Disney Princesses Dressed as Their Princes

Disney has always dressed up their princesses in the fanciest, girliest of threads – with a few exceptions of course, including the time when Ariel still had her tail and when Merida was being, well, Merida. But think of Belle and Aurora and all the others who are always dressed in their Sunday best. It doesn’t seem very comfortable, does it?

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Perhaps with this in mind, artist Haruki Godo created an art series where the Disney princesses put their dresses aside in exchange for their princes’ clothing. It’s amusing, if not wonderful, because it adds a whole new dimension to the princesses, even if they weren’t rendered by Disney.

Jasmine, in particular, looks particularly fetching in Aladdin’s garb.

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You can check out the rest of the princesses, including Rapunzel, Vanellope, Tiana, and Megara, in the gallery above and over on Haruki’s DeviantArt page.

[via io9]

Got 10,000 Instagram Followers? This Hotel Will Give You a Free Night’s Stay

Companies are inclined to give freebies and complimentary services to people who have a huge following on social networks. As a marketing move, it makes perfect sense. The odds of these people tweeting and talking about the event is high, and the more people they get to share it with, the better, right?

Jumping on this bandwagon is the 1888 Hotel located in Sydney, Australia. They’re hosting a giveaway for Instagram users who have 10,000 or more followers, so if you’ve already passed that mark, then lucky you.

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All you have to do is follow them on Instagram (their handle is @8hotels) and send an email to media[at]8hotels.com.

But first things first, what’s the 1888 Hotel? Staying true to the promo they’re hosting, it’s a five-star luxury hotel with an Instagram theme. Just think of the Twitter hotel, only this one is optimized for Instagram users instead, beginning with the selfie wall where guests are encouraged to take a selfie after checking in. The hotel offers beautiful views on every floor and luxurious facilities that are, as they claim, “Instagram-worthy.”

Naturally, you can find more pics of the 1888 Hotel on Instagram, under #1888hotel.

[via TAXI via BitRebels]

What Are The Best Toys For Preschoolers? Here’s The Toy Industry Winners

Collection of award-winning preschool toysEach year, the Toy Industry Association presents the top toys in a variety of categories the coveted “Toy of The Year” award. This week, I’m happy to showcase the premier preschool toys from the past five years, and I know I’d have had a blast with this cool stuff when I was in preschool…

Tac Bac: The Tactical Canned Bacon For Your End Of The World Scenario

Tac Bac Tactical BaconWhether it is the total collapse of the global economy or a zombie apocalypse, chances are you would like to be prepared to weather the days of chaos and deprivation. Most guys and gals worth their Beer Nuts would find life fairly unbearable with one of the most important items from their grocery list – bacon. With Tac Bac — Tactical Canned Bacon you can be secure in your need for cured pork.

Add A Bit Of Deep Space Charm To Your PC With The Astronaut USB Light

Add A Bit Of Deep Space Charm To Your PC With The Astronaut USB LightAre you looking to add a bit of the universe to your PC? The Astronaut USB Light might be just what the doctor ordered. It’s small, it’s practical, and it’s…well, it’s actually really, really cool.

The pBone: Plastic Powers Resurgence Of The Trombone

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If you’ve never heard a trombone quartet, you’ve been missing a
spectacular music experience.  There’s nothing like four talented trombone-crazy
musicians playing a classical or jazz piece together.  It’s just – well,
it’s wild and infectious.. And the pBone, the world’s first full-size
trombone manufactured with ABS plastic, caught on so well that it became
the world’s best selling trombone last year partly because Bones Apart, a British trombone quartet, took it up as their cause, giving educational tours in British schools with their pBones.

 

Shwing Sneaker Wing Accessories Add Lift To Your High-top Lace-ups

Shwing Sneaker Wing Accessories Add Lift To High-top Lace-upsForget Red Bull, Shwing sneaker accessories give high-top lace-ups real wings in a wide variety of colors and patterns. Simple to install and remove, Shwings kick your flighty fashion sense to a new, higher level and are also a great way to add new dash to well-worn footwear.

Turn Your Home Into Aperture Science With Cool Portal Stuff!

fun Portal Stuff for you in this ultimate list!Although you won’t find any big red buttons, repulsion gel or cake on this list, any fan of Valve’s videogame series will certainly enjoy thinking and living with Portals!

Awesome Dad Builds a Pneumatic Tube System to Send Teeth to the Tooth Fairy

The Tooth Fairy is one busy lady! She flies from house to house every night, collecting teeth that kids have left under their pillows and leaving a dollar or two (or a special surprise) in exchange for it.

So that’s the story our parents told us, and I’m sticking with it.

Tooth Fairy SystemBut with the growing population, the Tooth Fairy is probably having a hard time keeping up. Awesome dad Jeff Highsmith wanted to make sure his kid’s teeth are received in a timely manner, so he built a vacuum-powered pneumatic tube system that’ll “send” them straight to the Tooth Fairy. An adult can hang out at the receiving station to return some cash or gifts back to the child waiting on the other end of the line.

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Jeff built an easy-to-navigate interface using Hype and used Raspberry Pi to power the whole thing. Aside from the Tooth Fairy, other recipients to choose from include Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, so just think of all the wish lists and letters your kid will be sending when those holidays roll around.

[Make: via Hack a Day via Neatorama]

Get Plugged In To The 2013 Tokyo Game Show!

The Tokyo Game Show is in late September!It’s almost time for Japan’s answer to America’s E3- Are you ready for the Tokyo Game Show?