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Pink Thing of The Day: Pink Rubber Ducks Collection

Talk about a completest collection of Pink Rubber Duckies!Honestly, these little guys would make bath time so much more fun.

Yes, it Exists: The Joan Jett Barbie Doll


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The Joan Jett Barbie Doll was released in December of 2009 as part of Mattel’s Ladies of The ’80s Barbie Doll collection (which also included dolls created in the likeness of Debbie Harry and Cindy Lauper). While the doll is no longer being manufactured, a quick Google search reveals that the fashionable and highly collectible Ms. Jett can be purchased at various locales on the Interwebs for between $44 and $56 — quite reasonable for such a find! Happy hunting!

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House in LEGOs


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I am a big fan of the work of maverick architect Frank Lloyd Wright; this much is no secret. When I was in Chicago in the Spring of 2010, I had the chance to take the train out to the suburb of Oak Park, where I toured Wright’s own family home and studio as well as a dozen or so other residences designed by Wright that still exist in that neighborhood. Wow, what a cool way to spend an afternoon is all I can say. Frank Lloyd Wright!
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Kidrobot & Swatch Design Collaboration Launches

Today, August 18th 2011, marks the worldwide launch of the highly anticipated Kidrobot x Swatch collaboration. To celebrate this pairing of artist-designed watches and matching Dunnys (Kidrobot’s signature 3-inch vinyl rabbit figure), Swatch is hosting events in eleven countries around the globe, featuring appearances by Kidrobot artists Frank Kozik, MAD, Tara McPherson, Jeremyville, Tilt and Joe Ledbetter. Additional Swatch / Dunny designing artists not participating in the events are Gary Baseman (a favorite here at the Worley Gig) and SSUR. The 3-inch Dunny and Watch sets will be available for sale beginning on September 1, 2011  for $70.00 each. Continue reading Kidrobot & Swatch Design Collaboration Launches

Headline Of The Day: Owner of Killer Bear Chokes to Death on Sex Toy


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Seriously, you can’t make this stuff up. The story that I’m sure you’re all dying to read, which sounds very much like a script by Quentin Tarantino can be found Here.