A Blue Great Dane called George that stands at nearly 43 inches tall and weighs a staggering 245lbs, has been recognised as the tallest dog by the Guinness Books of Records. Pictured here in the parks of Tuscon, Arizona, George, a four-year-old, looks more like a miniature horse than a dog.
The giant, who measures 7ft 3ins from nose to tail, could be a prime contender to take the title from the former record holder, Gibson, a harlequin Great Dane who passed away from cancer last August.
Now George’s owners, David and Christine Nasser, are awaiting confirmation from Guinness World Records to see if he has achieved the lofty heights.
‘He’s 42.625 inches at the shoulder,’ said David. ‘He’s very very unique.’
According to David, George consumes 110lbs of food every month, and sleeps alone in his own Queen Size Bed.
[ By Delana in Architecture & Design, Gadgets & Geek Art. ]
If there’s one toy that can transcend cultural, age and geographical barriers, it’s Lego. The timeless toy has been enjoyed by children all over the world and from all walks of life. But it’s not just a child’s toy – Lego is a full-time hobby for plenty of adults, too. These impressive works of Lego architecture were all created by people who have a healthy affection for the colorful building blocks.
Historic Moments
(images via: SF Weekly, MOC Pages)
Is there any better way to commemorate a special day than to build it in Lego? Here, two unforgettable moments in UKn history are recreated in plastic blocks for all to enjoy. At top, President Obama’s inaugural ceremony appeared at Legoland in Carlsbad, California. The scene featured thousands of tiny Lego people, including the president and his family, George W. Bush and his family, and a number of celebrities who were on hand to celebrate the occasion. Just below that is the touching recreation of the Miracle on the Hudson, or the day that pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger emergency-landed an airplane on the Hudson River. The large display was created by the Central Ohio Lego Train Club.
Famous Landmarks
(image via: Brick Artist)
Some landmarks are so well-loved that it just makes sense to recreate miniature models of them in Lego. These two from master Lego artist Nathan Sawaya are immediately recognizable: the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty, complete with her painstakingly-reproduced pedestal.
(images via: torgugick)
With the right pieces, a lot of patience and a fair amount of creativity, a skilled Lego builder can create just about any landmark imaginable. Here, the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Arc de Triomphe and Roman Colosseum all come to life under the talented hands of one Lego master.
(images via: torgugick)
With some sculptures taking weeks or even months to finish, Lego artists have to keep their eyes on the end result: sculptures that redefine the relationship between toys and art. Certainly, no one could deny that these masterful sculptures are art, even though they are built with little plastic blocks. Above, the Great Wall of China, St. Louis Arch and St. Peter’s Basilica are rendered in delightful detail.
(images via: torgugick)
All of these sculptures, as well as the two sets above, are by Cleveland school teacher Arthur Gugick. He’s been building with Lego since the 1960s and has become something of a legend in the world of MOC (My Own Creation – a Lego term used to denote Lego sculptures not built from kits). He had to take on a part-time job to pay for his Lego addiction, but he brings endless joy to viewers at Lego conventions and his legions of Flickr followers.
Amazing Buildings
(images via: Space, Time & Reality, Guyonicholas, & Matija Grguric 1,2)
Some buildings manage to be nearly as impressive when built from Lego as they are in real life. At top are the Nakagin Capsule Tower, one of the first prefab modular modern buildings, and Shanghai’s Jin Mao Tower, which was once the tallest building in the People’s Republic of China. Just below that are two of Croatia’s most recognizable buildings: the Art Pavilion and Mestrovic Pavilion, both in Zagreb.
(images via: DecoJim)
People are often amazed at just how versatile and expressive Lego can be. Over the 70-some years that the bricks have been around, they’ve gone through few changes, but the company has made more and more variations in terms of colors, special pieces and licensed sets. These variations have allowed Lego sculptors to create some truly mind-blowing pieces of art. Of course, some of the most impressive pieces are those that depict real-life architecture. This set of Detroit buildings shows off one Lego builder’s love of the city’s unique and memorable architecture.
