I'm all for self-defense, but why do all the gadgets available for protecting oneself have to be so ugly? Sure, these things aren't exactly hot fashion accessories, but how about putting in a little bit of effort here, guys?

Here we go. Leave it to Japan to make pain-dealing objects super-cutesy. This might look like an adorable pink charm in the shape of a seal, but it hides a stungun capable of giving a potential attacker quite a shock. Yeah, it might not be all that intimidating before you use it, but not everyone wants to look like an off-duty cop when they're out on the town. You can preorder one now for less than $15. — Adam Frucci

Strap-Ya World, via Oh Gizmo!

CORRECTION: This piece originally misidentified the seal charm as a Taser, but as a dutiful rep from Taser International has reminded us, that term is a trademark specific to stunguns made by that company, which this charm isn't.