Fez-wearing squirrel and Paul Bunyan

The fez-wearing squirrel and Paul Bunyan sculptures will be part of the show featuring Amanda Visell, Michelle Valigura, Anna Chambers and Joe Ledbetter at the Grass Hut in Portland this Friday. You can see a few more pieces from the show here.

Relatedly, I don't think I ever got around to posting Amanda's new Birthday Dragon:



You can see more pictures here.

*Previously: Plush Paul Bunyan with tree stump pincushion.

*Buy Amanda Visell toys at eBay.

Fez-wearing squirrel and Paul Bunyan

The fez-wearing squirrel and Paul Bunyan sculptures will be part of the show featuring Amanda Visell, Michelle Valigura, Anna Chambers and Joe Ledbetter at the Grass Hut in Portland this Friday. You can see a few more pieces from the show here.

Relatedly, I don't think I ever got around to posting Amanda's new Birthday Dragon:



You can see more pictures here.

*Previously: Plush Paul Bunyan with tree stump pincushion.

*Buy Amanda Visell toys at eBay.

If Dead Space and Gears of War had been on the original NES

There's a large gallery of modern video games with classic NES-style cover art here. Via.

Relatedly, you can watch someone play through Dead Space at YouTube.

*Previously Dead Space paper toy.

*Buy Gears of War toys at eBay.

If Dead Space and Gears of War had been on the original NES

There's a large gallery of modern video games with classic NES-style cover art here. Via.

Relatedly, you can watch someone play through Dead Space at YouTube.

*Previously Dead Space paper toy.

*Buy Gears of War toys at eBay.

Qualcomm unveils a buzzworthy project

Qualcomm has unveiled a revolutionary new technology to improve digital networks:



That's right, implanting tiny base stations in pigeons. And since pigeons are a little vulnerable, Qualcomm spliced pigeon and wolf DNA to create wolfpigeons:



The wolfpigeons breed like crazy, but Qualcomm has solved that problem with sharkfalcons, which prey on the wolfpigeons:



And coming soon, the top of the chain - - crocodeagles:



You can see some concept art here. Thanks for the excellent tip Jaime Chen.

*Previously: Genpets - - genetically modified pets.

*Buy home DNA kits at Amazon.

Qualcomm unveils a buzzworthy project

Qualcomm has unveiled a revolutionary new technology to improve digital networks:



That's right, implanting tiny base stations in pigeons. And since pigeons are a little vulnerable, Qualcomm spliced pigeon and wolf DNA to create wolfpigeons:



The wolfpigeons breed like crazy, but Qualcomm has solved that problem with sharkfalcons, which prey on the wolfpigeons:



And coming soon, the top of the chain - - crocodeagles:



You can see some concept art here. Thanks for the excellent tip Jaime Chen.

*Previously: Genpets - - genetically modified pets.

*Buy home DNA kits at Amazon.

Video of some truly impressive trompe l'oeil (link roundup)

This video shows the creation of some really incredible trompe l'oeil pavement art by Edgar Muller - - it's supposed to depict a new ice age in Ireland, and the illusion makes it look like the artists are suspended in midair as they work. There's more street art here.

And a few more links:

1. Andy Suriano throws in a sketch with every purchase of a t-shirt or book.

2. I'm not crazy about the site design, but wow, brothers Jake and Dinos Chapman have used model railroad miniatures to create an incredible depiction of the undead conquering the Third Reich. Well worth your time. Via.

3. Win a Monsters vs. Aliens prize pack.

4. Uncle Sam-bot.

*Previously: Another Uncle Sam robot.

*Buy Civil War relics at eBay.

Video of some truly impressive trompe l'oeil (link roundup)

This video shows the creation of some really incredible trompe l'oeil pavement art by Edgar Muller - - it's supposed to depict a new ice age in Ireland, and the illusion makes it look like the artists are suspended in midair as they work. There's more street art here.

And a few more links:

1. Andy Suriano throws in a sketch with every purchase of a t-shirt or book.

2. I'm not crazy about the site design, but wow, brothers Jake and Dinos Chapman have used model railroad miniatures to create an incredible depiction of the undead conquering the Third Reich. Well worth your time. Via.

3. Win a Monsters vs. Aliens prize pack.

4. Uncle Sam-bot.

*Previously: Another Uncle Sam robot.

*Buy Civil War relics at eBay.

Fake names that made it on TV (link roundup)

A roundup of fake names that made it on TV. Via.

And a few more links:

1. Clever art tip - - the frame and mat can easily be the most expensive part of the project, so try to find a well-priced one before you start your project. For example, this frame screams Sith Lord sketch.

