The Maybach 62 Landaulet semi convertible sedan.

BURTON "Decked Out" Snowboard artwork gallery show. Photos from the opening.

So we've gathered up more of our gel research... tracked down the manufacturer and found similar polymers for ant farms, plant growth, root gel, crystal plant chunks... and even as the latest DIET fad? Pics of all...

A giant post on everything from this genius direct mailer Triop Kit from National Geographic Kids... to praying mantis, butterfly, frog, venus fly trap, sea monkeys, etc kits.

After much very bizarre research, i finally tracked down one of the manufacturers of the gels in the gel ant farms... also if anyone knows about the diff between this and the plant gel crystals email jaw-at-notcot.com

Felt Mouse: This wireless mouse is made from natural wool felt and laminated bamboo ply.

ArcheToys turned up at Dutch Design Week. They're awesome little metal cars--and campers and tents--by Eindhoven grad Floris Hovers.

On interesting new technologies ~ Instymed ~ prescription medication vending machines

James Bond Ultimate Collector's Set ~ thats a lot of amusement and design inspiration in a box.

New DUOC UC Campus in Chilean south, by Prado Arquitectos. A high contrast between wooden existent construction and new glass building, acting both as a drape curtain and a window to the city.

okay, so who doesn’t love a little gossip? inspired by the world of blurbs and blogs, gossip bubble let’s you imagine your own headline news! the latest conversation piece, gossip bubble keeps you front and center.

Australian : Studio Latitude - Plant a drought resistant Eucalyptus tree this holiday season. Seed sets with packaging made from uncoated paper and printed with soy-based inks.

"Brainbow:" Scientists have figured out how to individually color every neuron in the brain to make a brain map.

Veuve Clicquot & Porsche Design have launched the "Vertical Limit", a handmade stainless steel cabinet that houses 12 vintages of champagne. Each compartment is lit and 1temperature maintained. Only 15 made. $70k!!

Murakami @ MOCA ~ here's a roundup of all the craziness (and free goods) from the celeb filled opening gala ~ as well as all the ebay madness surrounding this exhibition.

Ferry Staverman Objekten

Corey Arnold has a really fun photography portfolio of "human animals" including some flicked off swans

Maybe the best anti- cocaine video on the web (not for those who don't like the gory sight of brains)

Good Things Should Never End - Poke London's effort for the Orange Shop

via Spoonbuzz.com

the Hono light by Japanese brand Metaphys is ignited by touching it with a magnetic match and extinguished by blowing on it. The LED light source even flickers like a real candle.

Bug Labs - cute logo ~ cute projects ~ great concept of open source hardware

Stunning site-specific blown-glass sculptures by GleamLab. Would LOVE to try this.

Superfad did a really awesome ad for the PS3 ~ i love the various black creatures and gadgets that pop out of the ps3 like the swiss army knife we wish we had

H2Oaudio helps you swim with your ipods... swim belt

For the mac geeks ~ i love that Woz inscribed "I like this Steve J. better than the real one." for dan lyons' (aka fake steve job) copy of option$

My favorite monkey assassins now come blood spattered!

At 800 pages, it's a big book on the Big Apple - New York by Gloria Publishing.

Kids with Cameras is a non-profit organization that teaches the art of photography to marginalized children around the world. A direct result of the amazing documentary Born into Brothels.

An experiment in hand-lettering, by Linzie Hunter. SPAM poetry visualized.

Nice selection of recent ambient marketing! Fedex vs Ups is a must.

“Dont’ drink and drive. Malteser Ambulance Service”. Made by Ogilvy & Mather, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

A clock using the hands as a call to action for the sake of the environment. Two clear discs, with type printed on, rotating to communicate the message and the time.

Ornate lettering goes from sketch to 3D to vector. See how it's done.

Ectype's End - A 10 minute animated short film by indie New Zealand Animation studio Rhubarb Zoo!

VC - the new superhero of the modern world. Ha. Amusing post over at Boinkology about the similarities between becoming a VC and dating.

The future looks grand. Bring DoubleButter's rogue benches to your town. Roadrunner Bench!

This amazingly intricate retro steampunk Pac-Gentleman arcade toy was created by artist/sculptor Doktor A for Spookypop.

Oh Joy! Has launched her store ~ Nantaka Joy, and she has some adorable cards and notebooks... "you're pretty awesome"

Momspit - the universal no-rinse cleanser for hands and face - "inspired by the original"

KeyOvation Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse - will this really fix/save my wrists?

Incredible innovation at the Solar Decathlon this year

Real DJ stereo headphones encrusted with pink Swarovski crystals. Everybody's need it... isn't it?

λ /LAMBDA | TO DETERMINE PURITY IS TO RESPECT NATURE’S VALUES

aweome OLIVE OIL's bottle

Invisible House in Nimes, France by R&Sie(n). The house is set to dissapear year after year due to its location in the middle of the woods and a mesh that wraps it allowing vegetation to hide it.

Massive ambient ad for Nationwide Insurance. By TM Advertising, United States

Vipp introduces an Office Line of waste paper bins fitted with discreet casters, making them easy to move around. In addition, a top ring elegantly conceals the bin liner.

Skype Phone is launched on 2 November. It allows you to make Skype calls and send text messages. It is also amazingly cheap