EPL: Arsenal vs Newcastle United 7-3

By Richard Clarke at Emirates Stadium

Theo Walcott grabbed a hat-trick as Arsenal smashed seven goals past Newcastle on Saturday evening at Emirates Stadium.

The England international, playing in his new role as a striker, hit his side’s first, fourth and seventh in an incredible game. He also set up an important strike for Olivier Giroud.

 

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EPL: Wigan Athletic vs Arsenal 0-1

 

By Richard Clarke at DW Stadium

 

Arsenal ground out a crucial 1-0 win at Wigan Athletic on Saturday.

 

The all-important goal came on the hour when Theo Walcott was clipped by Jean Beausejour in the area and Mikel Arteta scored from the spot.

 

Arsène Wenger's side had been free-flowing and fluent in their 5-2 win at Reading on Monday but, this afternoon, they showed the other side of their character.

Back The The Future LEGO Set Becoming Reality

A Back to the Future DeLorean LEGO set that started on the LEGO Cuusoo website is becoming a reality after reaching the mandatory 10,000 votes and getting the green light from LEGO (after securing the licensing rights). The set will be available mid 2013 and come with enough bricks to mod the time machine into the version from any of the three movies. Plus the folks who designed the set are donating any royalties they receive directly to the Michael J. Fox Foundation. That's a beautiful thing.

NASA's New Buzz Lightyear Spacesuit Prototype

 

 

TO INFINITY AND -- I think I'm just going to sit down for a while.

This is NASA's new prototype spacesuit, the Z-1. It makes the wearer look like Buzz Lightyear. Personally, I want a spacesuit that makes me look like a Big Daddy from Bioshock. That way aliens will think twice before messing with me. They catch you in this thing and your ass is getting PROBED. That said, I think the orthopedic sneakers were a nice touch.

Ninja Turtle Krang Android Body Made Out Of LEGO

 

This is Krang's android body made entirely out of little modular plastic blocks by LEGO builder Bruce Lowell because the company foolishly didn't make an ACTUAL Krang android body playset. What the hell, LEGO? Of course they also didn't approve my LEGO dildo playset either because it "wasn't in line with our target demographic." I thought I WAS their target demographic. "You're an adult, GW." Now that's debatable.

Learning By Looking: The Evolution Of Batman Icons

This is a poster featuring the evolution of Batman icons over the past 72 years. It's like a static version of the video version of the symbols mutating that we saw a couple years ago. This one you can hang on your wall though. Granted it might not look as good hanging there as an 8 x 10 autographed photo of yours truly, but I do have a really cool signature. I do this really curvy flourish when I cross my T's AND dot my i's with little hearts.

What Happened To The Reindeer?!: LEGO Santa Mech

 

 

This is a LEGO Santa mech built by LEGOmaniac Mark Anderson. I guess Santa got tired of having to take care for all those reindeer and (now would cover your children's eyes) SLAUGHTERED AND ATE THEM. *kids crying* I warned you. Santa's mech features a bubble of presents on the back and arm mounted 'Naughty' and 'Nice' cannons that presumably shoot the proper presents down your chimney. Or maybe just blast them through a window, who knows -- Santa seems to be cutting some serious corners on the whole tradition thing. 

Not A Bad Idea: Conceptual Bracelet Keys

 

These are the conceptual Bracelet KEYS designed by Kim Ji Soo, Kim Jeongmin and Chung Boogun. They're bracelets with a key on one end. Not a bad idea. I mean, as long as you can still provide enough torque to twist the thing.

EPL: Reading vs Arsenal 2-5

By Richard Clarke at Madejski Stadium
Santi Cazorla grabbed his first hat-trick in English football as Arsenal pulled off a handsome 5-2 win at Reading on Monday night.

After Lukas Podolski thumped home the opener inside the first 15 minutes, this game belonged to the impish Spanish midfielder.


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EPL: Arsenal vs West Brom 2-0

By Richard Clarke at Emirates Stadium

Arsenal returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over West Brom at Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

The points were secured thanks to a penalty in each half from Mikel Arteta – the first controversial, the second undeniable.

