straps: Volume 8

Jason Chen — Wed, 30 May 2007 18:45:50 EDT

You've seen the cellphone charms that look like a miniature version of your actual phone before, but Strap-ya's just released a new batch of phones for your miniaturization needs.

Most of these phones are Japanese, but we do see a couple RAZRs and possibly some Sony Ericssons in there too. All of them actually slide and flip—just like the real thing. No real point here; they just look cool. – Jason Chen

Product Page [Strapya]

Pill Box Cellphone Strap: Practicality in a Charm?

Mark Wilson — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 14:55:36 EST

Cellphone charms are not meant to be practical, unless you've found a function for that golden poo (and if so, hit the tips email asap, please).

But this pill box cellphone strap is bursting with functionality, be it curing headaches, alleviating gas or preventing unwanted pregnancies (that are ironically some fault of your cellphone in the first place).

For $6.50 you never know. It Might Just Save Your Life. – Mark Wilson

Product Page [via tokyomango]

Tokyo Micro Garden Cellphone Strap

Jason Chen — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 21:30:29 EST

You know we love cellphone straps around here, so how could we resist what could be the ultimate cellphone strap ever? This one's called the Tokyo Micro garden, and contains a "nutrient-rich gel" and a plant which actually grows over time. Cool, yes, but even cooler when you smash it against a would-be-mugger's face and give him an eyeful of gel and plant matter. – Jason Chen

Product Page [Dirtymicrobe via Notcot via Spluch]

Japan Watch: Pockey Cellphone Strap

Jason Chen — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 18:25:19 EST

If you're not a Japanophile (or an Asian), you may yet still be familiar with Pocky thanks to Penny Arcade. Not only can you enjoy Pocky in your mouth, now you can enjoy it in your ears with this Pocky cellphone strap that plays the Pocky theme.

We honestly had no idea there even was a Pocky theme song, but listening to it now makes us kinda glad we didn't. – Jason Chen

Product Page [Rakuten via Tokyo Mango]

Nintendo Fixes the Wii Strap

Travis Hudson — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 12:03:14 EST

It appears Nintendo was watching and listening as people were destroying their TVs across the globe because of faulty Wii-straps. Nintendo has decided to release a WiiMote with a more durable strap in case of hand-slippage. These new straps are initially available in Australia.

Until these new WiiMotes come stateside, you should probably stick with the fishing-line fix or just dry off your hands every once in a while, tubby. – Travis Hudson

Wii Remote Straps Already Fixed [Kotaku]

What Not To Do When Playing Wii

Jason Chen — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 20:45:43 EST

We've been hearing reports all over the place of people's Wii straps breaking and their Wiimotes smashing into their 61-inch TVs. If this guy is any indication of how these dudes are playing Wii Sports, we say no frickin wonder!

Tip: Don't try to serve like Pete Sampras unless you can actually hold on to your Wiimote. – Jason Chen