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In this video from Timeless Flavors of China, we’re treated to a demonstration by artist Zhang Yulin, as she creates intricate patterns from a single sheet of paper. After folding the paper into a wedge, she sketches out a design, then cuts through the layers with razor-sharp scissors. It’s like those paper snowflakes but way
Keep your workspace tidy and never lose hardware with these magnetic trays from Sandor. Made of durable silicone with a strong, rubber-coated magnet, they hold screws, nuts, and tools without scratching surfaces. Each 4.25″ tray collapses for storage and comes in three colors for organization. Easy to clean, ultra-tough, and stackable. Set includes three trays.
This mid-sized gear pouch from Superior Threadworks is handmade in the USA. It provides elastic loops to hold pocket knives, flashlights, other small tools, and two interior slip pockets perfectly sized for a passport and a standard 5.5″ x 3.5″ journal. The bag comes in red, black, purple, and blaze orange, as well as an
The GV90 is Genesis’ full-size flagship SUV. The 657 hp, AWD SUV has air suspension, rear-wheel steering, and luxe interior materials including leather, wood, stone, and wool cashmere. The GV90 Neolun adds pillarless doors and swiveling front seats. Both models offer a 23.6″ pop-up OLED display, a widescreen HUD, Bang & Olufsen audio, and mood
After making an OLED jacket based on Cyberpunk 2077’s NUSA Infiltrator outfit, Zibartas built a motorized helmet to go with it. He made it with carbon fiber-reinforced parts on a Prusa XL 3D printer. For its shiny surface, he coated parts with resin and glossy paint, and electroplated the metallic pieces. LED lighting and an
Looking for another appliance to go with your Millennium Falcon waffle maker? Why not outfit your kitchen with a droid? This official Star Wars R2-D2 “deluxe” toaster from Uncanny Brands lights up and makes beep and bleep sounds while it browns your bread. May the toast be with you.
The latest from the talented artists of LAIKA Studios (Coraline, Kubo and the Two Strings) follows a young girl who heads deep into the woods to rescue her kidnapped younger brother. Along the way, she encounters a wild world where a war is raging. Wildwood blends LAIKA’s signature stop-motion animation and miniature sets with both practical
To celebrate 25th years of Xbox, Mattel Brick Shop created a buildable version of the classic game console. The 3509-piece set creates a 1:1-scale model of Microsoft’s O.G. console with its chunky Duke controller, which triggers lights and sounds. You’ll also build mini-dioramas inspired by Halo, Psychonauts, and The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind that hide
After his 2010 appearance at NPR’s Tiny Desk, “Weird Al” Yankovic is back. Still going strong decades after musicians he’s parodied, Al and company performed his Weezer-esque “Skipper Dan,” his “eBay” take on Backstreet Boys, the Weird: The Al Yankovic Story hilarious closing credits song “Now You Know,” and the “American Pie” parody “The Saga
London-based wildlife artist Josh Gluckstein is a known for creating incredible animal sculptures using recycled cardboard. His paper menagerie includes giant turtles, a manta ray, whales, an elephant, a giraffe, a lion, and an awesome looking shark he created for Discovery’s Shark Week. He also created version of Mabel in Beaver form from Hoppers.
Ulysses Owens Jr. & Generation Y transformed some of the greatest songs of the ’90s grunge era into jazz music. Their album Kind of Grunge includes classics like The Smashing Pumpkins Disarm, Pearl Jam’s Even Flow, STP’s Interstate Love Song, and Nirvana’s In Bloom, all with a smooth, cool sound that’s perfect for a cocktail
The Toybox+ is a creative workstation that combines production gear, gaming systems, displays, and storage into one slick setup. Each unit is custom built by WeirdKidEngineering to suit its owner’s workflow and preferences. Pricing varies, while the $12,500 flagship model comes with all of the audio gear, screens, consoles, and other equipment shown.