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The iconic bug has had an Apple-friendly makeover. The 2014 VW IBeetle offers full integration of the iPhone in both its coupe and soft-top forms. It boasts a dash-mounted docking station and custom app that streams media via Spotify along with six more unique functions that include the smartphone doubling up as a G-meter, compass and chronometer. Color choices are Candy White, Oryx White Mother of Pearl or Deep Black Pearl Effects, Black Monochrome, Platinum Grey or Reflex Silver and funky 18-inch painted disc alloys come as standard.

A neat little idea to keep your life a little neater. The Station iPhone Caddy is a cool desk de-clutterer, with various slots to take care of your keys, loose change, pens, sunnies and smartphone. Its understated elegance will add style to any surface, and for all the green-warriors, it's eco-friendly, too, made from 100% bamboo. Just don't let your pet panda near it.

Sure to raise an appreciative smile even among ardent muscle-car-lovin'-petrol-heads, the Renault Twizy may be small, but it's no shrinking violet. Bursting with character, it sports a unique open body design that houses an electric motor that will power the car for over 60 miles on full and that can be charged from a domestic outlet. Not for drivers that don't like being stared at.

Airport security aren't widely renowned for their sense of humor, but these Suitcase Stickers are sure to raise a smile from even the most hardened-hearted of militant jobsworths. Pictures include wads of cash, a stash of blow, sex toys and a tied-up, tearful air hostess. Will certainly make things quicker - and funnier - around that luggage carousel, though a not-so-funny strip-search may very well follow.

If the Swiss Army made hammers, then this is what they would look like. The Cole-Bar Hammer moonlights as a crow bar, demolition tool, angle measurer, ruler, socket wrench and pliers. It sports a locking gear mechanism that allows it to be extended 180 degrees and can even be split in half and used as two separate tools. Forged from carbon steel with electro-plating meaning that its even tougher than nails.

Train with the ferocity of an animal with these menacing-looking bad-boy weights, the Chimp Primal Kettlebells. The 36 lb weight of these sculptured masterpieces is perfectly balanced for the ultimate workout, forged from chimp, err chip and rust resistant high-end coated iron which boast extra thick handles for a perfect grip. No spotter? No excuse. Staring into the eyes of these rabid beasts should more than spur you on.

A contemporary twist on age-old classic decor, Painted Animal Skull Wall Mounts by Stephan Alexandr is a collection of animal bones imaginatively customized with funky paint jobs. The range includes a large green bull skull, a dirty orange Alaskan moose skull plate with antlers and a set of bright pink candy high-gloss shark gnashers, which look like Paris Hilton has just been devoured by Jaws. If only.

From the makers of amps favored by just about all of history's rock 'n' roll greats comes the Marshall Headphones. The firm's first ever over ear model is forged from vinyl leather and brass, are totally collapsible and come with a detachable cable with in-built mic. The F.T.F System allows you to customize your sound. Ten? Turn them up to 11, Spinal Tap-style.

The legendary rally car takes a gorgeously futuristic twist. The Audi TT Ultra Quattro Concept has shed just under 95 lbs and sports a turbocharged 2-liter 4-cylinder engine with 310 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. It will get to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds and plateau at 173. Inside, there are cool carbon fiber bucket seats and trim, all specially made to help shed weight and increase speed and performance. Yet another icon in the making.

We love the name and we love the looks, Crosskix are sneakers with a difference. Built from soft composite foam that is 100% recyclable, they are constructed in separate components for maximum flexibility and movement. Available in a range of contrasting color schemes, when you're done with them, send them back and Crosskix will repair and donate them to those in need around the world. Plus, you'll get 15% off your next buy.