Gucci's New White Tattoo Heart Collection Benefits Unicef

With ads featuring Rihanna, Gucci has just launched a new 'white' tattoo heart collection, 25% of whose sales will benefit Unicef. The collection features various handbags, shoes, a necklace, a scarf, a dop kit, and a cosmetic bag. See all the images below:


















Shop the new Gucci tattoo collection here.

Pleo for the Pedia Set: Playskool's Kota The Triceratops

Above: Kota The Triceratops Animatronic Dino For Kids

First off, the good and the bad news: He doesn't actually walk (he moves his head, opens his mouth, roars and responds to certain stimuli like touch and sounds).

This is good for parents who don't have to worry about the dino and passenger falling down stairs, leaving the room or accidentally plowing into an expensive piece of furniture.

This is bad for those who thought who were absolutely wowed at the thought of a walking dinosaur upon which toddlers could 'ride'.

Either way, this is Pleo For the Pedia set. And yes, I bought one for my nephews today.


Hasbro's PLAYSKOOL goes prehistoric with the introduction of the KOTA The Triceratops Dinosaur. Featuring sophisticated electronics, animatronics and design, this 'life-size' baby dinosaur 'comes to life' creating a magical experience for preschoolers.



Measuring over 40-inches long KOTA The Triceratops reacts to touch and sound with realistic dinosaur noises and movements.

Featuring sensors in eleven areas on his body, KOTA will react to touch by moving his head, tail and horns or giving a friendly dino roar.



With KOTA The Triceratops children will enjoy the simulated experience of 'riding' a dinosaur; kids can ride comfortably on his back in a spring-loaded seat, holding onto a handle hidden behind the dinosaur's head.

To enhance the fantasy play of going for an adventure on a triceratops, while 'riding' KOTA children will hear fun jungle sounds and a kid-friendly 'roar'.

toy description: It’s fossil-sized fun standing just over 2.5 feet tall. A hidden handle helps kids hold on once they climb onto the dinosaur’s back. Realistic stomping sounds add to the make-believe fun as kids bounce in place on the spring seat. Talk to KOTA the Triceratops and he roars back with expressive tail, head, eye, mouth and horn movements. Touch his nose with your hand and KOTA “sniffs” it! In fact, it’s easy to trigger all of his sensitive spots – try tickling his belly or chin to make KOTA “laugh”. And when you think this pretend dinosaur has worked up an appetite, be sure to “feed” KOTA his leafy snack – it really sounds like he’s munching on it! Four different adventure-themed tunes set the mood for your child’s wild imagination as he embarks on a dino-filled "rides." But don’t worry! A convenient volume control switch lets you adjust the level or turn it off. KOTA the Triceratops may look thick-skinned, but just one stroke on his scaly-like fabric “hide” will prove he’s really a soft and snuggable playmate who’s ready for all of your child’s dino-roarin’ escapades.

Dinosaur figure comes with leafy snack and instructions.
Requires 6 “D” batteries (not included).

Retail price is set at $299, but as of yesterday, the best online deal I could find was at Amazon for $239.00 and free super saver shipping.

Buy it here from Amazon. Or here from Hasbro.

Epos & Visa Have 100 Worldwide Artists Design Credit Cards

Over at NOTCOT, I spotted a post by Rice Candy about some artist designed credit cards. Unfortunately there was no link to the gallery of 100 designs created for the Japanese financial institution, Epos. After some scouring around, I finally found it. So, now I'll share with you some more information and designs as well as a link to the site where you can see all 100 designs for yourself.






Visa and various international designers from all over the world have launched 100 beautifully designed credit cards for Epos International of Japan. Styles include everything from photography to hand scribbled graffiti by such artists and designers as Friends With You, Touma, Julian Picaud and Tristan Eaton.

The project is a collaboration with the Bleed Design, Visa and Japan's leading fashion stores Marui Co. The cards launched this past September 2008 and will be available until October 2009.

Here are several of my personal favorites:


















To see all 100 designs along with artist information, check out the gallery here.

Jura's New ENA 5, The World's Slimmest Coffee/Espresso Machine Comes In 7 Colors

The new ENA from JURA is a slim 23.8 cm wide (that's less than 10" wide), which makes it easy to accommodate even when space is at a premium. The ENA is compact, comes in multiple colors and is easy to operate. Makes coffee or espresso.

