FRANCHISE Magazine

What is there to say about a 5ft circular beach blanket that looks like a super tasty pepperoni pizza? This gigantic pizza beach blanket gives you the opportunity to fulfil your life’s ambition to wrap your entire body in a pizza. Don’t even pretend that’s not on your list. It’s perfect for hanging out on the beach, in your garden, at the park, or wearing as a cape as while run through town shouting “I’m pizza man!”. Also good if you’re on a diet as it’s got zero calories, it’s gluten free, and suitable for vegetarians.

The NEBO REDLINE #5581 is a tactical flashlight that packs a powerful 220 lumens of pure white light in its compact anodised aircraft-grade aluminium body. Featuring five lighting modes giving you a choice between 100%, 50%, or 10% brightness, as well as S.O.S and emergency strobe mode, this flashlight keeps you safer than the average torch. 50 lumens within a 10 yard distance can be enough to cause temporary blindness when viewed directly. The emergency strobe mode on the REDLINE rapidly flashes at full power (220 lumens), so if you’re out at night and stranger danger appears, this’ll slow them down. It’s also really really hard and has a ‘tactical edge’… The bezel on the front REDLINE rotates so you can control the adjustable beam from being a flood light, illuminating everything within 20 yards, all the way to to being a spotlight up to 150 yards away. The base is magnetic so you can stick wherever allows. Hang it from the light fixtures during a power cut, or stick it to your car while you’re fixing something.

Remote working on a laptop is great, but sometimes you just want more screen space. That’s where Mountie, the side mount clip from Ten One Design comes in. Simply put, Mountie clips your phone or tablet to your laptop, coming with different sized interchangeable pads catering for different device thicknesses. Mountie really shines when you pair it with an app like Duet that connects your laptop to your iPhone or iPad giving you that ever useful second screen to boost your productivity. Or, of course, you can distract yourself with a bit of Netflix.

Founded in Yanaka, a quiet suburb of Tokyo in 2002, and based on the concept of ‘Tokyo Slow’, tokyobike designs beautifully minimal bikes that are light to ride, putting an emphasis on comfort over speed as a way to simply enjoy the journey as much as the destination. That doesn’t mean they’re slow though. The slim, light-weight CR-MO steel frame with 650x25C wheels makes it fast and agile. The rear wheel has both a fixed and free-wheel hub that you can flip between them to suit your riding style. The frames come in four sizes and five ‘pop’ colours with complementary white wheels, saddle, and handlebar grips.

Whether you like Penny boards or not, there’s no denying that these plastic injection moulded skateboards are fun as hell. The recently updated limited edition 22″ Penny Blackout 2.0 will make you feel like a ninja on wheels. The Penny Blackout 2.0 has been meticulously put together, crafted with acute attention to detail. The all-black colour-coordinated components and hardware have been powder-coated to match the exact shade of black as the deck. Stealthy, stylish, sleek and swifty, it features Penny’s signature non-slip waffle grid on the top of the deck, with fast Abec 7 bearings in the 59mm 83A wheels. The light 3″ black aluminium trucks with matching black cushions and high tensile bolts let’s you manoeuvre with speed so you can look good while weaving on the pavement. All that and it fits in your backpack.

Take your oral hygiene to the next level with the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Toothbrush. Five brushing modes let you clean, whiten, and polish, and allow for sensitive teeth or taking care of your gums. Recharging the toothbrush is done either inside the protective travel case (via USB or 2-prong plug) which also holds two heads, or by resting it the removable glass tumbler (2-prong plug). Both methods use a water-safe method of induction charging which is pretty magical. The DiamondClean brushes at 62,000 movements per minute giving you an intense deep clean that’ll even make your dentist smile. It comes in a range of colours for all the family, though you can also buy one and use different heads.

There’s two things to look for when obtaining a Nerf blaster. It’s gotta look cool and it’s gotta pack some power. Introducing the Nerf N-Strike Elite Strongarm Blaster, the ultimate in blaster performance. It fires N-Strike Elite Darts up to 75 feet (over 20 metres) with its upgraded distance. The revolver holds 6 darts that flips open for faster reloads and the Slam Fire slide lets you open up a can of whoop-ass and rapid-fire all 6 Elite darts. It also features a Tactical Rail that is compatible with most N-Strike accessories meaning you can customise and upgrade this beast.

