Are you a Marvel fan? What’s that, of course you say? Well then this summer’s definitely going to be comic nerd bonanza for you as the upstart film studio drops Iron Man 3, Wolverine and now Thor: The Dark World all by Oscar season. The sequel to 2011’s Thor, the film once again stars Chris Hemsworth, […]
23
Apr
The Marvel cinematic onslaught continues
27
Nov
Small displacement odes to two-wheelers of the early 1900s
In the halcyon years of the fin de sicle, motorcycles were evolving from rough hewn bicycles with ad hoc clip-on engines attached to full on finished vehicles with a completed concept and big picture aesthetic. By the 1920s, bikes like Matchless, Motosacoche, Brough Superior, Clement, Royal, Monarch, Pope, Minerva, Reading-Standard, Thor etc had launched and […]
23
May
Savor the limited edition whiskey of the (Norse) Gods
To honor their Norse heritage, Highland Park presents their Thor expression as part of the four-piece Valhalla Collection. Aged 16 years, Thor has a vanilla and gingerbread palate sure to strike the senses. Only 1,500 bottles will be released and are packaged in a bespoke wooden frame, the design inspired by the dragon-head bows of […]
20
Jul
A handmade Swedish rifle designed in homage to Norse god
Drawing inspiration from Viking mythology, the VO Viking Odin is the latest in a line of exclusive rifles by the Swedish gun and rifle maker VO Vapanhas. Perhaps inspired by the gorgeous Natalie Portman’s turn in Thor, the VO Viking Odin is built for the Gods — each gun featuring carvings of different mythological figures, […]
10
May
"After a small, galaxy-sized battle in my heart…"
If you think of Thor when you hear the phrase “motion comics,” think again. Sure Thor is a motion picture based on a comic that’s based on a myth, and sure it’s pure fun to watch, but the world of motion comics is a whole other rodeo. Take The Angel: Motion Comic from writer/artist/creator Dean […]
4
May
From the 1968 Scandinavian Furniture Fair to today
Originally created by Henrik Thor-Larsen’s in 1968, the OVALIA Egg Chair is one of the more iconic pieces of furniture from the modern era. The Danish Industrial designer and inventor crafted the future-retro chair’s shiny white shell out of glass fibre-reinforced polyester, and then lined the inside of the chair with vividly colored wool and […]
16
Sep
Darth's cousin showing who's boss
If you love the always awesome Chad Vader, and you love geeks dressed up in costume, and you especially love Dragon Con, then this video is custom made for you. Chad visits arguably the nerdiest place on Earth and knocks down costume after costume in rapidfire format, 75 in 2 minutes. I’m not sure if […]