Arsène Wenger’s side have had an uncomfortable relationship with spot-kicks in recent years. The Spaniard had missed a potentially match-winning effort from 12 yards with the final kick of the game against Fulham a month ago and his opener this afternoon was his side’s first conversion at Emirates Stadium for 17 months.

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Not For Ninjas: Hoodies With Electroluminescent Accents

These are a bunch of $90 hoodies from electricMVMT. They each have a rope of battery powered electroluminescent wire running around the zipper and hood. That way you and your friends can go run around at night playing TRON or whatever the hell you people do. God you kids are weird.

 

When I was growing up we didn't have glowing hoodies and had to run around at night in total darkness. Do you know how scary it was crossing the street? NOT AT ALL. You know why? Because we'd crawl through the sewers underneath like ninja turtles! I'm serious. Please don't tell my parents.

An Illustrated Guide To Famous Pop Culture Weapons

Artist Daniel Nyari (of famous robots fame) has just created this print of famous weapons from video games, comic characters, and movies. I'm not really sure how Tetris blocks (tetrominoes) count as weapons, but I suppose if you beat somebody in the head with one it would hurt, so I'll allow it. How many of the weapons can you name? I named SIX. "You're an embarrassment." My village shunned me and threw rocks until I left.

Combat Kitchenware: Frying Pans With Weapon Handles

Because everyone likes pretending they're a knight when they cook, James Brown (no not THAT James Brown, silly! The one with the green hair in the video after the jump) has created a Kickstarter for Combat Kitchenware, a line of cookware with weapon handles instead of plain ones.

 

Currently, $27 will get you a handle kit to convert a pan yourself, and assembled pans start at $45 and go up from there. Unfortunately, they don't come in ninja sword grips. EXCEPT THE ONES I'M SELLING. "That's a shoelace wrapped around a banana." Shhhhhhhh! But yeah, that is what it is. I want one that looks like Excaliber's handle so I can threaten roommate with it oldschool style.

Get Back In The Ocean!: Giant Life-Size Blue Whale Kite

This is a 30-meter (~98-foot) blue whale kite constructed by Peterlynn Kites. I guess it's kind of a balloon kite though because it's inflated. Want your own? Well you're in luck, because they sell them for $6,000. Or you can get a 16-meter version for $3,800. Or an 8-meter one for $1,300. Of course if you get the small one you should expect everyone else on the beach to make fun of you. Hey, look at that poor bastard with the little 8-meter whale kite -- I bet he sleeps in his car! "What car?" LOLOL.

Okay, I Actually Want That: Oldschool Joker Snuggie

Seen here after effectively breaking me down and making me to do the impossible (buy a Snuggie), this is a $30 Joker themed blanket-robe from SuperHeroStuff. 

ZOOM: Man Stuffs Turbocharged Volvo Engine In Tractor

This is a video of Rickard Nillson and his tractor. Except his tractor is no ordinary hayride-pulling tractor, he stuffed a Volvo 240 turbocharged engine in the thing. Now it goes FAST. And does DONUTS. I can honestly say I've never wanted to die in a tractor related incident more than I do right now.

 

Hit the jump for the video but skip to 0:40 for how fast the thing goes followed by a bunch of donuts and burnouts and other rad stuff.

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I Want One: The Clear Cocoon Ball Of Solitude

Seen here begging to be knocked off its base and pushed down a hill, a lady hangs out in her Cocoon. What's a Cocoon? A $2,990 clear plastic ball with some modular colored cushions. Want one with a little sink and kitchen inside? No worries, they make that option too. "Don't mind me, I'm just gonna go make lunch in my ball," said the most eccentric person ever. Hey, don't mind me either -- I'll just let myself out. Some crapola:

The confined space is the bottom line when it comes to the human need for shelter, for survival against nature, for solitude among people or against people or for defining the different functions in our lives. Spaces work on all levels, rooms, houses, countries or worlds. The spaces differs but is ever-present. Cocoon is a piece of furniture that's define a new space. Micasa Lab is proud to present the Cocoon 1. It is a new type of furniture that transcends the border between object and space and challenges how we perceive furniture.

