Archive for June, 2012
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Clever Little Avengers USB Flash Drives
Looking for a USB drive with 8GB’s worth of space? You are in luck, and now you can be super cool when you transfer files with the Avengers flash drives. The retractable USB connections are available in Thor’s hammer, Captain America’s shield, Iron Man’s helmet and Hulk’s disembodies fist…too bad for Hawkeye and Black Widow…no USB honorary drives have been created in their likeness just yet. ...
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The Hover-Car From Volkswagen
Volkswagen, which translates to “people’s car” in English, challenged China residents to submit their ideas of what the car of the future should look like. The company sifted through more than 119,000 ideas submitted to the project website and compiled three concepts, including the Hover Car. The Hover Car is a two-seater zero emissions vehicle that hovers above ground and travels along electromagnetic road networks. It ...
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The Greatest (Only?) ‘Sriracha’ Infographic Ever!
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Jesus As A D.J.? How About The Pope? Or Obama?
These photos have absolutely no context or credits attached to them, but they are awesome. Totally awesome. And so, we had to share them with you. Ever wonder what any famous person would look like at the peak of their DJ glory? Of course you have. DJ Obama, aka Si Se Puede; and DJ Kim Jong Ill, aka The Bass Dropper and Albert Einstein better known ...
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Avengers Characters In Product Placement Art
Creative masterminds, Wieden + Kennedy, imagined what the characters from the Avengers would look like if they were made out of products available at Target. It was fitting that the company was attempting to come up with a print campaign for Target. “A Superhero in Every Aisle” was the resulting campaign that was led by art director Drew Dayberry, creative directors Guy Seese and Chris Mitton, ...
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Actors Revisit Their Famous Roles In Civies
This photography collection by Empire Magazine, one of Britains most famous film magazines, made us chuckle. For the mag’s anniversary edition that was guest edited by Steven Spielberg, the Birthday Portofolio collection featuring celebrities photographed in their normal clothing revisiting scenes or props from some of the most famous movie moments in the last 20 years. Arnold Schwarzenegger on a Terminator motorbike? Check. Anthony Hopkins and ...
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Finally Breathe Underwater With The Powerbreather
Power swimmers can now do the butterfly and speed swim without needing to come up to air with the Powerbreather Sealed Snorkel. That’s right, this is as close to being a fish as you can get with minimal gear. The sealed snorkel allows swimmers to remain submersed during their entire swim session workout. Fresh air is inhaled through a back pressure valve behind the head, while ...
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Amazing Burrito Camera Lens Protector
Ok, photogs, pay attention – we have a cool way for you to keep your lenses wrapped up all safe and sound with the Photorito. A burrito-shaped wrapping cloth lined with neoprene. The built-in band and padded sleeve will keep lenses of all sizes safe so you don’t have to think twice about tossing your beloved piece into your bag on the go. Plus, you can ...
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Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Pint Lock
Ice cream thieves are the worst of their kind. Now, you can keep your ice cream safe with the Ben and Jerry’s Pint Ice Cream Lock – a sure way to keep those foraging room mates who have the muchies out of your favourite frozen treat. We are a little slow on the uptake with this item – it’s been available since 2005, but a lack ...
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Clever iPhone Shutter Grip
Taking photos on an iPhone has become a hobby and even a career for some iPhone maniacs. Now it’s easier than ever to self-snap a photo or capture a moment with the iPhone Shutter Grip – a way to hold your iPhone like a real camera complete with shutter release. The grip fits on the end of an iPhone by connecting to the charging slot and ...
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Yes! It’s A Game Boy Wrist Watch
Game Boy is awesome, there is no doubt about it, and now you can tote one around with you and invoke instant nostalgic whenever you’d like, all from the Watch Boy wrist watch. Apparently, this gem has been around since 1992 (where have WE been?!) but since it’s fresh on our radar, we’re sharing it with you now. The 8-bit gaming device was a big hit ...
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Funky Art Made From Toy Soldiers
Artist Joe Black is known for his incredible mosaic-style works using unconventional materials. This particular work of art features an image of soldier that is a famous photograph taken by Robert Capa from the Sino Japanese War. Black has used 5,500 spray painted toy soldiers to create this work, each piece carefully placed to create a realistic appearance of the subject’s face when viewed at a ...
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Almost-Too-Accurate Dog Shaped Cakes
Novelty cakes are all the rage right now and while most of them strive to be over done and ridiculous (and who knows how they taste?!) but these cakes make us really happy. Cake Doggy Dog is a cake, cupcake and cake pop company that specializes in cakes that closely resemble dogs. Very closely. In fact, when looking at some of the photos, we figured the ...
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Dirty Dishes: The Saucy Ceramics Company
Sometime in 2010 Dirty Dishes had the slightly silly idea of using cheeky pictures from a few decades ago and putting them on dinner plates. And so, having done lots of research, talked to lots of people and received loads of positive feedback, they wondered if it really was so silly after all and Dirty Dishes was born. Dirty Dishes dinner plates are 10″ coupe plates ...
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Funky Boombox Pillows
Meninos has designed a fabulously cool set of Boom box Pillows – three separate pillows complete with old school boom box cassette player deck in the centre surrounded by subwoofer speakers on either side. Polyester fibers keep the pillows fluffy and full, and are machine washable. A cool way to jazz up your music studio, kids’ bedrooms, or your man cave. Either way, go nuts, old ...
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Freaky Artistic Versions Of Famous Characters
“Luke, I am your (undead) father.” is likely what this freaky zombie-like version of Darth Vadar would mutter. Watercolour artist Wednesday Wolf has created these fabulous pieces for your viewing (and purchasing) pleasure. Freaky Mario and Luigi from the Mario Bothers along with the piraña plants and Yoshi made us chuckle, but the freakishly weird collection of Star Wars folk (including Chewie, Yoda and Darth) take ...
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Golf Cleat Adapter For Running Shoes
US-based Insta Golf Shoes are making headlines in the Sports Industry. Engineered to be lightweight and tight-fitting to your favourite sneakers, you can now transform any ol’ shoe into golf-course worthy footwear. The Insta Golf Shoe comes with a cleat and tread combination that creates the mobility and traction necessary to stay safe, secure and ready to swing on the green. The latest line of Insta ...
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Creepy Realistic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Illustrator extraordinaire, Dave Rapoza, has created these terrifying zombie-like renditions of the beloved 90′s cartoon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The “hardcore” turtles, as they are affectionately dubbed on CG Hub, appear amazingly realistic with careful attention paid to the texture and detailing of the skin. The dead zombie eyes through us off a little, but what we do we know about hardcore turtles? Perhaps the only ...
