The umbrella gets an interesting redesign in the form of a katana shaped handle, complete with a sheath-style carrying case (or saya if you must).
It can had for a mere $30 at ThinkGeek. Carrying it in certain municipalities may result in being shot out of hand by police, and users should be reminded it is unlikely to much use in an actual duel.
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Now all it needs is a hidden dagger somewhere.
The Penguin?
Umbrella gun ftw.
Why did'nt it unsheathe the sword? Its a fake IF ITS REAL THE BLADE WOULD BE SMALL IN DIAMETER
katana umbrella for the japanese penguin
Penguin coolness +10
GreenPeace Help for penguin -10
Penguin in fight with humans +25
Happy Feet Remake +9
oh yeah try walking around with that....... you will get arrested fast.
I actually want to get one just to get arrested and then see the looks on their faces when they see its an umbrella :O
Totally going to get one...I'm sure campus security will have something to say about it, but it'll be rather entertaining...
Actually in most places, you'll get pulled over non-stop, but the most you'll get is a bunch of bad looks from police officers.
They can't arrest you for something you haven't done.
(Unless you're brandishing it as a katana, then you're fucked.)
(Also unless you walk onto government or school property, then you're also fucked and at the very least they can nail you for trespassing)
not unless you work for them
Id rather have a leek but this will do :P
moe
A Miku umbrella would be awesome.
leek umbrella? that's cool ^_^
That's the coolest umbrella I've ever seen.
I prefer a "lightsabre" unmbrella.
I could see that, a clear "canopy" (or whatever the proper terminology is) with a neon tube in the middle.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/travelpower/9260/
I can't wait until the otaku start wearing these to the local Japanese shopping market. It's a step up from those goddamned cat(?) tails, I guess.
I actually think this kind of item appeals to masses beyond the otaku demographic.
Gonna get me one of those *grins*
Not bad, it's innovative
WAaaaa T_T they don't do shipping on my country. I was really gonna buy it but... sobs..
I'd like to see an umbrella duel.
I thought it was gonna have a hidden blade or something. Hmmm...I don't really want it if its just the handle. but it's still cool.
I highly doubt anyone will stop you with this if you have the carrying case off. On? Eh, depends on how intrusive folks are.
What a nice idea.
interesting, put it on u back, seem like u bring katana
I can't wait to be carrying this just to get shot by some dumbass cop... I read the news and all the time I see cops shooting people for stupid reasons. That's probably the only reason I wouldn't get one. Getting shot is not a goal of mine.
thank god that will only happen in America. not my country!
ooh so cool! so need to get one and walk around with it haha
totally going to get one, even though i never used an umbrella until this day... but well, there's always a first time :)
Water Warrior lolz
Ordering now !
43$ for shipping in my country. this sucks. i'll have to link this news to everyone i know, hoping they'll want an item from the site, so we can share shipment payments.
now that's one awesome umbrella
I'm totaly gonna get it. :)
nice props for samurai cosplayers...
with this kind of design...
everyone will proud to carry it in no matter condition...
Everyone knows sword umbrellas are a 1960s british invention.
Hahhhh....
It's the worst of both worlds -- enough to get you shot, but worthless as a weapon.
I had this idea for a concealed weapon for old people. I called it 'PunkBuster' -- a 12-guage shotgun concealed in their cane or crutches.
"Give us y'er money, old lady!"
"どんどんたびて!"
Of course, recoil could be an issue ... ^_^
I've seen someone with this in the train before. Thought it was a katana at first when i looked at the handle, but the lower part was disappointing.
cool! Might get one someday.
Soul Calibur - Setsuka
"It can had for a mere $30 at ThinkGeek."
ThinkGeek is awesome. They have too many cool stuff there, but most of them are just way overpriced... ($1600 keyboard anyone?) Also, $30+shipping is going to kill me. Not cheap, not cheap at all....
It's worth the $30+ if there is also a sword handle to go with it. As it stands, it's just a bloody expensive brolly!
I soooo want this
All the coupon codes i could find for think geek were either expired or for $30+ purchases, if only it cost another penny you could get $10 off =(
I am seriously gonna buy this.
I can see it allready..
Young boy/girl shot to death by police in the USA.. ><
And by saying the usa Im not intending to insult americans, but seriously.. How many times have inocent people got shot by the police for no reason? You read it all over the net...
Oh! btw..
Adds: ..in the USA for carrying an umbrella xP