My fellow Retrenders writer SW biko likes his Hyundai Elantra Zombie Survival car, but I will take this from Japan – the KURATAS:
Suidobashi Heavy Industry – KURATAS
July 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A Collection of Star Wars Art
July 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Art by Olly Moss
It’s been over 30 plus years that Star Wars first appeared in theaters. Here’s a collection of some incredible Star Wars-inspired art.
Art by Greg Peltz
Super Mario & Lots of Post-It Notes!
July 31, 2012 by 6 Comments
These guys got a lot of time on their hands and a lot of post it notes. But it’s also damn creative.
Future Flicks: Pacific Rim by Guillermo Del Toro
July 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
For those that would love to find out more about Pacific Rim, Del Toro won’t tell! He shows us a bit of a trailer clip followed by some Q and A, and he leaves everything else up to our imagination.
Comic-Con was the director’s last and only sneak peek of what is to come for his upcoming film. He’s promising Clash of the Titans-type massive beasts that emerge from the sea against armored humans piloting gigantic robots into an apocalyptic battle for the human race.
The film will be Guillermo Del Toro’s most accomplished Sci-Fi work, with a whole city built to mimic urban Japan and a wardrobe production from human battle armor suits to enormous juggernaut robots to sea beasts over 25 stories high. And just like he has done for his past films, he will integrate only the necessary visual detail to every physical aspect of the film. So every film location will have layers of disaster elements and dust and every giant tank robot will have battle scars from past encounters.
Insane Coffee Madness: Death Wish
July 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I am a 3 cups-a-day coffee drinker. Heck, I even own Starbucks stocks because I like coffee so much, so when I saw this advertisement for the world strongest coffee, naturally I was intrigued. The minute you enter the website, there are disclaimers and warnings letting you know this is a highly caffeinated drink. While I was reading comments that this stuff should be illegal, I was already looking for my credit card. It claims to have 200% more caffeine than a typical coffee, hmmm, you know this might make me become too productive at work.
UD Replicas: The Dark Knight Rises Biker Apparel
July 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This is so cool – first we wrote up a post on The Dark Knight Manual and now we have a Batman suit to ride on your motorcycle. As I mentioned in my previous post, I wanted to do something for the greater good, and so with the manual, this suit, my motorcycle, and some improvised gadgets, I am now ready to save the world. Also, this suit is a real-serious motorcycle suit. It has body armor for the elbows, forearms, and shoulders plus it has a back spine protector.
Frankie’s Garage: Hyundai Mad Max Elantra Coupe
July 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Image via Uncrate
With the apocalypse so close at hand, it is comforting to know that our car companies has our back. Hyundai might soon introduce the new zombie survival machine equipped with the state of the art CB radio. I’m not sure how you will fuel this thing but at least you will get great mileage for every gallon you salvage. I wonder if these will come in different colors …
Trending Artist: Gaby Moreno
July 27, 2012 by 1 Comment
Gaby Moreno is an eclectic singer and songwriter playing anything from the blues to ragtime jazz songs to Latin pop.
From Guatemala, Gaby is a very versatile and talented Latin alternative-rock artist that has been in the United States for over 10 years. She’s also won the John Lennon songwriting contest, sang the Charlie Chaplin song “Smile” for the Academy Award winning documentary The Cove, and wrote the theme song for the NBC comedy, Parks and Recreation.
Gaby can be compared to having the sweet soulful sounds of Etta James and Édith Piaf, whether she sings in English or in Spanish!
San Diego Comic Con 2012 Photo Gallery
July 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
San Diego Comic Con 2012 came and went, but here’s a photo gallery recap of the various happenings at the ‘Con by our Guest Photographer and Friend of Retrenders, Winky.
Viral Video Friday: Cover of Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep”
July 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A cover version of Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” using a Guzheng (Chinese Zither) instrument.
ASICS x Hello Kitty
July 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Sanrio’s Hello Kitty teams up with ASICS in this collab. This collection features athletic graphic tees, tanks, arm warmers, hoodies and bags.