2. A vintage speech by Bill Gates as a commando in Doom - - it's promoting Windows 95 as a game platform. (I'm not clear on why he's wearing a trench coat.) By the way, the video is at Rene Walter's Nerdcore. I consider Rene to be my blogging doppelganger because most days I could happily repost everything he finds.

3. Supposedly, Joseph Biden's daughter was caught on film snorting cocaine and she was set up by a friend who is shopping the video. I've never done drugs and I hardly drink, but come on, it's time to legalize the stuff.

4. 1Up is hosting a Brutal Legend minisite.

*Previously: Bono's real name is...

*Buy the Doom board game at eBay.

Fake names that made it on TV (link roundup)

A roundup of fake names that made it on TV. Via.

And a few more links:

1. Clever art tip - - the frame and mat can easily be the most expensive part of the project, so try to find a well-priced one before you start your project. For example, this frame screams Sith Lord sketch.

2. A vintage speech by Bill Gates as a commando in Doom - - it's promoting Windows 95 as a game platform. (I'm not clear on why he's wearing a trench coat.) By the way, the video is at Rene Walter's Nerdcore. I consider Rene to be my blogging doppelganger because most days I could happily repost everything he finds.

3. Supposedly, Joseph Biden's daughter was caught on film snorting cocaine and she was set up by a friend who is shopping the video. I've never done drugs and I hardly drink, but come on, it's time to legalize the stuff.

4. 1Up is hosting a Brutal Legend minisite.

*Previously: Bono's real name is...

*Buy the Doom board game at eBay.

Wow, what a month for Billy Mays

Billy Mays is quite possibly my favorite television personality. So, first of all, I'm thrilled that he has a new show starting April 15tth on Discovery called Pitchmen:



But wait, there's more!

My little brother (who I grew up watching infomercials with) has been talking up Vince Shlomi, who you may recognize from ShamWow:



Yeah, he's been arrested for allegedly beating up a hooker:



More information at The Smoking Gun. Via.

*Previously: Billy Mays' Magical Beard t-shirt; Billy Mays downloadable mask.

*Buy the excellently-titled "Become a Magnet to Money Through the Sea of Unlimited Consciousness" at Amazon.

Wow, what a month for Billy Mays

Billy Mays is quite possibly my favorite television personality. So, first of all, I'm thrilled that he has a new show starting April 15tth on Discovery called Pitchmen:



But wait, there's more!

My little brother (who I grew up watching infomercials with) has been talking up Vince Shlomi, who you may recognize from ShamWow:



Yeah, he's been arrested for allegedly beating up a hooker:



More information at The Smoking Gun. Via.

*Previously: Billy Mays' Magical Beard t-shirt; Billy Mays downloadable mask.

*Buy the excellently-titled "Become a Magnet to Money Through the Sea of Unlimited Consciousness" at Amazon.

Punch-Out collector's kit does not include the game?

This is certainly an interesting strategy. Amazon is taking preorders for the "Punch-Out!! Amazon.com Exclusive Heavyweight Contender Kit." It includes:

* King Hippo Crown Replica
* King Hippo Desktop Punching Bag
* King Hippo Boxer Shorts (Size: Large)
* Doc Louis Remedy Chocolate Bar

But it does NOT include the game. What a bizarre selection of items. At $35, I have a hard time accepting that many people are going to buy it, unless they think the game's inside. Amazon link.

Relatedly, you can now buy the Fallout 3 collector's kit, which includes the game, a Vault Boy bobblehead, lunch box, and hardcover art book for $50 at Amazon.

*Previously: Prints featuring the villains of Punch-Out.

*Buy Nintendo toys at eBay.

Punch-Out collector's kit does not include the game?

This is certainly an interesting strategy. Amazon is taking preorders for the "Punch-Out!! Amazon.com Exclusive Heavyweight Contender Kit." It includes:

* King Hippo Crown Replica
* King Hippo Desktop Punching Bag
* King Hippo Boxer Shorts (Size: Large)
* Doc Louis Remedy Chocolate Bar

But it does NOT include the game. What a bizarre selection of items. At $35, I have a hard time accepting that many people are going to buy it, unless they think the game's inside. Amazon link.

Relatedly, you can now buy the Fallout 3 collector's kit, which includes the game, a Vault Boy bobblehead, lunch box, and hardcover art book for $50 at Amazon.

*Previously: Prints featuring the villains of Punch-Out.

*Buy Nintendo toys at eBay.

A horror-esque riff on the Little Red Riding Hood myth

Tom Chick describes the game The Path by Tale of Tales as a "horror-esque riff on the Little Red Riding Hood myth" and gives it a rave review.

At the official site, you can download desktop wallpapers like the one you see above, as well as other items like this tear off ad, if you'd like to help advertise the game around town:



And here's the trailer:



They really have their act together - - there's even a store where you can buy "physical souvenirs" including polaroids of the characters. Cosplay, too.

