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Chernokids

Chernokids

An offbeat animated short about four – five? – kids mutated by the Chernobyl disaster, made by students at Supinfocom. A tragic, inspiring and downright strange tale about coping and surviving.

Brothers Mario 2: Kong Country

Brothers Mario 2: Kong Country

(NSFW: Language) We loved the original Brothers Mario, now Mario and Luigi have to deal with not only King Koopa, but Donkey Kong, Waluigi and Wario on their turf. He’s got the Bob-Omb!

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Toothpick Beard

Toothpick Beard

YouTube user beardpick tries to fit 3,000 toothpicks on his beard. He doesn’t quite succeed, but it’s still a joy to watch, although near the end we couldn’t tell if he was still having fun or not.

Wreck This Journal

Wreck This Journal
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If you’re feeling excessively bored – or angry – check out this activity book for adults by Keri Smith. Each page contains simple but therapeutic and fun things you can do to destroy the journal.

The Big Bang (Trailer)

The Big Bang (Trailer)

(Slightly NSFW) Antonio Banderas stars in this star-studded, acid-laced, (seemingly) tongue-in-cheek mystery movie directed by Tony Krantz. Also features Sam Elliott and Snoop Dogg.

Obsessive Chef Cutting Board

Obsessive Chef Cutting Board
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Fred’s Obsessive Chef cutting board is terrific for persnickety perfectionists; the beechwood board offers the most precise measurements in detail. You can wash it twenty times after you use it too.

Meat Cars

Meat Cars

The guys from epicmealtime whip up some tasty bacon-potato-mac-and-cheese filled meat cars in their latest video; TA is surprised and impressed that they aren’t dead yet from arterial clogging.

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Etón Red Cross Axis Radio

Etón Red Cross Axis Radio
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This rugged AM/FM/Weather radio will keep you connected in the worst conditions. Radio and flashlight can be powered by AC, battery or aluminum hand-crank. Even charges USB gadgets.

Angry Birds: The Movie

Angry Birds: The Movie

We will not let these pigs destroy this country: the witty talent over at RoosterTeeth have created a “gritty” army drama trailer for Angry Birds: The Movie. We wish it were real. (Thanks Analoren!)

Adult-Size Green Machine

Adult-Size Green Machine

Parker Brothers built this grown-up version of the fat-tire kids’ trike, The Green Machine. It steers from the rear like the original, but this one has an 80-cubic inch Harley-Davidson engine.

Sweet Dreams Seven Nation Army

Sweet Dreams Seven Nation Army

File under fun: this silky smooth combination of Eurythmics Sweet Dreams and The White Stripes Seven Nation Army might be the best mashup our ears have ever experienced. (Thanks Dale!)

Things You CAN’T Do…

Things You CAN’T Do…

…When You’re NOT a Dog, is the title of Tripp and Tyler’s short film, which does make us wonder about all the rude things we let our dogs get away with that we’d never let a human do.

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Hyper Touch Guitar

Hyper Touch Guitar

Max Battaglia’s concept guitar does away with strings and frets, replacing them with a long multi-touch screen. Its digital brains would let you configure the number of strings, frets and effects.

Citizen Eco-Drive Satellite Wave

Citizen Eco-Drive Satellite Wave

This limited-edition timepiece keeps time by syncing up with GPS satellites instead of radio signals, providing precision time around the world. Plus, they’ve got a cool anime to go with it.

PredEwok T-Shirt

PredEwok T-Shirt
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We always wondered if the Predators and Ewoks ever ran into each other in the forest. Looks like they really got to know each other. They’re not so cute anymore, are they? (Thanks, Sebastian!)

Ode to the Brain!

Ode to the Brain!

It’s time for you to actually learn something. Don’t worry, the guys at Symphony of Science have jazzed up this montage of scientists explaining the wonders of the human brain with some auto-tuning.

Dancing Droid

Dancing Droid

We’re not sure if this dancing Android has already been upgraded to Honeycomb, or if he’s just on crank. Either way, get outs the way or else you’ll get run down by this amped-up inflatable ‘bot.

Another Earth (Trailer)

Another Earth (Trailer)

Director Mike Cahill’s allegorical tale follows an MIT astrophysics student, fascinated by the discovery of a second Earth, who crashes her car and kills a family while distracted by the new planet.

Wenger Ueli Steck Knife

Wenger Ueli Steck Knife

Inspired by pro mountain-climber Ueli Steck, this lightweight titanium knife has built-in tools including hex nut drivers, a wood saw, screwdrivers, a wire stripper, and the all-important bottle opener.

Hot Wheels Projection Mapping

Hot Wheels Projection Mapping

Through the magic of 3D projection mapping, the Sydney Customs House was recently converted into a giant racetrack for Hot Wheels cars, courtesy of Muse Amsterdam, PostPanic and BeamSystems.

Make Your Own Muppet

Make Your Own Muppet

While you won’t be able to buy Kermit or Ms. Piggy from the Muppet Whatnot Workshop, you can design your own Whatnot, one of the countless extras in Henson’s puppet-filled universe.

Soccer Dog

Soccer Dog

A dog decides to run out on the field in the middle of a televised soccer match, bringing the game to a halt. You’d think he’d want to chase the ball, but all he wanted was some good petting.

Kaydara (Trailer)

Kaydara (Trailer)

The Matrix may be passé, but that didn’t stop these guys from creating an episodic action and effects-laden fan-film. Great looks, cheesy dialogue – just like the original. First episode out 5/21.

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