Inspired by "V" and "V for Vendetta"

The letter of the day is “V”, with lots of sci-fi and political drama coinciding.  The ABC show V aired recently, a show about aliens who promise to fix all of humanity’s problems…but what’s their real motive?  Today is also Guy Fawkes Day, which conjures memories of V from the Alan Moore graphic novel, V for Vendetta.  With so many “V”s floating around, I was inspired to put together a collage of products that embody the danger and drama of the infamous letter!

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The Letter V by kelsyhenke ($16.00) is photograph of a stern and graphic V, the kind of letter that can really dominate a room.

By kelsyhenke

The Letter Painting–Roman Clarendon–V by Shannon Tudyk ($80.00) is both gritty and gorgeous.

By Shannon Tudyk

The Season’s Mist Hand Crocheted V Shaped Necklace by garmentcolorsknits ($65.00) is a beautiful and subtle way to display a “V”.

By garmentcolorsknits

The Letterpress Necklace by karlita ($25.00) is a great combination of silver with a touch of unexpected red.

By karlita

The Black Letter V Vintage Typewriter Key Necklace by KeysAndMemories ($10.00) is starkly minimal, yet retains sense of drama and romance.

By KeysAndMemories

The Vintage Black Typewriter Key Ring V by karlita (12.00 €) is something old remade into something new, like the new V series.

By karlita

Sick Geek Care Package

Guh, everyone.  I am quite the sick geek today, with a fever and lots of coughing.  I was inspired to highlight some items for sick geeks who may need a bit of cheering up!  They make great gifts to help a sick geek recover (or recover their sense of humor at least).

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The Zelda Life Meter Magnet by monsterkittydesigns ($5.00), shows that even though you’ve lost a bit of health, but you’ve still got two full hearts left.

By monsterkittydesigns

Restore some health points with the Mario Mushroom Needle Felted Figure by WoolyGeeks ($12.00)

By WoolyGeeks

The Vegetable Soup Necklace by shayaaron ($13.00) is a humorous way to show the sick geek in your life that you care.

By shayaaron

See your illness up close with the Giant Plush Microbes from ThinkGeek ($7.99) (Swine Flu featured).

From ThinkGeek

Pills here!  The Sleeping PILL-ow series by galacticboutique ($24.95) will cure whatever ails you (be it from the flu or zombie attack).

By galacticboutique

Inspired by Joss Whedon's Dr. Horrible

I cannot express how much I heart Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog, the online musical by Joss Whedon about a small time villain struggling to become one of the big bads.   This style set can help bring out the musical villain in everyone, with Horrible references both direct and inspired by his mad scientist persona!

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The Horse no. 30 by penguinandfish ($65.00) may look sweet, but trust me: he’s a Bad Horse.

By penguinandfish

I’m sure the Frozen Treat I Spy Bag by thosegreathousewomen ($16.00) would have made the frozen-yogurt-loving Penny (Felicia Day) quite ecstatic.

By thosegreathousewomen

The X-Ray Notecards by scodioli ($15.00) could have been created by Billy (Neil Patrick Harris) after Captain Hammer sent him to the emergency room for the umpteenth time.

By scodioli

The Enamelled Ray Gun from GirlProps ($7.99) could be mistaken for Johnny Snow’s death ray.  Or Icebeam.  Take your pick.

From GirlProps

Conduct your dastardly deeds with the Experimental Cylinders from Anthropologie ($8.00-$38.00).

From Anthropologie

Any mad scientist worth his NaCl keeps his chemistry straight with the What’s Your Poison Mats by Frank Studio (£5.00).

By Frank Studios

My Evil Scientist Goggles by doubleastitching  ($90.00) help you see the world through Dr. Horrible’s goggled eyes.

By doubleastitching

The Au Gold Chemical Element Necklace by Finest Imaginary (£6.99) may not be real gold, but at least it’s not in liquid form.

By Finest Imaginary

I wouldn’t be surprised if a young Billy got the idea for a freeze ray from the Young Mad Scientist Alphabet Blocks from ThinkGeek ($39.99).

From ThinkGeek

Cabin in the Woods: Inspired by Horror

A staple of many horror movies is the ominous cabin in the woods, where kids are stalked by demons, zombies, and serial killers.  There’s even an upcoming horror movie by Joss Whedon that’s named for the trope.   It’s a visually beautiful setting for horror, with trees and woodland creatures you can enjoy while you shake off the feeling that you’re being watched from the underbrush.  Combined with the ensuing bloodstains, a horror flick with a cabin in the woods is set to terrify and inspire!

