A spectacular blocky recreation of Hokusai’s early 19th century woodblock print “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” by Jumpei Mitsui – one of only 21 LEGO Certified Professionals in the world.
400 hours work, 50,000 pieces.
Gnarly, in fairness
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zefrank returns with a fascinating new zoology lesson, narrated in inimical zefrank style. This time: the incredible feats of bio-engineering, swarming habits and savage killer instincts of Eciton army ants.
Previously: Put That Away
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Various bits of fluff from the #DogSheddingChallenge Facebook trend.
Consciousness trapped in a mortal machine made of meat?
We all know how that feels.
German educational design studio Kurzgesagt explores the possibility of eternal life in a disembodied digital utopia.
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Behold: the 1954 Aston Martin DB4/2 Drophead Coupe – one of only two built with stunning coachwork by Bertone (unlike subsequent Zagato designs).
Originally delivered new to car enthusiast and San Francisco Opera member Edith Field, the car came third at the 1955 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and made its way back to Europe before returning to a private collection in the States.
Yours, in mint condition with its original tool roll and full documentation for €1,150,000+.
A 1/16th scale model of Batman’s chunky hog from ‘The Dark Knight Rises’.
Just under 60cm long and highly detailed with with real rubber tires, detailed mechanicals, munitions, and working LED headlights
Yours from Hot Toys for about €235 (+P&P).
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New twistage by wood-wrangling French-Argentinian designer Pablo Reinoso.
His works will be on show at Mad Paris from this month until May 2021, if you’re passing.
Previously: Back To Nature
