Pooping Chihuahua Turns Red. The Good Puppy Table Lamp Now Comes In Ferrari Red.

About 10 months ago I introduced you to the defecating dog lamps by UK artist Whathisname.  Now he has created a Ferrari red version of The Good Puppy Table Lamp, a pooping Chihuahua whose turd is actually the on/off switch.



Step on the poo to turn the lamp on or off:


The bow is now magnetic and you can take it off anytime:


The black Good Puppy Table Lamp and the Good Boy Floor Lamp:


For pricing, and availability contact What's His Name

New Block Watches From Tom Dixon's Eclectic Collection.

Three new 2013 watches have been designed by Tom Dixon as part of his Eclectic Collection. The Eclectic Collection is a collection of everyday home accessories, giftware and design objects formed from honest, resilient and heavyweight materials including copper, marble, cast iron and wood.

The products are informed by British heritage and each piece is designed to be used or played with, to be treasured or to be given. The Block Watches are the newest addition to this collection, are made from the most minimal components and come in three variations.

Block Watch Stainless Steel Mesh:


The square case is stamped from a fat block of pure stainless steel with a Swiss movement. The dial is deep etched with the numerals that point precisely at the time makers, encased in a crystal face to protect. Each watch is laser etched with its own unique number.

Block Watch Rose Gold Mesh:


The square case is stamped from a fat block of pure stainless steel plated with rose gold with a Swiss movement. The dial is deep etched with the numerals that point precisely at the time makers, encased in a crystal face to protect. Each watch is laser etched with its own unique number.

Block Watch Brass Leather:


The square case is stamped from a block of brass with a Swiss movement. The dial is deep etched with the numerals that point precisely at the time makers, encased in a crystal face to protect. Each watch is laser etched with its own unique number. No more no less.



Dimensions of all three Block Watches:


Height Max (cm) 4
Width Max (cm) 4
Depth (cm) 0.6
Unpacked weight (kg) 0.02


Tom Dixon

The Walking Dead Guitars & Accessories From Peavey With Artwork By Charlie Aldard.

A big hit at the Long Beach Guitar Expo and The NAMM 2013 Show was the newly licensed product line from Peavey Electronics® featuring graphics from The Walking Dead, the award-winning comic and TV show.

The Saul Bass Google Doodle Tribute And All The Actual Title Sequences.

I have long been a fan of late graphic designer Saul Bass and was thrilled to see today's Google Doodle tribute to him on what would be his 93rd birthday. Google took many of his most famous opening title sequences and closing credits for movies directed by Alfred Hitcock, Otto Preminger, Billy Wilder and Stanley Kubrick amongst others and created their own versions of them.


above: Saul Bass on titles

I wanted to share the Goggle Doodle with you (for those who have yet to see it) and then follow it up with videos of all the actual title sequences so you can see the inspiration. Enjoy.

The Google Doodle Celebrating Saul Bass' 93rd Birthday:


Google a la Psycho:


Saul Bass title sequence - Psycho (1960)


Google a la Man With the Golden Arm:


Saul Bass title sequence - The Man With The Golden Arm (1955)


Google a la Spartacus:


Saul Bass title sequence - Spartacus (1960)


Google a la West Side Story:


Saul Bass title sequence - West Side Story (1961)


Google a la Vertigo:


Saul Bass title sequence Vertigo - (1958)


Google a la North by Northwest:


Saul Bass title sequence - North by Northwest (1959)


Google a la Anatomy Of A Murder:


Saul Bass title sequence - Anatomy Of A Murder (1959)


Google a la Oceans Eleven:


Saul Bass title sequence - Ocean's Eleven (1960)


Google a la Around the World in Eighty Days:


Saul Bass closing credits - Around The World in 80 Days (1956)
(The closing credits Saul Bass created for Around the world in eighty days were the longest and most expensive credits ever made, at the time. They cost $65,000.)
This video is not available on You Tube, but can be seen in its entirety here.

Art of the Title has a wonderful collection of many of his title sequences and closing credits.

And be sure to see my previous post on how Saul Bass inspires others here.

Leather Animals In A Paper Jungle For Hermès Window Installation.

For its 13th Carte Blanche, the Hermès store at Hong Kong International Airport is exhibiting a piece by the French artists Zim&Zou, 'The Eternal Jungle', which is an invitation into the wild. (Some of you may recall that I previously posted about the paper crafts of Zim&Zou.)



The window installation creates an intriguing contrast between the jungle, a world that is dominated by wild animals, and one of great refinement, the world of Hermès.




The window is influenced by the abundance of vegetation in Hong Kong and showcases Hermès accessories (such as scarves, jewelry, bets and ties) and a Monkey, a Toucan and a Chameleon crafted of leather off-cuts from the workshops of Hermès.

If this sounds a little familiar, it is much like the lovingly crafted animals made with Louis Vuitton leather goods for their window displays by Billie Achilleous.

Monkey and Hermès tie:

Chameleon and Hermès bracelet:

Toucan and Hermès necklace:


The installation displays the finest skills in paper-cut art and leatherwork. Remaining faithful to its original purity, the artists create intricate objects with the paper, a material both beautiful and versatile.



A look at the impressively crafted animals.

The Monkey:


The Monkey in the display:


The Toucan:


The Toucan in the display:


The Chameleon:


The Chameleon in the display:

The window as it appears in the Hong Kong International Airport:


Zim and Zou

Don't miss this post about another artist who has crafted small animals of leather for Louis Vuitton Window displays:

Geek Branding. Spock vs. Spock in New Two Minute Ad For The Audi S7.

The new Audi S7 looks as aerodynamic and almost as futuristic as the latest USS Enterprise, with an interior dash that rivals the NCC-1701's main bridge. Therefore, casting Leonard Nimoy and Zachary Quinto in a face-off for command of the coolest vehicle was a fun move by Audi and a nice tie in to the upcoming May 16th release of J.J. Abrams' movie, Star Trek: Into Darkness.





So, what happens when old school goes head to head with new school in a battle of speed and wits? Leonard Nimoy and his Mercedes take on newbie Zachary Quinto and his all-new Audi S7 in this two minute film promoting the new Audi. Engage....




Although newbie Spock schools the original legend in the spot (shown above), Nimoy gets the last laugh with the good ol' Vulcan Nerve Pinch.

Starring: Leonard Nimoy, Zachary Quinto
Written & Directed by: Paulilu (Paul W Downs & Lucia Aniello)
Executive Producer: Joseph Assad, PMK·BNC

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Get more information on the S7 at http://audi.us/18SEJtQ.