 

UEFA Champions League: Arsenal vs Montpellier 2-0

By Richard Clarke at Emirates Stadium

Arsenal have progressed through the group stage of the Champions League for the 13th successive season.

Arsène Wenger’s side have been in the upper echelons of European football since the last century and they kept up that proud record with a 2-0 win over Montpellier on Wednesday night.

Jack Wilshere opened the scoring early in the second half with his first goal since a late diving header at Aston Villa on November 27, 2010 - some 725 days ago.

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EPL: North London Derby: Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspurs 5-2

By Richard Clarke at Emirates Stadium

Arsenal came from behind to record another storming, rejuvenating 5-2 win over 10-man Tottenham at Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

The north London derby just does not do mundane these days and we were treated to 90 minutes of unrelenting drama.

Emmanuel Adebayor swept Tottenham in front in the early stages but his 17th-minute dismissal was pivotal.

 

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Would Ride (On The Sidewalk): An R2-D2 Themed Vespa

 

This is reader Morgan's R2-D2 themed Vespa. He did it all himrself and, obviously, did a great job. You know, I modded a Vespa once. "What was the theme?" Wrecked! *waiting for laughter* Wrecked -- as in I crashed it! *crickets chirping* Come on, that one went over great with my stuffed animals.

I am a fifth grade teacher/SW nerd, and I recently converted my Vespa that I ride into work every day to look like the one and only R2. This was done with adhesive vinyl, some meticulous cutting and a 12-pack of beer. It gets a lot of looks and thumbs up, and often times while I am sitting at a stop light someone crossing the street will pause to take notice. The rear trunk is a real vintage piece and I removed the original faded travel stickers and replaced them with various retro style Star Wars art and posters that I found on the internet. Love the site, I check it everyday. I often share some of the more interesting things I see on your site with my class, content and language permitting.

Aw yeah -- sharing Geekologie in the classroom! Morgan I can officially say you deserve to be teacher of the year. No -- CENTURY. You're giving those children the exact sort of education they need to succeed in life. I spit all kinds of knowledge that kids these days just don't get at home. Somebody just told me recently that most families don't even eat dinner together anymore. It's heartbreaking really.

 

Hit the jump for a bunch more shots.

 

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That's Bigger Than My Apartment: A $40,500 Refrigerator

This is the $40,500 Meneghini La Cambusa refrigerator. It costs a fortune but keeps food cold just like the $400 fridge I bought on Craigslist. I don't know, maybe this one won't smell like a corpse when it shows up.

 

The fridge includes, in no particular order: a refrigerator compartment (derder!), freezer (surprise!), ice maker (get out!), dry storage pantry (yawn), coffee maker area (I'm asleep now), microwave (still snoozing), steam oven (snoring hard) and multi-function oven (farted and woke myself up).

 

It can also be fitted with a flatscreen tv. However it can not be fitted with wheels and driven to the liquor store, making it the crappiest $40,000 car I've ever seen.

Hit the jump for a shot of the thing with the doors closed.

 

 

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Ten Corporate Logos Get Zombie Apocalypse-ified

This is a series of corporate logos reimagined by artist Ben Fellowes with a zombie apocalypse theme. That doesn't make a lot of sense, but I've learned to not ask questions about these things. Mostly because the one time I did ask a question the dude kneed me in the balls. Learn to accept not knowing -- those are words to live by. Plus I might still be able to make babies one day (not that that's a good thing except from a strict child labor standpoint).

 

Hit the jump for nine more, including Starbucks, Playboy and...more (I forgot and I'm too lazy to look again).

 

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Shots Of All The Upcoming Ninja Turtle LEGO Sets

These are shots of all the currently planned Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle LEGO playsets. Both the box art, and a shot of a completely assembled set. I...will probably be buying a few (buying = putting on my Christmas list). I especially like the Krang and Michelangelo set. Mostly because Michelangelo is my favorite turtle, and Krang is my favorite enemy.

 

 

Babe Of The Month 11/12: Abbie Cornish

Abbie Cornish (born 7 August 1982) is an Australian actress known for her film and television roles, particularly her award-winning lead performance in 2004's Somersault, and internationally for her role as Fanny Brawne in Bright Star and her appearance as Sweet Pea in Sucker Punch.