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Bound by Blood Necklace by Katja Prins from The Shop at Cooper-Hewitt for $500.00

By Katja Prins

Medium Eight Point Buck Feltidermy by girlsavage at etsy for $170.00

By girlsavage

Tree Coat Stand by Michael Young and Katrin Petursdottir at The Lollipop Shoppe for £542.00

By Michael Young and Katrin Petursdottir

Woods Wallpaper by Cole & Son at Anthropologie for $198.00

By Cole & Son

Long Cotton Wood Tree Log Bolster Pillow by chicsindesigndotcom at etsy on sale for $69.00

By chicsindesigndotcom

Shopping Bag “EYES” by Andrea Crews at The Lollipop Shoppe for £25.00

By Andrea Crews

Animal Shot Glass in Black at Molla Space for $28.00

From Molla Space

(Image of Evil Dead IIdistributed by Anchor Bay Entertainment.)

Inspired by Where the Wild Things Are

I remember reading Where the Wild Things Are as a child, but I only began to appreciate the artwork and story as an adult.  With the release of the movie, it’s a great excuse to explore childhood again with stylish goods fit for a king!  Let the wild rumpus commence after the break:

Calico Faux Fur Vest from Forever 21 for $22.80

From Forever 21

Magnetic Leaves by Richard Hutten at Bijzonder MOOI* for €29,95 (for 50)

By Richard Hutten from Bijzonder MOOI*

Good Goat by Pols Potten at Bijzonder MOOI* for €66,95

By Pols Potten from Bijzonder MOOI*

Drawing Tools (2009) by Stanley Ruiz at The Future Perfect for $35.00-40.00

By Stanley Ruiz from The Future Perfect

Crown Ring from Fancy for $68.00

From Fancy

Women’s Fish Combo Ballet Flat by All BLACK at endless for $114.95

By All BLACK from endless

Where the Wild Things Are Max Silver Pendant by roadkill at etsy for $60.00

By roadkill

Woolly Chair (2009) by Jason Miller at The Future Perfect for $7,998.00

By Jason Miller from The Future Perfect

Brutal Legend from Double Fine Productions

The much anticipated Brütal Legend came out this week, created by the always awesome Double Fine Productions and starring Jack Black.  As a big fan of Psychonauts, I’m really looking forward to this game.  The visuals look amazing and the story is unique, so I say rock on!  Here are some pieces that get me in the mood for metal:

Brutal Legend Outfit

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Jewel Trim Pleather Vest from Forever 21 for $29.80

From Forever 21

DEREN Hex Bracelet-Cuff by giia at etsy for $35.00

From giia

Chuck Taylor All Star Pink Floyd at Converse on sale for $34.99

From Converse

Inspired by DNA

If you ever wanted to see your own nucleotides, now is the time!  DNA is hip and stylish, with a variety of products representing the human body’s building blocks.  Some can even be personalized: with a swab of cheek cells, a laboratory can create a unique piece of art based entirely on you.  DNA’s iconic double helix shape and telltale lines make great graphic accessories for your home, office, or outfit.

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DNA Short/Tall/Medium from sarindajones at etsy for $1, 475.00-1,875.00

From sarindajones

iPhone Wallpaper from Helys for 99,00 €

From Helys

Helical Symmetry double helix DNA earrings in black from Morphologica at etsy for $30.00

From Morphologica

DNA Necklace from laminar at etsy for $45.00

From laminar

Framed DNA Print by Adrian Salamunovic at MoMA Store for $550.00

DNA Portrait from ThinkGeek on sale for $149.99

from MoMAStore or ThinkGeek

Inspired by the Pantone Chair

The Pantone leather chair, printed by Sif Technology, has been making the rounds on several blogs recently.  Unfortunately it’s not for sale, but you can use its Pantone-patterned array of colors to find comparable pixelated material.

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Pixel Colored Pencils from fredflare.com for $10.00

From fredflare.com

Felt Pixel Rug from Anthropologie for $598.00-898.00

From Anthropologie

Color Block Jewelry by Carolyn Forsman, 2008 from MoMAstore for $9.00 (bracelet) and $18.00 (necklace)

By Carolyn Forsman from MoMAstore

Sitting Bull Fashion Bag-Happy Pixels from Design Public for $265

By Sitting Bull from Design Public

Ellsworth Kelly: Colors For  A Large Wall, Framed Print from MoMAstore for $325.00

From MoMAstore

Inspired by Q*bert

I actually still have my old Atari 2600 in the garage, though I doubt it still works. One of the classic games in the old Atari arsenal was Q*bert, the platform game involving jumping between graphic cubes. The visuals were colorful and the geometric patterns have lived on to this day.

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H81 Cube Cluster Tank from Forever 21 For $10.90

From Forever 21

Medium Bamboo Honeycomb Pendant Necklace from theharbringerco at etsy.com For $20.00

From theharbringerco

Cubes Stamp Block (12 stamps per block) from P&C For £15.00

From P&C

Q*bert inspired journal from JournalisticTendency at etsy.com For $17.00

From JournalisticTendency