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Paula Tantsurina: a knitted toy designer from Israel
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Paula Tantsurina is a Tel Aviv-based toy designer. For years, knitting has been her greatest passion, but she found a demand for her goods not so long ago. As she says: ‘There is nothing in the world that can be compared with making toys. It’s not just creating a doll, but creating a whole world [...]
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The era of domestic robots has come
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The Grabit Robot Multipurpose Holder was inspired by the world of art toys and minimalist design. Grabit is the first creation by husband and wife team Leo and Angie Fajardo, and it’s now live on Kickstarter. This little robot is not only cute but also functional: it can keep your toothbrushes free of germs and [...]
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Uberpong lets you put your face on ping pong paddle
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Those rebellious innovators at Uberpong have just launched custom ping pong paddles in addition to their designer paddle range. Now you can put your face or favorite design on your paddle, so you can play with style. Started as an OriginofCool on crowdfunding platform, Kickstarter, Uberpong’s vision is to make ping pong more accessible, colorful [...]
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Nanoblock: these puzzles are hours of miniature fun
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The smaller the block, the better the detail. This is the very true catchphrase of Japanese invention Nanoblock, a range of puzzles which are pretty much the most fun you can have at your office desk without getting fired. Yes, the small and challenging building blocks will satisfy anyone who is a child at heart [...]
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Some of our past Favourites
YAKKAY bike helmets: this new bike helmet is a hat
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These YAKKAY bike helmets look nothing like the bike helmets we’re used to seeing. Well, okay, they’re really in disguise. You can stick to the basic bicycle helmet that does indeed look like an actual bicycle helmet. But you can also move on to the next stage to disguise that bike helmet with a fabric [...]
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Zombie Knit: tiny knitted zombies by Sophia Viney
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Sophia Viney runs designer toy brand Zombie Knit. She knits, crochets and embroiders, handmaking each toy with all the undead love and cuteness they need. Viney has health problems and is often out of action. She uses this time to knit, make up stories, and create comics using her quirky characters. I call her my [...]
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From the LAEM Store: The Best Pencil Set, literally
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You know you’re awesome. And perfect. And sweet swelling. Isn’t it about time your writing utensil knew it, too? And told the world at the same time? Introducing ‘The Best’ pencil set, from One Up Designs. A 6 pencil set happily advertising all of those perfect things that make you YOU, emblazoned on shiny white [...]
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Futuristic baby strollers
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Be the envy of all other mommies with this futuristic baby stroller. It lights up, has an LCD dashboard display, four wheel suspension, and unfolds itself. And don’t worry about charging it or replacing batteries: the machine recharges itself while you walk the baby around. I don’t have a baby, but I’ve already got a [...]
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Final issue of Australian art magazine, Empty
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Cult Australian creative magazine, Empty Magazine, is calling it a day and have decided to go out with a bumper issue instead of going silently into the night. Issue 22, the final issue, is out now and is packed with 152 pages of awesome artwork from a bunch of stellar artists including the likes of [...]
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Egg nest paperclip organiser
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Easter may have come and gone in a flash, but you don’t have to stop your eggcellent spirit. Just grab this nifty egg nest paperclip organiser and your desk will be the talk of the office. If it’s not, the paperclips will still flock to it.
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Steve Jobs, the action figure
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Hey okay, so we’re a bit late to the Steve Jobs idolatry party. If you’re like us, know that Legend Toys is accepting pre-orders for an ultra-realistic Steve Jobs 12-inch action figure that will cost anywhere from US$180 to US$210. Even comes with a miniature leather sofa, an ‘apple’ (depending on which picture you look [...]
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Oh no, what next! It’s bacon-flavoured condoms
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Has the twenty-first century designers’ obsession with making everything bacon gone too far? I specifically mean J&D’s latest creation: bacon condoms … seriously? Bacon dresses and sunscreen have surprised the world. But what else will they baconise next?
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Blade Runner whisky glass
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Do you love whiskey? Do you love the 1982 sci-fi film Blade Runner? Fancy yourself a tough, crime solving individual? Then drink from this hand-blown crystal Blade Runner whisky glass designed in Italy Arnolfo di Cambio. It’s the exact same one used in the movie. And don’t forget to dim the lights to set a moody ambience while [...]
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Saddest excuses for wind-up toys as found on eBay
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We have a weakness for wind-up toys, and what’s the greatest about these is that they can be completely random and daft. Here’s some of the best ones we raked up from eBay.
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Put 10 huge ice cream scoops on your wall
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We know how much you like ice cream, so why not put a few scoops on your wall? More specifically, you can stick ten huge ice cream scoop decals to your wall in celebration of Blik’s 10-year-anniversary, complete with sprinkles and a cherry. Now all you need is some cake to make this a proper [...]
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