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Invisible Mercedes Minivan Needs a Higher Resolution Display

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If there’s one thing that the Internet has forced companies to do is to get a little more creative with their marketing. Instead of crappy old TV commercials, vendors are vying for our attention with publicity stunts they hope will go viral online. This recent campaign from Mercedes-Benz is one…

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March 4th, 2012 by: Technabob

Retro Star Wars Van is Totally Awesome, Totally Not Worth $9k

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I don’t know how many of you remember the heady days just after 1977, after the nation had had it’s first dose of Star Wars. I do, and I can tell you that many people decked out their vans in Star Wars… themes. It always looked amazing. This 1979 Dodge

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January 10th, 2012 by: Conner Flynn

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: the Minivan

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I wouldn’t do this to my car, but one girl decided that she had enough of her old minivan, and transformed into the TMNT… van! 23-year-old Brittney Schneck is set to take on April’s role as she turned a boring ’94 Dodge Caravan into something that would please any turtle.

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October 23rd, 2010 by: Range

Wicked Evolution Jr: Half Van, Half Monster Robot, Half-Assed Transformation

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According to the list of Autobots at Wikipedia there are at least 8 Autobots that transform into vans or SUVs, including the popular ambulance Ratchet and the gutsy Ironhide. Unfortunately 0 out of those 8 Autobots are real (I think). This custom-built 750 lb.RC van – called Wicked Evolution Jr…

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September 24th, 2009 by: Lambert Varias

Aperture Science Van Tooling Around, Scaring the Hell Out of People [Portal]

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Somewhere out there, one dedicated Valve devotee is driving around in a sinister white Aperture Laboratories van, thrilling and terrifying random people. Imagine: you’re just walking your dog, minding your own, and suddenly, this van.

I can’t decide if I would run the hell away or start high-fiving random people.…

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June 18th, 2009 by: Alisha K.

Super Mario is Really a Plumber, Really.

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I’m not too sure what the trademark police will have to say about this one, but this UK plumbing firm shares more than just a profession with Nintendo’s popular mascot.

I’m not sure if SuperMario Plumbing & Heating thinks they can avoid the wrath of the Big “N” by removing…

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April 28th, 2008 by: Technabob

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