Broo-ver by Ben Fursdon

By Ben on Tue Jul 19 2011 | Comments this
Broover by Ben Fursdon
Gear | Design
A broom converted into a vacuum cleaner, called Broo-ver, by product design graduate Ben Fursdon
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Swiss Army Slim USB Flash Drives

By Ben on Tue Jul 19 2011 | Comments ( 2 )
Swiss Army Slim USB Flash Drives

Swiss Army Slim USB Flash Drives
Gear | Gadget
These USB flash drives from Victorinox Swiss Army look cool without knives.
These models were announced at CES earlier this year and today both models are shipping. They are waterproof and shock-resistant, and also offer USB data encryption. The Slim and Slim Duo come in sizes of 4GB to 128GB and cost between $39.99 to $349.99 (USD) at the Swiss Knife Shop, Amazon. The Slim Duo basically offers two thin USB drives in the same compact form.
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Price: $40-350   |   BUY
  

Red Bull breakdancing contest

By Ben on Tue Jul 19 2011 | Comments this
Gear | Video
"Teatre Grec hosted one of the most prestigious B-boying international events. More than 1,400 people have attended Red Bull BC One Qualifier and witnessed the victory of the Portuguese Lagaet, who has already ensured his participation in the World Final, where the best 16 B-boys in the world will compete on November 26th in Russia. " Cool!
  

High speed MotoGP cornering at 1000fps

By Ben on Tue Jul 19 2011 | Comments this
Gear | Sport
"MotoGP world champion, Casey Stoner, breaks down the technique needed for cornering a MotoGP bike while at incredibly fast speeds...all caught in super slow motion."
  

1/1 Scale Full Size 2011 Ferrari Steering Wheel Replica

By Ben on Tue Jul 19 2011 | Comments this
11 Scale Full Size 2011 Ferrari Steering Wheel
Car | Other
This 1:1 full-sized scale replica of the steering wheel used by Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa in the 2011 F1 season. Cool, but the $2,000+ price!
"This superbly detailed and finely finished replica of the Ferrari 150° Italia full size steering wheel is hand built from genuine carbon fibre and is fitted with moving buttons, paddles and switches.
The replica comes with a red leather base and a clear dust cover.
Each one of the limited edition of 250 pieces comes with a certificate of authenticity and a unique numbered plaque on the base.
Outer Box Dimensions: 45 x 42 x 42
Weight: 14.5kg
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Source   |   Price: $ 2,230   |   BUY
  

Man Dressed As Stormtrooper is Walking Across Australia

By Ben on Tue Jul 19 2011 | Comments ( 5 )
Man Dressed As Stormtrooper is Walking Across

Man Dressed As Stormtrooper is Walking Across
Gear | News
Australian Jacob French is walking across Australia while wearing Star Wars stormtrooper armor for Starlight Children’s Foundation(a charity focused on improving the lives of sick children). French is making quite a few friends along the way, including the local authorities...
"Starting in July 2011 I aim to walk from Perth (Western Australia) to Sydney (New South Wales). Over the course of the trek I will cross 4 states and cover approximately 5000km's in modified stormtrooper armour. The plan for now is to push a lightweight buggy with needed supplies an average distance of 35-40km's for 5 days a week until the trek is complete."
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Blackout

By Ben on Mon Jul 18 2011 | Comments this
Gear | Video
Made by Buck
Lead design by Christopher Silas Neal.
Client: Umbro
Carlos Alberto Torres arrived in New York on July 13 1977, in the midst of the blackout. In this video, Carlos recollects his time in New York City.
  

Oak iPad Stand

By Ben on Mon Jul 18 2011 | Comments ( 3 )
Oak iPad Stand
Gear | Apple
By Shanghai-based O.WW.

Apply to: originwoodwork@gmail.com
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Tooth Fairy Affair

By Ben on Mon Jul 18 2011 | Comments ( 1 )
Gear | Video
By Izabela Melamed, the animation, using pencil on paper.
Music: Jack Brewer.
  

Man creates world's only turbine-powered Batmobile

By Ben on Mon Jul 18 2011 | Comments ( 2 )
Man creates worlds only turbinepowered Batmobile
Car | Other


Casey Putsch built a Batmobile powered by a turbine engine(385-horespower Boeing turboshaft engine) from a naval helicopter. It features a custom tube frame/monocoque chassis with fully independant suspension, disc brakes, and a sequential shifter. It runs on kerosene, diesel, or Jet fuel and has a power to weight ratio comparable to a Dodge Viper. Despite being 20 feet long and 7.5 feet wide, the Batmobile is completely street legal. He also made the sound system iPod-compatible and added an iPad to his dash to function as an avionics system and GPS navigator. 
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