What comes to your mind when you think about machine guns? Probably, you start thinking about war and destruction. But Denver artist Ravi Zupa wants to showcase guns in different light- as artistic masterpieces. The 38-year-old artist disassembles old manual and pre-electric typewriters and turn the recycled parts into steampunk machine guns, which resemble weapons from World War II.
Holi (also known as, Holaka or Phagwa) is Indian festival of colors. Fire is burnt on the eve of Holi, which signifies the destruction of all evils. The very next day people draped in white smear each other with brightly colored powder, as well as colored water. Disregarding social norms, people of different caste, color, race, sex, or social status come together and indulge themselves happily in general merrymaking.
Diirt Upcycling is online shop focused on creation and distribution of quality upcycled products. Last year, we featured Diirt’s fashion-forward rings made from used skateboards on MyCoolBin. Now the firm wants you to be the shaper of your own skate using its DIY Sk8 set.
Smeg, leading Italian home appliance manufacturer, is widely known for its retro, funky fridges. But now the renowned manufacturer is taking retro chic refrigerators to a whole new level of cool with the latest FAB28 refrigerator. Designed by renowned fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, the non-traditional design beautifully merges refrigeration with high-end fashion.
Could you point out some of the problems with conventional umbrellas? Well, it often collapses in high wind, it can be left at a table in some restaurant you last went, and the most common one is that you often get caught without one when it’s really needed. Not anymore- as here enters Oombrella, could-connected umbrella that forecasts weather and also reminds you to take it with you if it’s supposed to rain.
Together New York-based lifestyle brand Bicion and sneaker designer Dan Gamache of Mache Custom Kicks have created the world’s most expensive sneakers, worth $4,000,000 USD. To mark the commencement of Chinese New Year, the pricey pair of shoes is dubbed the Way of Wade “Fire Monkey.” It is obviously inclined towards well-heeled customers who would like to flaunt their wealth with every step they take.
Writing instruments have played an important role to shape the life of human beings. Although, today’s internet generation doesn’t use them very often, their contribution in recording and depicting the historic events is infinite. That is why; we are paying tribute to this ultimate weapon here today. We have compiled a list of some luxurious writing instruments and pens that might inspire the creative storyteller in you. So, sit back, relax and remember, ‘The pen is mightier than the sword.’
Hot Wheels, well-known manufacturer of die-cast toy cars is honoring women’s history month in their own style. The brand has released four new 1/64 scale die-cast toy cars which are inspired by female superheroes of the big screen. Based on characters from DC, Marvel and Star Wars, the collection includes a toy car themed on Wonder Woman from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Other sources of inspiration for the collection are Black Widow from Captain America: Civil War, the Wasp from Marvel’s Ant-Man sequel and Maz Kanata from Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
These scrap metal and wood animal sculptures by Central Oregon-based artist Jason Waldron are one of the most intricate and creative uses of recycled materials that you’d ever see. Taking inspiration from wildlife and nature, the talented artist creates incredibly realistic art pieces using nothing but discarded pieces of metal and salvaged wood.
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, world’s largest amusement park corporation is looking to enhance your roller coasters experience to a more exciting level. The company has teamed up with Samsung to offer virtual reality roller coasters across various locations in US. Six Flags is looking to offer roller coaster riders a more immersive experience by making them wear Samsung’s Oculus-powered Gear VR headsets during the ride. This ground-breaking virtual riding experience will make its debut at nine Six Flags parks across North America.