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Anatomical Nesting Dolls

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I’m enjoying the these beautifully painted anatomical nesting dolls from Stuntkid illustrator Jason Levesque. (via drawn!)

Be Your Own Souvenir

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So you’re at the museum, and deep down in the sub-basement right next to the restrooms you happen to discover an enormous machine that looks like it was pulled from the Aliens II movie set. And then you notice you can insert a dollar, and suddenly the machine whirs to life and pipes hot, neon green plasticine into a mold in front of your very eyes as you inahale noxious fumes. Within moments you’re in the possession of a bona-fide neon green submarine, a memento of your visit to the museum that smells strange for days. Be Your Own Souvenir by Barcelona-based blablabLAB is just like that, except a trillion times more awesome. Using custom software developed using openFrameworks and openKinect, visitors film themselves in front of 3 kinect sensors for a full 360-degree scan and within moments a 3D printer known as a RepRap machine spits out a little army guy version of themselves. Every museum in the world should have one of these in their sub-basement, though they can probably install this by the front door. (via vimeo)

By Christopher on April 4, 2011 • computers interactive kinect museums toys

Marble Run 2D

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PLAMA Marble Run 2D is a magnetic marble game for both children and adults designed by Swiss firm Bernhard | Burkhard. The entire set consists of 12 magnetic planes that can be rearranged on a vertical surface resulting in a subtle groove that can be traversed by a marble. Via their web site:

There are thousand ways to create an individual path for the marble that can be reorganised shortly. [...] Plama may help to develop creativity and logical thinking. It can increase the understanding of two dimensional space and proportion. Using the outline of the shapes to build a well-functioning marble run is an easy way to focus on complex thinking. Marble run 2d has been produced in Switzerland in a first limited edition and is available in selected stores or on request.

Request a set via their web site. (via triangulation)

By Christopher on March 8, 2011 • kids magnets marbles toys

Toy Planters

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And while you’re digging up your old comic books to start your next herb garden, check out these plastic toy dinosaur and animal planters by Plaid Pigeon. Awesome. With this morning’s thick layer of ice and my subsequent sidewalk face-plant, can you tell I’m itching for spring? (via space sinkhole)

By Christopher on February 28, 2011 • animals plants toys

Space LEGO Smiley Helmet Cufflinks

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I have no clue what I would wear these with, or what event they would be appropriate for, but these are pretty awesome regardless. Available on Etsy for $17/pair. (via coolhunting)

By Christopher on February 1, 2011 • fashion home Lego toys

Little Sapling Toys

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Little Sapling Toys out of Idaho make some really great objects for kids.

Here at Little Sapling Toys, we are committed to quality toys and a healthy earth. We plant a tree for every toy sold, use FSC Certified hardwoods, recycled content packaging and participate in our local green power program.

Their collection of teething toys, including the shape of every U.S. state gave me a good laugh. Oh and bowling yes please. (via cielbleu)

By Christopher on January 7, 2011 • eco-friendly kids toys wood

The Brick Thief: A LEGO Short Film

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A wacky new short film advertisement for Lego by firm Pereira & O’Dell out of San Francisco. (via egotist)

By Christopher on January 3, 2011 • advertising animation Lego stop motion toys video art

Anarchistic Porcelain Hippos

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I have no idea why, but there’s something about a smoking anarchistic porcelain hippo that really strikes a chord with me. Designed by Frank Kozik and K.Olin Tribu, these suckers are priced more like art than toys but head over to Art and Toys if you want to learn more. Available in black, red, or as a pack of two. Kick ass. (via artskills)