Variations on Normal by Dominic Wilcox is a collection of sketchbook thoughts, ideas, and inventions by the extreme designer. Some of his thoughts are outlandish, maybe bizarre, but funny at times. A true visionary of the world around him. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something […]
Gmail is getting very interesting. This is going to make my business calls a lot easier. Now you can dial from your computer basically any landline or mobile phone for FREE in the US & Canada or a small fee for other countries. Learn more at http://gmail.com/call Google Voice: Calling Rates Tony M.If this article […]
Everybody is looking for the next “Tickle Me Elmo” for the Christmas toy of the year. Here comes Mickey Mouse the dancing toy with cement block feet. (with apologies to Jimmy Hoffa) The Fisher-Price Dance Star Mickey just looks like a rush job to cash in the dancing craze on American TV. via-Harry Go Round […]
It's amazing to think that this lonely little unexceptional ad from the '50s would spawn a money-making machine long after Charles Schulz would die. The merchandising juggernaut just keeps churning cash like it's going out of style.
You would be surprised who owns who at your local supermarket. There are some products you would figure have nothing in common. An example would be Clorox purchasing Burt’s Bees lip balm in 2007 and most of us would not be wise to it. From chocolate bar companies like Mars who also own Pedigree Petfoods. […]
Etsy never fails but to amaze. Introducing the orange bearded stocking hat. Let’s see you get through airport security with one of these on. via-Etsy Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I […]
Collectors come in all shapes and sizes. It is an extension to the personality of the individual. Vermont’s Hoff the Harmonica Case Man collects commissioned harmonica cases. The Hoff is as unique as his own collection. It would be a misconception to think he spends all his time on his hobby, Bob Hoffman is an […]
First it was the Christmas and Halloween themed cookies from Pillsbury. Now they have the “Back to School Cookies” for those eager beavers who want to return to school. (cricket sounds) Seems the parents will be chewing these down with a tall glass of milk more than the kids. But seriously, what other occasion are […]
What if Star Wars were a silent black and white film. All the elements stripped down to the bare essentials and the results are pretty intriguing. via-YouTube Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at […]
The Bat Bus this is not. This is a Haitian tap-tap. Former US school buses and pick-up trucks converted into an elaborate transportation service with overcrowded Haitians. More tap-tap>> via-traveladventures Most tap-taps operate over fixed routes, departing only when full. One can usually ride a tap-tap for approximately five gourdes, but the charge will depend […]
David Lidsky, a writer for Fast Company, eloquently shares his firsthand experience with a cork that almost embodies the spirit of Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine.
Who needs storefront signs! If you sell bicycles you simple build the world’s largest free-form bicycle rack and mount 120 bicycles on your wall to advertise that you sell bicycles. This bicycle shop in Altlandsberg in Germany is thinking outside the box. Let’s hope this idea does not catch on. I would not want to […]