g.ban's world: June 2011

Ever Made Love In Less Than 12-Parsecs?: An 8-Ft Millennium Falcon Beanbag Chairbed

Millennium Falcon Beanbag of the Day: Adidas commissioned this one-of-a-kind 8-foot-long Millennium Falcon beanbag chair from Woouf! to promote a line of Star Wars sneakers back in 2010. Current location: unknown.

Site: http://geeks.thedailywh.at/2011/06/27/millennium-falcon-beanbag-of-the-day/

Other Famous Cars As Pixar Cars Characters

Cars 2 just came out this weekend and it was unsurprisingly number one at the box office. Number two at the box office? Never -- I don't trust public restrooms! Butt worms aside, this is series of other famous cars as Cars cars. Obviously (unless you've never seen the movie in which case we could never be friends), this is the DeLorean from Back the the Future.

Read More: http://www.nextmovie.com/blog/famous-movie-cars-as-pixar-characters/

Grampa Turns Electric Scooter Into Batmobile

He can be spotted riding the Batmobile, which has a top speed of 8mph, around the 'Batcave' - the sheltered housing complex where he lives in Evesham, Worcestershire.

'People drive past in their cars and stop when they see me, get out, and ask for a photo,' said the retired construction worker.

'I feel like a bit of a celebrity. I know how the Beckhams must feel when I go out in my Batmobile.

Read More: http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/867539-great-grandfather-74-converts-his-mobility-scooter-into-the-batmobile

New 2011/12 Away Kit - Picture gallery

Arsenal reveal 125th anniversary away kit

The Gunners reveal their new away kit, available to pre-order today, Tuesday, June 28, 2011. Capturing the spirit and history of Arsenal Football Club, the new away shirt features a specially designed crest to highlight the proud origins of the Club 125 years ago.

Official Site: http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/arsenal-reveal-125th-anniversary-away-kit

Branch Holder Turns Any Stick Into A Sword

I’m a big advocate of toys that stimulate a child’s imagination. So Naama Agassi’s clever Branch Holder brought a smile to my face.

Site: http://www.ohgizmo.com/2011/06/24/branch-holder-long-live-imagination/

A Makeup-Filled Handgun For The Ladies

The guns are formed from 3D-printed nylon and come in two different models. The Dior001, which has Dior lip gloss, an antique hairpin, storage for pills, a USB stick  and a 100-gram sterling silver bar, and the Chanel001, which stores Chanel lip gloss, an antique hairpin, a 18k gold toothpick, a perfume bottle with an 18k gold mechanism, a 50-gram 24kt gold bar, a USB stick, and a Viagra pill.

Read More: http://www.bornrich.com/entry/dutch-jewelry-designer-ted-noten-makes-cosmetic-firearm-for-the-ladies/

Koopa Crusher: A Mario/Nintendo Themed Car

This is a Mario/Nintendo themed '91 Chevy Caprice lovingly designed by Sherod Grayer of Warner (NOT Baskin) Robins, Georgia. It's, uh, pretty awesome. The only thing that troubled me was the 'GAME OVER' embroidery on the backseat. I find that a little disconcerting. Are there secret ejector seats back there or something?

Read More: http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/super-mario-fan-creates-his-own-geeky-nintendo-mobile.html

Simple Enough: Date Stapler Staples & Dates

The conceptual Date Stapler by Gonglue Jiang staples and dates your papers so you know exactly what day they were collated because you're OCD.

Read More: http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/06/21/staple-by-the-date/

AMAZING Rapture LEGO Build (With Insides!)

Imagine Rigney displayed this Bioshock creation at Brickworld last weekend. This multi-story vignette features scenes from Bioshock from the ravaged rooms of Rapture to the cold depths of the ocean floor.

Read More: http://www.brothers-brick.com/2011/06/20/welcome-to-rapture/

Jun 22 2011$100K Sapphire-Bladed Razor Lasts 10 Years

The Zafirro Iridium Razor is a limited edition (99) shaver with an all iridium handle, platinum screws, and white-sapphire blades that'll allegedly stay sharp for ten years. It costs $100k. Alternatively, use a BRAND NEW Mach 3 razor blade every day for ten years and save yourself $93k.

Official Site: http://www.zafirro.com/products/Zafirro-Iridium.html

Longest Production LEGO Set To Date: Darth Vader's Super Star Destroyer, The Executor

Setting the record for the longest (length-wise) LEGO production set to date, the 8-pound, 3,500-piece, 50" Executor will go on sale September 1st for a cool $400.

Read More: http://www.thebricklife.com/lego-super-star-destroyer-10221-executor/

Exclusive Converse x DC Comics Kicks

This is a new series of Converse x DC Comics shoes, with five of the eleven designs being exclusive to Journeys.

