Gothamist notes that entrepreneurs all over the country are banking on dead Osama Bin Laden products and consumers can choose from license plates to pinatas and of course t-shirts, which Cafe Press has plenty of.
Well, $35,575 to be exact. And it’s not even a one-off. The art-like hemp rugs adorned with handmade dolls are being released as an edition of 10, but don’t expect to find ‘em at ABC Carpet. It takes the hype that only a gallery can provide to get someone to spend that kind of money on a floor covering.
Proving that nothing is sacred, a game that only belongs in computer form has been adapted as a tabletop version. Tetris Link, the board game, makes its debut at the upcoming toy fair in NYC, where at least a handful of people will care.
A few weeks ago, rapper Gucci Mane got an ice cream tattoo… on his face. No, it’s true, look! And now, Burlesque of North America has recreated that look, in the form of a bandana.
A graffiti artist with far too many names to list is rereleasing a book that will enamor some and completely bore the shit out of others. Preview it here.
At this point, Kaws could put his XXs on tampon dispensers and they would sell or in this case, light bulbs. Hip hotel chain The Standard, is selling the limited edition incandescents as a set of three for only $65. So what was his inspiration? “I love The Standard and the different projects they have been doing,” said Kaws, and “when invited to create something I wanted to redesign something basic that could be found in every hotel room in the world so we decided to make a light bulb.” Also, presumably because it required little thought and he got paid a lot of money.
What more is there to say? Oh, a few things. Scottish Spirits, the Panama-based company that came up with the idea, is very excited about being the pioneers of this spirits-in-a-can movement. “We are really thrilled with the idea,” CEO Manish Panshal either told the Daily Mail or said in a press release. “It’s going to be a part of every lifestyle and occasion.” Read more »
Over 140,000 people swarmed Las Vegas to attend CES and 50 Cent was among them. After seeing how Dr. Dre got over with his costly headphones, the rap mogul decided to release a pair of his own. Although no official price has been set, they’re expected to retail for about $350 a pop according to RealTalkNY. Watch a video of the announcement below: Read more »
So, about those collectible glasses with comic book heroes that major companies have been selling to kids for years? They’re full of lead, lots of it, according to an Associated Press investigation which tested the glassware and found that it contained 1000 times the legal limit for children’s products. Coca-Cola, Walt Disney, Burger King, McDonald’s and Warner Bros Studios are among the guilty, with the latter still offering various lead-filled characters on their website.
This bike seat-mounted bottle opener is functional, classy, and in this perpetual heat wave, a necessity.
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