Remember the Furby and the Tamagotchi? Both toys sold like electronic pets and both big in Japan. Now there is a new digital pet from Japan, the’ Smartpet’ (I do love the name). ‘Smartpet’ by Japanese producers Bandai transforms users’ iPhones into robotic puppies, capable of moving and responding to voice and gestural interactions. after an initial march …

‘Ella’ is a foosball table outfitted with female players who have been replicated to match the exact proportions of their male counterparts… but of course with more curves. Produced by spanish company rs barcelona, on the pitch ella’s game is just as precise and intense, and her kick equally as powerful as the men’s team. There really are …

To promote the opening of new hotel Resort Legoland Windsor, the London agency Lowe DLKW installed around London mini billboards built in Lego. Each poster features one aspect of the hotel: the packages, prices, and obviously this opening. All these mini billboards are located on Google Maps and Londoners are invited to tweet pictures by linking …

‘Legolize it’ is a personal project of Fabien Bouchard, creator of  art and design blog ufunk, and french artist Mademoiselle Maurice:  A self-portrait series where a LEGO figure’s head stands in for the face. the photographs were shot without special effects or post-production montage; chosen to be displayed as polaroids because of the nostalgic feel of both this photography …

Japanese artist Teppei Kaneuji’s assemblages of ready made objects could be described as ‘time based sculpture’, not only due to their process of making, but also because of the ideas he works with. In his White Discharge (Built-up Objects) series for example, objects are categorized by form and color, dismantled, and then piled up and connected to …

The remarkable intuitive design of iDevices can now be experienced in furry plush toys for kids as creative agency Carnation Group unveils Totoya Creatures, a hybrid toy composed of a friendly monster pet brought to life by your iPhone or iPad. Totoya Creatures offer a wide variety of “edutainment” features for children to enjoy, such …

French artist Jocelyn Grivaus has created the ‘poupee barbie’ collection to commemorate the 50th anniversary (how long does this anniversary take?!) of the famous mattel doll. Each creation is a barbie interpretation of famous artworks, classics by the masters of painting! But also world famous movies and photographs are reinvented by miss Barbie. I love …

Lucas Mongiello, an artist best known for his experimentation with luchadero sweatshirts, has created a series of wacky figurines comfortable toppled on top of one another called 20/20. The real interest comes in the choice of figurines, and the positions Mongiello has posed them in, the composition is quarky, fun, and leaves you with a …

On the occasion of the release of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace in 3D, the restaurant chain Quick launch the JEDI Burger, DARK Burger and of course the DARK VADOR Burger… Unfortunately only in France. The Burgers will be availble from january the 31st until march the 5th. Especially like the Dark …