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Superimposed Pop Culture Images
Superimposed Pop Culture Images
François Dourlen Places Pop Culture Pictures Over Landscapes
This spectacular series of pop culture pictures by François Dourlen combines elements from movies with appropriate locations. The process for this includes using a screenshot or picture from pop... MORE
Gamer Icon Chair Carpets
Gamer Icon Chair Carpets
Dave Delisle’s Gamer Mat Will Make You Feel Like You’re in a
This gamer mat from Dave’s Geeky ideas mimics the icon that appears under your character in NHL ‘94. Thus, when placed underneath your chair, it will feel as though you are a video game... MORE
Striking Hero-Mimicked Piercings
Striking Hero-Mimicked Piercings
This Fan Tries to Mimic Wolverine via Extreme Body Modification
One really dedicated fan strives to mimic the Wolverine character from the Marvel comics through extreme body modification. Unfortunately for the fan, these piercings would only hinder, rather than... MORE
Surreal Gravity-Defying Images
Surreal Gravity-Defying Images
These Stunning Pictures by Hossein Zare Bend the Rules of Gravity
These images by Hossein Zare are strikingly surreal. He depicts his subjects and environments without being held back by the laws of gravity. His images almost have a bizarre apocalyptic feel that... MORE
Fantasy Trilogy-Designed Guitars
Fantasy Trilogy-Designed Guitars
This Guitar by Vivian Xiao is Covered with Lord of the Rings Art
Vivian Xiao used sharpies in order to create the designs for this incredibly detailed guitar. With art inspired by the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Vivian has covered this musical instrument on the... MORE
Adventure Encouraging Auto Ads
Adventure Encouraging Auto Ads
This Jeep Print Ad Answers a Simple Question About Travel Abilities
This Jeep print ad encourages adventurers to get the most out of life. It cleverly suggests that by driving a Jeep that the question of stay or go is already answered and because of this it is a &#... MORE
Pet-Impersonating Auto Ads
Pet-Impersonating Auto Ads
This Mitsubishi Print Ad Depicts the Adventure in Driving the Savana
This Mitsubishi print ad by 9mm Propaganda metaphorically explains what taking the L200 Triton Savana out for a ride is like. It suggests that its like taking out a tamed beast and you can expect... MORE
TV Series-Inspired Toiletries
TV Series-Inspired Toiletries
Firebox’s Blue Bath Salts Mimic the Crystal Meth from Breaking
These blue bath salts from Firebox mimic the iconic blue and pure crystal meth from television’s Breaking Bad. The combination is an intricate parody that plays on the street drug bath salts,... MORE
Iconic Steam-Powered Robots
Iconic Steam-Powered Robots
Mark’s AT-AT Toy is a Marine-Themed and Steam-Powered Machine
This steampunk AT-AT toy is the ultimate piece of Star Wars machinery. It is exactly how it would look had Star Wars been a steampunk genre. Possibly the best part of this craft is the fact that... MORE
Vulgar Talking Plush Toys
Vulgar Talking Plush Toys
ThinkGeek's Ted Teddy Bear is Certainly Not for Children
This Ted Teddy Bear is a parent’s worst nightmare. It’s deceivingly vile as it spews out popular R-rated phrases from the movie Ted. The concept of Ted is quite a brilliant one as Teddy... MORE
DIY Larceny-Mimicking Keys
DIY Larceny-Mimicking Keys
Bird's Custom Key is Fused with a Screwdriver to Mimic Grand Theft
This custom key by Bird is a badass way to start your engine. With a key like this, your passengers might just question how your acquired your car. The project started as a joke when the creator of... MORE
Iconic Movie Memory Drives
Iconic Movie Memory Drives
Dave Delisle’s Tron Flash Drives Look Like Gadgets Out of the Mov
These sleek and futuristic Tron flash drives feature vibrant LED lights that liven when plugged in. They look to be taken right out of the movie, especially the disk one which mimics the Identity... MORE
Desert Soccer Pitch Pictures
Desert Soccer Pitch Pictures
