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This spud gun or potato Zapper is a toy gun which takes me back to my childhood. The spud gun shoots pellets of potato. It  works by pressing the nozzle into the potato which breaks off a pellet of potato which is fired by the compression of air in the gun chamber. We have had hours of fun with this in our family! Slightly non PC of us I know. But you have to love an ambush.

An interesting fact . . . the first spud gun was designed during the Great Depression. Given the scarcity of food during this time the spud gun was not taken up with vigor. During the Great Depression no one would consider wasting a potato for use in a child's toy.  The inventor sold the patient for $600 USD. After the war their was a glut of potatoes. Seizing this opportunity, a clever marketing campaign was developed, resulting in sales of 2 million spud guns over a 6 month period!

This potato gun has not deviated from the original design and is constructed from sturdy die cast metal. Packaged product measures 11.5 11.5 x 2.2cm

These bicycle coat racks are hand made by Jos Van Hulsen in his home studio in West Footscray. Perfect gift for a cycling enthusiast. These are by far our most popular product.

 The bikes are constructed from steel and wood with a durable powder coating finish. and have 5 hooks to hang scarves, hats, jackets or bags.

As each is bicycle coat rack is hand crafted, there will be slight variations to the ones pictured . . . . we think this is what makes them all so special. Jos is able to do custom colors on the bikes too just call us to discuss your requirements.

Bike measures Length 53.5 x Height 32.5 width 10cm approximately (As these are all hand made slight variations may occur. We think this is what makes our product so special!)

The bikes are easy to install. They need to be mounted on a wall using two small screws. These stud finding techniques will serve you well for any DYI project including putting up shelves or simply hanging a picture.

INSTALLATION:

Plasterboard walls

Locate your stud in the wall. The two holes are aligned so you only need to find one stud. Finding studs is relatively easy. There are a number of ways to find a stud either manually or using a stud finder.

The tapping method

If doing the job manually the tap method is quite effective. By tapping on a spot where a stud exists will produce a solid sound. Every place where there isn’t a stud will produce a hollow sound.

Using a magnet

This is actually as good as any stud finder and will save you lots of dollars. Rather than me explaining this I have found a good little video (which is slightly hilarious) In 2 minutes you can make your own stud finder that will work a treat every time. Click HERE to view.

Stud finders

The other option is to get your hands on a stud finder. Ask around as chances are one of your friends will have one. Otherwise you will need to purchase one. Prices can range dramatically. As with most things the more you pay, the more accurate your stud finder will be.

Brick walls

For brick walls you will need a masonry screw and masonry drill bit. Be sure to drill into the mortar and not the brick itself. First of all drill a hole in the spot you want to hang the work. Try to ensure both holes line up with the mortar on the brickwork. Once the hole is drilled use your masonry screw and screw the bike on to the wall. Hanging things on a brick wall is pretty straight forward however it all depends on the state of the mortar. In older building the mortar can be a crumbly. If it is your first time doing this it may pay to find a 'handy' friend to give you a hand.

This Key Bottle Opener is designed by the fabulously funny Suck UK. Created with Hardened steel this bottle opener is built to last. Never be short of a bottle opener again - just put it on your keyring and carry it where ever you go. Product packaged measures 13.5 x 9 x 1.5. Perfect gift for men under $20.

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This mens moisturiser by Triumph & Disaster serves to protect your skin against the elements. Specifically designed to be light on the skin and easily absorbed, it will leave you feeling hydrated and fresh. 

Available in both a tub and a tube. The 90ml tube is perfect to pop in your bag for those men on the move. Where as the tub is great to have in the bathroom.

Engineered by infusing jojoba extract, Horopito oil, Ponga fern (Cumungii) and Vitamin E, Gameface is nutrient rich and hydrating . . . . a guys moisturiser to rival the chicks ones. 

The product is designed to level the playing field in the fight between your skin and the world. Your skins natural oils and dead skin cells combine to create a natural barrier on your skin that serves two purposes: one is to keep nasties out; the other is to keep the good stuff – like moisture, in. Everyday exposure to the elements chips away at this natural protection. Moisturising regularly with high quality, naturally engineered products like Gameface combats this process and keeps your skin healthy and robust. You can see the product in action in this Youtube video.

Triumph & Disaster is one company that is producing beautiful product for men. A brand which reminds us that “acts of ritual and preparation are worthy endeavours and that being well groomed is something of which to be proud”  The product name came from a poem given to the founder by his father “If you can meet with Triumph & Disaster and treat those two impostors just the same” Wow – how true!

Triumph & Disaster is one company that is producing beautiful product for men. A brand which reminds us that “acts of ritual and preparation are worthy endeavours and that being well groomed is something of which to be proud”  The product name came from a poem given to the founder by his father “If you can meet with Triumph & Disaster and treat those two impostors just the same” Wow – how true!

What I love most about this brand is they they walk the talk and live by the principal that sustainable business is a path of integrity and honesty. Ah I wish more businesses would sing to this tune. Anyway beautiful product – give it a try.

The Triumph & Disaster Stash box is a one stop shop of shaving and skincare. It makes for an ideal grooming kit or gift set for a modern man. Stocked with a tube of Old Fashioned Shave Cream, a Badger Hair Shave brush, some Rock & Roll Suicide Face Scrub and Gameface Moisturiser, this Stash Box delivers the essentials in style and when you are done you have somewhere to keep your marbles, dice, maps and knives, or anything else that you might rightly stash in a box, nice.