(images via: Holgermatthes and Marnoam82)
Of course, it’s no wonder that Lego is so often chosen to recreate the world’s greatest architecture. The blocks are, after all, the perfect shape for building and snap together so that creations are (mostly) stable. But building with Lego isn’t child’s play; to build a large structure takes a real understanding of building principles. Building without taking into account the weight and skew of the bricks will result in collapsed structures. Above, two magnificent recreations of some very recognizable buildings: the Church of Our Lady, Dresden and New York’s Flatiron Building.
(images via: Alex Fojtik)
Even the somewhat lesser-known structures of the world are honored with Lego likenesses. Here, Spain’s PS10 solar power tower is remade in whimsical style with Lego, complete with tiny “mirrors” arranged around the tower.
Re-Works of Master Architects
(images via: ie10421, holgermatthes, ToT-LUG, Matija Grguric)
Maybe if money and fame weren’t enough for them, famous architects could take Lego tributes like these as their confirmation that they’ve finally made it. The Robie House by Frank Lloyd Wright, a Le Corbusier house, the fabulous Eames House, and the Villa Savoye (also by Le Corbusier) have all been lovingly recreated from everyone’s favorite building block. One can be reasonably sure that when your works start appearing at Lego conventions, you’ve made quite a name for yourself in architecture.
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Was invited to see Joe Rush’s newest creation; a Metal Tiger sculpture in Shoreditch a couple days ago…
Joe Rush, born in London 1960, is a multi-media artist, showman and cult figure. As the original founder of the legendary travelling underground art and party collective Mutoid Waste Co., Joe is widely recognised as being one of the most innovative and influential underground artists in the world today. He constructs extraordinary animals, birds and beasts out of discarded or recovered machine components, automobile parts and other engineering detritus.
This new crime-thriller game for the PS3 looks so good! It really stands out from other games with its ‘alternative’ game controls and ever-changing plot.
The Official Trailer
Gameplay Footage
Check out the official website HERE.
The OEX_B concept vehicle has been designed for ultimate future overland expeditions focusing on improved visibility of the passengers to create an innovative sightseeing vehicle solution. The vehicle features a large porthole with road side facing panoramic seats and a hatch on the rear end of the vehicle that opens for the passengers to observe behind the vehicle. Moreover, it contains a built-in binocular on the lateral extendible balcony that allows the passengers to see distant things and take photos of them. The vehicle is powered with a series-hybrid system supported by a diesel generator which makes it powerful enough to efficiently perform in different drive terrain. Moreover, a flower like retractable solar panel generates alternative power for the vehicle’s functioning.
Designer : Hamidreza Bekhradi and IVECO
The prosthetic limb concept has been designed in an innovative way, unlike other conventional technologies that duplicates the lost limb. This revolutionary prosthetic, with its stylish, elegant and functional aesthetics, will eliminate the negative mental and social impacts that users usually experience with existing prosthetics. The main idea of the prosthetic is to aid the user’s remaining hand in doing two handed tasks. It comprises a terminal device that acts much like a drill hurl by tightening around an object placed inside it. When accomplishing a task, the user can decide what instrument will help them most for the prosthetic, while the other good hand supports the total process. Moreover, traditional terminal devices like a hook can also be used the prosthetic limb for enhanced functionality.
Designer : Joe Henney
The emotive teapot concept has been designed by embedding the inspiration of social and cultural meanings of drinking tea in Asia. The main goal of the project was to synchronize the practice of serving tea for one another by making it able to be poured from both sides, allowing people pour the cup mutually, which strengthen the congeniality and relationships among them. Aside from its liberated appearance, the rocking motion of the teapot is intended to signify various kinds of gestural movements of people such as agreeable nodding, bowing and back and forth of conversation.
Designer : Jack Craig
The unique and innovative snowdrop mp3 player concept gives the user a brand new way of storing the hectic headphone cords that usually are problematic to manage with conventional mp3 players. The cord can be wrapped and secured around the player in the trail when not in use, which will prevent it from getting entangled. The design was inspired by Scandinavian weather conditions and tough white plastic and lightweight components have been used to make the mp3 player to make it durable and ultra-portable. The slim and ultra lightweight player features the basic functions onto the player, as well as shortcut touch buttons on the headphones to ensure convenient user access.
Designer : Peter Rosengren
