3d illusion arts: December 2016

Walyou

The Best Fan Art of 2016

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 01:17 PM PST

Another year is ending, a new one is just around the corner, as so it’s time for our annual list of the best works of fan art we came across over the last 12 months.

From Stranger Things to the usual dominance of Game of Thrones and Star Wars, along with the resurgence of Pokemon thanks to Pokemon Go, and other less time-specific references like certain video games, movies and TV shows, this list probably has a little bit of something for everyone.

Stranger Things by Yuan Ian

The Dark Side of the Force by jiuge

Mad Max Daenerys Targaryen by Andrew Doma

Team Rocket playing Pokemon Go

Red vs Blue by Espen Olsen Sætervik

Iron Giant & Superman by MabyMin

Human Judy & Nick by QMO

Futuristic Witcher by Adam Burn

Fate of the Ring by Breath Art

Jedi Bruce Lee by ameeeeba

Joker & Harley by Abe Lopez

Real Spider Spider-Man by Veronika Kozlova

Big Bad & Red by Chasing Artwork

Maui from Moana as The Rock

The Real Lorde by Furious Spartan

David Bowie & Sandman

Adventuresouls by Jason Chan Art

Tina Belcher (Bob’s Burgers)

Avatar meets Kids Next Door

Tattoo’d Wonder Woman by Nszerdy

Check out the lists from previous years: 2012 / 2013 / 2014 / 2015

Oddity Central

Girl Turns to Cow Riding After Being Denied a Horse

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 11:15 AM PST

After being told that she could have a horse because they were too expensive, 11-year-old Sarah Simpson, decided to try the next best thing – riding a cow. Now 18, Sarah has her own horse, but she still rides her favorite cow, Lilac, just as much, if not more than she used to.

Sarah had been dreaming of having her own horse for as long as she can remember, but after her parents told her that buying one was to expensive, she discovered that riding a cow could be just as fun. It all started when her younger brother, Tim, dared her to try it, and even though she had no riding experience, she jumped on Lilac, a 6-months-old calf living on the family farm. The animal didn’t seem to mind, so she kept on doing it for the last six and a half years.

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Posted: 30 Dec 2016 07:00 AM PST

HandEnergy is an ingenious apple-sized device that charges your phone anytime, anywhere. But what really makes this thing special is the fact that it uses your own personal energy to do it.

In a time where power-banks and solar-power devices have become mainstream, a device that lets you charge gadgets on the go doesn’t sound very special. But while power-banks have to be charged the old fashioned way, and solar panels need the sun to store energy, HandEnergy just needs a hand. And I mean that quite literally. To get this little guy to produce energy, which it then stores in built-in batteries, all you have to do is hold it in your hand and rotate your wrists.

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Dornob | Design Ideas Daily

A Stylish, Military-Grade Shock-Absorbing iPhone Case? Yes, Please!

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 06:00 AM PST

Know anyone who has ever cracked their phone screen? Yes, we thought you might. We've all heard horror stories of new phones falling out of pockets and onto concrete, and those tales rarely end well. The fancier the phone, the more fragile, apparently. And the replacement costs are another horror story. So what are our options? Thin, stylish phone cases don't offer much protection, and tough, protective cases are functional but bulky and unattractive (think military special ops). Read more…

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Walyou

4 Coolest Game of Thrones Swords for the Collector Fan

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 02:22 PM PST

One of the coolest things about an epic series, whether it’s a TV show or books, are the awesome memorabilia. And when it comes to Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire, nothing beats the Swords and their epic names.

There are quite a few famous swords in the books and the TV show, but we focused on a specific four: Ice, Longclaw, Oathkeeper and Needle, perhaps the most famous of the swords in the series, and the ones fans usually prefer buying for their home collection.

Ice

Ice is the ancestral sword of House Stark in A Song of Ice and Fire, a sword made out of valyrian steel, and is almost as tall as a grown man. It’s used by Eddard Stark in Game of Thrones, mostly for ceremonial devices, like executing prisoners. Later, after Ned is executed, it’s given to Ilyn Payne, and then re-forged into two swords by Tywin Lannister to give Joffrey and Jaime.

As for the sword in real life, it’s part of a series of swords that are replicas of the actual props used on the HBO show. It’s 57 inches long and the blade itself is 42 inches long. Ice comes with a display plaque and certificate of authenticity.

Oathkeeper

Oathkeeper is one of the swords Tywin Lannister forged out of Ice. The sword is given to Jaime Lannister, but he instead hands it to Brienne of Tarth so she can use it as she searches for Arya and Sansa Stark, something of a fool’s quest, without a happy end in its conclusion.

The real-life Oathkeeper comes with a scabbard, and although it’s not small, it isn’t as massive as Ice. The blade material is stainless steel, and it’s also officially licensed by HBO.

Longclaw

Longclaw was the sword of House Mormont for 500 years, but head of the watch Jeor Mormont gave it to Jon Snow at the beginning of the story, and it stayed with him ever since. Jon Snow gave it a direwolf pommel to make it cooler, and has wreaked some havoc with it. In real life, this Valyrian steel sword weight 4 lbs and 6 oz, including a blade that’s 34 inches long.

Needle

Needle has a strong Jon Snow connection: He is the one who asks Mikken at Winterfell to forge it for his half-sister Arya Stark. Arya loses it and regains it in bloody ways before reaching Braavos, and then hiding it while going into training for the Faceless men. It’s not a big sword, but one perfect for fencing and “water dancing”. This stainless steel sword is 22 inches long at the blade, in real life that is.

WTF! Meet Licki a Bizarre Brush To Lick Your Cat

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 12:53 PM PST

I remember seeing the Licki brush a few months ago and I was sure that it’s a prank or something. Imagine my surprise to see you can buy it on Amazon!.

You know how they say: One picture is worth 1000 words, so how much for a video?

Meet Licki, a bizarre cat crush that lets you lick your cat clean. Honest disclosure, I had a cat for 15 years. I loved her so much but sorry, I can’t imagine myself using this I guess that some people must enjoy it, but sorry; still too weird to me. After my honest disclaimer, let talk about LICKI.

If you ever wanted to lick your kitten like a mama cat, or if you are licking your cat daily in the regular way ( who does that?!!?), your troubles are gone! Now you have Licki! If you are not like me and you think this product is cool, well here’s what you should know: The people behind Licki believes that by using this brush you become even closer and more intimate than ever before with your cat, and perhaps even save them the trouble of licking themselves, avoiding those nasty hairballs. The brush is made out of food-grade silicone, designed to feel pleasurable to a kitty’s sensitive skin. There are a few more months to go till Aprils’ fools but this can be one hell of a prank gift.

10 Of the Best Buffets Offered By American Restaurants

10 Of the Best Buffets Offered By American Restaurants

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 07:22 AM PST

The world comprises of 7 billion people. Multiply that by a random figure and I am sure it will not be anywhere near the number of dishes served throughout the world. Such is our love for food. Brilliant chefs are sprouting everywhere, inventing new...

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