Just because they could – 24ct gold BlackBerry Porsche P’9981 As if a phone designed by Porsche wasn’t unique enough… If a regular BlackBerry P’9981 isn’t quite special enough, and the one-offcarbon fibre and titanium-clad versionexclusively sold at Harrods is unobtainable, then you might be interested in a third option. Designed by Stuart Hughes, this exclusive BlackBerry P’9881 is slathered in 24ct gold and can grace the pockets of your custom-tailored suit for a mere £3,500 fromGoldstriker....

Just because they could – 24ct gold Dr Dre Beats Pro headphones Is your pair of Dr Dre Beats Pros not ostentatious enough? How about if they had a 24ct gold makeover? So, you’ve treated yourself to a pair of Dr Dre Beats Pros. Their sturdy design and top-notch audio quality is great – but with all those pairs of Beats headphones adorning the heads of commuters everywhere, your ‘phones no longer scream “look at me”....

Just because they could – bulletproof iPhone case Whether you live in a rough neighbourhood or just have fingers covered in butter, this nigh-indestructible case is just right for you We’ve all been there – 3am, dark street corner, on the brink of a criminal underworld drug war arrest. Sure, you’re kitted out with a helmet and a riot shield, but what about your precious iPhone 4 or 4S? Roughly £406 (52,500 Yen) is all it takes to encase your precious iDevice in this bulletproof – and entirely ludicrous – iPhone case byMarudai, which wraps your iPhone in 1in thick armour plating....

Just because they could – laser-etched sushi The Umino Seaweed Shop turns sushi into art with these laser-etched sheets of seaweed A Japanese sushi shop has taken “playing with your food” to a whole new level with Design Nori. The Umino Seaweed Shop has used lasers to etch intricate patterns on sheets of nori seaweed. The aim is to get more people eating nori – following the 2011 tsunami, people in Japan are eating less seaweed....

Just because they could – raspberry scented scratch and sniff jeans Too lazy to wash your jeans? Keep them fruity fresh with a simple scratch thanks to the wonders of science Being a fashionable and stylish bunch here at Stuff HQ, we understand the fear of losing a carefully obtained hue and fit to our favourite pair of jeans to the likes of the washing machine. Now, thanks to the wonders of science, you can go even longer without washing your go-to item of clothing....

Just because they could – Sega urinal game Wee, you? Sega’s created a console with games controlled by urine – where else but Japan? April Fool’s Day was exactly one month ago, but Sega’sToyleturinal game has us doubting whether or not the company is actually a bit late to the practical joke party. The Toylet system consists of a mountable screen and a variety of games which are controlled by – we kid you not – your stream of urine....

Just because they could – the SoundSofa How can you improve on a perfectly comfy sofa? Embed an iPod dock and shove some speakers in it of course Csl has launched a tech-infused sofa featuring a built in iPod dock, complete with 2.1 stereo speakers and a sub, all melded into its corner unit. The SoundSofa’s clever infusion of upholstered tech is supplemented by a USB port, SD card slot and Bluetooth connectivity, ensuring that you don’t have to own an iThing to impose your questionable musical tastes upon your unsuspecting guests....