Posted by Robyn Lee, August 19, 2008 at 3:00 PM
Photograph of Duff Goldman from Wikipedia; Photograph of action figure from Action Figure Insider
Duff Goldman, star of Food Network's Ace of Cakes and head baker at Baltimore's Charm City Cakes, can now add "immortalized as an action figure" to his list of accomplishments. This isn't your run-of-the-mill action figure modeled after a baker—Duff's accessories include "two of the shop’s signature cakes, a drill-powered mixer, a chainsaw, wooden spoon, spatula, guitar and flame-thrower!" The action figure made by Diamond Select Toys will be available through Charm City Cakes this fall. [via Food Network Addict]
Posted by Erin Zimmer, July 31, 2008 at 10:30 AM
How will your little one prepare for future food media greatness? With this 18-piece Veggie Cutting Set by ImagiPLAY Toys for $24. While the chopping simulation activates those young motor skills, it could also confuse the divide between food and toys. Little Simon was always told to eat his veggies, but then one day he choked. Other than the swallowing factor, the fake produce looks pretty cool. Fastened together by velcro, pieces can be reshuffled to create new veggie hybrids. Little Simon choked on a tomato-shroom!
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Posted by Emily Koh, July 27, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Soda junkies will want to get this USB-powdered mini-fridge. It hooks up right to your computer and is the perfect size to store your canned beverage, keeping it cold and ready for your caffeinated pick-me-up late in the day. A welcome addition to even the most cluttered workspaces. Get one here.
Posted by Adam Kuban, July 12, 2008 at 11:00 AM
"I smell something fishy in here. Oh. Never mind. It's me." —Sushi-Head Playmobil Dude
Customized Playmobil figures with wacky sushi heads. Fun!
Posted by Erin Zimmer, June 27, 2008 at 4:30 PM
"I make little kids happy and big kids mad." -New Wave Nigel
The iconic "energy dome" made famous by New Wave band Devo in its "Whip It" music video and various stage performances is a look you want to steal so badly, but take lessons from McDonald's—don't. As part of an American Idol–themed line of Happy Meal toys, McDonald's introduced New Wave Nigel. He may look so 1980s mod in his orange jumpsuit, fuchsia shades, and energy dome, but this Devo-ian imitation is not flattering the band, which is now suing the the chain.
"Plus, we don't like McDonald's," bassist Gerald Casale told Australian Associated Press. Casale designed the upside-down flower-pot hat, which is both copyrighted and trademarked. Watch the original "Whip It" video, full of New Wave Nigel predecessors, after the jump. [Via Metafilter]
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Posted by Erin Zimmer, June 20, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Little kids like Legos, and putting things in their mouths. How convenient that Kellogg's Lego fruit snacks exist to confuse toddlers that bite-sized toys sometimes come in squishy, gummy bear-like textures that really can be digested. Is this the start of edible jacks and chess pieces? And a mommy uproar? [Via Penny Arcade]
After the jump, a cartoon where perplexed normal Legos attempt to make sense of these gelatinous cousins.
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Posted by Robyn Lee, March 24, 2008 at 2:00 PM
I didn't know I wanted a cuddle-able teacup until I saw this adorable plush teacup made by Teresa at Sewing Stars. It may not be useful (although I think the property of "making me smile" is useful enough), but I still want it. Badly. I also like her tired, somewhat unhappy-looking coffee mugs; it's just like real-life!
Buy Teresa's crafty goods at Sewing Stars before your favorite item sells out! (Looking at it now, the teacups are gone, but there are some coffee mugs left.) [via Craftzine]
Previously:
Photo of the Day: That is One Sad Looking Green Apple
The Inner Workings of a Plush Meat Master
Breakfast Food Pillows
Happy Crocheted Ice Cream Cones
Posted by Robyn Lee, January 24, 2008 at 5:00 PM
Photograph from NOTCOT
Learn about the innards of your favorite (possibly edible) animal with these intricate Japanese animal dissection figurines! They're available online for $7 each at Giant Robot where you can choose from a fish, pig, cow, rooster, monkey, horse, panda, or bear.
From novelty toys vendor Archie McPhee comes Mr. Bacon vs. Monsieur Tofu, bendable vinyl figurines modeled to look like a marginally menacing strip of bacon and the Monopoly Man if he were disgruntled and made of tofu. Together they have the potential to provide minutes of entertainment! [via Laughing Squid]
To further Ed's latke mania today, meet Latke Larry. He sings, dances, and kvells. $17.95 plus shipping. Heck, if Elmo can sing about pizza, why can't Larry rhapsodize about potato pancakes? [via The Gluttonist] And check Serious Eats later today for yet one more latke post—a latke recipe from an unlikely source ...
Posted by Robyn Lee, June 26, 2007 at 4:00 PM
Check out The Food Section's interview with plush meat creator Lauren Fleischer for a glimpse into the mind behind plush meat superstore, Sweet Meats. Why does she think people like plush meat so much?
Meat, especially red meat and pork, is often seen as a vice these days and people love to be subversive. There's also an instinctual, biological urge to grab a piece of meat. Meat is one of those foods, like chocolate, that people have intense cravings for and of which they will go out of their way to find the best piece, unlike, say, milk or cabbage. Also, cuddling up to something that is normally bloody and cold is pretty funny.
My reason for wanting to cuddle a squishy pork chop is mostly the last one, but her other reasons make sense too. Go to Sweet Meats to get your own huggable pork chop, t-bone, rack of ribs, links, ham bone, or even vegetarian-friendly block of tofu.
Posted by Lia Bulaong, May 1, 2007 at 9:30 AM
Amigurumi is "the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures," and Etsy seller happypancake is a devoted practitioner, as you can probably tell from her super cute Happy Happy Ice Cream Cone. $7 will buy you a cone in your choice of flavor, but if you're not into ice cream perhaps one of her other crocheted wares will catch your eye? Her Cherries and 3 Peas in a Pod are $5 each and painfully cute, but oh my heart belongs to Mr Nanner, the crocheted banana!
Posted by Adam Kuban, April 17, 2007 at 3:15 PM
Cute crochet toys in the form of edibles from Bnice2mice on Flickr. In addition to the burger, hot dog, and chocolate milk above, she's made moonshine, coffee, and a sandwich, among others. All her designs but one are original, and, amazingly, she taught herself the craft by reading Crocheting for Dummies.
Posted by Lia Bulaong, April 16, 2007 at 9:14 AM
Love your old school breakfast cereals? Mediacom of Japan and New York's own Toy Tokyo have joined forces to bring you three new toy figures based on your favorite General Mills characters: FrankenBerry, Count Chocula and Boo Berry. $45 for a set of three at Rotofugi, or you can buy just the one you like for $15; shipping not included.
