Sunday, October 25, 2009

Michael Lau x MINDstyle – The Godfather Figurines




The Godfather series of films are one of the most prolific gangster films to date with intense plot and powerful acting by actors involved. To tickle the fancy of a broad audience from toy fanatics to The Godfather fans, Michael Lau and MINDstyle have gotten together to produce these limited edition figurines of the Don.

The Godfather Version 2.0 is the white marionette figurine that is the same as a black version released previously that sold out fairly quick. This version is planned to be release in 300 pieces worldwide. On the other hand The Godfather Classic is a figure of the Don sitting down wearing a black suit. This version is available in 500 pieces and available worldwide as well.
Thanks to Freshness for the info and photos!

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Apple Magic Mouse



It began with iPhone. Then came iPod touch. Then MacBook Pro. Intuitive, smart, dynamic. Multi-Touch technology introduced a remarkably better way to interact with your portable devices — all using gestures. Now Apple has reached another milestone by bringing gestures to the desktop with a mouse that’s unlike anything ever before. It’s called Magic Mouse. It’s the world’s first Multi-Touch mouse. And while it comes standard with every new iMac, you can also add it to any Bluetooth-enabled Mac for a Multi-Touch makeover.


Seamless Multi-Touch Surface


Magic Mouse — with its low-profile design and seamless top shell — is so sleek and dramatically different, it brings a whole new feel to the way you get around on your Mac. You can’t help but marvel at its smooth, buttonless appearance. Then you touch it and instantly appreciate how good it feels in your hand. But it’s when you start using Magic Mouse that everything comes together. The Multi-Touch area covers the top surface of Magic Mouse, and the mouse itself is the button. Scroll in any direction with one finger, swipe through web pages and photos with two, and click and double-click anywhere. Inside Magic Mouse is a chip that tells it exactly what you want to do. Which means Magic Mouse won’t confuse a scroll with a swipe. It even knows when you’re just resting your hand on it.


Laser-Tracking Engine


Magic Mouse uses powerful laser tracking that’s far more sensitive and responsive on more surfaces than traditional optical tracking. That means it tracks with precision on nearly every surface — whether it’s a table at your favorite cafe or the desk in your home office — without the need for a mousepad.


Wireless


Magic Mouse connects wirelessly to your Mac via Bluetooth, so there’s no wire or separate adapter to worry about. Pair Magic Mouse with your Bluetooth-enabled Mac and enjoy a reliable and secure connection up to 33 feet away. When you combine Magic Mouse with the Apple Wireless Keyboard, you create a workspace free of annoying cables. And because Magic Mouse is wireless, it can venture beyond the confines of your desk. A quick flick of the on/off switch helps conserve battery power while Magic Mouse is tucked in your bag. Even when it’s on, Magic Mouse manages power efficiently, by detecting periods of inactivity automatically.

Magic Mouse looks so cool and I'm going to get one soon! If you want to know further information, go to check out Apple's website.

MEDICOM TOY x Disney – Mickey Mouse Jack Skellington Edition

With Halloween just around the corner, Japan's MEDICOM TOY CO. struck an interesting arrangement with Disney recently in creating a vinyl figure of world's most famous mouse, Mickey Mouse, in the likeness of Jack Skellington, the key character in Tim Burton's claymation classic 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'. Each of the figure was casted in specific mold, then hand coloured and painted. Though announced through MEDICOM TOY CO. in time for Halloween, the Mickey Mouse Jack Skellington Edition will not be available till April of 2010. Thanks to Freshness for the info and photo!

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Bill's Dairy Farm

Bill's Dairy Farm in South Africa invited ilovedust to create carton graphics for their new range of milkshakes. Featuring strawberry, chocolate and vanilla flavours, each individual graphic features its own character and specific colour scheme. The colourful, funny and candy shop style packaging is designed to appeal to a young target market. Thanks to TheDieline for the info and photo!

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Audiovox EarBudeez

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JDA, Inc. Retail Ready Design recently won the 2009 Gold Pentawards for these very awesome earphones for Audiovox.

Audiovox
found that customers choose their earbuds like a fashion accessory and packaging is key to heir choice. JDA developed the earBudeez series as personalities with the earbuds as eyes in different positions to convey attitudes and emotions. These fun, eye-catching packages appeal to customers of all ages who want to express themselves with a unique product.

Thanks to
Packaging of the World for the info and photos!

Neon Style in Photoshop


Damn! I'm so sick these few days. Even now, I'm still not feeling too good. I didn't go to work and just only stay on my bed all the time. I went to visit doctor on Thursday and he said I've got gastroenteritis. Oh! Man! That's why I vomited all the food I ate before. I found that I especially miss my mum and my love during the period of illness. Haha~

I did this tutorial (see above) last week. This is a super easy tutorial to turn your types to neon style in Photoshop. It looks good and realistic. Click here to learn this tutorial if you would like to make your own neon style typo.

Sunday, October 11, 2009

USUGROW x SECRETBASE The Rebel Ink Premium Silver Chrome



US-based Japanese artist USUGROW and Janpanese toy-brand SECRETBASE are releasing another version of USUGROW's iconic "The Rebel Ink" figure. This latest version features a shiny silver chrome finish with black print. The use of the black on silver provides a nice contrast and allows USUGROW's artwork to really show through. Available soon at ARMTH. Thanks to Hypebeast for the info and photos!