The Marble Wallet - Anti-theft device

 by gmjhowe
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Ok, i made this a few years ago, and recently re-found it.
The idea behind the concept, was that if mugged, when the mugger says 'Give me your wallet!' you can actually give the mugger your wallet, clean round the face.

The construction was simple, i bought a set of marble floor mosaic tiles from my local diy store. I seperated the smal squares, the stuck them together using super glue into a rough wallet shape. I then Stuck the two sides onto a piece of leather, then added two side pockets to hold notes.
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zoomer296 says: Apr 7, 2013. 2:45 PM
Does it amaze anybody that no one commented about what a pain it would be to carry that much weight?
KentsOkay says: Nov 3, 2008. 4:57 AM
Awesome idea! How about... a shurikan wallet!
gmjhowe (author) in reply to KentsOkayNov 3, 2008. 5:02 AM
prehaps, but marble is more resistant to time fade than metal...
Thundertydus in reply to gmjhoweApr 22, 2009. 11:46 AM
Laser wallet, nothing can beat that
cliffordsr in reply to ThundertydusFeb 23, 2010. 2:10 PM
how bout a nuclear bomb wallet!
when they open it, a nuclear bomb goes of!

Thundertydus in reply to cliffordsrMar 7, 2010. 10:54 AM

I know! Yellowstone Caldera wallet! When you open the wallet, the supervolcano Yellowstone Caldera activates, and causes a global winter, creating a  new ice age for around 43 million years!

TyMan210 in reply to ThundertydusMar 8, 2010. 5:41 AM
What about a Quasar wallet! When you open it, a Quasar forms in your hands and consumes the solar system!
cliffordsr in reply to TyMan210Mar 9, 2010. 12:07 PM
apocolyopse wallet?

end of the world as we know it!
mysss in reply to cliffordsrMar 21, 2010. 8:51 PM
Black hole wallet! You throw it at them and our area of space is swallowed in the huge mass of a black hole!
WickedFabala in reply to mysssJun 28, 2010. 10:55 AM
Chuck Norris wallet! (how did no one say this yet?)
mysss in reply to WickedFabalaJun 28, 2010. 11:51 AM
Wait--Astronomy Wallet! When they take it they are forced to learn astronomy, thus giving you time to escape, get the police, and return!
mason0190 in reply to mysssJul 17, 2010. 8:46 AM
claymore wallet. opening it lasers you in the face and goes boom
Valeil in reply to mason0190Aug 6, 2010. 7:17 AM
Puppy wallet! When they open it, an infinite stream of puppies attack them with cuteness! :D or maybe it shoots out a bunch of dead puppies. I guess it depends on how long you have the wallet before you get mugged.
mysss in reply to ValeilAug 6, 2010. 5:23 PM
hahahahahahahahaha hmm, pistol wallet? your wallet is your CCW!
csoldier83 in reply to mysssOct 3, 2010. 2:07 AM
sweatshop wallet
once they open it they are pulled into your walletes sweatshop and forced to make ur cloithes.
Delo97 in reply to csoldier83Feb 3, 2011. 3:01 PM
Gun wallet: when opened, it becomes an ak-47 which shoots him automatically
TyMan210 in reply to Delo97Feb 4, 2011. 6:25 AM
TARDIS wallet: When they open the wallet, it disappears and appearers your back pocket. Bonus: It's bigger in the inside, so it can hold more money/cards.
repguy2020 in reply to TyMan210Oct 7, 2012. 3:07 PM
Sharks! Sharks with frickin' lasers on their heads!
KentsOkay in reply to gmjhoweNov 3, 2008. 5:21 AM
is it? Learn something new every day...
BobicusIX in reply to KentsOkayDec 4, 2008. 6:04 PM
Like, did you know that cows were first discovered in the Grand Canyo
BobicusIX in reply to BobicusIXDec 4, 2008. 6:04 PM
jk couldnt help it
cowscankill in reply to KentsOkayNov 15, 2008. 8:14 AM
And would you really want a metal shurikan in your pants?
Trebawa in reply to cowscankillDec 8, 2008. 2:23 PM
Maybe if it had retractable blades with a release mechanism that wouldn't trip accidentally.
t3hgecko in reply to TrebawaJan 2, 2010. 1:01 AM
Wouldn't it be easier just to carry a knife? (x
pigman32111 in reply to TrebawaJan 8, 2009. 1:33 PM
I should try to make on of those. but I might just try the retractable blades first, and add the wallet part later.
cowscankill in reply to TrebawaDec 9, 2008. 1:00 PM
Now that sounds cool
KentsOkay in reply to cowscankillNov 16, 2008. 11:12 AM
Probably not...
mason0190 says: Jul 17, 2010. 8:51 AM
did anyone else notice like 90% of the comments are people with [PRO] 
tigr87 in reply to mason0190Jun 24, 2011. 7:05 AM
now i do
TyMan210 in reply to mason0190Feb 4, 2011. 6:30 AM
Not anymore...
Boppo3 says: Sep 10, 2010. 8:32 AM
I was thinking of a wallet containing a flash capacitor and some pieces of metal with a covert switch then when you get mugged , secretly turn on the switch and give the mugger a surprise! Just don't shock yourself!=D
flamesami says: Feb 14, 2010. 12:53 PM
OK, how about this: the finger-print recognition wallet!! If some one who isn't you opens it, they get a blast of ... oh I don't know ... pariliysing gas? in their face, accompanied by an ear-splitting siren.
Hmmm, maybe a bit bulky, must work on that idea...
*wanders away, lost in thought*
Valeil in reply to flamesamiAug 6, 2010. 7:15 AM
Why not nerve gas and little rubber balls? Just like a stinger grenade.... >:3
mason0190 in reply to flamesamiJul 17, 2010. 8:48 AM
that... is simply... genious. you get a gold star!
csmiler says: Mar 16, 2009. 7:21 AM
Hmm.....You would have to wear a very tight belt!!
gmjhowe (author) in reply to csmilerMar 16, 2009. 9:01 AM
Its ok, i don't actually use it.
mason0190 in reply to gmjhoweJul 17, 2010. 8:49 AM
ypu should carry it around. just incase.... muahahahaha (:<
mettaurlover says: Aug 25, 2009. 5:14 AM
how is it anti-theft? because you could beat the would-be thief senseless with it?
Zaphod Beeblebrox in reply to mettaurloverSep 26, 2009. 7:05 AM
yep
mettaurlover in reply to Zaphod BeeblebroxSep 26, 2009. 11:58 AM
... (awkward silence time)
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