Take a break from digging, building or replicating the universe in Minecraft and pop open a refreshing drink with this officially licensed Minecraft Pickaxe Bottle Opener.
Even though it looks like an Iron Pickaxe, I’m pretty sure you can use it more than 251 times – thanks to its sturdy zinc alloy construction.
I’m not sure if it can open a diamond bottle crown though.
Dig your way to ThinkGeek and order the Minecraft Pickaxe Bottle Opener for $20 (USD).
Like the Blue Screen of Death, brightly colored pixelated display glitches are a familiar sight to computer users with failing hardware or buggy software. We’re seeing less and less of it though; if you’ve grown fond of it take a good look at these throw pillows made by Benjamin Berg aka Stallio.
I’m not sure if Berg based the designs on actual glitches or if he just ingests bath salts through his eyes then wilds out on Photoshop.
You can order the pillows on Berg’s shop at Society6 for $20 to $35(USD). Many of the designs are also available as prints, t-shirts and gadgets skins or cases.
[via it8bit]
These awesomely geeky Doctor Who cupcakes come from the fine folks at Cupcaketeer.com. They made these tasty treats for the 40th birthday of a friend. It’s friends like this that keep dentists in Porsches and yachts. But who cares, I would eat every last one of them and wash them down with the juice of a thousand Jelly Babies.
There are all 11 Doctors, the TARDIS, the Master, Davros and of course a Dalek. Hey, cupcake guy! Will you be my friend and make me all kinds of awesome cupcakes for my birthday? I thought not. I will just have to enjoy them from afar.
Can you imagine the amount of work that went into these? Hit Cupcaketeer for more images of these great cupcakes.
[via Geeks Are Sexy]
Babies. What’s not to love? They coo, they cry, and while they might throw the occasional tantrum or pee all over you without warning, the smile that they’ll give you at the end of the day makes everything worth it.
Babies are a lot of work, and I’m not talking about the part where you make them. So when they’re resting, it’s understandable that this is when the parents come out to play – only not in the way you’d think they would.
You might have different ideas when I say play, but when it comes to photographer and artist Adele Enersen, ‘play’ means having fun with her kid Vincent by doodling all over his photos. Now it’s time for mom to have some fun at her son’s expense, and the results couldn’t be cuter.
Isn’t this one of the best parent projects you’ve seen or what?
[via Incredible Things]
I hate clowns. Never liked them when I was still a kid, and I still don’t. Ronald McDonald used to be an exception. I say ‘used to be’, because after seeing these super-sized McDonald’s figures with their evil faces and transparent abdomens, I’m not really sure how I feel anymore.
Cute? In a way, I guess it is. Weird? For sure. Scary, creepy, and other similar adjectives? Yes, definitely.
The creepy face with the devilish expression isn’t the most off-putting thing about this character. Rather, it’s all in its transparent tummy that shows two as-yet-undigested cheeseburgers. I guess we don’t need to ask or wonder what Mr. McDonald ate to make him gain all that weight.
The Super-Sized McDonald’s figure is available for 9,475 yen (~$116 USD) – at least until McDonald’s lawyers see it.
[via Inventor’s Spot]
We’re almost at the final level of this year. I know you’re still resting from beating the Thanksgiving buffet and wounded from your encounter with the Black Friday hordes, but we must be steadfast! The last big holiday of the year is upon us. Some say the world might even end before it gets here! Or worse, the world doesn’t end and you’ll have to withstand a second wave of your relatives and in laws, so soon from their last assault! So stock up on cheer while there’s still time. These cards should help.
Made by the fine elves at GamerPrint, these cards comes in 10 different designs, each featuring a popular video game character. And a pair of underpants. Oh wait that’s Samus.
I found the Metal Gear Solid card most impressive. GamerPrint sells the cards for £8 (~$13 USD) per pack of 10.
[via NintendoFuse]
Hammocks are a comfortable way to take a nap. Just ask Homer Simpson. Usually you just attach each end to a tree and then doze off for a while. However, hardcore nappers will want to set their hammock up on something like this badass scrap metal scorpion.
And, no, that stinger isn’t an alarm that comes down and wakes you up with a venomous sting. Although that would be cool.
You know what else would be cool? If this scorpion moved and walked around while you took a nap. Imagine falling asleep in your yard and waking up on the highway as this thing slowly carries you across the country. Yeah, that would be pretty cool. Napping and traveling.
This metal creation is pretty cool as it is though – a bed truly fit for a Bond villain.
[via Obvious Winner]
It’s amazing what you can do with cardboard and a whole lot of imagination. Of course, you’d also need to have some skills and prior knowledge in animation in order to pull this of… but still, the whole thing is pretty impressive.
Guys and gals, check out one of Rogier Wieland’s awesomest animations where he transferred video stills onto cardboard cutouts and used his camera (and the cutouts!) to work his magic.
They’ve been around for quite a while, so if you’ve seen them already, I invite you to take a second (or third or fourth) look. Because they’re really that nifty.
And here’s another one:
Weren’t those cool? I wonder how many cutouts it took to make each of those.
[via Colossal Art+Design]
Bilbo and Frodo are small enough as it is, but if they were even smaller they could live in this 10-inch-tall terrarium version of Bag End by FaceoftheEarth. This highly detailed, hand-sculpted house was made from reference shots from the movies. Adding even more realism is a living ecosystem of moss harvested from forests by its creator.
If you care for it properly, you can keep your terrarium healthy and green and thriving for a long time. This is a good thing, because this miniature hovel will cost you $375(USD). Luckily the seller provides some care instructions with your purchase.
You could probably find or make some tiny hobbit figures to finish things off.
[via Neatorama via Nerd Approved]
Now that you’re done recovering from your Thanksgiving food coma, you’re probably be ready for some more delicious carbs, right? Well there’s no better way to get your sugar fix than with some of these Millenium Falcon truffles.
They’re made by Nikki’s Treats, and when ordered in the default grey (white chocolate) shell, look exactly like Han and Chewie’s trusty ship. Unlike the actual Falcon, these ones can be filled with Cadbury-like creme, caramel, peanut butter, marshmallow cream, peppermint cream or yummy Nutella. What’s not to like?
Grab a pack of three edible Millennium Falcons over on Etsy for $7.50(USD) before Chewbacca hoards them all for himself. While you’re over there, be sure to grab up some sugary Darth Vader and Han Solo treats.
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