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Brazillian artist Thiago Frias just finished up his latest project, the Hi Dresser, and I want one. Looks like he just took an old dresser and put down layer upon layer of colorful lettering and designs and the result is nothing short of awesome. Check out more shots over on Thiago’s Flickr gallery. 
My friend Thunderpanda dropped a line to let me know about these awesome magnets that he designed for Slanted Toys. They’re $5 each or you can get the set of 4 for $15 (shipping not included) by emailing thunderpanda(at)thunderpanda(dot)com.
There’s also a set designed by Pamela Halomoan which you can check out after the jump. Continue reading “Awesome Fridge Magnets From Slanted Toys” →
Rsin must’ve just read my beef with toys piece because he just sent in pics of a SICK new custom piece that he did for someone. I was actually at the first local show this dude had a few years ago and his skills have leveled up by leaps and bounds. Here’s what he has to say about the piece:
Here’s a gallery showing off more of the Ice Grabbit along with the Fire Grabbit. Excellent photos of an excellent custom.
The Triceracopter looks like something straight out of a cheesy Saturday morning kid’s cartoon, but it’s actually a sculpture by Patricia Renick who made it way back in 1977. Now all we need is for somebody to make a T-Rex Tank, a Pterodactyl Jet, and a Velociraptor Motorcylce, then figure out a way to combine them into one ultimate mech-thingy, and planet Earth can finally die knowing man has made the ultimate creation.
[Walyou via Geekologie]
Continue reading “40 Mind-blowing Custom Vinyl Toys by Markie Darkie” →
This poster, titled “Love For Games“, was originally made for the German computer magazine GEE, but now you can buy your very own right here! This is overstock from the magazine, so the poster comes folded with interviews on the back as originally intended for publishing. Every geek wall needs this. If you disagree, I have no choice but to punch you in the face. Through the internet. [Via Sprite Stitch]
Artist and toy designer Joe Ledbetter has some fresh new pillowcases for you to rest your nugget on coming out this March through Tenacious Toys. Each pack comes with two standard-sized 20 x 30 inch pillowcases in a 73/27 cotton/poly blend and they’ll cost around $28 per pack. [Via Tenacious Blog]
I’ve noticed that the retro gaming aesthetic is becoming increasingly popular in the media and advertising lately. Above is a Nike ad featuring the French footballer Patrice Evra. [Via Sci-Fi Wasabi] And speaking of cool 8-bit videos, p0ntanamobay posted this cool video for DJ I-Dee’s “Swollen Dome” on the boards.
As both a huge typography nerd and a fan of metal, this book featuring the works of heavy metal typography god Christophe Szpajdel is right up my alley.
Lord of the Logos – Designing the Metal Underground will be available some time this month from Gestaltin for $55, but you can support Albotas.com by pre-ordering it from Amazon for only $34.64! [Via Nerdcore]
Awesome cover therapy given to popular web services by Stéphane Massa-Bidal. I wonder what redtube would look like… [Boing Boing via Superpunch]
Bubble Tea, it’s the newest sensation. The joys of sucking on balls for only $3.75? Sing me the fuck up! Thanks to Austin for spreading the love of ball-sucking by sending this in!
These photos were taken by On s’appelle at the Video Games Live concert that took place in Paris last month. There needs to be a custom Game Boy exhibit featuring works from reputable designer toy artists. How can I make this happen?
[Via Tiny Cartridge]
The typography/graphic design nerd in my wants to rub this book’s pages all over my body. Go buy it here. Now! [Via Hawty McBloggy]  |
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