Since the Ice Age, we've been putting the skins of dead mammals on our backs to fend off against the bad elements. And with the different applications it's getting these days, fur's become both utility wear and a fashion statement - which is probably why Talismoon's getting in on this clothing trend with their latest addition to their Evolve line of accessories for the Xbox 360 controller and PSP.

Named the "Wild Jungle" collection, this new kit's just the thing for you guys who weren't too happy with Talismoon's chrome finish faceplates, and were opting for something a bit more...organic. The new kit currently comes in two designs: A leopard pattern, and a cow pattern - What bovine has to do with "Wild Jungle", we'll never know.

The skins are just synthetic fibres, so no animals were harmed in their production - ask the local PETA dudes to put their paint buckets down. These two are just their initial releases, so expect more "Wild Jungle" patterns to come up, each going for US$ 14.99 when they're released. Ain't it the coolest - we get to put dead animals on our consoles!

It looks a LOT like Talismoon's InTouch car cradle for the PSP, but has a promotional picture like the one for the stand that they sold with the release of the DS Cooking Navigator. It's called Flexible, and it's an all-around holder for your PSP.

It's hard to find something new to say about Game Tex Japan's Flexible PSP holder. That's mostly because everything that could be said about this accessory has been said in other articles, but let's try anyway. Featuring the same suction cup technology (boy, does that sound weird) as the InTouch, the Flexible is being marketed as a "stick-anywhere" device. We hope it means the suction cup for this one can really stick anywhere, or the sound of your PSP crashing onto the floor will be the last sound you ever hear from your handheld.

From the promotional pictures and tech specs of the Flexible (no specifications are available for the InTouch, it seems as if the arm for the Flexible is a bit shorter. On the other hand, the makers are saying that it can be turned 360 degrees. The pictures indicate that you can use it while lying down by attaching it to the your bed or sofa, or wrapping it in plastic to watch your favorite UMD while cleaning the dishes - it's meant for far more versatility.

The only issue we have with that is the picture of the guy below who's lying down, because there are two possibilities for this. Either he's lying down under the table he's attached the PSP to, or he's playing it with his stomach facing down. Both positions aren't things you'd do very often, but perhaps it's a Japanese thing. The Flexible is available in Japan for ¥ 1500 (US $ 13), so if you've always wanted some kind of Japanese trinket, you might as well get something you can use.

 

Lots of people customize their stuff. People customize their cars. People customize their jeans. In a way, you might say that some people even "customize" their babies (through In Vitro Fertilizaton). Speaking of babies, maybe you've customized your PSP faceplate already. Maybe not yet.

Talismoon's just released their new line of Evolve faceplates. There's a blue one (which is semi clear), a chrome one, and a clear one. Each costs around US $ 19.95 and ships complete with these contents:

• 1x PSP Faceplate
• 1x set of PSP diamond series buttons (original psp buttons can also be used)
• 1x optimal precision jeweler's screwdriver
• 1x illustrated installation diagrams
• 1x unique polishing cloth

As soon as their Evolve line picks up, Talismoon is planning to expand it and add more colors to match your PSP mood. We know there's been lots of faceplates floating around the market, and it would hurt to add more to that. Besides, that blue one on top is of the perfect hue to match the color of my eyes. Sweeeeet...