Dick Sweeney's Soccer Field Photos Show the Universal Love of Futbol
These soccer field photos by Dick Sweeney show how far the reach of soccer actually expands. Even in far-off deserts in the middle of nowhere, soccer culture is present. One of the coolest things... MORE
Hero-Signalling Alarm Clocks
Hero-Signalling Alarm Clocks
Closeout Zone's Bat-Signal Alarm Clock is the Best Way to Wake Up
This bat-signal alarm clock from Closeout Zone calls you into action in order to save the day, or just to wake you up, which is sometimes just as challenging. The adaptability of this device is... MORE
Magnificently Carved Book Sculptures
Magnificently Carved Book Sculptures
Kelly Campbell Berry's Literary Artwork is Mesmerizing
This literary artwork by Kelly Campbell Berry is an incredible preview to the contents of popular stories. Kelly has carved out parts and images from each of these titles and rearranged them in... MORE
Furry Panda-Inspired Kicks
Furry Panda-Inspired Kicks
The Onitsuka Tiger Fuzzy Shoes Look Like They Stepped Out of the Forest
These fuzzy shoes by Onitsuka Tiger in collaboration with Mita Sneakers are dapper and cute. They feature black and white coloring typical of pandas and even possess a furry exterior. The... MORE
Double-Sided Coffee Mugs
Double-Sided Coffee Mugs
C'UP is the Dual Coffee Cup by Ana Hernando that Serves Multiple Drinks
This dual coffee cup by Ana Hernando is the ultimate accessory for those passionate about enjoying their favorite drink. The cup doubles for both espresso and a coffee or cappuccino. The design is... MORE
Sci-Fi Weaponry Tables
Sci-Fi Weaponry Tables
Michael Riley's Star Wars Coffee Table is of the Death Star
This incredible Star Wars coffee table by Michael Riley depicts the Death Star blasting the planet Alderaan into oblivion. The table that is blowing up a planet will blow your mind as well. There... MORE
DIY LED Paper Spacecrafts
DIY LED Paper Spacecrafts
ThinkGeek's Paper USS Enterprise Can Be Built with LEDs and Music
This DIY set from ThinkGeek allows people to create a paper USS Enterprise. The flying machine even includes LEDs and a chip for sound effects. The music chip plays the theme from the original... MORE
Cuddly Killer Toys
Cuddly Killer Toys
These Walking Dead Toys by Funko Make Zombie Culture Adorable
This up and coming collection of Walking Dead toys show the lighter side of dead people coming back to life as mindless organisms driven by the hunger to feed on the living. At very least, these... MORE
Quirky Faced Matches
Quirky Faced Matches
Kokeshi's Matchsticks Art is a Cute Way to Create Fire
This set of matchsticks art by Kokeshi might be the cutest and most innocent way to start fire. Considering the hazardous nature of possessing such power, they juxtapose the nature of the matchsticks.... MORE
Painful Shoe Aid Ads
Painful Shoe Aid Ads
This Nexcare Foot Patches Ad Depicts Relief from Painful Foot Woes
These print ads for Nexcare Foot Patches by Grupo CP show a light at the end of the tunnel for foot pain. The ads depict high-heel shoes covered in barbed wire. This would suggest that the shoes... MORE
Forensic Halitosis Ads
Forensic Halitosis Ads
Listerine's Bad Breath Ads Depict People's Mouths as Crime Scenes
These bad breath ads for Listerine by Below depict people’s mouths as sealed off crime scenes. The clever print ads include the writing “no one needs to know” and includes an... MORE
Sultry Sci-Fi Costumes
Sultry Sci-Fi Costumes
These Women’s Star Wars Costumes by Costume Craze Show Sexy Side of N
These sexy women’s Star Wars costumes are probably the best present a geeky guy could ask for. I’m not going to be bold enough to say that it’s better than lingerie, but for some... MORE
Imminent Digestive Aid Ads
Imminent Digestive Aid Ads
These Alka-Seltzer Ads Depict the Process of Stomach Relief via Imagery
These Alka-Seltzer ads by Sancho BBDO display the products function on an epic scale. By depicting Alka-Seltzer as a massive force it shows that whatever food the customer eats is truly no match.... MORE