*Previously: Little Red Riding Hood retold with technical drawings and product placement.

*Buy Little Red Riding Hood toys at eBay.

A horror-esque riff on the Little Red Riding Hood myth

Tom Chick describes the game The Path by Tale of Tales as a "horror-esque riff on the Little Red Riding Hood myth" and gives it a rave review.

At the official site, you can download desktop wallpapers like the one you see above, as well as other items like this tear off ad, if you'd like to help advertise the game around town:



And here's the trailer:



They really have their act together - - there's even a store where you can buy "physical souvenirs" including polaroids of the characters. Cosplay, too.

*Previously: Little Red Riding Hood retold with technical drawings and product placement.

*Buy Little Red Riding Hood toys at eBay.

Wine labels from Some Young Punks Wine

Asaf Hanuka created wine labels for Some Young Punks wine, which has an absolutely horrendous website, complete with irritating flash interface and dead links. You can buy prints by Asaf at his personal site.

*Previously: Studies show expensive wine is a waste of money.

*Buy octopus toys at eBay.

Wine labels from Some Young Punks Wine

Asaf Hanuka created wine labels for Some Young Punks wine, which has an absolutely horrendous website, complete with irritating flash interface and dead links. You can buy prints by Asaf at his personal site.

*Previously: Studies show expensive wine is a waste of money.

*Buy octopus toys at eBay.

Sewing Tattoo Group at Flickr

There's a sewing-themed tattoo Flickr group. Sew or Die belongs to Katy. Here's two more good ones. Via.

*Previously: Science Tattoos.

*Buy books about tattoos at Amazon.

Sewing Tattoo Group at Flickr

There's a sewing-themed tattoo Flickr group. Sew or Die belongs to Katy. Here's two more good ones. Via.

*Previously: Science Tattoos.

*Buy books about tattoos at Amazon.

Beefeater Gin mascot run amok

A giant Beefeater Gin mascot terrorizes London. Poster by Max Ellis on sale here.

*Previously: Unfortunate headline - - "Scottish woman becomes world's first Beefeater."

*Buy British propaganda posters at eBay.

Beefeater Gin mascot run amok

A giant Beefeater Gin mascot terrorizes London. Poster by Max Ellis on sale here.

*Previously: Unfortunate headline - - "Scottish woman becomes world's first Beefeater."

*Buy British propaganda posters at eBay.

Dharma Initiative advertising (link roundup)

An entire gallery of vintage Dharma Initiative advertising. The ads seem to be by Adam Campbell, and here's his official site. Via these sites.

And a few more links:

1. Someone finds new meaning in Watchmen everyday (the comic book). Does Laurie Juspeczyk's last line indicate she's going to become the new Comedian?

2. Gallery of April Fool's Day food.

3. I have no opinion on the topic, but this is certainly an intriguing headline: Did Socialized Medicine Kill Natasha Richardson? Via.

4. Here's something they don't teach you in school - - breast feeding can be a nightmare. And maybe it's just not worth the stress. Via.

*Previously: Dharma Initiative party invitation.

*Buy Dharma Initiative merchandise at eBay.

Dharma Initiative advertising (link roundup)

An entire gallery of vintage Dharma Initiative advertising. The ads seem to be by Adam Campbell, and here's his official site. Via these sites.

And a few more links:

1. Someone finds new meaning in Watchmen everyday (the comic book). Does Laurie Juspeczyk's last line indicate she's going to become the new Comedian?

2. Gallery of April Fool's Day food.

3. I have no opinion on the topic, but this is certainly an intriguing headline: Did Socialized Medicine Kill Natasha Richardson? Via.

4. Here's something they don't teach you in school - - breast feeding can be a nightmare. And maybe it's just not worth the stress. Via.

*Previously: Dharma Initiative party invitation.

*Buy Dharma Initiative merchandise at eBay.

Footage of the monster under your bed

Very creepy footage of a raccoon reaching through a hole, searching for food. Via.

*Previously: Video of a Golden Eagle throwing goats off a mountain.

*Buy raccoon toys at eBay.

Footage of the monster under your bed

Very creepy footage of a raccoon reaching through a hole, searching for food. Via.

*Previously: Video of a Golden Eagle throwing goats off a mountain.

*Buy raccoon toys at eBay.

The Fist of Oblivion

Roman Coppola plus WhittmanHart Interactive plus Scion plus a strong 70's vibe equals The Fist of Oblivion, a gritty tale featuring kung fu and a puppet that looks suspiciously like Robert De Niro as Travis Bickle. You can watch all of the episodes at the official site.

*Previously: Francis Ford Coppola calls De Niro lazy.

*Buy puppets at eBay.