* 5-stage powerful conical burr grinder
* Direction and heigt adjustable coffee spout
* CLARIS plus filter cartridge for ENA
* Easy Cappuccino Frother
* Connector System©
* Programmable to 3 strengths, 1-16 ounces, and two brewing temperatures.
* Grinder with 5 fineness settings
* Stainless thermoblock heater
* 37 ounce water reservoir
* 7-ounce bean hopper
* Water filtration built in.
* 1450 watts
* 14 in. high, 9 in. wide, 17 in. long
* Weighs 20 lb.



This patented innovation disconnects the machine entirely from the electrical mains. This means ENA does not consume any energy in standby mode.

Zero Energy Switch: JURA is totally redefining the compact class with the slender fully automatic machine for espressos and coffee specialities.




Direction and height-adjustable coffee spout: The coffee spout of the ENA5 can be set for preparing either one or two cups simply by turning it. It goes without saying that its height can also be adjusted smoothly from 65 to 111 mm in order to adapt to the height of cup.


Multicolour plain text display: The ENA is equipped with a 3-colour plain text display. The colours display the status of the ENA.





One-switch philosophy:
Turn, press, enjoy. No-one could wish for any more intuitive and straightforward operation.




And comes in 7 different colors:



Learn more about it at the special Jura Ena site here.

The Gap Mixes It Up For Christmas: Remixed Classics With Singing Celebs

In an effort to engage people in online shopping this holiday season (since the economic outlook is so bleak), several retailers are turning to fun 'promotional' devices.

The Gap division of Gap Inc., is bringing out a campaign featuring celebrities in brightly colored outfits one can 'mix'. Drawing on the parallel between mixing the separates from the Gap store, you can enjoy the re'mixed' holiday classics sung by music, tv and movie celebrities. Or make your own 'mix' of a classic holiday song at their online site here.



“As everything progressed, we decided something lighter in tone would be fitting for the times,” said Trey Laird, president and creative director at Laird & Partners in New York, the Gap agency.

“Definitely, it’s going to be promotional out there,” Mr. Laird said, using the retail term for a climate in which price-cutting predominates, “but you’ve got to engage people, too, because there’s so many promotions out there.”

Gap will also offer a Gap Movie Card promotion for filmgoers at 1,000 theaters owned by chains like AMC, Cinemark and Regal. The cards, to be given free to ticket buyers, will be good for 15 percent or 20 percent off merchandise at Gap stores.

The NY times is quoted as saying the following:

The celebrities in the Gap campaign include Jon Hamm of “Mad Men,” the TV series about advertising in the 1960s, with his girlfriend, the actress Jennifer Westfeldt; cast members of “Saturday Night Live”; the Dixie Chicks; actors like Jason Bateman, Jason Biggs, Freddy Rodriguez and Rainn Wilson; and actresses like Jennifer Hudson, Milla Jovovich and Mary-Louise Parker

But I found different celebrities (shown below). Perhaps the others will be joining them or featured on other elements of the campaign like broadcast tv spots or print ads.


Above: Jingle Bells featuring the Gap Christmas Cast


Above: We Three Kingz featuring Freddy Rodriguez, Romany Malco and Jason Biggs


Above: Jingle Bells featuring Flo Rida and Trey Songz



Above: Deck The Halls featuring the Dixie Chicks and Sandra Bernhard


Above: Winter Wonderland featuring Jon Heder and Janelle Monaé


Above: Baby It's Cold Outside featuring Rainn Wilson and Selma Blair


And lastly, you can watch the original 'remix' sung by all or make your own mix on the site here.

It's no Elf Yourself (which by the way is back this year and now with a bigger Office Max logo and the opportunity to make printed greeting cards and other photo goodies) and the folks over at adfreak have made their opinion known.

But go check it out for yourself and you decide.

Caleido's Newest Rockin' Wall Radiators; The Metacrilati Collection

Caleido has introduced the new Metacrilati version in their Fine Design range of radiators. Consisting of four different models available in a slew of colors; Flora, Scuba, Wall and Rain – the innovative radiators designed by James di Marco are characterized by an unusual methacrylate-on-steel combination.

Very cool.. er, warm. Take a look.