Gre-Gory the Big Bad Vampire Bat

Posted in monsters, retro, toys with tags , , on January 29, 2012 by shewalkssoftly

In 1979, Matell released this wonderful toy: GRE-GORY THE BIG BAD VAMPIRE BAT.

Though the concept is rather arbitrary (never in all my years of being a bat connoisseur have I seen one with a translucent chest), kids must have loved this thing.

If I hadn’t sworn not to add more clutter to my house until I can get rid of some things, I’d be tracking this guy down on Ebay right now. Every grown woman needs plenty of monsters in the house, right?

And now for a look at Gre-Gory himself:

Does anyone have Gre-Gory? Did you have him as a child? Anyone just dying to get rid of one? ;-)

Bunderful: Brain Sundae

Posted in anatomy, candy coated nightmares, food, photography with tags , , , on January 28, 2012 by shewalkssoftly

I was doing a google image search for “brain sundae” (yep, typical way to rock out with my bad self on a Saturday morning), and I came across this great photo by Bunderful:

This next photo happened to remind me of my Candy Coated Nightmares entry tag:

Note: There is a surprising shortage of decent “brain sundae” images out there. Please remedy this, Internet.

Bunderful

Arne Bendik Sjur

Posted in art with tags on January 27, 2012 by shewalkssoftly

Arne Bendik Sjur has a a talent for disquieting realism, with a dash of macabre…

People withered with age, unflattering nudity, creatures in various stages of decay…and the occasional heads on sticks.

See more here.

Alien Chopsticks

Posted in home, products, sci-fi with tags , , on January 26, 2012 by shewalkssoftly

I rarely find myself eating with chopsticks, but these sets of Alien chopsticks make me want to start.

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Zim and Zou

Posted in craft, design, paper, retro, sculpture with tags , , , , on January 25, 2012 by shewalkssoftly

Brace yourselves, folks. I’m about to post something exceptionally rare for this blog: neon colors. Zim and Zou have won me over with their outrageously skillful paper sculptures.

This color scheme actually reminds me of my wardrobe as a child of the 80′s…before I wore more dark apparel than any human reasonably should.

And speaking of the 80′s, be sure to explore the closeups in Back to Basics to remember our prized devices of yesteryear.

See more sets of work here.
Originally seen on Alter Ego

Monaux

Posted in art with tags on January 24, 2012 by shewalkssoftly

I’ve spent years collecting vintage images of skull illusions, so I was happy to see Monaux’s updated version of the subject:

Monaux is a pseudonym for Karl Kwasny (a name he readily admits is often mispronounced).

He also has other lovely illustrations, often a tad grim and melancholy.

Monaux

Desktop Goodies 1/23

Posted in absurd, advertising, art, comics, creatures, dolls, fashion, humor, introvert, meat, robots, science, sculpture, vintage, you can't handle the cute with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on January 23, 2012 by shewalkssoftly

This has come up in about 5 of the blogs I typically follow…so Cyborg Gorbachev is really asking to be posted.

If I were a few inches tall, this would be my preferred mode of transportation.

Amazing doll concept by Ali Gulec:

These life-like Beavis and Butt-Head statues having been making the Internet rounds as well. Wonderful job crafting a photorealistic and rather horrifying vision of these two, Kevin Kirkpatrick. See a few more shots here.

Why I love being an introvert:

On a related note, I think this would make great club wear for introverts. It really sends the right message if one is not in the mood for human interaction: Come one step closer and I will BITE you!

Finally, the trendy luxury toward which I harbor an extreme distaste finds a home in serial killer apparel. THIS, I like.

I’m with you, Neil!

Fatal Attraction had NOTHING on this:

Bear with me for a moment of extreme adorableness…

And speaking of cats, take a look at what I always pretty much assumed would be my own future (everybody knows it’s not official until facebook says so…this is the real deal):

Ohhhh-kay, so I’ll admit that I only envision myself in a relationship with one or two cats. I’m about quality, not quantity.

Now we come to the portion of this blog post where I try to avoid making a pun about something being “fishy” here…

Usually at least one of my Desktop Goodies will launch me into utter confusion. Today’s baffling example (caption, anyone?):

…and by “Projection Equipment” they mean her brassiere:

Ladies, I’ll leave you with this romantic gift idea: raw meat.

Kirill Rozhkov

Posted in art, design, sea with tags , , on January 22, 2012 by shewalkssoftly

Artist Kirill Rozhkov designed a set of H.P. Lovecraft themed designs to be used for carpets (I wish the link listed where there are actually installed).

Here is how these designs translate into floor and wall decor…

These should also be made in Cthulu area rugs for home use.

See a few more photos from this project here.

MST3K Jewelry by Pica Pica Press

Posted in craft, film, geek, jewelry, wish list with tags , , , , on January 21, 2012 by shewalkssoftly

What a perfect idea for a necklace! Pica Pica Press let’s the MST3K gang riff your very own photo of choice! Onto my wishlist it goes…

There is also a Tom Servo silver necklace in the shop at the moment:

See more dreamy geek jewelry here.

Thomas Woodruff: The Four Temperaments

Posted in art, exhibits, surreal with tags , , on January 20, 2012 by shewalkssoftly

I happen to be out of town right now, but I wish I could see Thomas Woodruff’s Four Temperaments show in person. These lushly colored alchemical fusions of flora and fauna are undoubtedly a treat for the eyes up close.

Color schemes and themes reflect the four temperaments: sanguine, choleric, phlegmatic and melancholic (named after the ancient theory of bodily humors).

My favorite creatures in this beastiary are the Batterflies:

See the rest of the exhibit on line at the P.P.O.W. Gallery.

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