There’s one thing you can say about R2-D2. He’s fiercely loyal, and will always do what’s needed to protect your stuff. So why wouldn’t he be the perfect guardian of your precious Tollhouse cookies?
I was just minding my own business (shopping online) this morning when I came across this great R2-D2 cookie jar. The hand-painted ceramic R2 stands about 12-inches tall and flips his lid, letting you put all your tasty baked morsels inside the little droid.
Now go figure that there’s a warning on the product page that reads: “The Star Wars Collectible Cookie Jars are intended for decorative and collectible purposes only. They are not intended to hold cookies or any kind of food item.” I don’t know about you guys, but I think I’ll take my chances on contracting lead poisoning if I can keep my cookies in R2’s head.
Cookiehead R2-D2 can be found over on Amazon
for $39.99.
Written by technabob on October 26th, 2008 with no comments.
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What better way to glug down your favorite beverage but out of the head of everyone’s number one movie villain, Darth Vader.
While it’s officially being called a “stein” thanks to its flip-top head, the ceramic Dark Lord mug is perfect for those of us who like a really big cup of coffee.
The oversize mug has a 24 ounce capacity, more than enough joe to keep you buzzing all morning long. Of course, you’re not allowed to add any cream or sugar, as Darth only drinks his java black.
If you prefer a different kind of buzz, you can always fill it with beer and bring it to toast at next year’s Oktoberfest.
The Darth Vader Stein is available from Amazon
for around $14 USD.
Written by technabob on October 11th, 2008 with no comments.
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Affirmative. Yes, affirmative. I must have a pair of these metallic robot lamps flanking the sides of my bed.
With a retro style reminiscent of a 1950s robot movie (or Jemaine and Bret dressed in tin foil wrapped cardboard boxes depending on your point of view), these nifty bedside lamps are actually made out of ceramic with a metallic silver coating. The lamps measure about 17″ tall, so they’re substantial enough to put in your living room if you’d rather not worry about a pair of robots coming to life and killing you in your sleep. And now, enjoy this brief musical interlude…
Click here to view the embedded video clip.
(If you’re feeling more whimsical, you can put some mutton chops and chunky black glasses on the left one, and a scraggly hair helmet on the other.)
While I’d rather that the robots themselves lit up, I think I can forgive the ugly bulb and lampshade sticking out of the top of its head. Available from Urban Outfitters for just $30.
[via GeekSugar]
Written by technabob on September 17th, 2008 with no comments.
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Now that you’re wearing your new Tetris t-shirt, why not complete the look by outfitting your kitchen or bathroom with some Tetris ceramic tiles?
Tetris Tiles come in a variety of shapes inspired by the classic arcade puzzler, and let you create unique patterns on any wall or floor. Just like the game, it’s up to you to interlock them to fill in every single spot. They come in just about every color under the sun, and are made from fine Italian ceramics.
Tiles are custom cut to order by their UK creator and it takes about 3 to 4 weeks for delivery. Ready to decorate? Just drop the guys at Tetris Tiles an e-mail to place your order.
[via DesignMilk via Apartment Therapy]
Written by technabob on September 13th, 2008 with no comments.
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I was tooling around over at Chicago’s Bucktown Arts Fest this past weekend, and thought to myself, what are the chances that I’ll actually stumble onto any good geeky crafts? But lo and behold, the first booth I step into had these great handmade robot ceramic cups.
Designed by artist Amy Allison of Soda by Amy, each porcelain robot vessel features the likeness of a robot man, woman or child. Since each one is hand built, they’re all slightly different shapes, sizes and textures. Thanks to their simple design, you can use ‘em for sipping coffee, organizing pens and pencils or as a flower vase. And yes, they’re lead free and dishwasher safe, so drink up!
Amy’s robot cups range in price from $16 to $20 each. While they’re not shown on the Soda by Amy Etsy shop at present, I’m sure she’ll be happy to accept your orders if you drop her a message. Think of it as a secret club that only we know about.
Written by technabob on August 26th, 2008 with no comments.
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I have a tendency to prefer my sound systems to be heard, not seen. After all, isn’t it all about the audio? But I recently came across a speaker line that even the most ardent of design snobs would be proud to put in their living rooms.
Italy’s Nacsound has created a line of speakers which look like something you’d find in a contemporary art museum (or at least a high-end furniture store). From the tabletop Omni (shown above), to the ceiling-to-floor suspended Kayak (shown below), Nacsound isn’t kidding around when it comes to their daring modern aesthetic.
Nacsound’s crafts the svelte speaker enclosures from materials such as clay or aluminum, then covers them with bold finishes including reflective copper, shiny platinum, blue/gold patina, matte graphite and black. The speakers themselves are made from innovative materials such as ceramics, aluminum and silk to produce room-filling omnidirectional sound.
Another speaker in the line is the elegant, minimal Zemi ceramic orb speaker which can be either hung from a ceiling cable or placed on a tabletop in a matching base. Luscious.
Of course, this kind of style never comes cheap. Nacsound speakers range from about $1,000 to $4,500 each. If your Italian isn’t particularly molto bene, North American distributor Sonance has English language product information up on their website.
[via Tendance High Tech]
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Written by technabob on June 8th, 2008 with 1 comment.
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Oktoberfest may be months away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start preparing now, does it? If only we could get our grubby little paws on one of these super special Super Mario Brothers 1up ’shroom beer mugs, we’d be ready to belly up to the bar right now.
These old-world Bavarian beer mugs were hand-formed from clay and relief-printed with Mario’s familiar life-giving mushrooms.
Unfortunately, these handcrafted 1up mugs aren’t available in stores, and were only made in a limited edition as gifts for clients of design publication Die Krieger des Lichts (aka Warriors of the Light).
I’ll personally buy a six-pack for the first person who manages to get their hands on one of these and sends it my way.
[Tint via Flickr]
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Written by technabob on May 25th, 2008 with no comments.
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When you think of robots, you usually think of lumbering hunks of metal. Not these guys. These funky little ‘bots are made from clay instead of steel.
Created by Italian street artist Enrico Bertorelli — better known as Pixel Pancho — the Boot I series is a limited-edition ceramic art piece that’s a great addition any robot junkie’s collection. Only 29 each of the yellow and green robots have been made, so they’ll be a real collector’s item if you manage to get your hands on one.
I haven’t been able to find out how to purchase these little guys yet, but there is an Online Shop link over on the Superego website.
[via designboom]
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Written by technabob on April 17th, 2008 with comments disabled.
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