Edible Athlete Bust Campaigns
Edible Athlete Bust Campaigns
Subway's Jarvis Jones Food Sculpture is the Ultimate Sports Tribute
This food sculpture of Jarvis Jones from Subway is a delicious way to show love for the game. The beast of a bust is made of Buffalo chicken and features the use of one thousand raisins for the... MORE
DIY Sci-Fi Pinatas
DIY Sci-Fi Pinatas
Mostlymade’s Novelty Pinata is the Geeky Way to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
An Instructables user by the username of Mostlymade has created a wonderfully geeky tutorial for a novelty pinata. The pinata has been made to look like TARDIS from Doctor Who to ensure that even... MORE
Iconic Album Cover Cakes
Iconic Album Cover Cakes
Miss Insomnia Tulip's Music Cake Pops Feature Classic Record Covers
These music cake pops by Miss Insomnia Tulip are an eclectic blast from the past of musical history. The intricate cakes feature everything from The Beatles to Led Zeppelin. They effectively... MORE
Galactic Phallic Drawings
Galactic Phallic Drawings
NASA Has Allegedly Drawn Private Parts on the Red Planet
NASA has allegedly used a Rover as its paintbrush for this interesting form of art according to this Mars picture. The picture was found by individuals from the internet scanning space images. No... MORE
Snuggly Zombie Cloaks
Snuggly Zombie Cloaks
Entertainment Earth's Zombie Blanket Juxtaposes Cute and Gruesome
This cute and cuddly zombie blanket for sale at Entertainment Earth is a bone-chilling way to get comfy. I can only imagine how terrifying and confusing it would be to witness someone sleepwalking... MORE
Robotically Sci-Fi Illuminators
Robotically Sci-Fi Illuminators
gozdom's AT-ST Lamp is a Retired Death Machine for Your Desktop
This AT-ST lamp by gozdom is a fantastic piece for your desktop. After many years of being defeated by the Rebels, it has retired and is willing to serve your desk. Not to worry though, the only... MORE
Porcelain Passenger Ads
Porcelain Passenger Ads
Nissan's Car Safety Ads Depict People as Delicate Sculptures
These car safety ads by Nissan are a clever way to promote the features of its cars. The print ad states, “People are fragile. Nissan Sentra with six airbags.” The effective use of... MORE
Mechanized Feral Figures
Mechanized Feral Figures
Ellen Jewett's Animal Sculptures Combine Biology and Machinery
These quirky animal sculptures by Ellen Jewett are an interesting combination of the animal kingdom, manmade parts and a variety of other interesting elements. Ellen has taken animals such as foxes,... MORE
Fabricated Boyfriend Videos
Fabricated Boyfriend Videos
Noortje de Keijzer’s Knitted Character Video Depicts a Fake Boyf
This cute and quirky knitted character video by Noortje de Keijzer plays with the concept of making your own boyfriend. The video features a woman who is lonely and depressed. Through her anguish... MORE
Mystical Creature Scarves
Mystical Creature Scarves
NeatoShop's Adventure Time Fashion Features a Lady Rainicorn Scarf
This wonderful piece of Adventure Time fashion will add a little magic to your wardrobe. It makes appropriate use of Lady Rainicorn’s elongated body for an adorable fashion accessory. The... MORE
Retro Movie Criminal Captures
Retro Movie Criminal Captures
Jempix's Photos of Batman Bad Guys Mimic 1920s Mug Shots
These photo-mimicking images of Batman bad guys by Jason Mark, AKA Jempix, gives us an idea as to what it may have looked like if these characters existed in the 1920s. The series gets its... MORE

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Scientific Hangover Guides
Scientific Hangover Guides
The 'Anatomy of a Hangover' Details the Causes and Cures of Symptoms
The ‘Anatomy of a Hangover’ guide is the ideal way to learn about what ails you the morning after. If you are still suffering from the St. Patrick’s Day debauchery, this guide is... MORE
Portable Filter Bottles
Portable Filter Bottles
The NDūR Filtration Bottle is Ideal for Drinking Water in Unsure Area
