Awesome Coca-cola

Artist Scott Sloan previously wowed us with his 1:6-scale mini pinball machines. Now, he’s showing off a miniature vending machine that actually dispenses tiny soda cans. It’s based on a classic 1970s Dixie Narco soda machine and works just like the real thing, complete with a coin mechanism. We love the funny Q*Bert sounds it makes.

From the “just because it can be done doesn’t mean it should be done” file comes this fully-functional washing machine that’s not even big enough to hold a single sock. But this is the internet, and Inventus thought he’d show off by building a tiny appliance using Coca-Cola cans, straws, popsicle sticks, and a USB-powered motor.

South African musician The Kiffness enjoys adding his own musical tracks to viral videos. In this clip, he took footage from a guy known for his beachside beverage sales technique and turned it into a smooth tropical jam. For some reason, we’re craving Coca-Cola Light now.

New Wave Toys’ 1/6th-scale Coca-Cola Classic and New Coke vending machines are accurate down to the last detail, including working coin slots that trigger the release of tiny soda cans with the push of a light-up button. Inside you’ll find a working mini-fridge that chills two 12oz. cans or one 355ml bottle of Coke.

Soft drink maker Coca-Cola has teamed up with mint maker Tic Tac for a limited-edition candy that tastes like the popular soda pop. Each one has a tiny red Coca-Cola logo on it, and their packaging features bold red and white graphics. Keep an eye out for them at local retailers.

Coke is a pretty good drink mixer already, but we really like the idea of these bartender-crafted mixers, which add hints of flavors like smoke, wood, spices, and herbs. For the moment, they’re only coming the UK, but we’re hoping to see them stateside at some point.

LEGO builder ElectryDragonite made this desktop vending machine using LEGO bricks, Mindstorms NXT controllers, and servo motors to dispense one of four different drink flavors, and has a working coin mechanism that rejects bad coins. It even keeps drinks cool.

Psyop’s animated commercial for Coca-Cola shows an enthusiastic dog – aka a dog – putting a bit of wonder back into his jaded master’s world. TL;DW: Dogs are high and Coke gives you dog vision… but only if you stole it?

Coca-Cola and ad agency Leo Burnett Colombia came up with a cooler that runs on solar power. It uses evaporating water and a refrigerant to cool drinks. We hope they share their design with the public. More here.

“Please keep quiet during the movie. It’s not the same with you in it.” To drive its advisory home, Coke had a VFX crew play a prank on movie goers. It reeks of a set up, but it’s fun to watch nonetheless.

Companies love to suggest ridiculous serving sizes, and now Coca-Cola has figured out a way to truly get two servings out of a single can, with these custom-fabricated cans which can be split in two and shared.

A refreshing ad from one of the world’s largest distributors of sugar and high fructose corn syrup, inspiring us to get off of our lazy butts and move around to burn off some of those empty calories. Ad by Publicis Spain.

Coke’s Brazilian ad agency created this clever campaign for Coca-Cola.FM which converts the magazine it appeared in into a low-fi acoustic speaker dock for iPhones and iPod Touches.

Digital filmmakers KORB created this unofficial Coca-Cola promo for a competition, taking the drink’s iconic glass and liquid-filled bottle and playing with its form through sound.

We want to replace all of our tumblers with these awesome glasses, which look just like a 12oz. can of Coke. Though we strongly advise against crushing one of these with your head.

Great PR: Coca-Cola put a “special” vending machine on a college campus which provided some surprises to the lucky students who happened to purchase something in it. (Thanks Bart!)