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Mimobot have always made USB flash drives hip and sexy with great collabs with licenses like Transformers, G.I. Joe, Star Wars, and DC Comics. Now here are some other neat USB flash drive designs.
Mimobot x Emily the Strange
MSRP: $14.95USD – 8GB / $19.95USD – 16GB / $34.95USD – 32GB / $59.95 – 64GB
Cute Panda-style cases from Xing. These cases are not just adorable but uses drop resistant silicone shell. Plus the Panda eyes and ears on top of the case is just too cute. The Panda cases are compatible with iPhone 4/4S/5, Blackberry 9350/9360/9370, and Galaxy S3. The prices range from $15.00USD to $30.00USD. Okay, I have to stop writing the word cute for today.
Buy it @ Case-Mate.com – Xing Panda Cases.
This maybe a little too geeky, but it’s so cool in my opinion. This video clips shows a 1951 Harwell Dekatron / WITCH computer spring into action.
Everybody can view this computer at The National Museum on Computing (TNMOC) located on Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire, UK.
For details, opening times and museum info, go to: TNMOC.
Customize the face, straps, colors and more when you buy Modify Watches. It’s all about making the watch your own and rockin’ it.
EDM fans will enjoy this – Deadmau5-themed watches.
MSRP: $30.00USD – $50.00USD
Just in time for the holidays, brick action figure company Medicom Toys will be releasing Marvel’s Avengers action figures starting with a battle damage Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and the Hulk. The figures will hit stores around December 19, 2012 and will cost around $20 bucks.
For more info, go to: Medicom Toys – Marvel’s Avengers.
Coming this Friday, November 30, 2012 for 1 day ONLY – Sket One will be selling a cool custom Dunny figure – Sketracha Hot Chili Sauce 8″. This limited production figure will also feature green chopsticks and bamboo mat.
MSRP: $450.00USD (yes, it will cost $450 bucks.)
For more info, go to: Sket One – Sketracha Hot Chili Sauce 8″.
The LA Times interviews superstar comic book artist Jim Lee. Jim talks about how he got into comics with Marvel, his role at DC Comics and much more.
Hit the link to play video: LA Times Interviews Jim Lee.
Critically acclaimed novelist Kim Newman is well known, not only for writing great storylines, but also blending together a wonderfully imaginative cast of characters for his books. For Dracula Cha Cha Cha, the third book in his Anno Dracula series, you’ll see all of this in full view in a world intertwined with fictional characters and real people in history, such as Ernest Hemingway, Michael Corleone, Audrey Hepburn, and Tintin. Mix them into 1959 Rome where Count Dracula is set to marry the Princess of Moldavia and what you get is a fun read for fans of horror, fiction, and parallel worlds.
Today, we’re honored to have author Kim Newman to take the time out and answer questions on the reissue of the Anno Dracula books, who his primary influences, and what we can expect in Johnny Alucard, the fourth book of the series.
Funko Wacky Wobbler Talking Chuck Norris
Funko maker of pop culture bobble-head figures out does itself with this Chuck Norris bobble-head. It’s not just a regular bobble-head, but it talks too! If you like the films Delta Force and Expendables 2, tv series Walker: Texas Ranger, or just a huge fan of Chuck Norris, this figure is for you!
Townfolk celebrates Phở culture with unique posters, stickers, buttons, and chopsticks dedicated to this Vietnamese noodle dish. I’m just hungry talking about this. You can hit up their Kickstarter page for more info – Townfolk – Phở Life. The pledge prices range from $10 – $50 bucks depending on what Phở Life items you may want.
Christmas is coming and here I go again this year with my wish list. Though every year, that lame St. Nick never delivers what I want. But that won’t stop me, I plan to post more of my wish lists in the coming weeks here at Retrenders. First on the list are these gorgeous Audeze LCD2 headphones with Lambskin leather cushions, Rosewood earcups, and a planar magnetic driver. What else more can I ask for in a headphone?
MSRP: $995.00USD
For more details, go to Audeze LCD2 – Bamboo.
How does Mercedes Benz launch a new car? Well, Mercedes Benz Japan teams up with famed anime house – Production I.G (Batman Gotham Knights, Halo Legends & Ghost in the Shell) for the launch of the new Mercedes Benz A-Class. This short anime film follows 3 protagonists chasing a ramen food truck in the city.
Okay, I’m hungry for noodles now.
