Cars

Wooden You Like A Wooden Merc?

Gizmodo AU

In some ways, it must be nice being rich. You can afford luxury travel, holidays, and the little things that make life worth living — like this full-scale replica of a 1955 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing carved out of teakwood. What… what was that again?


January 2, 2012
Cameras

This Is What Happens When Barbie Dolls Turn Into Meth Heads

I love these amazing, ultra-realistic model photography series by the very talented Carrie Becker: Barbie Trashes Her Dreamhouse. I imagine this happening in an alternative universe where Ken leaves her after she turns into a meth head following years of alcohol and coke abuse.


September 3, 2010
Cars

Laser-Powered Helicopter Hovers For Hours

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August 24, 2010

This Replica Weapon’s Creator Is A Hero Of The Wasteland

Fallout megafan Ryan Palser has made a fantastic replica of the Fallout 3′s A3-21 Plasma Rifle. The attention to detail is splendid, and we hope he makes more. Ryan, if you’re reading—Brotherhood of Steel helmet next, please!