NOTConcept 001 - the 3D renders are here ~ if someone would build it, we could grill NOTCOT logos into food! See the full product shots, and shots in context of some very cute balconies...

NOTCOT Exclusive! Sneak peak closeups of the upcoming Noferin Pecanpals ~ hand carved and painted wood critters launching soon! (the grass, elephant, and dumbells are too cute as sidekicks)

AB5TRAX ~ super cute video with a very grumpy little can of Mountain Dew

ReadWriteWeb did an awesome list of "Ten Sites for Finding Wonderful Things" ~ and we were lucky enough to make the list! I'm sure you know the others, but if not, definitely go check it out.

Toki Doki Mimobots on the way?

The Nomad Yurt from EcoShack ~ its 120 sq ft of instant pop up space we all need... this really stole the show at CA Boom V ~ see my pics from inside!

David Reimondo, like Rodrigo Bruna #6620, does some incredible art with TOAST! from the map of the world, to a giant keyboard, to a fingerprint mosaic...

Royal VKB's Kid's Puzzle Dinner Tray ~ a fun melamine puzzle to help kids learn what goes where... and keep them busy while you enjoy your meal...

Braithwaite Wallets #9343~ i want to buy this Daedalus for guys who love their guitars... not only does the wallet have a theme song, but it has external slots for your picks, and if no picks, the silk shows thru.

St. Patrick's Day ~ Google Maps Style! Check out streetview and you become a little leprechaun (and as you fly around deciding, check out the rainbow from your feet!)

Theosaurus ~ we first saw them in #7013 ~ but now i have some up close, hands on shots of these adorable porcelain piggy banks for you!

Javier Mariscal has designed some incredible, playful children's furniture with Magis... view them all (and they will get that kid inside of you excited no matter how old you are!)

Magis' Me Too Collection launched a new sky blue Puppy (designed by design god, Eero Aarnio) at CA Boom today!

Glowing Jar Full Of NOTCOTs! (and dissection of a Sun Jar)

AMT's Me-Rors are now available, and we have an exclusive unboxing for you! Beautifully packaged, and playful perfect gifts, these come in both classic oval, and a vintage silhouette mirror floating in glass...

Ultra's Space Station 6 - Cute tempting credit card filled with 6 tiny USB flash drives... 6 2GB drive is only 90$!

Anime Britney Spears for her new video for "Break The Ice" ~ its bizarre/interesting to see pop music go anime (very Ghost In The Shell) Watch it here.

Diesel Wall 2008 ~ its that time of year again! So get your entries in... this year its NY, Manchester, Zurich, and Barcelona

Hustler of Culture ~ how did this blog not make it on my radar until now?!?! It's been around since 2004, and i love the name. Cool Hunters, Trend Hunters, none sound nearly as sweet as being the Hustler.

House kn by Kochi Architects Studio ~ i love the way this courtyard's walls are sliced and lit

Tetris for Wii!

Gamer Pillow designed by Tofu ~ Upper Playground has this perfect pillow for gamer interiors...

Diesel Sweeties ~ Free comic archives in pdf form! Grab the torrents, share the love... first up is eBook #1 (of 10) featuring comics 1-200 of diesel sweeties...

Seeing this pencil sharpener at the MoMa store makes me want to pull out all the odd sizes pencils around... and start sketching? and coloring? and sharpening!

Double-Walled Bottle by Romain Gauthrot, 2007 - glass, insulated, and microwave safe! Holds 16oz.

NOTConcept 001 ~ Part 2! We took the many ideas form last week a step further, and are exploring the concept of modular "smart jacks" for grilling/heating, and the suspended outdoor grill!

NOTCOT on the Amazon Kindle ~ I didn't think i'd love or even be interested in it, but since it showed up this morning i've been smitten - first with the packaging... and the experience of book reading....

On NOTCOT firsts ~ here's the first thank you note/ meta snail mail / sketch of the buttons i sent out to Johanna in Germany!

HOT TOYS' STAR WARS CHUBBY SERIES 2 - I can't figure out if they are cute, or just so bizarre i can't stop looking... and they have magnetic feet!

Cheeky Wood stamp... "THANK YOU FOR SHARING, IT MEANS SO MUCH TO ME" by Something's Hiding in Here, Philadelphia

SlipNot ~ from Fleurville ~ for parents, to attach any and everything to a stroller, crib, etc... also could be useful in lieu of a carabiner or to use to attach your gadgets? the silicon straps prevent slippage.

Heli Hietala's Colours ~ Human figured crayons that just "melt" into your artwork as you draw ~ There are about 100 crayons and they are packed in 10 boxes in 10pcs each.

[via NotCouture #1680] Greetje van Helmond's home cultivated sugar jewellery. As a response to disposable fashion consumables Greetje designs unsustainable accessories made with banal materials.

Sony's latest ad to be is all about FOAM! Sony is shooting its latest ad for its Digital Imaging range RIGHT NOW! Basically a foam party all over miami it sounds like... no pics yet, but the twitter feed is going...

Maytag Drying Cabinet ~ exactly what it sounds like... looks like a fridge on the outside, a closet on the inside, and functions like your dryer (minus spinning).

DIY Speakerdog Series 05 is here! And my fav of the DIY paper designs from this set is the Nice Bunny.

Fun multi-timezone watches from Diesel ~ The silver one has engravings for JFK, LAX, LHR, CDG, and NAA airport codes...

Sharpie ~ Write Out Loud! ~ fun David Beckham Golf Ball commercial

Nightvision Glasses from Tag Heuer! To improve your night driving...

Nate Wragg's works are truly inspiring and mesmerizing ~ here's a piece of his "USE TECHNOLOGY TO COLLECT THE WOMEN!" painting.... see sketches of it in the works.

UPDATED! We have a sneak peek of the indoor Union Bench that will be launching in milan next month for you!

BrickArms ~ briefcase Uzi ~ while its hilarious that there is a lego arms dealer out there... i do love the briefcase uzi design!

Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining ~ from the Keep Calm and Carry On guys... limited ed of 100, Metallic silver ink printed on 175gsm "Smoke" paper.

This GIANT fish Q-BA-MAZE installation at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis is made from those marble/maze blocks i reviewed a few months ago... see the video of this piece in action!

Wow. Here's a horrifying example of some crazy Mac/Steve Jobs fandom...

Bloxes - new company that produces of cardboard building bloxes as construction material ~ founded by Aza Raskin (son of mac legend jef raskin) - wouldn't this be fun inside a shigeru ban space?

Imperitive Design Exhibition ~ a display of one-off designs by seven pioneering designers, is part of an initiative in Houston's art district. LOVE this Ross Lovegrove piece... see the slideshow...