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Fascinated by this since i saw it on Gizmodo… The INTIMIDATOR PUZZLE PISTOL is is a single shot 45 caliber muzzle loading pistol. Hidden disassembled in a 125 piece puzzle which can be put together to form a 8”x4”x5” brick of a sculpture weighing in at 40 lbs… designed by GarE Maxton. It’s incredible and took him a year to build! See more pictures of the stunning puzzle on the next page, as well as a video of it being taken apart ~ and even seeing it SHOOT!
While in Stuttgart, i had a field day going to toy stores! Germans seem to have far more fun toys ~ particularly wooden ones and i adore their amazing puzzles and stunning miniatures! After falling for the bowl of Japanese Wooden Tops (which i can’t seem to give any away so far, they live on my table and are far too fun!) ~ i think a fascination with unique tops is growing! Quickly! So when i encountered 1000 Schoen in Stuttgart, it was hard to resist buying up the pile you see above! The incredible wooden ones are made by Mader Kreiselmanufaktur, and their site even shows them being made by hand! Absolutely fascinating! The other type i fell in love with are these metal and metal/wooden tops that initially look like gears! For the wooden ones with metal tips and a bent metal rod included, you basically insert the rod into two holes in the top, twist to wind it up, and when you let go, the tension gives you incredible spin! The flowery gear you hold between two fingers and blow to get it spinning super fast, and drop it and watch it go! The man at the store mentioned it’s great to use a straw to keep blowing on it to keep it spinning. Take a peek to see them all close up on the next page, as well as a video of some in action!
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Tags: gifts - kids - metal - shopping - stuttgart - toys - wood
Happy post-Valentine's Day ~ last night stopped by Lucent L'amour presented by the Do Lab ~ they blocked off a few streets and filled them with art, gorgeous stages, and lots of music! Unfortunately, other than the VIP room, everything was outside, and it was freeeeezing out! So here's the first of a few posts about some of the art i was loving! There was this little metal key tree on one of the sidewalks, casting incredible shadows, and at first glance reminded me of coraline (and the keys that were popping up in various cities pinned on walls and billboards)... and each and every key was unique and mysterious, and the roots over the pile of pebbles was mesmerizing as well ~ take a peek at the details on the next page!
NOTCOT Note: So, i'm still in the woods, still running up and down the mountain, exploring the woods, bonding with birds and deer and other critters, making bird feeders, learning about plumbing and working on getting hot water going (see? learning to be more handy!), raking leaves, playing in the stream, reflecting on life/the sites, and being ridiculously physically tired... BUT, for the sake of the sites, we grabbed a little room in nearby St. Johnsbury, VT for the internet so i can get a little somethin' up for you guys - having no cell/internet is quite a trip! So here's another post from ICFF!
I thought i was over the laser cut metals look, especially the cut and fold yourself shelving, coat racks, etc... then i saw the Amuneal Manufacturing Corp's installation at their booth at ICFF and it was impressive to say the least. "Inspired from a scene from nature, our in-house graphic designer created a striking motif for the walls of the installation. We then "wrapped" it around a digital 3D model, which generated the laser cutting files required to connect over 3,000 square feet of aluminum. Once fabricated, each lightweight panel received a hand-patinaed finish to contrast the exacting accuracy of the cut pattern. The custom made teak architectural elements, including 14' tall x 7' wide entry portals and windows that featured over 30 scale models of recently completed projects, established the strength of the structure." I got too curious and touched one of the bird cut outs on the main structure, and that stuff is quite sharp!
It was a beautiful space, and with the right lighting the shadows were gorgeous... equally fascinating were their business card holders where the birds were popped out and bent as you pleased to hold the cards between them. See images of the booth on the next page.
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