5.25.2008
I'm still out in the desert.. but was able to get a signal for a few minutes.. Read up and see you in a few days again..

Derringer Cycles are modern re-interpretations of the classic 1920's board-track racing motorcycle.. You can go emmissions - free and pedal the bike around town.. or if you're low on energy.. or don't want to sweat it.. You can run the Honda four-stroke (which gets over 150mpg).. Save the environment and save some $$$ at the pump..

5.21.2008
I'll be hitting the desert for around 40 days.. I'll try to post intermitently if I can get a signal.. See you then..

5.20.2008
What makes the Sheldrake Surfboards of interest to me is that they are actually made out of corrugated cardboard.. Normally foam is shaped and sanded.. then wrapped in glass.. Instead.. Mike Sheldrake designed and CNC'd the corrugated cardboard so that it would interlock into a ready shaped core.. Surprisingly.. even without a wood stringer.. the cardboard core retains enough stiffness/flex to perform well in the aquatic arena.. Translucency is also a nice by-product..

5.14.2008
A tale of two Servals..

1.. This Serval comes from Switzerland.. and instinctually lays down graffics in a colorful manner.. Check the video for a quick demo..

2.. And this Serval hails from Germany.. It is also known as an Aufklärungs und Gefechtsfahrzeug ("reconnaissance and combat vehicle").. It's based on a Mercedes G-Wagon.. but is 100x tougher.. It's like a Swiss army knife in a all-wheel-drive package.. I guess that's why it's used by Swiss special forces..

Click here for more detailed photos..

5.13.2008
Check out the full story behind the new Honda Racer.. The history.. the design.. the manufacturing process..

Via Hypebeast..
Spring and summer haven't even come by in my neck of the woods.. and maybe that's why I'm eyeing these Fall 2008 pieces for Ransom..

5.12.2008
Finally met up with my bro who'd been away in Europe for the last little while.. He bought my kid tons of cool stuff.. which a good uncle should do.. but I really didn't expect him to get me anything.. But he did.. Which was really cool..

Both of us are big Alfa Romeo GT fans.. as that's what our dad drove since the late 60's.. And that's what I drove for high school and college.. And so he got me a limited edition die cast 1972 Alfa Romeo GTAJ.. Nice!.. Goes directly on the display case.. T'anks brah..

And if you're a fan of the GTAs.. you'll love this page..

5.8.2008
The Boker Magnum Subcom FB fixed blade and the Boker Magnum Subcom F folder are both small knives that feel big in your hand.. With ridges topside and on the pommel.. The knives feel really good in both regular and reverse grips.. Their diminuative size and weight make them perfect for concealment or backup..
Posted by Flynamic..

5.7.2008
Makela Auto Tuning shows you how they turn a classic Ferrari into a classic rally car.. A very detailed process with over 200 photos for your to pour over and take in.. Started 4.1.2008.. Finished 26.4.08.. Very cool..

5.5.2008
This one comes straight from Kenta's new blog..

BTW.. Kenta is also a creative wizzard.. Check him on Write-Left.. He also co-owns/designs for BRKNHOME..

5.2.2008
Vapors issue 47.. Check it.. Check it.. Microphone check it.. Includes a re-visit with one of my favorite artists.. Anthony Lister..

Tying into my post from yesterday.. The Matroshka compact living concept has furniture nested within furniture.. If you live in a small confined space.. this set could maximize your furniture/storage usage.. and still look very nice and clean.. Benches that double as storage boxes.. Bookcases that hide into the floor.. Extra deskspace that rises into display shelves.. Staircase with drawers.. Nice..

5.1.2008
I first saw these stacking dolls.. known as matryoshka as a kid watching Sesame Street wayyyyyy back in the 70's.. It was a stop motion short that had me fascinated.. The way one would fit into the other blew my mind away!.. Hey.. remember.. I was a wee lad back then.. Mind still growing.. I only wished they were robots instead of girls with flowers.. This version by Stolichnaya and Poke come a little closer to what I had in mind so long ago..

I think when I have a little extra time this summer.. I'm gonna find a set in a store.. take it home.. sand off the original paint.. and paint them with my own steez.. Yeah.. when I have some extra time.. after all the other projects I have line up.. So many..

And look.. I found a cool video of three all-white Collider M, T and V guys who can play with Kenn's guys below..

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