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Life-Size LEGO Technic Motorcycle

Life-Size LEGO Technic Motorcycle

Maker Matt Denton designed and fabricated a rideable version of the motorcycle in the classic LEGO Technic kit 8810. He made his life-size LEGO bike using 3D-printed parts and outfitted it with a rear-wheel motor and suspension. After completing the build, he let Tested’s Adam Savage take it for a spin. Part one here.

Adam Savage on Condescending People

Adam Savage on Condescending People

Adam Savage talks about his experiences with condescending and judgmental people. It’s hard to tell what we can do about those people in our lives outside of cutting them off. So Adam instead reminds us that it’s easy for anyone – including ourselves – to slip into that perspective, even with statements and sentiments that may seem innocuous.

Adam Savage’s Hardware Storage Setup

Adam Savage’s Hardware Storage Setup

After prototyping a system for organizing the hardware in his workshop (aka “The Cave”), Adam Savage put his nose to the grindstone and built the entire setup. The rolling storage system has a plywood frame and custom-built metal shelves that slide out and hold Sortimo boxes for easy access to parts. It was immensely satisfying to see it all come together.

Turning a Dune 2 Popcorn Bucket Into a Diorama

Turning a Dune 2 Popcorn Bucket Into a Diorama

AMC’s promotional Dune 2 popcorn bucket is the subject of many memes. While most of us can’t get our minds out of the gutter, Adam Savage saw the cursed bucket top as an opportunity to build a geeky diorama, turning the bucket back into a proper sandworm by building a foam and resin sand dune and adding a tiny Paul Atreides and a 3D-printed ornithopter.

Savage Industries EDC Four Bucket Bag

Savage Industries EDC Four Bucket Bag
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The EDC Four Bucket Bag is the latest collaboration between Adam Savage and Mafia Bags. The versatile open-top bag is made from repurposed sailcloth with a spring steel frame. It has interior sleeves for gadgets, pen/pencil holders, and exterior pockets at each end. The bag’s design was inspired by the BucketOwl, a vintage folding bucket from Japan.

Savage Industries Bedroll v2

Savage Industries Bedroll v2
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Adam Savage teamed up with Mafia Bags to create this rugged bedroll for camping, festivals, and tailgating. The repurposed sailcloth on its outside resists moisture, while its cozy inside is made from loom-woven wool. Corner grommets allow for ground stakes, and its straps are made from seatbelt webbing with magnetic buckles. Measures 80″ L x 67″ W.

Full-Body Puppeteering at Jim Henson’s Creature Shop

Full-Body Puppeteering at Jim Henson’s Creature Shop

There’s much more to acting in a full-body puppet than just wearing a costume. During a visit to Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, Adam Savage met with creative supervisor Peter Brooke and performer Morgana Ignis for a look at what’s involved in bringing one of these jumbo-sized characters to life.

Adam Savage Meets the Original Johnny 5

Adam Savage Meets the Original Johnny 5

1980s kids, Johnny 5 is alive! Adam Savage got to geek out over one of the original screen-used models of the friendly and inquisitive robot from Short Circuit. This particular Johnny 5 was never functional but it still looks amazing. It’s one of the many amazing props and artifacts headed to Prop Store’s 2022 London auction.

The Physics of Falling Objects

The Physics of Falling Objects

Could a penny dropped from a skyscraper kill someone? Derek Muller from Veritasium teamed up with Adam Savage to revisit this urban myth by dropping a bucketful of pennies on Muller from a helicopter. After surviving the experiment, he explains how gravity and air resistance affect the terminal velocity of objects.

Making a Spark Wheel

Making a Spark Wheel

Builder Laura Kampf designed and created this dangerous but awesome looking machine which generates a huge stream of sparks for creating epic long-exposure photos. When she got stumped about the ignition system, she turned to her pal Adam Savage to help come up with a creative solution.

Dart Blaster Helmet

Dart Blaster Helmet

“It’s like my head is the Razor Crest.” Maker and Mythbuster Adam Savage shows off one of his more amusing builds – a head-mounted device that can fire dozens of foam darts in seconds. He started out with a pair of circular D-Dart Pro Blasters, modded them to be more powerful, and to be fired via a remote control.

The Beacon

The Beacon

To celebrate the relaunch of G4, Adam Savage and the crew from Tested created their first short film. The sci-fi film follows two astronauts who discover a mysterious video signal. It’s really less of a story and more of an opportunity for Adam to show off his awesome spacesuit builds.

Touring Grant Imahara’s Shop

Touring Grant Imahara’s Shop

Mythbuster and engineer Grant Imahara passed away in 2020. His friends Adam Savage and fellow maker Fon Davis took a tour of Grant’s personal workshop, which has remained untouched since his death. The video serves as a tribute to Imahara’s creativity and intelligence and brought a tear to our eyes.

The Smithsonian’s X-Wing Fighter

The Smithsonian’s X-Wing Fighter

The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is one of the greatest places we’ve ever visited. Recently, Adam Savage stopped by and got an up-close look at the full-scale T-70 X-Wing fighter they’re currently restoring. Lucasfilm loaned them the screen-used spaceship, which will soon go on display at the museum.

Adam Savage as Iron Man Mark 1

Adam Savage as Iron Man Mark 1

Maker and Mythbuster Adam Savage loves to show up at conventions in costumes that completely disguise his identity. For SiliCon 2021, he walked the aisles in an awe-inspiring suit based on Tony Stark’s original Iron Man Mark 1 armor. Savage recently finished the outfit after it sat gathering dust for nearly a decade.

Adam Savage on Hammers

Adam Savage on Hammers

Unless you spend a lot of time making things, you might think a hammer is a hammer. But as expert builder Adam Savage explains, a properly-equipped workshop needs several very different kinds of hammers. We also recommend Adam’s book Every Tool’s a Hammer.

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