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Zoom Zoom!: R/C Car Chase Shot Like One From A Movie

This is a video from visual effecter Freddie Wong featuring an R/C car police chase shot to look like one from an action movie. They even built little set pieces like a fruit stand to crash through. That was a nice touch. A punch? A punch is a mean touch. A slap on the ass can go either way depending on who did it and how hard.

 

Hit the jump for the action-packed video.

 

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Kia Creates Their Own Take On The Batmobile

Apparently Kia and DC Comics have teamed up to create a line of one-of-a-kind Justice League themed cars, using a different model for each character in the group. This is the Batman car here, built using a Kia Optima SXL. Admittedly, it IS kind of slick looking, I'm just having a little trouble imagining Batman behind the wheel. Get it?

 

Because I bet he always makes Robin drive. LOL, couples.

 

Hit the jump for a couple more shots.

 

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Real Products: Disney 'Mickey & Friends' Voltron Figure

Note: Larger version HERE with better detail.

 

This is an officially licensed 'Chogokin King Robot Mickey & Friends' action figure from toymaker Tamashii Nation. All the characters come together to form a giant robot, a la Voltron. Man, I used to have ALL the Voltron toys when I was a kid. A couple My Little Ponies too, back before it even cool to be a Brony. "It's never been cool to be a Brony." Right?! Beanie Babies -- that's the hot shit.

Chogokin King Robot Mickey & Friends is composed of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Steamboat Willy, Donald and Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto. Ace Willy is the head, Jet Mickey and Sky Minnie will be the torso, Diver Donald and Aqua Daisy are the arms, while Land Goofy and Dash Pluto & Doghouse will be the legs.

The set will cost around $160 when it comes out next March. Can't wait till March? Well TOO BAD, that's when they come out.

 

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Gallery Of Beautiful Video Game Inspired Stained Glass

Seen here looking way better than the piece of cardboard I have covering the hole in my window, this is a gallery of video game inspired stained glass pieces from Etsy seller MartianGlassWorks. Except this is actually Iron Man here, who isn't really video game related (same kind of goes for the Warhammer ones). I probably shouldn't have used him for the title picture. But you know what? Sometimes I make bad decisions. Like last night I drank a bottle of vodka and cried myself to sleep on the couch watching Jeopardy reruns. Okay that was a bad example, I needed that.

 

Hit the jump for some Zelda, Portal, Half-Life, and Mega Man action. I especially liked the effect of Mega Man's arm cannon.

 

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Kid's Push-Cart Modded Into Time-Traveling DeLorean

This is lil Cooper's first Halloween. And he is gonna be trick or treating IN STYLE thanks to his mother Cory modding his push-cart into the time-traveling DeLorean from 'Back to the Future'. I can honestly say I've never been more jealous of a child in my entire life. A baby, sure, but that's when your whole world revolves around sleeping and nipples. I want that.

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Capital One Cup: Reading vs Arsenal: 5-7

 

By Richard Clarke at Madejski Stadium

Stunning, simply stunning.

 

Arsenal stormed back from 4-0 down after 36 minutes to beat Reading 7-5 in extra-time to reach the Quarter-Finals of the Capital One Cup for the tenth successive season.

 

Jason Roberts, Laurent Koscielny's own goal, Mikele Leigertwood and Noel Hunt gave the home side an incredible advantage early on.

 

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EPL: Arsenal vs QPR: 1-0

 

By Richard Clarke

Mikel Arteta scored six minutes from time as Arsenal ended a tough week with a welcome 1-0 win against QPR at Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

Arsène Wenger’s side needed a lift after defeats to Norwich and Schalke so, in the circumstances, this will do just fine.

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EPL: West Ham United vs Arsenal 1-3

By Richard Clarke

Arsenal came from behind to secure a barnstorming 3-1 win at West Ham on Saturday evening.

Olivier Giroud was crucial in the revival. After Mohamed Diame had fired the hosts in front, it was the Frenchman who touched home Lukas Podolski's cross just before half-time.

