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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. More »Thanko's Raremono Is the USB Shortwave Radio You've Been... Waiting For?
The Raremono's 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. More »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 in wintertime without worry of cold breasts! [Thanko via TokyoMango]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. More »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. More »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] More »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 recognizable music. They are, quite literally, skull-rattling 'buds. More »Thanko's USB Mouth Microscope Camera 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. More »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 ($175), it's "decent." [AkihabaraNews]Thanko Goggle-Mounted Waterproof Camera Is Going To Be a Problem At The Pool
Despite unimpressive 25fps QVGA resolution, I have to agree with Akihabara's assessment on this Thanko waterproof camera—it will be a hit with the perverts. More »Spider Mouse Is Perfect for Arachnophobes
Spider Mouse, Spider Mouse/Does whatever Spider Mouse does/Can he swing/from a web?/no he can't/he's a mouse/look out!/he's a Spider Mouse! Sing this song in your head all morning. You are welcome. [Japan Probe]USB Cigarettes
We've seen electronic cigarettes before, but not one that charges via USB. More »Pen Reads Four SD Cards While Looking a Bit Like a Rocket
Thanko's 4-slot SD card reader/pen, but we're waiting for the 8-slot, double X-Wing version. No word on retail price, but we're sure it'll be available soon at various online import vendors. [Akihibara News]Tiny 3-Inch Cube Projects Giant 112-Inch Picture
This Miseal mini projection cube measures less than 3-inches per side, but it still manages to create a 112-inch image within a 16-foot throwing distance. More »Thanko's USB "Bust Beauty Pad" Fights Boob-Chill Epidemic Valiantly
This is without a doubt Thanko's finest USB warming gadget to date. More »Tell Time, Snap Photos with Thanko MP4 Video Watch
The Thanko MP4 watch lets me tell time and take compromising photos or video of coworkers at the office Christmas party? SOLD! More »Thanko's USB-Powered Lunchbox Keeps Your Food Piping Hot
At Gizmodo Gallery: Weird Japanese USB Gadgets!
The Gizmodo Gallery lineup isn't just mega gadgets like the Red One Camera and prototypes like the Ancient Apple phone concepts from Frog Design. On a recent trip to Tokyo I raided Thanko HQ for the latest and weirdest USB gadgets I could find, including this USB Tie with a fan in it and a USB heated gloves. I mean, I don't know how anyone gets through winter in NY without USB heated mittens. More »Thanko Wrist Strap Keeps Heat Flowing to Your Fingers
Thanko's Latest Heated USB Mousepad Looks More Sane
Thanko's previous heated USB mousepad was a stick-your-hand-in-a-whale affair, which was fine until the inside of it started smelling like an actual whale from your palm sweat. Their latest, thankfully eschews the cover method for a bottom-up approach to warming. I can't read Japanese, but the surface thermometer claims the pad gets up to 41.2 (avg. between 40 and 45) degrees Celsius, which is 106.1 Fahrenheit. Not too bad, actually. And if that's not enough, you can combine it with a heated mouse to double your efforts. [Thanko]Thanko Heating Cooling Keyboard Is Ready For Any Weather