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.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:01PM]

That's funny, very clever.

[(Unverified) Posted 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".

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:20PM]

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

[JuliusCaesar108 Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:36PM]

Let me guess - April Fools, right?

[flashpoint Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:40PM]

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

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:56PM]

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

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

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

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 2nd 2008 5:40PM]

@cody:

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

[artr Posted 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..

[chansthename Posted Aug 23rd 2008 5:41AM]

To all those wondering whether artlebedev was first or thinkgeek, the thinkgeek on eis the art lebedev one

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:02PM]

Great for when there's a fire...

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

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

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

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

[rtdunham Posted Apr 1st 2008 11:04PM]

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

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

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

"Works as a compliment to bars on windows-"

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

[hikanae Posted Apr 2nd 2008 12:08AM]

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

[JoePalma Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:01PM]

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

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:11PM]

You fail.

[(Unverified) Posted 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.

[ic wiener Posted Apr 1st 2008 4:32PM]

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

[MEAT Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:02PM]

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

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:58PM]

jaja

[Rick36 Posted Apr 1st 2008 3:09PM]

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

[MEAT Posted 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.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:05PM]

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

[psyclotron Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:27PM]

let's have dinner

[JoePalma Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:46PM]

reminds me of a certain xkcd

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 5:57PM]

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

[(Unverified) Posted 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

[CommentSystem Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:12PM]

go down instead of left.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:33PM]

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

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

This lock is not for you.

[insertAlias Posted 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 Posted Apr 1st 2008 5:06PM]

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

Huh, huh.

[(Unverified) Posted 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

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:13PM]

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

[GoodTroll Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:40PM]

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

[thewhistler Posted 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!!!"

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 3:03PM]

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

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:11PM]

Would make a nice compliment to my open door policy.

[StemSell Posted 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...

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:21PM]

thats horrible...
i like it

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 2nd 2008 5:57AM]

you sir truly deserve a medal of some sorts

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 4:58PM]

Great design at Art Lebedev, but I'm still waiting since 06/07 for my verbarius clock. No apologies or contact. So be warned...

[autoexecbat Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:54PM]

Um yeah me too. They were supposed to arrive yesterday, but now they're delayed until 6/15/08. I am not happy, although I haven't been waiting nearly as long as you have.

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

I would actually buy that.

[CmdX Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:51PM]

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

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:59PM]

I'd put it outside though...

[Chrono951 Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:25PM]

hahaha, that is amazing

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:29PM]

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