The Ultimate "man-cave".. (obscene indulgence in a time of financial panic for many)

[SoCalDem]

The Inspiration Archipod.

http://www.hammacher.com/Product/11906?promo=homepage_hero


This is the spherical pod that creates an environment conducive for creative working, meditation, and innovation.

Designed by British inventor and Engineer Chris Sneesby, the Archipod's interior conveys a sense of space that belies its compact external dimensions. The frame is constructed from timber and clad with Western Red Cedar shingles. The walls are double insulated, plastered, and painted, resulting in a seamless 12 1/2' diameter x 8 1/4' high interior space with no visible joints. A stainless steel-framed porthole window provides a view to the outdoors and more can be added if desired. A locking gull-wing door that raises and lowers assisted by an air piston provides access to the Archipod. A built-in electric panel heater provides warmth when contemplating life's challenges during the cold, short days of winter while the roof's 6' diameter polycarbonate dome opens on a hinge to let in natural light and the invigorating scents of spring. Ceiling-mounted, dim-able lights provide mood lighting and two double-socket electrical outlets enable the use of a computer or other instrument of inspiration. Optional flooring, lighting, and office accessories available. External dimensions: 13' 2" Diam. x 9' H (2,500 lbs.)

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[NightWatcher]

1. Ultimate, my ass. Where's the pool table and Kegerator?

Winning!

[SoCalDem]

3. They must be under "additional options"..with the Goddesses

:)

[Ian David]

2. I want one shaped like THIS...

I mean, shaped like the box.... not shaped like David Tennant.

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

6. LOL. now that's more like it

and no shortage of interior room

[seabeyond]

4. it is cool. i want to see the inside. hubby has a place in our house

beyond the basement and laundry room. i like our house has somewhere for his stuff. cause as neat as it is, it isnt neat, lol. nor does he have to bother with it. it is all his. BUT... we and especially me are welcome anytime. it is not a place to hide.

and he has the unit by his room so when hot, he gets the most cold air and when cold, his room is always toasty.

[SoCalDem]

9. My husband has THREE rooms in our house for his "toys"

his office...our bonus room and the garage which is so packed, that the "Hoarders" show would gasp in horror..

He has all kinds of detailed plans for these rooms, but every weekend he "naps"....and of course he gives me the stink-eye when the kitchen counter is messy:rofl:..

He's buying back his childhood, one toy at a time on ebay:rofl:

[seabeyond]

18. funny funny.... hubby put pool table, workout equip and poker table in basement

so it became his, lol, willingly. one less place for me to clean. he has garage of course. and FORGOT.... lol, he had a shed built a couple years ago and got that filled up.

i have maybe a BOX of personal. then books. that is it.

yes

MEN are so BAD. ah ha. he even has way more clothes and shoes than i do.

i hear ya SoCal.

[SoCalDem]

20. Ohh Ohh I forgot about the $3K shed he & our son built

to replace the rusty Builders Emporium shed we had.. We took all the stuff in it to a storage place (pay $80 a month) and of course we never brought any of the storage stuff home & the new shed is FULL... we have paid $80 a month for 3 years now..:)

[seabeyond]

23. ah ha. exactly. i love you. lol. nt

[Blue_Tires]

5. I REALLY wish I had the foresight and innovation

to invent these toys to fleece rich suckers with...(like that $2000 baby stroller thread last year)...

[SoCalDem]

15. A friend of ours makes a nice retirement income building

cat-towers:) he sells them at swap meets.

[MadHound]

7. Well, the production of these buildings does put people to work

Really now, would you rather they not be available and a dozen more people be out of work?

[hifiguy]

8. Meh

Compared to the $50 million yachts, $110K razors and solid gold toilets, this is pretty small beer.

Hell, the stereo in my living room retails at $400K - not that I own any of it except for the turntable/arm/cartridge, all the rest is on "extended loan" from various manufacturers. :hide:

[SidDithers]

10. Isn't it hard to hang a 60" flatscreen on those curved walls?...

:evilgrin:

Sid

[Adsos Letter]

11. $40,000? For that?! Considering what's involved, that's quite a mark-up. n/t

[SoCalDem]

13. yep.. a shingled plastic egg

:)

[Adsos Letter]

16. No kidding! 30 years in the trades tells me there's money to be made with this.

Not that there's anything wrong with that, if you can afford it.

[lumberjack_jeff]

12. Only three problems.

It's not necessarily for men, it's not obscene and it's not the ultimate.

[Adsos Letter]

14. Wow. A gun safe you can live in!

[woo me with science]

29. LOL!

I might have trouble relaxing in that room...

[Ian David]

17. I'll see your man-cave and raise you one $100,000 shaving razor...

This iridium razor costs $100,000
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x1392783

[Adsos Letter]

21. Sapphire blades...sapphire blades...but would I still end up with nicks and razor burn?

For $100,000 I expect no nicks or razor burn...

[SoCalDem]

22. you could put gold mesh bandaids on the cuts

:)

[Adsos Letter]

24. Finally, a use for those gold mesh bandaids!

...they've just been sitting on my dresser, gathering dust. :D

[yawnmaster]

19. Sounds to me like this is an expensive masturbation chamber. eom

[taught_me_patience]

30. Yep

This gives it away:

"Ceiling-mounted, dim-able lights provide mood lighting and two double-socket electrical outlets enable the use of a computer or other instrument of inspiration "

[Javaman]

25. Who lives in a pineapple under the sea...nt

[lumberjack_jeff]

33. Aye. Absorbent and yellow and porous is he. n/t

[FLPanhandle]

26. That's not obscene.

I have a friend who bought his own condo as a "man cave".

I consider my sailboat my "man cave" and it's more than $40K.

[Blue Owl]

27. I think it looks stupid

Does it roll down the street in high winds?

[Sal Minella]

28. Open the pod bay doors, Hal.

Or does it just sit there?

[cherokeeprogressive]

31. If it doesn't have room for a regulation billiard table, dart board, flat screen

and wet bar, it can hardly be called a "man cave".

Give me a break...

[Silent3]

32. Here's my man-cave

Probably the most indulgent feature is the TV in the bathroom across the hall, so you don't have to miss anything, or make everyone else wait for you with the movie paused, when nature calls.



Not $40,000, but not cheap either. It's hard to pin the exact cost down because the whole house was custom built with making this one room work out the right way being a top priority.

[seabeyond]

34. my husbands boss calls that his family room.... nt

[Silent3]

35. For me it's a great "cave", but it sucks as a family room...

...since it's very dark even during the day (nearly pitch black with the lights off), and with all of the seats facing forward, it's awkward for conversation.

It turns out to be very hard to find an existing house with a room which is a simple rectangular box, easily darkened, with no deliberate architectural features designed to "break symmetry" or "open up the space". One of the toughest things to be able to do right in most homes is setting up surround sound properly, especially 7.1-channel surround, with all of the speakers arranged correctly and symmetrically.

[Liberal_in_LA]

36. That is so cool