Triumph & Disaster is one company that is producing beautiful product for men. A brand which reminds us that “acts of ritual and preparation are worthy endeavours and that being well groomed is something of which to be proud”  The product name came from a poem given to the founder by his father “If you can meet with Triumph & Disaster and treat those two imposters just the same” Wow – how true!

 Triumph & Disaster is one company that is producing beautiful product for men. A brand which reminds us that “acts of ritual and preparation are worthy endeavours and that being well groomed is something of which to be proud”  The product name came from a poem given to the founder by his father “If you can meet with Triumph & Disaster and treat those two imposters just the same” Wow – how true!

 What I love most about this brand is they they walk the talk and live by the principal that sustainable business is a path of integrity and honesty. Ah I wish more businesses would sing to this tune. Anyway beautiful product – give it a try.

Triumph & Disaster Travel Edition is a perfect grooming gift for men on the road. Created in the spirit of a seasoned traveller, lightweight, compact and ready to go, this ‘ON THE ROAD’ offering from Triumph & Disaster will ensure you are clean faced, clean shaven and well prepared for the path ahead, whatever it may hold.

On The Road Includes:

• 4 x 30ml / 1.01 fl oz tubes
• YLF Wash – for the guy with too much to do and too little time YLF is an all purpose wash for Body – Face – Hair, infused with the goodness of Rosewood, Kawakawa, Jojoba and Argan.
• Ritual Face Cleanser – Light, refreshing and peppermint-scented Ritual is formulated to clean without drying or irritation, leaving skin feeling fresh and bright.
• Old Fashioned Shave Cream – Natural ingredients combine to simultaneously soften and lift facial hair whilst creating a smooth glide that allows the blade an unbeatable close shave.
• Gameface Moisturiser – Jojoba, Ponga fern (Cyathea Cumingii) and Horopito (Pseudowintera Colorata) combine to deliver a calming, hydrating and soothing moisturiser that will leave your skin feeling great.

Triumph & Disaster is one company that is producing beautiful product for men. A brand which reminds us that “acts of ritual and preparation are worthy endeavours and that being well groomed is something of which to be proud”  The product name came from a poem given to the founder by his father “If you can meet with Triumph & Disaster and treat those two imposters just the same” Wow – how true!

What I love most about this brand is they they walk the talk and live by the principal that sustainable business is a path of integrity and honesty. Ah I wish more businesses would sing to this tune. Anyway beautiful product – give it a try.

Triumph & Disaster A & R Soap has been specially formulated for men. The principal ingredients are Almond Milk and Rosehip oil. The soap will not dry out your skin and is gentle enough to use on the face.

The healing properties of rosehip oil have been well document. In particular the ability to treat heal and protect the skin. The soap is infused with a bespoke, natural fragrance created by the team at Triumph & Disaster. The fragrance was inspired by a walk in the Whatipu bush

What I love most about this brand is they they walk the talk and live by the principal that sustainable business is a path of integrity and honesty. Ah I wish more businesses would sing to this tune. Anyway beautiful product – give it a try.

Triumph & Disaster mens face scrub is ohh so cooly named ‘Rock & Roll Suicide Face Scrub‘ The product exfoliates dead skin cells to leave your skin fresh and healthy.

Left to their own devices dead layers of skin will sit on the surface until they either flake or are brushed away. Beneath dead skin pores build up deposits of sebum, the oil our skin naturally produces. Over time these deposits collect particles of dirt creating blackheads and unhealthy looking skin. Regular exfoliation with a well balanced and complete face scrub like Rock & Roll Suicide will remove this build up of unwanted material, cleaning out dirty pores and revealing the fresh layers of good skin underneath.

Infused with a unique natural fragrance that the company calls ‘Smoke and Wood’, Rock & Roll Suicide is engineered with safe, efficient science combined with natural ingredients. Key Ingredients include:Triumph & Disaster is one company that is producing beautiful product for men. A brand which reminds us that “acts of ritual and preparation are worthy endeavours and that being well groomed is something of which to be proud”  The product name came from a poem given to the founder by his father “If you can meet with Triumph & Disaster and treat those two imposters just the same” Wow – how true!

What I love most about this brand is they they walk the talk and live by the principal that sustainable business is a path of integrity and honesty. Ah I wish more businesses would sing to this tune. Anyway beautiful product – give it a try.

Volcanic Ash which is created when solid rock shatters and magma separates into minute particles during volcanic activity. A little like diamonds, this stuff is created under pressure. As a result this amazing organic matter is the star ingredient for a hard working face scrub. It acts as a natural abrasive and combines perfectly with natural clays for deep exfoliation.

Green Clay is a super absorbent clay. The “Kryptonite for blackheads”. It’s unbeatable at drawing out dirt and impurities from oily skin. It’s nourishing too, being naturally rich in iron, magnesium and potassium.

Triumph & Disaster is one company that is producing beautiful product for men. A brand which reminds us that “acts of ritual and preparation are worthy endeavours and that being well groomed is something of which to be proud”  The product name came from a poem given to the founder by his father “If you can meet with Triumph & Disaster and treat those two imposters just the same” Wow – how true!

What I love most about this brand is they they walk the talk and live by the principal that sustainable business is a path of integrity and honesty. Ah I wish more businesses would sing to this tune. Anyway beautiful product – give it a try.