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Cowabunga: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle 3D Street Art

This is some 3D Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle street art painted in London (although you can tell it's just a mat) to promote the new CG Ninja Turtles show debuting on Nickelodeon this weekend. Will I be watching? Yes. Will I be swinging nunchucks and jumpkicking my furniture and all around being a spaz? You better believe it. I'm gonna be so f***ing high on sugary cereal the neighbors will probably call the police.

Bounty Hunting In Style: Boba Fett Themed Motorcycle

This is Redditor Tattoodle's Boba Fett themed BMW motorcycle. Personally I feel like Boba would be more of a Triumph rider, but what do I know? I'm just a dillweed who spends way too much time thinking about shit that doesn't matter. How many jellybeans could fit inside a motorcycle helmet? I dunno, LET ME THINK ABOUT IT FOR AN HOUR.

Hit the jump for a bunch of closeups and a bonus shot of the dude's wife posing with handguns that he posted to prove he's not a sexless Star Wars loving virgin.

What, No Johnny Five?: Poster Of Famous Robots

This is a poster of famous robots created by artist Daniel Nyari (links to his website which links to his Society 6 shop in case you want to buy a print). He didn't create the robots, just the poster. God created the robots. No, no he didn't. Humans created the robots, and they're going to kill us all. Remember that one movie where everybody dies in the end? It's gonna be exactly like that. But bloodier.

Thanks to chichi, who acknowledges that I alone am humanity's last hope against the robots but will probably drink the Kool-Aid at the first sign of danger.

Going Nowhere Slow: A Treadmill For Rock-Climbing

This is Brewer Ledge Inc's Treadwall. It's a vertical treadmill for rock-climbing. You can adjust the speed, as well as the angle of the wall from +5 to -20 degrees so you can even climb hanging upside down. I really hope my gym gets one, but mostly just to sneak in at night and remove a section of the grips so the next person to climb it comes to a blank spot on the wall and falls off. Hopefully at high-speed. Oh man, I'm gonna laugh so hard I fall off my StairMaster! "Your what?" MY BENCH PRESS -- I meant my bench press.


Thanks to PYY, who doesn't climb anything except out of bed in the morning and even that's sometimes too much. RIGHT?!

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You've Gotta Be F***ing Kidding Me: New Ninja Turtles Cartoon Replaces 'Cowabunga' With 'Booyakasha' :(

In stupid idiot news, the Nickelodeon reboot of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has decided to replace the turtles' traditional "cowabunga" with the much dumber "booyakasha". Dammit, I told myself I wasn't going to drink today either. Now look at me! "Tongue kissing a bottle of rye whiskey." YEP. Pure sadness:


Says producer Ciro Neili:

There was a lot of talk about what the new 'cowabunga' was, or whether it should even remain 'cowabunga.' We hadn't initially come up with anything yet because we didn't really necessarily need it [at the time].

But then when we were at the record, one of the actors -- Greg Cipes, who actually plays Michelangelo -- just kind of went for it. When he said it in the room, there were a lot of executives there. I think it was our first record. And it was that moment when he said it -- I think he just really pulled it off and kind of won everybody over in the room. And it stuck.

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The Fifteen Most Coffee-Consuming Occupations

This is an informational graphic depicting the fifteen most coffee drinking occupations. Did yours make the list? Mine didn't. "Writer/editor is number four, dummy." Oh I'm sorry, I was looking for HERO. I have no clue if this is even accurate though because there are zero numbers and the source is a Dunkin Donuts survey and Dunkin Donuts IS DUMB AS LOW FAT DONUT HOLES for not having a franchise anywhere near me. In related news, guess which profession drinks the most alcohol? "Geekologie Writer." Ding ding ding! My average consumption is like, 4,000% higher than second place.

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Story Of The Dinosaurs Dying Told In Falling Dominoes

This is a massive domino maze depicting the fall of the dinosaurs as told by domino-lover Flippycat (of Starry Night, Nintendo, laser and wall-themed domino maze fame). It took almost 39 hours of setup over two weeks to complete the scenes and less than a minute and a half to knock them all down. One thing is for certain though: no matter how it's told, the story of the dinosaurs dying is always sad. I just cried. HARD. So hard I'm blowing snot bubbles. No, no I'm not. I am blowing bubbles in my chocolate milk though. "What are you, six?" In good looks? I'm probably closer to a four.

