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Simpsons fan? Like puzzles? Have some money to throw away?

The Simpsons Rubik’s Cube is waiting just for you… and is not really a cube. Instead of the famous multicolored toy you get Homer’s head, but the concept is the same: scramble it up and assemble it back together. It’ll hopefully be more fun than a plain cube, and it will definitely be easier since there’s less parts.

I’d add that it’s stupid, but we’re talking about Homer, so it would be wrong to expect otherwise…

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9.99 on HotGadget.com.

Via ChipChick

If you’re a wannabe photographer, but don’t want to invest in a real camera and still use your phone… well, get a camera.

Or you could get a lens which probably won’t make the iPhone camera any better, but will make it a bit more versatile. The Magnetic Wide Angle Lens can attach to the phone in two ways: either directly to its back, with the magnet, or via an extra self-adhesive ring (in case the phone isn’t metallic).

As you might expect, it’s not custom-made for any specific device, but it can fit some of the most popular, such as iPhone, iPhone 3G, HTC Dream and T-Mobile G1.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $16.99 on USBFever.com.

Via BoingBoing

Is your decaf really decaf? Is that tea really caffeine-free or not?

If you’ve got a medical issue or you simply don’t want to get more hyper, the D+caf Test Strips are the simplest answer to the caffeine question. Each pack comes with 20 strips which can detect non-decaf beverages - i.e. above 20 mg caffeine per 6 oz. serving - with a 98% accuracy.

They basically work like pregnancy tests, just that the liquid is *ahem* different. Dip it in the cup of warm or hot beverage, wait 30 seconds… and then you can return the so-called decaf to that smug barista who can’t fulfill an order properly.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9.95 on DiscoverTesting.com.

Via DVICE

Can a really manly man eat out of ordinary utensils? Uh, yes, of course. But if you want to eat in style (rugged style, that is), Wrenchware is here.

The set features a box-end wrench fork, open-end wrench spoon and pliers knife made from 18/10 polished “drop forged” stainless steel and it even comes with a heavy duty ABS plastic box (you know, in case you need to eat in rough conditions).

$24 for a meal sounds a bit steep, though. Won’t regular utensils work too?

How much under $29.99?
A little: $24 on WrenchwareInc.com.

Via CoolMaterial

Your cubicle is not your home. You might spend more time in it than your actual apartment, but it’s a cubicle.

I don’t know why someone would need a door bell when you can hear everything that goes around you anyway, but hey, some people need good manners in their life wherever they are. The Cubicaller is a velcro-mounted door bell that’s supposed to go on your cubicle wall so visitors can announce their presence in a polite way.

And it’s tons* of fun! There’s 12 different sounds to choose from (which you can sample on the company website) and 3 levels of volume.

*Ok, about 2 grams actually. *yawn* Only for the bored at work.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $14.99 on Cubicaller.com.

Via bookofjoe

Mr. Robot Head is for ages 3 to 7, but damn, it looks fun. Testing hand-eye coordination can be entertaining at any age, right?

The purpose of the toy is simple: pass the wand from one end of the coiled wire to the other without touching it. But since the robot’s eye flash and it makes lots of noise when the two wires touch, many children will probably do it on purpose to get the cool effect.

And there’s something extra too: although it uses electricity, the toy is human-powered: wind-up the handle in the back and it works just like that - a good excuse to teach older kids some physics?

How much under $29.99?
A little: $28.99 on ThinkGeek.com.

Via Coolest Gadgets

A hamburger with eyes… now that’s a sight to see. You’re going to be entertaining a lot of people if you wear the Knit Burger Beanie the right way - with the holes over your eyes.

And, weirdly, although it looks immensely silly… it’s also kind of nice. Colorful and funny… someone with the right personality could totally turn it into a cool item.

The burger joints will be rushing to get these for their sandwich men, but you’ll have been the trendsetter!

How much under $29.99?
Some: $18 on FredFlare.com.

Via FashionablyGeek

We know convergence items aren’t the best, let’s say. Ok, some of them plainly suck.

But the idea of an old-fashioned tool like a notebook and a modern gadget like an iPod coming together is strangely appealing… The iPod Notepad is basically a simple item: a cover binding a 70-pages notebook and a padded iPod holder, but it’s so retro-cool it makes me want one.

The case comes in nine colors and is only compatible with the 3rd generation iPod Nano for now, but a version for Gen4 is in the works.

How much under $29.99?
A little: €18 on Scripta.dk.

Via BoingBoing

The Moonbag is an interesting idea, even though if it has a fairly limited use.

This bag/changing mat can be a real life-saver if you’re discarding wet clothes, because you can just step on it to keep your feet clean, then just draw the strings and carry the wet laudry. It’s waterproof, naturally, otherwise it would defeat the point.

As far as regular bags go, you can get better for the same money. If you’re not a frequent swimmer or diver, don’t bother; however, if you usually find yourself with a lot of wet clothes on your back, this could make your life easier.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $22.50 on GoFrostFire.com.

You don’t need to have children to know that meal time can be a pain if the little one is a picky eater. There’s no way to reason with someone so young, so they’re got to be tricked.

Kids nowadays are lucky. My parents just cut up the sandwiches and told me they’re cars and planes… today you can get cars and planes. The Constructive Eating Utensil Set features the expected fork, knife and spoon, only they’re way more fun than the regular ones: they’re a fork lift, front loader and bulldozer.

I want to be a kid again.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $17.49 on Amazon.com.

Via bookofjoe