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Motorcycle Suits For Super Nerds
UDReplicas helps turn nerds’ fantasies into reality (well…only some fantasies, of course) with their authentic-looking replica superhero motorcycle suits. UDReplicas and parent company, Universal Designs Ltd., were started by David Pea, a fashion designer and leather craftsman who creates screen-accurate replica garments based on some of the most enduring heroes (and villains) in pop culture. Pea’s designs are functional works of art, never to be confused ...
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Alien Looking Frost-Covered Arctic Trees
Italian photographer Niccolo Bonfadini is responsible for capturing these moments that were frozen in time – literally – in the Article Circle. The fluffly-looking ghostly creatures are actually snow-covered trees that have been completely covered by the snow and frost that is typical in the region. Bonafadini loves to travel to remote places and photograph the subjects that Nature has to offer. We love these photos ...
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Fully Working Retro Nintendo Controller Table
This fabulous Nintendo controller coffee table was designed by custom design studio Bohemian Workbench in Venice, California and is totally functional. While we’re shared whoa-worthy functional Nintendo Coffee Tables with you in the past, this one caught our eye for it’s sleek and modern interpretation of the controller finishes. Instead of grey plastics, the Nintendo controller coffee table is made from maple, mahogany and walnut, and ...
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Large Scale Portrait Made From Tattoo Ink Cups
UK-based artist Leigh Mulley is best known for her amazingly realistic paintings of cool stuff, like lollipops, plastic water guns and ice cream trucks, but this portrait work of art really caught our eye. The art was created specifically for an empty windows initiative in the artist’s home town of Folkestone. When asked to work on the theme of “Hidden Gems”, Mulley thought of the characters ...
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‘Duffy’s Brew’ Beer Shampoo & Conditioner
Duffy’s has released a shampoo made from brewed beer so that you no longer have to wait until you’ve endured a hardcore night of drinking before you reek of ale. Juts kidding…Duffy’s Brew Beer Shampoo is made from Elysian Brewing Co.’s Dragonstooth stout and while the hops, barley and malt combination will coat your hair with vitamin B, proteins and minerals, additional perfumes will leave your ...
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How Your Favorite Superheros Use The Toilet
Illustrator Jim Strouse’s has provided us with a decent chuckle thanks to his postcards featuring superheros using the toilet. Ever wonder how Superman would relieve himself? Us neither, but now we cannot get the image of him and his airborne stream out of our minds (and maybe someone should mention to Batman that a little extra fiber in his diet will help with his little problem). ...
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Gorgeous Time Lapse Video From The Intl. Space Station At Night
Every frame in this video is a photograph taken from the International Space Station. All credit goes to the crews on board the ISS. Knate Myers removed some noise and edited some shots in photoshop and then compiled and arranged the images using Sony Vegas. The music is Sunshine (Adagio In D Minor) composed by John Murphy and performed by the City Of Prague Philharmonic. The ...
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A World Map Made Of Moustaches
We just couldn’t wait until Movember 2012 to share this goodie with you – the Moustache World Map art print has caught our eye and been added to our list of coveted items. This work of art is made by Pixel Prince – an Etsy shop based in Miramar, Florida, and consists of a husband and wife team that started selling fun, original and quirky illustrations ...
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Handy Handheld Espresso Machine For Your Car
Need a shot of caffeine on the go? No problem thanks to the Handpresso Auto, a quality portable espresso machine. Launched in 2008 at the Milan show, the “Espresso Anywhere” slogan has made this little machine quite popular. Simply plug the machine into your car’s cigarette lighter for power, click a button and make sure you have a cup nearby. The Handpresso Auto can be taken ...
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Self Heating Butter Knife For Easier Spreading
Fret not, dear reader! You are not alone in your absolute hatred for cold-from-the-fridge butter, which is why we decided to bring you the good news that the brilliant minds at Warburtons (the Uk’s leading independent baker and second biggest grocery brand in the UK) have designed the Warubrtons Toastie Knife – the world’s first fully working, heated butter knife prototype. The Toastie Knife was voted ...
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Human Settlement On Mars In 2023
Mars One will establish the first human settlement on Mars in 2023. A habitable settlement will be waiting for the settlers when they land. The settlement will support them while they live and work on Mars the rest of their lives. Every two years after 2023 an additional crew will arrive, such that there is a real living, growing community on Mars. Mars One has created ...
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Zombie Apocalypse-ready Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai showed off its Elantra-based Zombie Survival Machine at this year’s Comic-Con. The coupe was penned by none other than Robert Kirkman, the creator of the now-famous The Walking Dead series and features a spike-laden cow-catcher plow up front. Aggressive spiked-tires, armored windows and plenty of lighting also help set this Elantra Coupe apart from the more pedestrian production models. Hyundai partnered up with Kirkman to ...
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Deathwish: The Most Highly Caffeinated Coffee In The World
Disclaimer: This is not your regular morning coffee. This is not your store bought coffee. You will not find this coffee at your local diner or at your sissy Starbucks. Death Wish Coffee is the most highly caffeinated premium dark roast organic coffee in the world. Death Wish Coffee is a breakthrough in the coffee world. Typically dark roast coffee has less caffeine in comparison to lighter ...
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Funky Out-of-print Book Jackets For e-Readers
Turn your iPad, Kindle Fire or Nexus 7 into a hardcover book. As people embrace the new digital reading experience, the future of the book cover is in question. A newly launched Kickstarter campaign featuring a new line of eBook jackets is hoping to change that. Made by the oldest bookbinder in the U.S., the cases are the first to look, feel and wear like an ...
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A Brilliant New Way To Carry Your Bicycle
The Frame Handle (a recently successful Kickstarter) is a comfortable, stylish, sturdy, and easy-to-use leather handle for carrying your bicycle, whether it’s up the stairs, across the tracks, or into the metro. Designed for urban commuters, this minimalist handle makes carrying your bike actually feel easier and lighter by lowering the center of gravity and using your normal muscle groups for lifting and holding your bicycle, ...
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Teatanic: Steep Your Tea Titanic-style
How does one go about celebrating the 100th anniversary of one of a tragic accident in which 1,514 people died? You make a tea bag holder, of course! The Teatanic (€11; roughly $13) is designed to resemble the ill-fated RMS Titanic, crafted from stainless steel with a mug-filling body that allows you to press on its sides to squeeze out all available goodness. Play “My Heart ...
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‘In The Round’ – The 3 Player Chess Board
Ever been told two’s a couple, three’s a crowd? Well, it’s true in most cases, but if three people are looking to play chess and the game as you know it is only equipped for 2 players, fret not. The new 3-Man Chess board called “In The Round” is meant for three players and does not compromise any of the rules, strategies or competitive challenges that ...
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The Brilliant Levitating Coffee Mug
The floating mug with built-in coaster caught our attention for it’s obviously interesting design thanks to Tigere Chiriga – businessman turned product designer. Inspired by a banana holder, the Floating Mug is a white porcelain mug that separates the hot liquid vessel portion from the surface it’s resting on by integrating a coaster into the handle. This mug will not damage sensitive surfaces because the heat ...
