Art Lebedev's Defendius. Because unlocking doors is just a little too easy
By Donald Melanson 
posted Apr 1st 2008 1:58PM
posted Apr 1st 2008 1:58PM
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.
That's funny, very clever.
What's even funnier will be the 911 call from someone who's "locked themselves in and can't get out".
http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/41/titaniumlabyrinth.html?cpg=70H
Let me guess - April Fools, right?
its like a bomb defusal game.... 12 seconds.
This is better: https://mail.google.com/mail/help/customtime/index.html
buys more time for the one escaping from the window...
@cody:
i wonder which one came first... the thinkgeek april fools jok, or this one...
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..
To all those wondering whether artlebedev was first or thinkgeek, the thinkgeek on eis the art lebedev one
Great for when there's a fire...
I'm suddenly reminded of the old Fire Marshall Bill comedy sketches...
Works as a compliment to bars on windows--the ones without locks or missing keys.
"Works as a compliment to bars on windows--"
hey, those are really, really nice bars on those windows...
"Works as a compliment to bars on windows-"
hey, those are really, really nice bars on those windows...
@Toadlet...LET ME SHOW YOU SOMETHING!! LOL Jim Carrey was a fool playing that character. Funny as hell.
hmmmm.... interesting.... but you can still break those chains so easy
You fail.
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.
3 seconds?! what the hell is the dpi setting on your mouse?
It looks like the chain isn't long enough. You'll never get out!
jaja
Just because your chain is too short isn't our fault!
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.
I wish there were more April Fool's Days, in lieu of just more fools.
let's have dinner
reminds me of a certain xkcd
Funny, with a twist of social commentary. Well done.
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
go down instead of left.
Speak for yourself. It's actually a really simple one too.
This lock is not for you.
What do you mean, not solvable?
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii100/insertAliasHere/defendius.jpg
Solved.
Huh, huh . . . Riggs said "go down."
Huh, huh.
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
Wrong. Give it a try again, starting from the end and go through the middle. This is complete-able.
Wow. Really? Really? Apparently you were sure enough to post twice. [walks away shaking his head in disbelief]
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!!!"
jaja! Genius! I can only imagine Bird Girl thinking that out loud through a karaoke. It's very funny.
Would make a nice compliment to my open door policy.
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...
thats horrible...
i like it
you sir truly deserve a medal of some sorts
Great design at Art Lebedev, but I'm still waiting since 06/07 for my verbarius clock. No apologies or contact. So be warned...
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.
I would actually buy that.
I was thinking the same thing... I would totally buy that
I'd put it outside though...
hahaha, that is amazing
lol messed up! i'd play with that all day ^_^
It's the lock you find in horror movies when someone is being chased. Now they have a reason for not being able to open it.
"This is nuts. I don't understand this..I can't seem to get out of my house."
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!!!!
I would say you FAIL at seeing this as a novelty product and not a real security measure.
April fools or not- I'm getting one for my fridge- perfect way to keep my lazy ass from grabbing another hot-pocket. And maybe it would deter me from grabbing another beer if I'm too drunk to open the fridge...
Would be nice for reducing DUIs. Drunks wouldn't be able to make it out.
totally my first thought! Awesome
They almost had me, with those renders... Man that is some good rendering.
haha and I love the color :)
WTF, that's the same picture from Thinkgeek, except flipped and the color's slightly changed. And the doorknobs are changed.
Who is stealing from who here?
no one is stealing. thinkgeek is "selling" art's product. read the description.
hilarious - must sell these things myself!
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Is the chain actually long enough to make it to the exit point?
Shouldn't those guys be doing their quantum mechanics homework?
Who needs a lock? Solid walls and a Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device is the way to go.
I miss my companion cube.
I think this protects against unauthorized EXIT.
Unless they mean to deploy this for the purposes of preserving chastity.
I know it's April Fool's day but I would totally get one of those for my house. I think they should make them. After all, they have done it with the 8-bit tie, remember?
One stiff kick will open the door quite nicely, provided the chain is all that's holding the door from opening.
April Fools, sure, but I'd totally buy one. Come on ThinkGeek, do it!
I was soo ready to buy one in silver.
that's brilliant. very funny. :)
I'd totally buy that
Bad April fool's joke, try harder next time.
How bad would that suck to get drunk, hookup with some chick, wake up and realize she is a minger. You try to make a hasty getaway only to find that on the door. HAHA!
I was soooo ready to buy this. I know its April 1st, but this is really kind of cool.
seriously, I have a feeling thinkgeek had this up first, since I saw it extremely early in the morning there and this is a pathetic ripoff. What a totally tool. What happened to creativity and originality?
doh. didn't take the time to read all the thinkgeek description. Though the other stuff ont he front page is better.
Not to be a buzzkill but here's hoping that anyone on the inside of that door is never in a situation where you need to get the hell out ASAP....read: in a fire or if a killer is calling you from inside the house. :P
HAPPY APRIL FOOL'S !!! Y/N?
I would buy that if it were real!
Excellent work Donald. For a second, I thought it was an actual Art Lebedev idea- I was like "wow, this guy is amazing." Great rendering... wish I had one for fun, sigh...
jeffrey dahmer would love this!1
i would buy one...