The world of gadgetry is awash with things you don’t need, and we thusly ignore.

Era-defining computery phoney things, TVs bigger than the studio sets on which programs were recorded, crude smashings together of three letter acronyms to bring together previously useless whizbangery into ever-more-unimpressive, disposable plastic geewhizzery – most of the time, we couldn’t care less.

Until a gizmo proves itself worthy of our attention through its style, usefulness, innovation and a certain je ne sais quoi, we don’t care.

Today, however, we saw a piece of convergence gadgetry so amazing it may eclipse every other consumer electronics announcement this year. For us, at least.

The egg poaching toaster is every passionate breakfasters dreams come true – in four minutes flat.

The wide-mouth unit perfectly toasts two slices of bread, an English muffin, a bagel, or a croissant, while simultaneously poaching or steam-scrambling an egg. An egg-toast setting automatically schedules the eggs and toast to be ready at the same time, and the device comes with a warming tray to steam heat pre-cooked breakfast meats.

The sad news? It’s sold out. Forget those high-demand game consoles, point me at the ‘egg toaster’ line and I’ll just wait patiently until they arrive.

The Egg Poaching Toaster [via Coolest Gadgets]

Some addictions are harder to shake than others. An addiction to records by the Foo Fighters, for example, can fade within hours. A heroin habit, on the other hand, can take a little longer to kick.

Somewhere in between is Tomvox1’s addiction to Rolex GMTs.

I was sure that this 6542 was the only GMT I would “need.” After all, when you have the rarest variety, who wants any other kind? Well, clearly I had not come to grips with the fact that I was rapidly becoming a vintage watch addict and “needed” to get examples of the other types of gilt/gloss GMT’s out there.

An enchanting read and a lesson for us all – too many Rolexes are never enough.

The Evolution of the GMT [Double Red Sea Dweller via Fratello Watches via Wrist Watch Review]

Wrapping it up in a brown paper bag and glugging direct from the bottle has, thus far, been the most convenient way to enjoy a little wine while on-the-go. And we won’t for a second judge anyone who decides that its still the best option.

But we welcome an alternative.

Longtime fans of portable cocktails, we’re pleased to see the this convenient, useful and discreet portable option available for those who prefer a bit of plonk in the park.

Not only insulated, this wine tote also contains a bottle stopper (use unknown), two glasses, some napkins and a corkscrew. And, unlike portable cocktail sets, is actually reasonably priced at $29.

What was that? A wholesome afternoon stroll? Sure thing, just let me grab my bag…

Wine Tote for Two [Amazon via Cheap Fun Wines]

That picture of the Daewoo Lanos probably isn’t fair. It could well be a brilliant car. Don’t know, don’t want to know. My sister-in-law used to drive one (or similar) and she never really complained.

But one thing’s for sure, if there are any of them left in 30 years time, we reckon they won’t be worth a thing. Neither any of their quadrillion doppelgängers. The fact is that, much like we ranted earlier in the week, so few current model cars are at all interesting.

So we’re watching this Jalopnik.com poll closely. Asking which of today’s cars will a collectible in 30 years time, we’re impressed with the variety being tested.

Long-running sports car models feature highly, with kudos obviously being given to the longevity of models like the Viper, Elise, NSX, Jag XK and Audi TT. Retro kitsch gets a nod with the new Mini Cooper and LF Cruisers getting a nomination while the Scion and Smart Car represent the tastes of newer generations. Only one luxury sedan makes it onto the list – the 2005 (and beyond) Chrysler 300.

No Daewoos in sight. At least the future holds something worth looking forward to.

Which Modern Cars Will Be the Most Collectible in 30 Years? [Jalopnik]

There’s nothing more annoying than finding that someone’s parked: a) where they shouldn’t have; and b) in your way when there’s work to be done. So construction workers in Sydney’s exclusive Elizabeth Bay have taken a novel approach towards high-flyers parking in the way of their machinery – a forklift-assisted valet service.

That was until this morning, however, when the $A110,000 Maserati of out-of-town Jason Huljich brought the genius idea crashing to the ground, from a height of two meters.

Huljich’s sister Rachel, placed in charge of the car while he’s on holiday in South America, had parked the 1999 3200 GT in a ‘construction zone’ beside the four-storey building site, forcing frustrated workers to call in the machinery – a tactic they’re fond of, according to locals.

Only this time the Maserati’s girth was more than the fork could handle, and while the driver attempted to turn the lift, the car flipped and fell, landing on its roof and causing what could yet be declared irreparable damage.

The forklift driver was interviewed by police, as around 50 bystanders gathered around the curious-looking wreck, but he was later released. They are yet to determine whether charges should be laid.