This past weekend, Fatlace released Drop 2 of this Transformers graphic tee collection. I really like how they use the classic Transformers G1 line in shirt designs. You can drop by Illest SF or LA retail stores, but my brother said it’s better to just buy it online at Fatlace since the stores sometimes carry a limited selection. You maybe dropping a dime on these but it’s well worth it.
In a planet far, far away, they probably have beer, and they will probably need something to open it with. That’s where they would need this millennium falcon bottle opener. It’s unfortunate this thing doesn’t shoot out lasers or have sound effects, but to be able to hold a small replica in your hand with the cold beer in the other, well, I think thats good enough for any Star Wars-loving guy.
The staff here at Retrenders has brought you other umbrella art pieces in the past – maybe its a trend. Seriously though, artist Luke Jerram said it best in describing his recent outdoor art installation Just Sometimes, “It’s ok to create something that is simply beautiful that makes the public smile.” Honestly, I really wouldn’t mind walking by this to work everyday. Sure would bring a smile to my face and some spring to my feet as I tackle a long day of work. Go to his website to check out some of his other amazing art installation, sculptures, and live art.
I love everything about a good book – the weight in my hand, the beautiful cover, and of course, the great enjoyment the story has brought me. With e-readers, we lose the weight, but we also lose the “soul” of the book. With this imaginative idea by Outofprintclothing.com, one gets to still enjoy their favorite book and cling on to at least some of that “soul” by fitting their eBook with a jacket adorned with original book cover art. Made by the oldest bookbinder in the U.S., the cases also look and feel like an actual book. Check out some of my current favorites – The Great Gatsby and A Clockwork Orange jackets.
For more info, go to: KickStarter – Out of Print eBook Jackets.
Frank Gehry has some hits and misses (don’t we all however), but whenever I hear his name, I have to tune in and see for myself what he’s currently up to, because you never know, the next one might just amaze the socks off of you. So far, the models and images for a new entertainment district in his hometown of Toronto is simply amazing. Here’s the video that introduces this impressive project.
160 clips of Arnold saying his most famous one liners and bad words!
Today we celebrate 100 years of Tarzan, the man-child raised by apes in the jungles of Africa, born from the imaginary mind of author Edgar Rice Burroughs who created the popular fictional character that first leaped onto printed pages in 1912.
When I received a review copy of Tarzan: The Centennial Celebration in the mail, I was really stunned at how beautiful this hardbound book was. Author and Tarzan fanatic Scott Tracy Griffin went all out – this book is a comprehensive collection of all things Tarzan and Edgar Rice Burroughs. First of all, this book has an awesome collection of illustrations, book art, comic book art, cover art, and archive photos from the various movies and television shows. It also covers various aspects of the Tarzan universe, such as, merchandising, toys, fan clubs, fan conventions, and it even includes a dictionary on what is known as “ape” language. I can speak ape now!
Do you have geeky sons and daughters? Well they can learn their alphabets with the ABC’s of spaceships.
Scott Markley over at Time For Hugs complied the list and it’s pretty geekstatic list of sci-fi spaceships.
Source: Time For Hugs – ABC’s of Spaceships by Scott Markley.
At first this reminded me of a children’s toy for a five year old but after looking at it a little closer, it brought a huge smile to my face. Not for its silliness, but for it’s cleverness. Each piece of toast is a 4GB Flash Drive and the toaster itself is the USB hub. The artist took a mundane, everyday appliance and applied a nice amount of wit and charm – I just love the Crisp Toast Flash Drive with the crossed out eyes. The USB Flash Drives come in four designs (Tato, Butta, Ry Ry, and Crisp), while the toaster is equipped with four USB ports and a SD card slot.
Buy these neat USB flash devices @ My Plastic Heart – Smoko Toaster USB Hub.
This week, Pepsi launches their new soda in Japan – Pepsi Special. This soda is very special, since Pepsi claims it uses Dextrin – a diet fiber coming potatoes and is a fat blocker.
Alright – bring this to the US and let’s test this out!
Apple iPhones may get lots of art/design cases, but not to be left out in the cold, the Samsung Galaxy S3 receives some Kimono love. Kimono brings out a collection of Japanese-inspired cases for the Galaxy S3. There are 5 case designs to choose from.
MSRP: $25.00USD.
Buy these Kimono cases @ Strapya World.
Are you still on the green tech kick for 2012? How about environmentally friendly headphones using bamboo and recyclable? Taiwanese company Hoomia launches these nifty Bon 5 series headphones.
MSRP: $38.00USD
Source: Dzone – Hoomia Bon 5.
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