Hit the jump for the video. All the action is in the first 1:30, the rest is time-lapse of him setting up all the scenes.

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CL: Arsenal vs Olympiacos 3-1

By Richard Clarke at Emirates Stadium


Arsenal took a major step towards qualification from Champions League Group B with a hard-fought 3-1 win over Olympiacos at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.

With Arsène Wenger serving his suspension in the stands once again, Steve Bould’s side struggled for real cohesion throughout but they certainly did enough to edge a tight encounter.

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Babe Of The Month 10/12: Odette-Annable

 

Odette Juliette Annable (née Yustman; born May 10, 1985) is an American actress.

She was born in Los Angeles, California. Her mother, Lydia, is Cuban. Her father, Victor Yustman, who is of Italian and French descent, was born in Bogotá, Colombia and raised in Nicaragua. She graduated from Woodcrest Christian High School in Riverside, California. After graduating, she had planned on getting a degree in business finance at Loyola Marymount University before she decided to pursue a career in acting.

 

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AHAHAHAHA, I Must Have Them: Wolverine Claw Toys

 

This is a pair of $20 plastic Wolverine claw toys. They're pretty cheesewhizzy, but I still want them. I've been looking for something that says, "Don't mess with me" when I'm out jogging at night.

 

Apparently the fanny-pack isn't cutting it. "And you feel like something you could trip and impale yourself on is the right choice?" Please, I once chased a roommate with a circular saw, I'm not that clumsy. "What's up with the arm cast?" WE'RE NOT DOING THIS RIGHT NOW.

 

Thanks to carey, who agrees that, based on amount of arm hair, the model in the picture is a full-grown adult. A shameful, shameful adult (I'm joking I'd rock the hell out of those!).

Somebody's Calling The Cops: Blood Stain Wallpaper

Because I'm always looking for excuses to get the cops called to my apartment, PIXERS has released a line of 'bloody splashes' wall murals. They come in over 60 different styles and can be ordered in just about any size and shape you want, so feel free to go nuts. Just kidding, feel free to go with plain white walls and a couple framed movie posters. STOP TRYING TO BE SO EDGY. The path of a badass isn't paved with decorative wall treatments.

 

Thanks to beebs, who for some reason has bloody footprints and a hand behind her ba-- OMG, SHE HAS A KNIFE.

Smile And Say, "I Swear I'll Stop Eating The Blocks": A Sweet LEGO Polaroid Camera

This is a Polaroid camera made out of LEGO. It's cute. If you point and clicked it at an aborigine, it would steal their soul. And I would buy that soul from you to complete my soul necklace. Then I would use the combined power of said necklace and custom f***-up boots to destroy Jacob AND Esau from LOST. Then the island would be mine and I would throw a luau, where we will roast a polar bear. Am I a genius or what? Dharma-beer me!

 

Lego Polaroid Camera Can't Possibly Be More Cute and Lovely [gizmodo]

I Must Have That: The Light-Up Bowl Of Cereal Lamp.

This is the Cereal Light by designer ideaka (aka Chris Haines). It looks like a glowing bowl of cereal and turns on and off with a touch of the spoon. Neat! This is just a prototype though, but Chris' website says they're going into production, so they may be available soon. Thankfully, I was able to get an early run model because I'm a powerful blogger. "And how many times have you tried to eat it?" EVERY SINGLE MORNING OF THE WEEK. So....nine?

 

Thanks to lilco, who allegedly has a Pop Tart lamp which sounds just as promising and twice as delicious.

EPL: Manchester City vs Arsenal 1-1

By Richard Clarke at the Etihad Stadium

Laurent Koscielny struck eight minutes from time as Arsenal plundered a deserved point at Manchester City on Sunday.

It looked like being a frustrating afternoon for Arsène Wenger’s side until the centre half celebrated his first start of the season by thumping home from 10 yards after Manchester City failed to clear their lines from a corner.

 

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