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For the first time in South Korean’s postal history, they will issue celebrity stamps featuring the biggest Kpop girl group, Girls’ Generation. The stamp set will have all members of the group with autographs and 5 album covers. The 14-set stamp set will be available in August 2012 throughout all 50 South Korea Postal Offices. The whole set will retail around $18.00USD. I will be looking for these stamps on eBay in August!
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Video games have invaded home decor. Not a totally new concept but the idea has mostly been isolated to the wallpaper in junior’s room. This, though, is the first time I have seen video game art placed in a bathroom. On top of that, it’s Space Invaders made with bathroom tiles! I can’t wait until someone comes up with a cool 8-bit Super Mario design done in tiles.
For more pictures and info, go to: Design Milk – HK Apartment.
Here’s our latest Retrenders Spotlight episode as we team-up with Project 760 Productions to bring you a nice and intimate look on artist Luke Chueh. Luke has just released an art book published by Titan Books titled The Art of Luke Chueh Bearing the Unbearable.
Japanese toys are innovative, unique, and just plain weird! But hey, what’s life if it’s not spontaneous? So, what did our favorite engineering friends come up with this time? It is the cutest and weirdest instrument ever!! See how it works! The man in the video is Novmichi Tosa, the inventor of Otomatone – this wacky new instrument sweeping the nation. It follows a scale and comes with musical notes and everything!
For anyone who knows me – I love drinking mojitos and finding cool mojito recipes because nothing is better than a chill refreshing cocktail … Well maybe Chimay beer and dark chocolates but I digress. Here’s a list of 3 drinks to get the weekend going!
Mango Mojito recipe from YumSugar.com
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What you need: 6-8 mint leaves, 1 oz. rum, 1 oz. mango puree, ice, 1/4 cup of lime sparkling water, 1 mint and 1 slice of mango for garnish.
Anybody remember the anime Fooly Cooly (FLCL)? I still remember the first time watching it and how I was mesmerized by it – I just couldn’t get enough of it. Japan’s AmiAmi will soon be selling a really cool Canti figure. It’s very pose-able with various points of articulation.
Having been down South in the past, I always got myself some good home-cooked Soul Food. But as you know, you can’t eat like this everyday, so here are some healthy recipes that you can do at home from The Sweetest Vegan.
For those who are looking for a simple bike to stroll on a lazy afternoon, look elsewhere, because this thing is the Aston Martin of bikes. Oh wait, it IS an Aston Martin bike. The bike has a leather handlebar and all wiring on the bike are hidden.
Check out this clip of Steve Aoki – he’s one heck of a talented guy who’s got some very interesting things to say about music and spirituality. Of course the music in the background is thumping and clips from his shows just permeate with excitement and energy, but you can tell that this guy loves his job.
We really shouldn’t be spreading rumors but what the heck, some things in life are too good not to share. There are reports coming out that Apple is planning on producing a smaller iPad with a 7 to 8 inch screen. Even though the bigger iPad screen is great for surfing the net, the smaller screen will be perfect for the public transit commuter like me. With one hand on the rail bar and one hand on a smaller iPad – now they have to figure out how I can surf with just one thumb because I’m not taking that hand off the rail. Have you seen how some bus drivers drive around lately?
Check out the Bloomberg article: iPad with Smaller Screen.
Image via Sabi Van Hemert
These are works from Dutch artist Sabi Van Hemert. She incorporates animal and child-likeness into movement. The sculpture works remind me of Marvel’s Spider-Man in action poses.
How cool would it be to play the classic board game “Monopoly” on the streets of Chi-town? Way cool.
Image via Colossal
The street artist(s) behind this “Monopoly” art project chose to remain hidden, but they are simply known as the artist(s) – Bored. For more pictures of this “Monopoly” street art and article, go to: Colossal, Art & Design – Monopoly Street Art.
Here’s a cool what-if concept art – how would Marvel’s Avengers look like in medieval times?
Art by theDurrrian
Art by theDurrrian.
Check out his page over @ Deviant Art – the Durrrian.
The ever-changing iconic Batman symbol through the years:
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Check out: Pop Chart Lab.
Images via RUBY
Are you looking for summer outfits that standout but not too over-the-top? Well, if that’s your case, check out RUBY’s Spring/Summer 2012 Lookbook.
Here’s a rather opinionated spoof of the Gotye hit, “Somebody That I Used To Know” – of course, totally Star Wars style.
This Dora the Explorer parody stars Ariel Winter from ABC’s Modern Family. Can this be made into a “real” movie? Please.
The Muppet Show, produced by puppeteer Jim Henson, was a vaudeville-esque variety show that brought a host of lovable characters for child and adult, alike.
Time-lapse video of artist Chris Carlson drawing Mario in 3D with chalk.
Here’s a cool fan tribute to the Evil Dead flicks by Daniel Kanemoto.
I like to draw, well, more like doodling in my notebook. But this is too insane – a hand drawn map of London. Really, this is hand drawn!
Image via Jenni Sparks
Illustrator/artist Jenni Sparks spent 2 months and over 100 hours drawing the city. What’s cool about this map is it does not highlight the tourist traps, but showcases landmarks, pubs, neighborhoods, local stores, and other cool places in London.
Here is a cool, useful case for your iPhone…one part sturdy with two parts retro!
The Gizmon iPhone case adds that little bit (O.K….A LOT) of nostalgic, vintage feel of those Leica-style cameras to your technological gadget. It adds extra photographic capabilities to the regular iPhone camera (and can even be mounted onto a tripod).
Of course summer is about grilling meats, but if you want a tasty and healthy meal that will keep the doctor away, check out this vegetarian bean burger from Sorted:
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