One of the world’s purest Vodkas in one of the most eye-catching vessels, Crystal Head is made from the highest quality peaches and cream corn. It’s distilled four times into a neutral grain before being blended with pristine water from Newfoundland, Canada. The vodka is filtered seven times, three of which are through layers of semi precious crystals called Herkimer diamonds. Decadent. The funny thing about Crystal Head Vodka is that it was founded by original Ghostbuster, Dan Aykroyd (who you gonna call?), and artist John Alexander. The award-winning Vodka prides itself on purity, containing no additives, glycerol, citrus oils, or sugars. Absolutely nothing is added to mask or enhance its flavour, leaving you with a smooth, pure spirit.

There’s a myriad of ways to brew your morning coffee, one of the favourites for flavour is to heat it on a stove using a moka pot. The 6-Cup Bialetti Moka Express Espresso Maker will keep you and your friends/family/pets caffeinated throughout the day with great tasting coffee. If a 6-cup version isn’t the size you’re looking for, they come in sizes from 1-cup to 12-cup. The espresso maker works by passing boiling water, pressurised by steam, from the bottom section through the ground coffee and into the top section ready to be poured and enjoyed. Fun fact: So you can sound like a true coffee aficionado while you brew the bean, the moka pot was patented for the first time in Italy in 1933 by its inventor, Luigi De Pointi, for Alfonso Bialetti.

Roli BLOCKS let you build your own modular music studio. With the Lightpad BLOCK at its heart, you can tap it, stroke it, hard or soft to create sounds and beats for your next track. It features a 15×15 LED matrix with 5D Touch capability on the silicone surface allowing you to sequence, loop, and finger drum with expressive control. Being modular, you can connect more BLOCKS giving you even better control over your music. The Roli Lightpad BLOCK is pocket-sized at 94mm x 94mm and connects to your iPhone or iPad through Bluetooth so you can make music on the go with the free Roli NOISE app (iOS) or other third party apps. If you’re into making music on something a little bigger, it also connects with any desktop app that supports multidimensional polyphonic expression (MPE).

Combining style, minimalism, and function, Farah’s Millen Roll-top Backpack isn’t just a fashionable companion for adventuring through the city, as hidden inside is a laptop sleeve which makes this backpack great for the everyday commute. The Farah Millen Roll-top stays secure with buckle fastening keeping your belongings safe and dry. There’s also a front zip pocket for quick-access to the bits you’ll need throughout the day. Coming in black with Farah’s signature ‘F’ embroidered on the front, it has adjustable padded shoulder straps and a carry handle on the top.

Exploding Kittens: A Card Game About Kittens and Explosions and Sometimes Goats was the most backed game in Kickstarter history. The rules are simple. Players draw cards until someone pulls out an Exploding Kitten, at which point KABLAMMO! They explode. Well, they lose… unless they have a Defuse card which can defuse the kitten using an array of tools such as laser pointers, belly rubs, and catnip sandwiches. The rest of the cards are used to move, mitigate, or avoid Exploding Kittens. Oh, and some can activate special powers. Great fun for all the family, but if you’re after something a bit more explicit, go ahead and check out Exploding Kittens: NSFW Edition.

Adding some style to your living room is easy with the IKEA Lövenbacken Side Table. The top grain pattern of the poplar veneer gives this leaf-shaped side table distinctive character. Supported with three solid beech legs which are flourished with golden tips, it’ll sit quietly confident as it garners compliments from your guests. Durable, stain resistant, easy to clean, and budget friendly. It’s great for those cheeky TV dinners, a cup of coffee, or just sitting pretty with a good-looking book. Lövbacken Dimensions: Length: 77 cm Width: 39 cm Height: 51 cm

Believe it or not, most gadgets can be easily repaired. If you already knew that, you’re probably familiar with iFixit and their repair manuals for pretty much any gadget. With their wealth of experience and desire for a repairable world, iFixit have released the budget-friendly Essential Electronics Toolkit that comes with 16 4mm screwdriver bits capable of opening up ~99% of your gadgets. From Spudger to Jimmy, and Tweezers to Suction handle, this toolkit contains everything you’ll to get started in the wonderful world of repair. The toolkit’s lid also has a built-in storage tray so you can keep your screws in order. Here’s the full equipment list: Magnetised Driver Handle Angled Precision Tweezers Spudger Jimmy iFixit Opening Tool iFixit Opening Picks (set of 6) Suction Handle Easy-to-Open Magnetised Case Lid with Built-in Sorting Tray Sixteen 4mm Precision Screwdriver Bits: Phillips: 000, 00, 0, 1, 2 Pentalobe: P2, P5 Flathead: 1, 2.5, 4 mm Torx: T4, T5 Torx Security: TR6, TR8, TR10 SIM Eject Bit