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How old school do you like it? Project Nomad takes you WAAAAYYYY back. Back to the days when going out to get a steak was more complicated than just stepping out to your nearest grocery store.

Jason Battersby’s Project Nomad is a vehicle concept with a twist. Instead of the standard wheel-based movement system, Nomad is operated with a set of four legs, much like an animal mount. The vehicle itself is controlled much like a motorcycle. Hit the jump for more pics and a video preview.

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The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has done something ballsy. They’ve created a USB drive designed to look like an endangered species. And how do you actually use the USB drive? By ripping the endangered species’s body in half. Apparently a penguin doesn’t “need” its upper torso.

I’m sure the WWF has nothing but the best intentions for penguins, but ripping the animal apart doesn’t send the best message. I understand, they’re trying to reach a certain demographic. The problem is that hungry seals are going to be as attracted to this gadget as geeks are. The penguin drive will be available in 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB flavors.

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If you’re a true geek you’ve likely either dated a Japanese girlfriend or fantasized about having one. If by any chance you actually have one, they would surely go totally nuts over these Panda Ear buds. You know how girls, in general, not even specifically Japanese, are into this cutesy shit.

Even if you’re a hipster dude, you might dig wearing these buds. One thing’s for sure. Even though you might look a little desperate, the ear pandas are sure to get you some feminine attention. Check them out for $15 from FredFlare.

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Your pet eats its emotions. That much is clear. What sort of pet needs to use a Buddha Bed as their sleeping cushion? Pet obesity is serious business. I’d like to talk to you about your fat pet for a moment. Please, avert your pet’s eyes away from the screen for a few moments.

It’s probably not your fault. Who knows? Maybe Fluffy let herself go after that Great Dane left her for a younger (and frankly, hotter) Poodle. I don’t know, I’m not one to judge. But it’s just not a healthy way to live! If you live, or plan on living, in the UK, there happens to be a new gym specifically geared towards your pet’s widening ass. Animal Active plans on conquering the very serious issue of animal obesity before it reaches epidemic levels. By the way, have you heard of Parkour?

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So, you think that chinchilla coat your snobby neighbor wears around is an outrage? What about the poor Muppets who’ve sacrificed their life for the sake of fashion?

Are you willing to slaughter dozens of defenseless puppets in the name of style? Disgusting. (more…)

These morbid creations bear a creepy resemblance to that severed horse head plush we wrote about and they’re also more blood-soaked than that Army Of Darkness knit doll. Knit creations become a little more bizarre when carrots are killing rabbits and pink unicorns are out for blood.

Andieman26 posted these on his Flickr account and now I’m questioning his better judgment. Could he be the next Minneapolis Mangler? With knit creations like these, I wouldn’t put it past the guy.

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Despite this woman’s smug look, this could be considered animal cruelty. If it is, it’s perhaps the coolest-looking animal cruelty out there. It would take an impeccable amount of grooming skill to style your dogs hair in order to make it look like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. In this case, its Leonardo.

Cleverly dubbed “Leonardoodle,” this poor dog is forced to bend to its master’s will, even if that means looking ridiculous. Hey, I love the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles just as much as the next guy, maybe even more. That doesn’t mean you’ll find me shaving my dog down to the skin to make it look like Splinter.

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Plush toys have never really gotten any more elaborate than any other stuffed animal. Sure, you could get a plush re-creation of your favorite Pokemon or go with the creative Food Chain Friends, but a plush toy is a plush toy. Nothing more, nothing less.

Now, if you coupled your average plush toy with a home planetarium, that would make things more interesting. The Twilight Turtle is just that, a plush toy with a light projector that projects twinkling stars on your ceiling. There are eight different constellations to choose from and three different color options: blue, green or amber, which will help add some variety to your bedtime. Even better, it comes with a built-in 45 minute sleep timer, so you’re less likely to drain the three AAA batteries powering it. $44 is a small price to pay for comfort and security.

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Ever since the Internet was created, one popular theme of entertainment has always shown through any of the other bullshit that appears on the Internet: puzzled domesticated animals battling technology. You might have seen a dog versus a vacuum cleaner mouse or perhaps a parakeet fighting some crazy flying Halloween decoration. Cat versus the printer is a new one to me. The thunderous sound effects are a nice touch. Don’t forget to check out the last 7 seconds, that’s the money shot.

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We like art. Whether it be fusing plastics together, or building an impressive LEGO display inspired by Terminator, art is art. Especially if it’s art inspired by robotics, like these City Foundry Bots. Graphic designer and illustrator Juan Carlos Federico creates some fascinating digital collages that resemble living creatures gone robotic. They’ve ditched their organic ways for a body of scrap metal, spare parts, and recycled junk.

The art line is called “Restatos” and shows some almost life-like art pieces that look as though you actually could build them from the parts and pieces shown in the art. In fact, you probably could! Check out the link to his website to see more of his work.

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