The Slinky, being one of the most popular toys of the 20th century, can hardly just walk down any public street like any other run of the mill toy. Poor Slinky would be mobbed by adoring fans. In an attempt to live a half normal life, the Slinky as been forced to disguise itself as a light fixture. See what ...
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Gummi Lights: Not As Chewy As They Appear
Available in red, orange, yellow, clear, green, blue, purple and pink, these Gummi Lights look scrumptiously chewy, but are completely inedible (unless you can digest solid rubber). Illuminated by a tiny LED bulbs, these 7� x 4� Gummi Lights commemorate my favorite movie theater snack. I’m not sure what I would do if I had an actual 3.5 lb Gummi ...
Read More »iPiano: If Apple Was in the Music Instrument Business…
If Apple happened to design musical instruments along with their gadgets, their piano creation might look something like this. The completely fictional iPiano features built-in musical score reading software which allows you to read compositions right from a built-in touch screen. Slide your finger to move on to the next page of music. The iPiano would also feature video capabilities, ...
Read More »High Heeled Feet: Probably Possible Through Implants
I pretty much shat myself when I saw these High Heeled Feet, which I’m guessing is a photo manipulation of some sort by designer Julie Rap. If one were so inclined to have fricken’ stilettos implanted into their heels, it probably could be done, no matter how freakishly painful it would be. I’d call them “Heel Heels.” All I can ...
Read More »Credit Card Rainbow Collage: Debt is Beautiful
Credit cards don’t mean much these days. For awhile they were so easy to get and use, despite your financial situation, that they have become a second currency, albeit a worthless one. Made using thousands of credit cards, freecards, discount carts and gift cards, the Credit Card Rainbow displays the varied colors of debt, in all of its majesty. Commissioned ...
Read More »Sand Castle Stool: Or How To Build A Life-Sized Sand Castle
Based on the design of a sand castle-building sand bucket, the Sand Castle Stool is a lightweight seating alternative, perfect for both pretending you are a very tiny person lounging on the beach and/or building a really, really large sand castle. Measuring 290 x 400 mm, this stool, if necessary, could produce some major sand bricks. The designers are currently ...
Read More »Two Shoes, Four Feet: Shoes Designed For the Father / Daugher Dance
It’s a common sight at weddings and large family gatherings. The men of the family often dance with one of the younger girls of the family, often times, their own daughter or granddaughter. The girl, being so short, must stand on the man’s feet to keep up with the dance. These Dance Shoes were designed for the classic father / ...
Read More »Twitter Bird Pillow
Thank God this Twitter Bird Logo Pillow doesn’t beep or blink whenever a new tweet is posted, because you’d never sleep. This custom made pillow features the now iconic Twitter bird. I’m still waiting on a Fail Whale pillow. It actually works out pretty nicely. The RSS Pillow symbolizes one half of my internet life, my research side, while the ...
Read More »World Landmark Rings are Classy, Great as a Weapon
Look, I’m not what you might call a hipster, unless sitting around in your pajamas all day is considered hip these days. But I do like to get a little flashy when I get all dolled up to go out. Slip a digit into one of the four World Landmark Rings, which bear the idol of the Leaning Tower, Big ...
Read More »Stuck Goldfish Bath Plug
This is what I imagine would happen if your Goldfish died from obesity and got stuck as you tried to flush it town the shower drain. Stuck like Winnie the Pooh’s fat ass in his window. Stuck like my junk in a beer bottle. Don’t ask, please. And please, let me just assure you, this appears to be much more ...
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