I lived in the UK for a couple of years, and so the tube map (or "London Underground Map") holds a special place in my heart as I'm sure it does for a lot of others. Those stifling days in 40+ degree carriages with a power shortage, wafting odours of sweating businessmen, tourists, and that other demographic who seem to get the absolute most out of their single ride by staying on the train 24x7... ahhh.... memories...

So, is it any wonder that there seems to be a never ending line of merchandise emblazoned with the tube map - there are teddy bears, wallets, posters, t-shirts, towels... almost everything...

so, where is this coming from? I saw this version etched onto a mirror the other day at suckUK


Imagine rushing a look in the mirror as you're heading off to work in the morning - "bugger... I've spilt cornflakes on my Elephant & Castle"

so...

I was just starting to look around for my newest wishlist as my birthday is coming soon (it's a couple of months away, but I like to make it last as long as possible...) and came across this little beauty on Gadget-Box:


I don't know, but I'm pretty sure you can never have too many little devices that shoot foam disks at people when they get too close...