Lilly is a little robotic insect. “When powered by the sun she flaps her shiny wings manically. No batteries, no charging, just pop her in a bright spot and she will flutter for you. Made from a meter movement, solar cell, chip, resistor and a couple of capacitors.” At Etsy for $60.
Network: etsy
The Rubitone is a concept by Ignacio Pilotto, combining the Rubix cube with Pantone colors.
Network: blogs
Dutch illustrator, Jan Willem Wennekes, runs his own studio called Zeptonn Lab, where he produces a variety of projects such as illustration, character design, toy design, identity design and editorial design. Popcling has a wall adhesive version of his playful illustrations. Perfect for decorating a bland wall!
Network: blogs
From one of my favorite art toy companies, UNKL, comes Defcon SUG, “rising again to save the universe, and show them all that real men wear purple. Indeed!” SUG is 12” high and comes in a limited run of 500.
Network: blogs
From one of my favorite SF artists, Gama-Go has a new Loosie Goosie Sticker Pack, featuring ninja kitty, deathbot, yeti and more. Only $10.
Network: blogs
”These toys are weighted sculptures that can be used as a balancing tool for kids or as part of a fungi forest inhabited by swigg critters! They are about 1 1/2 lbs. each and measure approximately 7” tall x 7” wide. Available in 3 colorways.”
Network: supermarket
”Readymechs are free, flatpack toys for you to print and build. They are designed to fit on an 8.5"x11" page and printed with any printer. You’ll need double-sided tape, thick matte paper, and 10-15 minutes for build time.” (via StyleDeva at Stylehive)
Network: stylehive
"Ever wish you could have a Ninja with you everywhere you go? Well, now you can! This awesome series of miniature blind-box plush designed by Shawnimals is sure to bring style and class to your backpack, belt loop, cell phone or wherever else you can think to hang one. Twelve different Ninjatown characters including the elusive and scary Mr. Demon.” Buy them now at Rotofugi for only $5.95 each.
Network: blogs
Nicole Gastonguay taught herself how to crochet using Crocheting for Dummies. “Being Queen Dummy myself, I only know one stitch. This is what happens when I use it.”
Network: flickr
From Kidrobot: “for all you fans of nesting toys comes The Visionaire Coloring Toy. This limited edition set contains 3 nesting figures, 4 sharpie markers and 2 sets of ears. It is produced in an edition of 1000, and 100% of the proceeds from sales benefits the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Now get creative!”
Network: blogs
Meet Otto the Robot, a handmade robot series by Vandicklier. Each robot is about 7.5 inches tall and “contains a secret compartment that is usually unnoticed by most folks. The robot can be used to store: your money; diamonds; tiny pictures; wishes; dice; paper clips; keys; Xanax; rocks; matches; beads; pins; teeth; bottle caps; baby robots; paint chips; lint; bolts and screws; girls’ phone numbers; Bazooka Joe Bubble Gum...”
Network: etsy
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