Art + Design
Art: Christian Lorenz
It’s tough not to like Christian Lorenz’s sci-fi and fantasy-themed art. The scenes are imaginative, colorful, and often thought provoking. Gallery Nucleus carries several of his prints.
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Funny Stuff
Live at the Necropolis: Lords of Synth
We’re 10 years late to the party for this Adult Swim cult classic, but we figured if we hadn’t seen it before, maybe you haven’t either. This hilariously weird parody imagines a 1986 concert where enigmatic musical maestros battled for synthesizer supremacy. For some real-world ’80s synth goodness, check out the 1985 Grammy Synthesizer Medley.
Art + Design
A Satisfying and Spooky Spiral of Spheres
Physics simulation expert Alexander Gustafsson arranged 999 CGI spheres in a spiral and gave each a different amount of bounciness. When he dropped them onto a flat surface, they produced fascinating patterns. Adding to the effect are color-based sounds, which make eerie sounds straight out of a horror movie. He’s also made a straight-line version.
Leisure
2-Can Cooler Stack
This insulated tube from GSI Outdoors holds two standard 12 oz. drink cans and keeps them cool for up to 18 hours without ice. It’s made from durable stainless steel, with double-wall insulation, a screw-top lid, and a carrying handle. Available in blue, red, yellow, or green.
Etc
Paperboy Level 9000
Remember the video game, Paperboy? You know, the one where you scored points by flinging newspapers at people’s welcome mats and mailboxes? Paper Boy Deep is a real-life master at tossing newspapers exactly where he wants them to go. Watch as he perfectly places papers between through doorways, under gates, and into the hands of
Games
Dead Space Trailer
EA’s third-person space zombie shooter is getting a gory animated movie prequel. Titled Dead Space: Downfall, it’s slated for a DVD/Blu-ray release alongside the game in October ’08.
Tools + EDC
Tisur Titanium EDC Pry Bar
This 3.9″ pocket tool from Tisur is handy for separating items, opening packages, and popping bottle caps. It can also turn flathead screws. Unlike most compact pry tools, this one has a cylindrical body instead of a flat shape. It comes in gray or black, includes a short paracord, and is also available in a
Fashion
88 Ghosts Tee
We actually counted, just to be sure: Olly Moss’ 88 Ghosts tee is an eclectic find, guaranteed to induce some level of staring from passersby. Available at Funkrush in all sizes.
Fashion
Aesop Rock x Adidas
We really dig the “eerie meets regal” style of these Aesop Rock Stan Smith sneakers; the gold toned eyelets and stitching on gray give it a classy, yet low-key look. Limited to 500 pairs.
Living
10-in-1 Keyboard + Electronics Cleaning Kit
We hate when we get snack dust between the keys on our computer keyboards. This convenient kit includes multiple brushes for getting into cracks and crevices, along with a keycap puller, polishing cloths, a cleaning spray, and a lens cleaning pen for cameras. It all fits into a carrying case with a retractable main brush.
Living
Franklin Sensors Light Level
This digital level makes it easier than ever to get things straight. It has two bubble levels, but its real trick is in its sensors and LEDs. Its lights stay red when you’re totally crooked, turn yellow as you get close, and turn bright green when level. It works in the dark too, and has
Fashion
Design By Humans $12 Tees
We don’t mean to have back-to-back tshirt posts, but Design By Humans has a one-year anniversary sale until midnight, tonight. Many tees start at only $12, so stop by before the sale’s over!