It was left to Rachel, a former Miss New Zealand of all things, to make the statement of the day regarding her absent brother’s pride and joy, “I haven’t decided whether I’ll tell him now or when he comes back.”

Somehow, Rachel, we have a feeling he’s going to find out sooner rather than later.

Oh brother, your Maserati’s mashed [Sydney Morning Herald]

Okay, so we usually try to give rather broad coverage of things, but today we have to admit we’re obsessed with bags. Put it down to the fact that everyone’s returning to work after the holidays and some of us, for the moment, are without a briefcase.

Bill Amberg made the manbag manly last year, and now it looks like Mullholland Brothers have thrown us a similarly rugged briefcase/overnighter, in the guise of their angler’s bag.

Handmade in San Fransisco out of “rich leathers, solid brass fittings, polished zippers and the highest quality threads”, this falls under the category of accessories that will probably outlive their owners. Or heirlooms, as our grandfathers called them.

At $485, you can take it out of your future grandson’s inheritance. He’ll appreciate it.

Mulholland Brothers Angler’s Bag [Product Dose]

Some blaggard broke into my house over the holidays and stole nothing but an empty briefcase, a broken laptop, a broken Swatch watch and a hat full of about $15 in change.

Although I can console myself with the fact that, as a result of that pawltry haul, I still definitely had a better Christmas than my burglar, I’m still down one briefcase.

But that might soon change, now that we live in a world where something like Carl Mertens’ bar briefcase exists.

With a 14-piece cocktail kit as its primary feature, this piece staggeringly still has the standard pockets for files, pens, business cards and a phone. And the cocktail kit isn’t a gimmicky, token effort either. Some highlights include a chopping board and knife, a pestle, two shakers (including a three-piece one) and all the standards.

Aren’t briefcases meant to improve productivity?

bar briefcase by carl mertens [Unica Home via Luxist]

We posted on Monday about the 200-yard spudgun, oh ridiculously powerful high school weapon that it is. And now we present rubber band flinging, with a machine gun.

Loads 12 bands per barrel for a whopping 144 rubber bands that shoot off as fast as you can turn the handle!

Hand crafted in the USA, the rubber band machine gun uses a similar mechanism to the famous Gatling Gun of the old west. It stands 40 inches tall and 44 inches from the handle to the tip of the barrels. The turret effortlessly spins a full 360 degrees and tilts from 45 degrees up to 22 degrees down so you can easily keep a moving target in your sights, no matter where it goes.

Remember that old quote about the fine line between genius and insanity?

Oh, and one of these death machines will set you back a cool $400. Although it’s a lesser pain that being on the receiving end of 144 flying rubber bands…

The Incredible Rubberband Machine Gun! [Backyard Artillery via Uncrate]

You’re not the only ones thinking it. It’s true. Cars just aren’t very exciting anymore.

The occasional eyebrow-raising motor show concept model aside, the autos that actually make it onto our streets are increasingly inoffensive, boring, plastic clones, designed to be traded-in after two years on the road. No wonder there seem to be as many warnings about driver fatigue these days as there used to be about speeding.

To think that a car once captivated the world in a single day, the way the Citröen DS did at the 1955 Paris auto show. Think of the reception accorded the iPhone* after its announcement last week, and imagine a product maintaining that passionate response for the next 20 years.

In addition to being the first production car with front disc brakes, the DS offered a futuristic hydropneumatic suspension system with adjustable ground clearance, a lightweight fiberglass roof, semi-automatic transmission and front wheel drive.

And that’s just what made it technically beautiful. Aesthetically, the DS’s design was at once revolutionary, futuristic and eminently stylish, and to this day remains an icon of its time and place.

Citroen DS - A car years ahead of its time [Retro Thing]

*With this sentence, we’ve officially lost our claim to the ‘only blog on the planet to have yet mentioned the iPhone’. We apologise. We held out a whole week.

We’d like to think that this story is a favor to our female readers. You know, the thousands of girls who read TSL…

Okay, well, regardless of the existence of our female readership or otherwise, we couldn’t really ignore the tale of Bulgaria’s latest tourist attraction – Boza, the beer with hidden, uh, breast-enhancing properties.

Romanian Constantin Barbu, who crossed the Danube in search of Boza in the Bulgarian town of Ruse, said: “I’ve bought a case for my wife to try out. I really hope I see an improvement.”

If the beer really actually does have these properties, what does this mean for the beer-swilling men of Bulgaria? Are they in the grip of a moob epidemic? We’ll keep you posted.

EU goes mad for Bulgarian breast-boosting beer [The Register]