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Insane scrap metal art made from recycled car parts

Sunil ChandelOctober 4, 2016 ART/DESIGN, FEATURED, OFFBEAT

We here at MyCoolBin are fond of artists and designers who love to create their artwork using recycled materials and discarded items. In the past, we have featured numerous artists and their unique and innovative recycled artwork here. Well, the scrap metal art which we are showcasing today is surely the most incredible artwork that we have brought to you until now. Founded back in 2012, the Scrap Metal Art Thailand specializes in creating welded metal sculptures ranging in size from 1m to 8m high.

Land Rover sets new world record with largest LEGO Tower Bridge

Sunil ChandelSeptember 30, 2016 AUTOS, OFFBEAT

To launch their New Discovery SUV, Land Rover has set a new Guinness world record with the largest LEGO Tower Bridge – a replica of London’s iconic Tower Bridge. The huge 13-metre high LEGO version of London’s remarkable symbol is made out of nearly 5.8 million plastic bricks. The new record has beaten the previous title holder – a replica of a Star Wars X-wing fighter, built from 5,335,200 bricks in 2013.

Fifty artists transformed junk metal into life-size supercars

Sunil ChandelSeptember 3, 2016 AUTOS, ECO/GREEN, OFFBEAT

If you love metal sculptures and also fond of recycling, then this post is for you. Today, we’re going to show you how junk metal can be converted into life-size supercars. The Gallery of Steel Figures (a museum in Prusków, Poland) allowed fifty artists from around the world to raid a local scrap yard. Together the creative artists had to create unusual metal sculptures for the museum. The result – they turned a huge pile of scrap metal into life-size supercars.

World’s most insane selfies and photos by Angela Nikolau

Sunil ChandelAugust 19, 2016 OFFBEAT, TRAVEL

Today, on the eve of World’s Photography Day, we are showing you a self-taught photographer who has taken the art of taking photographs to new heights (literally). Angela Nikolau is a Moscow-based street photographer who is breaking the internet with her dangerous selfies and risky photos. The self-taught Russian adventurer and roofer have been taking the craziest selfies ever which will definitely give you goose bumps.

Pokemon GO helmet turns gameplay into a robotic adventure

Sunil ChandelAugust 16, 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, OFFBEAT

Pokemon GO has forced citizens from around the world to leave their couches and get out of their houses to capture all Pokemon creatures. Although the fun game has managed to combine technology with the benefits of physical exercise, but the slight problem with the game is that it keeps your hands busy and also stresses your neck. Not any more! YouTuber Simone Giertz, also known as the Queen Of Shitty Robots, has come up with another shitty invention – the world’s first Pokemon GO Helmet that offers completely handsfree gaming experience.

Soviet-built ‘mototrolley’ turned into a quirky scooterhome

Sunil ChandelJuly 26, 2016 AUTOS, OFFBEAT

London-based adventurous couple, Anita Stratton and Lee Shaw, is the proud owner of this adorable scooterhome. It is Britain’s smallest caravan that’s made from the shell of an old Soviet-built mototrolley that was used in ‘70s by farmers to carry their produce to market.

10 rarest phenomena in India that will tickle your adventurous side

Sunil ChandelJuly 4, 2016July 4, 2016 FEATURED, OFFBEAT, TRAVEL

The notion that states, “India is a land of mysteries,” is not vague. This incredible country has buried zillions of secrets in some of the most bizarre places that will leave you wide eyed. Ardent travelers may have witnessed many mysterious and mind-boggling places in their life. But some of the natural phenomena that occur in India will definitely tickle your adventurous side.

$4.5M Cabot Guns’ Big Bang Pistol set crafted from meteorite

Sunil ChandelJune 14, 2016June 14, 2016 LUXURY, OFFBEAT

For 4.5 billion years, Gibeon meteorite flew through the vast space of our universe. Its remains discovered by pre-historic man in sub-Saharan Africa were used to make weapons. Now after centuries, a 35kg chunk of the cosmic rock has been crafted and turned into Cabot Guns’ Big Bang Pistol set. The set consists of two intergalactic guns that are crafted out of iron-nickel alloy, all thanks to a 77-pound chunk that has been smelted into beautiful metallic firearms.

Lucasfilm and Disney unveil movie-accurate Star Wars props

Sunil ChandelJune 3, 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, OFFBEAT

Good news, Star Wars enthusiasts! Disney and Lucasfilm have recently unveiled their exclusive line of movie-accurate Star Wars props. Emulating iconic weaponry and armory from the original Star Wars: The Force Awakens, these replicas are the result of expert workmanship and superior quality materials.

Aeropods by DappR Aviation are made from recycled aircraft fuselage

Sunil ChandelMay 10, 2016 HOME/DECOR, OFFBEAT

DappR Aviation is a home décor firm which is dedicated to create aviation-inspired offices, spaces and furniture. The company builds furniture, garden building, cool dens and outside buildings from recycled aircraft parts. Started by David Palmer, an aviation enthusiast and a committed recycler, DappR’s mission is to recycle, reuse and upcycle aircraft to 100% with no landfill. Their products include aviation furniture, chairs, desks, art for home, coffee tables, lights and many more. Well, the most cool and eye-catching product is the unique and multi-use Aeropod.

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