Thanko's own necktie doubles as spy camera, naturally

A necktie from Thanko -- you could tell this thing was only fit for a double agent already, couldn't you? Freshly introduced and ready to draw attention to your poor taste, this here spy tie includes a built-in video recorder along with a minuscule handheld remote used to turn it on and off. The video camera itself is installed on a USB-equipped slab of flash memory (4GB, or about four hours of low resolution footage), making those tie-to-PC transfers extra snappy. And at ¥12,800 ($128), it comes off as a bona fide steal compared to less useful alternatives in Bloomingdale's. Our only lingering question? What's a brother got to do to get a clip on version?

[Via AkihabaraNews]

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 14th 2009 9:47AM]

It's really not that hard to tie a tie.

http://www.tie-a-tie.net/

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 14th 2009 10:39AM]

Hey Franky... You've got a hole in your tie.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 14th 2009 1:21PM]

Single Windsor or Double?


Video Pirates of the world will rejoice today. It's all in crappy quality anyways.

[rudolphe Posted Apr 14th 2009 9:49AM]

That's one ugly tie.

[cowtown Posted Apr 14th 2009 9:51AM]

I've seen worse-looking ties. Also, that thing looks like it might as well be a clip on already. Looks like there's some sort of zipper-bolo thing rigged up to go around your neck.

[jcasti Posted Apr 14th 2009 9:54AM]

This will be useful at the nudie bar.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 14th 2009 9:56AM]

I think the hardest part will be convincing your date that you always keep your tie on during sex.

[Anthonysc Posted Apr 14th 2009 1:40PM]

No, no, no, you very carefully hang your tie over a chair in the corner, with just the right angle.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 14th 2009 10:21AM]

I think you could DIY with one of these... I didn't have another link, but who doesn't need a remote control indoor helicopter anyway??

http://www.xheli.com/sm18gmihew2g.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhrQ87xfx6A

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 14th 2009 12:01PM]

Like no one has seen these on Deal Extreme or Chinavasion for years?

http://www.dealextreme.com/products.dx/category.812~search.tie

http://www.chinavasion.com/product_info.php/pName/tie-spy-camera-with-mp4-player-1gb-flash-25inch-lcd/

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 15th 2009 12:50AM]

People who need clip-ons simply aren't cool enough for neat spy gadgets like this. Sorry, but it's true.