Tarboy is partly an animated short film with fighting robots and explosions galore, but it’s also an amazing technical demo: the entire movie was animated using Flash. Thanks, Will!
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If you’re sitting on a stash of vinyls, Ion’s Profile LP not only plays records sans preamp but will digitize them via USB; it includes both 33 1/3 & 45 RPM settings, plus PC/Mac software.
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Final Fantasy XIII’s director Motomu Toriyamu gives us a walkthrough of the demo shown at GC ‘09; he discusses command queues, role shifting and detailed facial expressions.
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Get a rise (over run) out of math geeks: the Can’t Touch This Equation tee shows that even asymptotic musings can have an integral part in humor–even when at the limits of good taste.
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Available 10/27/09: The Plan runs two hours and gives us a Cylon perspective on the attempted genocide of humanity in Battlestar Galactica. It’ll also air on Syfy in November 2009.
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White and black and (mostly) ceramic all over, Nixon’x giant Ceramic 51-30 watch sports a stainless steel skeleton, sapphire crystal with solid ceramic 300m case, bezel and band.
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Short for “map projector,” Jinsun Park’s Maptor seems redundant with GPS-equipped phones; however, it’d be a godsend for group use such as search & rescue and tour guides.
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Bearing a strong resemblance to the Hyperdunk, Nike’s Hypermax Stealths are a mid-cut sneaker with ankle strap, air sole unit and Flywire in an orange and black colorway.
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Trials HD has been available since 8/12, but if you’re sitting in the stands might want to check out this Crashes Trailer: thanks to its physics engine, few games make failure this fun.
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The Alien “Big Chap” Vinyl looks a bit like he’s taking a dump, but if you want an acid-spitting figurine that won’t scare the crap out of coworkers, this cute deformed version is it.
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Based on the Philips Exeter Academy Library, Alex Roman’s atmospheric short film may look real, but it’s a partially CG work created with 3ds Max, Vray, AE and Premiere.
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The game of kings gets a royal upgrade with Zontik’s Leather Chess & Checkers set; it includes a calf leather chess board, 32 double-sided embossed leather pieces and a carrying case.
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A thinly-veiled jab at Guantanamo, The Onion’s Minotaur Maze does such a good job parroting pundit arguments that it’s just like a real-life political talk shows: mostly bulls***.
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Best known for their over-the-ear cans, Grado’s GR8 is their first foray into the in-ear headphone market; each features a balance moving armature driver and is made in Japan.
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Perfect for making cold, minimal-dilution spherical ice, this aluminum Ice Ball Mold can create up to forty 30 mm balls per hour; also available: baseballs, soccer balls, and diamonds.
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Based on a 1944 Marines Utility Uniform, Apolis Activism’s Wax Canvas USMC Jacket features a heavy 100% waxed cotton shell and includes a removable 100% virgin wool liner.
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Silent Uproar Records is giving away 10 Metroid Metal: Varia Suite codes. Update: this giveaway has concluded. Congrats to the winners and thanks to everyone who participated!
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South Park’s all-construction paper Unaired Pilot is viewable for 30 days; it runs 2 min longer than Cartman Gets An Anal Probe with four minutes of unseen footage. Thanks, Andrew!
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We wouldn’t mind BMW’s Vision EfficientDynamics concept in our garage; a 3-cylinder turbodiesel and two electric motors churn out 356 hp / 590 lb-ft of torque while getting 62.6 mpg.
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Using LucasArts’ classic SCUMM engine, Han Solo Adventures is a freeware/indie effort that’s also a double-dose of nostalgia; it’s not done yet, but we at least know Han shot first.
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Despite their cost, Rockport’s Aquila Speakers are only middleweights in their lineup; each features triple laminated enclosures, 5″ baffles and a 13″ bass driver. Warning: full-screen.
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The Clone Wars were disastrous for the Trade Federation, but there was one business that made out like bandits Jawas: this Droid Recycle Bin t-shirt proves it pays to be green.
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