Art Lebedev's Defendius. Because unlocking doors is just a little too easy

Sure there's plenty options out there for those that want quick and easy security measures for their doors, but what about those that like to make everyday activities a challenge? Thankfully, the geniuses at Art Lebedev studios have now come up with a solution in the form of the Defendius door chain, but you better act fast -- we hear it's available for today only.

[andrew @ Apr 1st 2008 2:01PM]

That's funny, very clever.

[Khris @ Apr 1st 2008 2:12PM]

What's even funnier will be the 911 call from someone who's "locked themselves in and can't get out".

[cody @ Apr 1st 2008 2:20PM]

http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/41/titaniumlabyrinth.html?cpg=70H

[sk8rpro @ Apr 1st 2008 2:36PM]

Let me guess - April Fools, right?

[Flashpoint @ Apr 1st 2008 2:40PM]

its like a bomb defusal game.... 12 seconds.

[CraigJ @ Apr 1st 2008 2:56PM]

This is better: https://mail.google.com/mail/help/customtime/index.html

[GaryZ @ Apr 1st 2008 3:16PM]

buys more time for the one escaping from the window...

[Jeff @ Apr 2nd 2008 5:40PM]

@cody:

i wonder which one came first... the thinkgeek april fools jok, or this one...

[Artr @ Apr 2nd 2008 8:40PM]

This probably came first, and then thinkgeek copied? maybe?
The thinkgeek one turned up on the internet first.

so Art Lebedev probably copied Thinkgeek's Idea..

[Bufsabre @ Apr 1st 2008 2:01PM]

hmmmm.... interesting.... but you can still break those chains so easy

[Zak @ Apr 1st 2008 2:11PM]

You fail.

[UKNigel @ Apr 1st 2008 2:43PM]

True, but the maze is so easy to solve it'd be pointless. Took me 1 try and all of 3 seconds to figure it out.

[i.c. weiner @ Apr 1st 2008 4:32PM]

3 seconds?! what the hell is the dpi setting on your mouse?

[MEAT! @ Apr 1st 2008 2:02PM]

It looks like the chain isn't long enough. You'll never get out!

[Yubastard @ Apr 1st 2008 2:58PM]

jaja

[Rick @ Apr 1st 2008 3:09PM]

Just because your chain is too short isn't our fault!

[MEAT! @ Apr 1st 2008 3:40PM]

It is your fault! Plus, I don't want to have to wait two years and spend $1564 before I can lock my door, thank you very much.

[drewdvorak @ Apr 1st 2008 2:02PM]

Great for when there's a fire...

[Toadlet @ Apr 1st 2008 2:06PM]

I'm suddenly reminded of the old Fire Marshall Bill comedy sketches...

[iptydafu @ Apr 1st 2008 2:19PM]

Works as a compliment to bars on windows--the ones without locks or missing keys.

[terry dunham @ Apr 1st 2008 11:04PM]

"Works as a compliment to bars on windows--"

hey, those are really, really nice bars on those windows...

[rtdunham @ Apr 1st 2008 7:29PM]

"Works as a compliment to bars on windows-"

hey, those are really, really nice bars on those windows...

[Harrison66 @ Apr 2nd 2008 12:08AM]

@Toadlet...LET ME SHOW YOU SOMETHING!! LOL Jim Carrey was a fool playing that character. Funny as hell.

[Chicksta @ Apr 1st 2008 2:05PM]

I wish there were more April Fool's Days, in lieu of just more fools.

[phanbouy @ Apr 1st 2008 2:27PM]

let's have dinner

[Bufsabre @ Apr 1st 2008 2:46PM]

reminds me of a certain xkcd

[Brent @ Apr 1st 2008 5:57PM]

Funny, with a twist of social commentary. Well done.

[crho85 @ Apr 1st 2008 2:07PM]

I know this is an april fools joke, but even if it was real you couldn't complete the maze... just give it a try

[riggs @ Apr 1st 2008 2:12PM]

go down instead of left.

[DonatoM3 @ Apr 1st 2008 2:33PM]

Speak for yourself. It's actually a really simple one too.

[NHAnimator @ Apr 1st 2008 2:41PM]

This lock is not for you.

[insertAlias @ Apr 1st 2008 2:49PM]

What do you mean, not solvable?
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii100/insertAliasHere/defendius.jpg
Solved.

[Smart People Play Tuba @ Apr 1st 2008 5:06PM]

Huh, huh . . . Riggs said "go down."

Huh, huh.

[crho85 @ Apr 1st 2008 2:07PM]

I know this is an april fools joke, but even if it was real you couldn't complete the maze... just give it a try

[Poltras @ Apr 1st 2008 2:13PM]

Wrong. Give it a try again, starting from the end and go through the middle. This is complete-able.

[BrettB @ Apr 1st 2008 2:40PM]

Wow. Really? Really? Apparently you were sure enough to post twice. [walks away shaking his head in disbelief]

[feoysolo @ Apr 1st 2008 2:08PM]

Hilarious! Far better equipped for keeping people in...

Could make for some seriously fun shoutin' at horror movies: "Oh god he's in the house! Get out!!! Oh shit, she's got the Defendius! Come on, girl! Up, down, up, down, left, right, lef-- Aaah! He's right behind you, RUN DAMMIT!!!"

[Yubastard @ Apr 1st 2008 3:03PM]

jaja! Genius! I can only imagine Bird Girl thinking that out loud through a karaoke. It's very funny.

[benjesuit @ Apr 1st 2008 2:11PM]

Would make a nice compliment to my open door policy.

[Stem $ell @ Apr 1st 2008 2:14PM]

The only way this could be any better is if they augmented its name to "Defendius Prime" and as you approached it it would 'transdoorm' into a tent flap...

[JBaughb @ Apr 1st 2008 2:21PM]

thats horrible...
i like it

[uhmm.. @ Apr 2nd 2008 5:57AM]

you sir truly deserve a medal of some sorts

[Jesse S @ Apr 1st 2008 2:20PM]

I would actually buy that.

[Nick Catalano @ Apr 1st 2008 2:51PM]

I was thinking the same thing... I would totally buy that

[CraigJ @ Apr 1st 2008 2:59PM]

I'd put it outside though...

[Matt Ferens @ Apr 1st 2008 2:25PM]

hahaha, that is amazing

[Gaige @ Apr 1st 2008 2:29PM]

lol messed up! i'd play with that all day ^_^

[bkstiff @ Apr 1st 2008 2:34PM]

"This is nuts. I don't understand this..I can't seem to get out of my house."

[IT-Accountant @ Apr 1st 2008 2:34PM]

I have the feeling that this is an April fool's. Look at the tiny screws attaching the chain to the doorframe. A medium-sized man could kick through that in a matter of seconds.

FAIL!!!!

[eric @ Apr 1st 2008 2:54PM]

I would say you FAIL at seeing this as a novelty product and not a real security measure.