All that for only $400?

If anyone has about 400 USD just laying around collecting dust, and you just can't figure out what to do with it you should go ahead and buy me this...


(Click the picture to enlarge and see all the glorious details)

That's right a 3800 piece Lego diorama of the Death Star! Have you ever seen anything so cool? Of course that was a rhetorical question because you haven't. And don't say I'm too old to play with Legos this thing was not made for kids. It was made for men who have kids so they can use them as an excuse to buy it and then never let them touch it because it's too freaking awesome! Here's a link to the Gizmodo article where I found this wonderful slice of joy.

More of the same

So, I'm realizing that this blog is becoming nothing but me re-posting various videos which is not exactly what I had in mind, but apparently I'm too lazy/uninspired to change my ways so here is another one. The song is "Earth Intruders" by Bjork (the "o" should have two little dots over it but I don't know how to do that) from her latest album Volta (released in 2007). It's a superb album, and this is my favorite track from it. If you haven't heard much (or any) Bjork you really should do yourself a favor and give her a good long listen. She has an amazing voice, and her songs are really compelling and unique. Without further aideu...

Weng Weng, Weng Weng 2'9"...

So there is a movie series in the Philippines staring Weng Weng the 2'9" tall Interpol agent. Apparently, he's a mix of James Bond and Bruce Lee and Mini-Me. It's awesome. Here's a clip, hope you enjoy.



There is also a hilarious rap song about him, but it definitely has objectionable language so I'll just provide the link and you can watch it at your our peril.