These little dudes are mad high on my Xmas list. You mean I can light up my pad with tiny gun-toting robots, rusted and ready for battle? Shit, I’m all over that. Nanan is the creator of these quirky lighting bots, all fitted with big lamps on their heads for ultimate functionality. Some of the […]
9
Nov
Nanan Lamp's infinitely cool lighting mechs
20
Oct
A retrospective look at the 70+ years of DC's biggest villain
Arguably the most hated (and yet beloved) villain in comic book history, the Joker has had his fair share of highs and lows over the 70+ years he’s been featured in print, television and film. In showcasing his storied history, writer Daniel Wallace’s The Joker: A Visual History of the Clown Prince of Crime looks […]
20
Sep
Further branding from a franchise that knows no marketing limits
The LA-based artist Freehand Profit has released a piece of headgear with inspiration from Star Wars, the movie franchise whose marketing schemes seem to know no human limit. The helmet required the deconstruction of two adidas x Star Wars Superskate Mid shoes to create, along with the help of one EFX Studio Stormtrooper prop replica. The […]
12
Jul
A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, a Lego fanboy just had a seizure and passed out
Fans of That 70’s Show will remember Eric Forman’s love for all things Star Wars — his constant fantasies revolving around Donna as Leia and the many comparisons he made between himself and Luke Skywalker. Had he had his hands on this mega fanboy toy, he’d be in Star Wars heaven forever…or at least until […]
27
Jun
History lessons never tasted so sweet
Stoyn, a Russian advertising agency, has introduced a line of popsicles based on iconic characters and items of historical magnitude. Treats include look-a-like Marilyn Monroe, Darth Vadar and Donald Duck popsicles that pair flavors to personality and context in a lighthearted and tongue-in-cheek way (pun intended). Formed from custom molds, the 3D popsicles — with […]
19
May
Feds got nothing on "Make Your Franklin"'s art infused $100 bills
Make Your Franklin is a community art project inviting artists to change up the $100 bill. The design aesthetic of the contributors comes alive with entries that are witty, subversive and at times downright bold. Whether he’s inked with Native American tattoos, covered up by a gas mask surrounded by nuclear silos, redone as a […]
3
Feb
Film-inspired high tops a somewhat questionable endeavor
Whereas Adidas went with Boba Fett, Chewbacca and Jabba the Hutt on your feet, Reebok is going a completely different direction with their film-inspired sneaker line. While aesthetically all of the above are highly questionable, I wouldn’t mind seeing any on someone’s feet at a party… as long as they weren’t my feet. Reebok takes […]
1
Nov
I ain't gave nobody no damn money, is you tweakin?!
Lando Calrissian’s cover of R. Kelly’s seminal stroke of genius, “Real Talk”, featuring the cast of Return of the Jedi. Tell me Leia, were there other guys there? Were there other guys there?! Real talk.
