If You're Going to Make A Legitimate LEGO Millennium Falcon, You'll Need 10,000 Pieces Posted May 12, by Brandon Siewert The Millennium Falcon is one of LEGO's most popular sets, in large part because of Star Wars' enormous fanbase. But it probably wouldn't be so popular if certain compromises weren't made to its design. In order to make the set affordable, LEGO couldn't make it too detailed or large. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter After months of planning, and weeks of building, they created this masterpiece. A 10,000+ piece, 3 feet-long, to-scale replica of the Millennium Falcon. And it is absolutely incredible. If you're an avid Star Wars fan, it's a thing of beauty to look at. The team wanted the model to have everything - even the Falcon's engine internals. But their incredible skill and execution almost makes you wonder... Could they build a Star Destroyer Next?
Animated Short Movies » Life-Changing Arts Movie shorts, or short animations are a unique form of art, which can inspire and enlighten just like any other art form. Sometimes even more so. Here is a selection of inspiring, or for some reason animated short movies, here shown in their original full length. Thanks to all the visitors who have contributed with their detailed suggestions! That is why there are now two pages of great animated shorts! If you think there is a short animated movie that should be added, let us know which, and why. The below movies are not sorted in any particular order. French Toast Written and directed by Fabrice O. The Lady and the Reaper Written and directed by Javier Recio Gracia Get Out By Charlotte Boisson, Julien Fourvel, Pascal Han-Kwan, Tristan Reinarz and Fanny Roche Granny O'Grimm Directed by Nicky Phelan, produced by Brown Bag Films Oktapodi By Julien Bocabeille, Francois-Xavier Chanioux, Olivier Delabarre, Thierry Marchand, Quentin Marmier and Emud Mokhberi Big Buck Bunny Life Line Created by Tomek Ducki
NVDRS Tape by Stefano Pertegato. Massimiliano Rampoldi, Eloisa Tolu, Francesco Schiraldi & Giovanni Mendini Finger Power Works The Tape No matter how much we progress as far as technology is concerned, we always look back towards retro stalwarts for inspiration in the designing field. NVDRS Tape foxes around in the Cassette Tape construction but is actually a digital player. Deceptive looks aside, the player continues to follow the 45/60/90 minutes norm, holding 10/15/20 select songs in digital format; uploaded via USB. Designers: Stefano Pertegato, Massimiliano Rampoldi, Eloisa Tolu, Francesco Schiraldi & Giovanni Mendini There are a couple of things regarding this player that really stands out. Charging it depends how good are you at …you guessed it…rotating the spools! Between the two wheels is nestled a small display that only shows you the time elapsed for the song, nothing else! Retro, green and spunky makes this my wishlist priority.
Turn your beer bottles into glass cups! (5 easy steps) Glassware can get pretty expensive especially if you’re in college and always getting sh*t faced and breaking your glasses. Start just using your empty beer bottles and turning them into your new glasses. Look dope, easy to make and cheap! Follow these 5 easy steps. Wine Bottle Design | Recycled Wine Bottle Torch | Package Design Firm | Sustainable Packaging 08.09.09 | by Erik Anderson Whether it’s product branding, package design or projects for ourselves, we’re pleased when we find a solution that’s very effective and creative, while keeping resources to a minimum. This idea is very inexpensive idea and it’s a great way to recycle a wine bottle. See how this simple idea inspired this brand and wine bottle design. It’s been a record year for mosquitoes here in Indianapolis, Indiana and I’d been wanting to add some Tiki-esque torches to the patio to combat the little buggers, and add a little ambiance. After searching the world over to find a torch that was affordable and atypical I came to the conclusion that unless I wanted wicker or bamboo, I needed to be a bit more resourceful. Here’s what you’ll need. Empty Wine Bottle (Use any bottle as long as it’s glass and the neck is 1” in diameter. Helpful Tools: Channellocks, adjustable wrench, hacksaw, power screwdriver, and a funnel. Safety Note: This is for outdoor use only. The Hanger -Erik
Mario Kart Drinking Game Got a few beers and a Mario Kart Drinking Game Got a few beers and a Nintendo console? Then Mario Kart is a must. You can play this with any Mario Kart game but keep in mind, if you play with the Wiimote as a steering wheel, things will probably be a LOT harder after a few rounds. Rules for playing with beer: Get hit by a shell or false item box = 1 sipGet hit by a person using a star = 3 sipsGet hit by a lightning bolt = 3 sipsGet hit by a character’s special item = 4 sips1st Place laps you = 5 sips (for every time they do)Fall off the course = Drink until you are put back onCome in last place = finish your drinkWinner of the race gets to choose one player to drink half a drink. The Drunken Moogle does not endorse drunk driving of any kind (buzzed driving is drunk driving). For another version of the Mario Kart drinking game, often known as Beerio Kart or Don’t Drink and Drive, click here.
Most Fascinating Geological Wonders On Earth Mar 08, 2011 / Category : Misc / 37 Comments This planet we live on offers us beauty beyond words. Every country has its own special region that takes your breath away with the magnificence of it. Here we can see some places that are a geological wonder that you may know about already, or maybe not? Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA Antelope Canyon is one of the world's most beautiful canyons. Pamukkale, Turkey These stunning terraces of water are found in Pamukkale Turkey and were shaped from a substance called travertine, which forms from the build-up of sediments of calcium carbonate deposited in water from hot springs. The Wave, Arizona, USA This incredible formation of sandstone rock is stunning in its colors. Moeraki Boulders, New Zealand The Moeraki Boulders are amazing boulders found on the New Zealand coast. Bungle Bungles, Australia Bungle Bungles are found in the the Purnululu National Park in Western Australia, also a World Heritage Site. Fantasy Cave, Bermuda Wave Rock, Australia
Brain Games & Brain Training You Built What?!: A Compact Mechanical Crossbow With the Precision of a Laser Last October, after hurting his knee playing hockey, Patrick Priebe was holed up in his apartment near Cologne, Germany, with nothing to do. He was sitting at his computer, staring at his keyboard, when the "Y" key caught his eye. Priebe didn't see a letter. To him, it looked like a crossbow. For years, the German lab technician had built laser weapons, including a working Iron Man–style palm-fired blue-diode laser. Next he gathered more aluminum, copper, and brass sheeting. To fire, he pulls back the wire, hooks it around a brass block, and places an arrow in the groove. Priebe can use the crossbow to pierce soda cans, smash lightbulbs, and tag apples. Go on to the next page for three more DIY projectile launchers.