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Dec 11, 2010

The Tannenboing: A Different Kind of Christmas Tree

For those tired of traditional Christmas trees—their prickly needles, their tiresome ornaments, their limited lifespans—there's another way! The Tannenboing, which bills itself as the "modern, sustainable" Christmas tree, is low on upkeep and high on surreal futuristic style.

So what exactly is your new tree? A brushed aluminum spiral that extends to a height of six feet when suspended from the ceiling. It can hold up to 250 ornamental items weighing up to 20 pounds around its curving track, and it will either have the effect of making it look like you have a whole whole lot of presents under your tree or not really very many at all, I haven't quite been able to figure out.

27 comments:

  1. DiegoDecember 11, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    I wouldn´t afford it, but you can´t say it isn´t original =P

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  2. Devon DavidsonDecember 11, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    It looks pretty cool but where else can you get it besides online?

    Also, isn't it rather pricey?

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  3. Das Auto!December 11, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    i think it completely takes away all tradition.. i'll stick with the tree

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  4. PawawanpiDecember 11, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    We use a fake tree at my place. I don't like this tree all that much though, it needs to look more.. Tree like.

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  5. Jimmy FungusDecember 11, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    It looks like you could drive those little matchbox race cars up and down that tree if you get them for christmas...

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  6. Jimmy FungusDecember 11, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    p.s. regina spektor is awesome

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  7. JeffDecember 11, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    I like the smell of pine

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  8. Joel C AnatoliDecember 11, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    Original.

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  9. Major MackDecember 11, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    neat idea but .....come on; it sucks as a christmas tree

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  10. Suciô SanchezDecember 11, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    It would be great if the balls were continuously rolling down the ramp.

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  11. AnonymousDecember 11, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    I would like to have one in my room it looks really nice :D

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  12. GurneyDecember 11, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    wow nice. looks good and easy to put up and down

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  13. stmDecember 11, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    does it spin like a drill?

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  14. Classically Trained NubDecember 11, 2010 at 9:01 PM

    I used to build crap like this with my hotwheels when I was a kid. I wish I had known I could have sold it for ridiculous amounts of money.

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  15. Sean ClarkDecember 11, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    "Does it spin like a drill?"

    My tree is the tree that will pierce the north pole!

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  16. YeneekoDecember 11, 2010 at 10:59 PM

    Well... thats a break from the norm. Hipster tree is hip.

    yeneeko.blogspot.com

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  17. 000December 12, 2010 at 12:46 AM

    Somehow, that tree looks more expensive than regular ones-

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  18. Cpt.AwesomeDecember 12, 2010 at 1:30 AM

    My family doesn't seem to bother with Christmas decorations anymore.

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  19. ShadyDecember 12, 2010 at 1:46 AM

    cool post!
    i relly like it;)

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  20. SamDecember 12, 2010 at 3:14 AM

    Great concept for laughs but i prefer the good old tree

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  21. SpringyBDecember 12, 2010 at 3:20 AM

    I like real trees D:

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  22. AlexDecember 12, 2010 at 5:52 AM

    i still like the tradicional way of gathering the family and building it up together...

    but I woul have it in an office or such

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  23. UnknownDecember 12, 2010 at 6:32 AM

    Next I would like to see a Tannen-bong

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  24. The Messy ApronDecember 12, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    Wow that looks neat.

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  25. knifinroundDecember 12, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    neat-o. may need to pick one of these up!

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  26. You Piss Me OffDecember 13, 2010 at 2:12 AM

    Look's pretty god damn awesome!

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  27. DrQmn1December 13, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    that's what i want instead of a tree

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