This portable filtration bottle by NDūR includes a small filter right inside. This is great for travelers who are iffy on the water quality in certain areas. The bottle may not be able to filter... MORE
Intricate Hair Illustrations
Intricate Hair Illustrations
The Gerrel Saunders Portraits Recreate the Beauty of Hair
These Gerrel Saunders drawings are a series of wonderful works which highlight the curvaceous flow of human hair. Where many artists would use suggestive lines and keep the hair detail minimal, the... MORE
Artistically Charged Creative Contests
Artistically Charged Creative Contests
Arjowiggins' Competition Inspired Incredible Mask Designs
Arjowiggins’ Second Skin competition has sparked a series of creative and wonderful mask designs. Arjowiggins is a leading manufacturer of creative and technical paper. The competition... MORE
Fictional Location Decals
Fictional Location Decals
MyGeekery's Geek Stickers Can Lead You on a Magical Quest
These geek stickers by MyGeekery will point you in the direction of some of fiction’s most iconic locations. If you’re feeling up for some fun, just walk in the direction of the... MORE
Stackable Skyscraper Solutions
Stackable Skyscraper Solutions
'nARCHITECTS' Wins New York Housing Competition with Micro-Housing
As part of an effort to help solve housing problems in Manhattan, a team of architects have come up with a solution in stackable micro-housing. ‘nARCHITECTS’ has designed this clever... MORE
Sweet-Smelling Nail Colors
Sweet-Smelling Nail Colors
The Lotta Luv Candy-Scented Nail Polish is a Treat for Your Nostrils
This Lotta Luv candy-scented nail polish is almost too good to be true. In fact, it might be dangerous as it could tempt many to want to lick their fingers.  The different scents include... MORE
Drinking Game Arcade Machines
Drinking Game Arcade Machines
Beer Pong Master by Bay Tek Games is the Ultimate Drinking Game
This drinking game arcade by Bay Tek Games gets its inspiration from Beer Pong. It’s a great way to practise when you’re not on drinking and party hours. What is most impressive is the... MORE
Printed Flat-Panel TVs
Printed Flat-Panel TVs
Panasonic Debuts the World's First 4K Printed OLED TV at CES 2013 Today
A world’s first has been showcased at CES with Panasonic’s 4K Printed OLED TV. The 56-inch OLED TV is the largest to be created using 3D printing technology. For those unfamiliar, an... MORE
Bedazzled Beast Busts
Bedazzled Beast Busts
These Glass Animals by Marta Klonowska Look to Have Endured Storm Nemo
This collection of shattered glass animals by Marta Klonowska is a shining example in effective use of alternative mediums. She uses the shattered pieces of glass to represent the furry coats of... MORE
Hero-Signalling Alarm Clocks
Hero-Signalling Alarm Clocks
Closeout Zone's Bat-Signal Alarm Clock is the Best Way to Wake Up
This bat-signal alarm clock from Closeout Zone calls you into action in order to save the day, or just to wake you up, which is sometimes just as challenging. The adaptability of this device is... MORE
Fast Food-Mimicking Pies
Fast Food-Mimicking Pies
Cakespy's Pie Fries Are the Ideal Celebratory Dish for Pi Day
These crafty pie fries from Cakespy are the best way to celebrate Pi Day—it just makes mathematical sense. Unlike the complex Pi, this recipe is actually quite simple to follow. You just take... MORE
Soap-Proof Sanitary Keyboards
Soap-Proof Sanitary Keyboards
This Washable Keyboard Can Be Put Through a Dishwasher
This washable keyboard is an absolute beast in that it can stand up to a variety of vicious soapy attacks. Although it looks like a traditional keyboard, it is very far from that. It can be soaked... MORE
Vulgar Talking Plush Toys
Vulgar Talking Plush Toys
ThinkGeek's Ted Teddy Bear is Certainly Not for Children
This Ted Teddy Bear is a parent’s worst nightmare. It’s deceivingly vile as it spews out popular R-rated phrases from the movie Ted. The concept of Ted is quite a brilliant one as Teddy... MORE