It's ridiculous, but we want one: Thanko's new necktie fan

Akihabara News has released information and images of gadget company Thanko's latest heat-beating clothing must-have -- its third generation necktie cooler. Though it looks like a regular (if not particularly gorgeous) tie, the USBNEC33 contains a nifty little fan in the tie's head, with a wire running through to a USB port at the bottom. It can also be run from a small battery-pack which can be kept in your shirt's top pocket.

The device comes three years after the initial design, and follows some rather nasty looking previous versions. Thanko has built a reputation for gimmicky devices that actually have some use. Only last week their USB electric stapler caught our attention, while their spy button camera, which looks like a shirt button, is now capable of shooting fifty minutes of video wihout anyone knowing. Thanko also produces cute products like these cat-ear (nekomimi) headphones.

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