Not everyone is allowed to have a dog in their home, which is disappointing at times.  For those that miss having an over excited pooch, this bank might help you out.  I know, it’s just a bank, but it’s the cutest bank I’ve ever seen.  It has an adorable robotic dog on top that will never fail to make you chuckle at least a little.  Especially the way he gobbles up the coins you drop in his bowl. … Continue Reading

You can’t get much greener than Portland-based Renovo Hardwood Bicycles’ R4 Pursuit, made from two CNC’d halves of wood bonded together lengthwise (yielding a hollow core). … Continue Reading

Hot Toys will be releasing a pair of vinyl collectible figures based on the hit Disney Pixar film UP. Both Russell (5.5″ tall) and Carl (7.5″ tall) will have shoulder articulation and come packaged with a movie scene background.

These are quite possibly the best transition from animation to collectible that I have ever scene. Yet more kudos to Hot Toys and their sculpting team.

Originally by slovak34 from Plastic and Plush on August 3, 2009, 7:47am

The Razor Spark Scooter is a sure-fire way for you to get some attention whilst riding about town. Simply step on the rear bar and the scooter’s detachable flint cartridge will come into contact with the pavement, leaving a trail of sparks in your wake. … Continue Reading

There are new Bionicle vehicles in LEGO’s stable, and they sure do rock.

Ah, Bionicle, LEGO’s improbably successful multi-year experiment in mecha. At first glance the theme doesn’t seem very LEGO-like. It uses a bevy of unique parts not found in other lines, and there are no studs or minifigs — the robot models are the characters. Furthermore, Bionicle has been accused of being overly simplistic, with only a dozen or so parts per figure, not including connectors. … Continue Reading