10 Cool Gadgets You Can't Get Here--Yet

Dan Tynan, PC World

Sunday, April 06, 2008 10:00 PM PDT

Conspicuous Consumption

Face Bank

The Face Bank lets you put your money where its mouth is. Wave a coin in front of the bank's eyes (actually light sensors), and it opens wide to swallow your loose change. Afterward, it looks so pleased that you half expect it to emit a contented belch. The thing would be even cooler (and creepier) if it spoke with the voice of Vincent Price--but alas, no. Created by Japanese designer Takada, the $50 bank is available in eight colors and textures, from lemon yellow to brick red.

Availability: Primarily in Japan. (After we published this story, we were contacted by a company called AC Gears which carries the FaceBank online online and in their Manhattan store at 69 East 8th Street.)

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