Product Site: http://www.journeys.com/search.aspx?search=comics

Cheap!: $50 Star Wars Character Hoodies

Remember those limited edition Marc Ecko Star Wars hoodies that came out a few years ago? Those were pretty cool (well, except the $100+ price tags). These ones? Not as much. But they are less than half the price.

Read More: http://www.thinkgeek.com/tshirts-apparel/hoodies/e774

The Other Special Ed. Mario Converse Chucks

The first is of a Mario overworld scene, the second is of the final boss battle with Bowser. Both contain hidden images on the inside of the ankle-part. Personally, I'm not into novelty shoes.

Continue--> http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/06/16/converse-x-super-mario-bros-chuck-taylor-hi-part-2/

My Eyes Are Melting: Crazy Ring Tricks

I know the screencap doesn't do it justice, but watch this video if you haven't already seen it -- it's a real treat for the eyes. Do you like ice cream? Watching it is like your eyeballs eating an ice cream sundae. "I'm lactose intolerant." Of course you are. Well what about candy? What's your favorite candy?

Watch: http://www.geekosystem.com/japanese-illusionist-ringatsu/

Tokyoflash Concept w/ Built-In Breathalyzer

This concept is an LCD watch design which can be read at a glance because it has an 'always on' digital LCD display. It also features a multi-colored LED backlight, perfect for night time viewing. You simply have to touch the light function to illuminate the display.

'Realistic' Buzz Lightyear/Woody Action Figs

These are two Buzz Lightyear and Woody action figures crafted by toymaker/modder Luis Eduardo Vargas Montoya.

I'm not sure if they were modded from existing toys or molded from scratch, but they're both pretty badass.

Read More:http://www.cartoonbrew.com/pixar/toy-story-unleashed.html

I'd Hit It: Spinosaurus Balloon Dinosaur

This is a giant balloon Spinosaurus created by Larry Moss. Larry calls his balloon art "airigami" and "the art of folding air" (balloon artists: they can be pretentious). I just call it balloon art. Also, great for a kid's birthday party.

Read More: http://elasticpark.com/

World's Smallest Ad Printed On Beard Hair

This is the Guinness Record holder for the world's smallest ad (yes, apparently there's a category for that), commissioned by Gillette and etched onto a beard hair using an electron microscope and ionic blaster. The entire thing is only 100-microns across.

Not Foolin' Anyone: Marvel Superhero Hoodies

This is a line of Marvel superhero/supervillain hoodies for sale by ThinkGeek. As you can see, they come in Spiderman, Venom and Captain America varieties and will set you back $50 apiece. And that's for any size -- including 2XL. Now that's what I call taking your target demographic into consideration!.

The Ol' "3-D Pit Illusion" Painted On Sidewalk

3-D illusion artist Erik Johansson (not to be confused with Edward Mueller or Julian Beever, who do the same thing) painted this illusion in Stockholm at Sergels torg. It's called 'Mind your step', and appears (from a single angle anyway) to be...A PIT OF DESPAIR.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pDfC1om4BQ

HOVERBIKE!!: 'Speeder-Bike' Style Hovercraft Can (Allegedly) Do 170MPH, Fly To 10,000-Ft

Hoverbikes: they're right up there with hoverboards for things I need yet don't exist despite being promised we'd have this sort of technology by the year 2000. You're lettin' me down, science! Thankfully, Australian Chris Malloy has taking matters (AND HIS LIFE) into his own hands, building a dual-fanned hoverbike allegedly capable of doing 170MPH and flying over 10,000-feet vertically. I'm going to the moooooooooooon!.

Official Site: http://www.hover-bike.com/

University To Offer Masters, PhDs In Comics

Dundee University said the one-year Masters in Comic Studies would be launched by its English department in September 2011.

Read More: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-13668885

A Lot Of Booty: $2.5 Million 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' Themed Home Theater Setup

Currently under construction at a home in Palm Beach, Florida, this Pirates themed theater was commissioned by Elite Home Theater Seating with a building and design cost of about $2.5 million.

Functional Arcade Button Light Switches

This is a working custom light switch made from push buttons that go on Arcade Machines. Just install like a regular light switch. It is perfect for game rooms, kids rooms, or any room around the house.

Babe Of The Month 06/11: Candice Swanepoel

Candice Swanepoel born October 20, 1988 is a South African model best known for her work with Victoria's Secret.

Early life & careerCandice Swanepoel was born in Mooi River, Natal Province, and was spotted by a model scout in a Durban flea market at age 15. By age 16, Swanepoel was earning €5,000 or R40,000 for a day's work. Swanepoel's resume includes covers for Vogue (Greece & Italia), ELLE (Germany), and Ocean Drive (U.S.) and advertisements for Nike, Diesel, Guess?, and Versus Eyewear.