Arts & Design

Check out this excellent transforming Optimus Prime PC case mod made by 36 year old John Mangus. Not only can you fit the desktop mod on your desk, but the PC also transforms into a 6 foot 10 inch tall Optimus Prime robot clone. The hardware and guts for the computer sit in the translucent chest of Optimus, illuminated by ...

The two-wheeled Dirtsurfer is a truly unique product which offers the feeling of snowboarding, surfing, and skateboarding all on an off-road terrain. Using a low center of gravity, maintained by a set of two BMX style bike wheels makes for an excellent use of good balance on rough surfaces. The original concept was to produce the feeling of surfing, yet ...

World Of Warcraft has expanded quite a bit since its release. First it was trading cards, then comic books, and now Sideshow presents this gorgeous WoW Diorama featuring a Blood Elf Rogue leaping on a Draenei Pally. The model, made of polystone, comes in a 1:9 scale (sources of comparison to a real life Draenei Pally are hard to come ...

A working record player made entirely out of paper. Designer Simon Elvins presents his Paper Record Player. The player is powered manually by turning the handle at a steady 33 1/3 RPM pace. Sound is produced using the paper cone’s own amplifying properties, projecting the music at an audible level. It would just be a pain in the ass constantly ...

The Fiat 500 series of automobiles, more specifically, the first Fiat 500, was one of the most beloved cars Europe had ever had the pleasure to drive. With the release of the newer model of the Fiat 500, many car owners would love to have the feel of the new car, with the look of the old. The Fiat 500 ...

Based on the BMW 625, the BMW Sinister 6 has an Alpine modification featuring 26 inch wheels, 7 monitors, and 4×12 base sound boxes. All around, this car is one mean looking mother shut-yo-mouth. The Sinister looks like an evil cross between the Batmobile and the cover of Emerson, Lake and Palmer’s Brain Salad Surgery album, except more prepared for ...

Researchers at MIT Tech have developed a new method of movement for submarines. This new movement is inspired by the fin movement of the bluegill sunfish and would make submarines have no need for propellers. Scientists hope that this propellerless submarine might one day be able to handle tasks such as ocean surveying and mine sweeping with more agility and ...

Hummers are made for armored transportation, not chewing. At least, that’s what we always say. Though, designer Heidi Hesse has the nerve to believe the exact opposite. This life-sized Hummer replica is made entirely of gum balls, excluding the non-edible tires. The artist says that this Hummer is a symbol of pop culture, but also bares the message that handing ...

The reason why we’re so excited about this “Actface” concept phone is that there is actually a good chance of commercialization, from the past experience of AU Design Project. The very Japanese-looking brush drawing on the background UI will animate in-sync with the keys you press. You can watch the movie here and see for yourself. For those who don’t ...

Some people love the sleek feel of a Mercedez-Benz under their grips. Hell, even female blues singers want a Mercedes (thanks for that Janis Joplin). Though, what would they think about a Mercedes covered in a pen design. The Mercedes Pen is covered from hood to ass with a creative pen design, over 6,000 pens glued to this 1981 Benz. ...