Posts Written by Paul Strauss

It’s funny what can happen during a simple game of HORSE, especially when you’re trying to one-up your buddies like this guy. After all that, in classic dude fashion, he only wants to know if it went in.

Make a statement while supporting relief efforts in Japan. These white lacquered stainless steel glasses have red mirrored lenses, and all proceeds (minus VAT) go to the Japanese Red Cross.

The Mona Lisa has oft been the subject of remakes. Here, da Vinci’s masterpiece gets a makeover, using 4,000 cups of joe with varying amounts of milk added to make the sepiatone image.

This sexy titanium, stainless and carbon-fiber custom bike is a one-of-a-kind dream machine. Powered by a 1852cc, 144HP S&S engine, and Akrapovič exhaust, it’s not just about looks either.

Who says cosplay has to be complex? Don you favorite Doctor’s garb with these photographic t-shirts that embody the full, flamboyant outfits of the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 10th Doctors.

Ah, Alderaan. We remember when it was still a lovely vacation destination. Let’s visit this Earth-like planet as The Old Republic’s players invade its castle to take on its self-proclaimed ruler.

Black Moon Studios reminds us it’s not smart to park your car on the railroad tracks. But if you accidentally do, this short instructional video will give you all the tools you need to survive.

Which was your favorite gel in Portal 2? The orange goo was speedy, the blue bouncy and the white made any surface portal-friendly. This putty does none of that, but its still cool and sciency.

Up until this moment, we thought our cat was the only one who acted like a dog. The feline here takes it to the next level – and transitions back in a smooth, stealthy kind of way. (Thanks Chris!)

So here’s that classic scene from Toy Story where Woody ends up going for a ride on the bumper of a truck. Hey, wait a second, is it just us or are Pixar’s animations getting a bit too realistic?

So Analog? More like so damn cool. Squid Kids Ink used Rhino 3D software to create playful resin versions of our favorite retro gear. Act fast if you want an original 10-Doh!, B-Side or A-Drive.

Beno Saradzic’s glittering time lapse video of Abu Dhabi also gives us a history lesson; it takes us from the contributions Sheikh Zayed made in the past to the majestic metropolis it is now.

Cramming the luxury styling of big yachts into a 24-footer, this award-winning plaything offers 360° views from the cockpit, a sunken living/bedroom, comfy outdoor seating and plentiful storage.

At Toronto’s Anime North convention, Yung Lee decided to do something a little different than just capturing shots of cosplayers, going the extra mile to turn them into stars in their own Anime.

The distant future… The year 2-thou-sand… Now pay careful attention and learn the wonders of the magnificent, astounding and awesome future. Will technological wonders never cease?

Vyacheslav Voronovich creates 1/12th scale replicas of motorcycles like the BMW K1600GTL. Each is made from hundreds of tiny pieces, and has wheels and handlebars that actually work.

Bourbon drinkers have lollipops, so why shouldn’t beer connoisseurs have their own candy too? Available in creamy caramels and taffy, made with real beers like IPA, Lager, Stout and Lambic.

Peyton and Eli Manning play police officers who put their football skills to good use in fighting crime. Sure, it’s part of a DirecTV campaign, but that doesn’t make it any less amusing.

Enhancements to Horde mode include Lambent attacks, boss battles, and resupply objective points. The new fortification system lets you set barriers, decoys, turrets and even your own mech.

We’ll go out on a limb and guess that Zola the gorilla just wants to get his feet clean, but it sure looks like he’s got some wicked dance moves too. No popping or locking though. Yet.

Looking more like something from an airplane cockpit than a race car, Microsoft’s new U-shaped motion controller is fully wireless, and offers rumble feedback as you hit bumps in the road.

A tribute to classic 8-bit video games, blown up to building size, spawning unholy mashups of retro games. Too bad the final projection mapping only included a small bit of Pavel Novák’s animation.

When you’re racing a funny car down the drag strip, the steering wheel is one part of the car that’s not supposed to deploy. Maybe it got confused and thought it was the parachute?