The Girl Skateboards Company x Sanrio
July 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Japan’s Sanrio will be joining forces with The Girl Skateboard Company for this collection of boards. Hello Kitty and her company of friends get the skateboard treatment.
Sanrio x Street Fighter
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Doughnut Engagement Rings by Tammy Young Eun Kim
July 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Does your significant other have a sweet tooth? What about engagement rings inspired by doughnuts?
Sprinkled Doughnut Engagement Ring 2010 by Tammy Young Eun Kim
The doughnut rings were designed by LA-based artist Tammy Young Eun Kim.
Gummy Bear Dress Tribute to Alexander McQueen
July 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Image via TWELV Magazine.
This beautiful and colorful dress is crazy – 50,000 gummy bears used and the gown weighs in at 220 pounds. The dress was designed by Editor-In-Chief Hissa Igarashi and Fashion Editor Sayuri Marakumi for the debut of TWELV fashion magazine and the gown was inspired by fashion designer Alexander McQueen. The original gown was in McQueen’s 2008 Spring/Summer Collection.
All Things Cute and Bright: Caramelaw Toys
July 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Most of the custom figures are robots or aliens, so if you are looking for fun and bright, check out Caramelaw. These candy inspired custom toys are designed by Singapore’s Sheena Aw.
Oops Superhero Moments by Kerry Callen
July 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
What if your favorite superhero characters did embarrassing things – here’s what it would look like:
Image via Kerry Callen
Olympic Vermin Short Film
July 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With the Olympics underway in London, here is a short film by Amael Isnard and Leo Bridle, to show what happens if animals took control of running the torch instead of humans.
Insight Editions: The Dark Knight Manual
July 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This is so cool – I’ve always been looking for the greater cause. I don’t mean just donating a few bucks to your favorite charity. What I mean is sacrificing myself for the greater good of mankind – I just never knew how to get started. Now, I think I have just found my ray of light. In the manual, there’s everything you need to get started on the Batcave and the Batman arsenals – Diagrams, Sketches, and many more. I just hope it comes with instructions on how to pay for everything.
Klipsch Image S4i Rugged
July 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Klipsch is re-introducing their s4i line by making it more durable and giving it some colors. There are lots of color to choose from (I actually like the burgundy ones). They are also waterproofing it which is great for any outdoor sporting activities.
Mikros 70 Headphones
July 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Now your MP3 player will sound awesome!
MartinLogan is introducing their first pair of headphones ever. I love their electrostatic speakers and can’t wait to try these out. According to the specs, the Mikros 70 body is constructed from black anodized solid aluminum – that’s probably why it’s at a modest $149 retail price.
Lightsaber Chopsticks!
July 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I tell my friends I’m buying these lightsaber chopsticks for my son but seriously, we all know this is for me. This is the newer version by Kotobukiya with LED lights glowing while you eat. You never know the next version might have an actual laser instead of an LED light. Imagine how cool that would be – just press the button and the lightsaber will slice your food.
Public Transportation x Star Wars = Lightsaber Handrails
July 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Image via Japan Trends
Why does the Japanese have all the fun? Why can’t our local transportation authority participate in something like this? A Lightsaber Star Wars handrail on my bus ride will definitely make my daily commute more fun.
Mishka NYC x Harvey Comics
July 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
These days, everyone knows the two big comic book publishing giants – DC Comics and Marvel Comics. In the 1940s, there was another big comic book publisher, Harvey Comics, and one of it’s better known characters is Casper the Friendly Ghost. Harvey Comics has been defunct since 1994, but it’s back in this collab with apparel company Mishka NYC.
Cubicle Talk: Internet Flowchart
July 24, 2012 by 1 Comment
Question – Why can’t we finish our projects in an efficient time frame while working at our cubicles/workstation? This Internet Flowchart will explain everything:
Source: Mashable – Internet Flowchart.
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