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V.I.n.Cent Gets Vinyl-Ized for Posterity [the Black Hole]

Technabob — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:44:35 +0000

For those of us who grew up in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Disney’s The Black Hole was one of those seminal science fiction flicks we’ll never forget. And thanks to the guys at MINDstyle, we can now have a permanent keepsake of our memories.

While I don’t get why they decided to make these V.I.N.Cent collectibles blue instead of red, I still think they’re really cool. Something about being inspired by TRON, but that’s a completely different movie, eh? Each one of these vinyl collectible toys is handpainted, measures in at 10-inches tall, and weighs in at appx. 5 pounds. At $129.99 (USD), they’re not cheap, but your memories are worth more than that, right? Want one? Head on over to Sideshow Collectibles and place your order now.

By the way, did you ever notice that the Rescue Toaster in Sealab 2021′s classic All That Jazz episode looks an awful lot like V.I.N.Cent’s long lost cousin? Check it out…

Lightbotz: Munnys Get Illuminated

Technabob — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:48:28 +0000

If you’ve never heard of a Munny, you’re probably not a vinyl toy freak. But if you have, you know they’re these non-descript bodies which can be used as a blank canvas for creating unique handmade toys. The sky is really the limit when it comes to creativity with these little dudes, as is evidenced by the images you’re about to see.

Lightbotz are the latest creation from artist Marcus Tremonto, and they’re basically plain-white Munnys, loaded up with electroluminescent lighting. And these aren’t just glowing heads or something.

Each Lightbotz Munny is loaded up with a carefully hand-placed array of EL illumination emanating from its head or body. Check out this one called “Captain Light Master Dunny.”

No word on when you’ll be able to buy Lightbotz for your own desktop, but if and when Marcus does decide to sell them, this is the one I want:

Now.

[via yatzer via Geek&Hype]

Headphonies: Little Speaker Dudes in Your Pocket

Technabob — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:55:46 +0000

These pint-sized characters might look similar to other artist-designed vinyl toys, but take another look and you’ll notice that they don’t just look cool hanging out on your desktop, they’re actually functional.

Eran Weinberg’s Headphonies combine the appeal of funky designer vinyl toys with the utility of a portable speaker. Just plug your iPod or other medial player into the back of your Headphonie, and start cranking out the tunes.

Each 3-inch tall character features a unique, artist-created persona (and of course, a pair of tiny headphones). For portability, the mini-speakers have a built-in rechargeable battery that you can juice up with your USB port in about an hour.

Characters include Mad Ape, Modern Hero, Anarchy, Ninja, Pink Bear, and a pair of nondescript black and white guys. Since each design is a limited-edition, some styles are already sold out, so you’d better move quick to get the ones you want.

The entire collection can be found over at the Headphonies online shop for $30 (USD) each.