Swobo Bikes

Swobo's galvanized-finish fixie and matt grey coaster-bike. Shipping out on April... though I don't particularly like their grips, they should have kept the design to a minimal, just like it's paint scheme.

For full details and spec - SWOBO fixie

ONE NUMBER FOR LIFE

GrandCentral.com came up with the idea of unifying multiple phone numbers to one single number. Now when someone calls you on the unified-number, your office phone, home phone, phone on the yacht, mobile will all ring simutaneously. This eliminates the hassle of giving out multiple numbers. And minimize the frastration of carrying multiple mobile phones.

On top of that, there are a few options to utilize: listening in (can choose to direct call to anwering machine if it's an undesirable caller), call recording, customize greetings and the best yet, a web button that will direct the link to your phone.

Lamborghini LM002, 1990

Saw this beast in Hong Kong, apparently, only 542 units of Lamborghini LM002 were ever made.

The LM were originally developed for the US Army, but it was too pricey. And so they converted this vehicle to a commercially used ride. Its main target customers were the royalties in the middle east (including Uday Hassein, before the US Army blew up his super-buggy).

Engine: V12 light alloy 5.2L powerful twin cam 48 valves EFI Engine
Transmission: 5 speed manual with Hi,Low range , both permanent 4wd and part time 4wd system with three ZF limited-slip differentials
Speed: 210 Km/h ( EFI Model ) 0--100 less than 8 seconds.

PIET HEIN EEK vs PLAY SAM racer

OMG, the dream ride for kids with a billionaire daddy.

Okay, that wasn't the point really, I genuinely think that Piet Hein Eek's finely crafted racer is a lost art that we should cherish. Hand-built, craftsmanship, and it's really all about the nostalgia.

The € 3.540,00 Piet Hein Eek racer sure beats Play Sam's Sixten Sason hands down!

HOMEMADE FISH EYE LENS

Dr.USO teaches you how to create your own FISH-EYE lens!!

All it takes is cardboard, cardboard roll of your toilet paper, a magnifying lens and a fish eye (yes, the real thing)!
It's unfortunate that the video is in Japanese and the subtitles are in Chinese only. But it's relatively straight-forward and quite self-explanatory.

Be warned though, do not try this with your precious GR1V!

Watch the video!

elBulli

Spanish chef Ferrán Adria, of elBulli, the best restaurant in the world, launched FACES Ferrán Adria, a new collection of professional cooking and dining utensils. His creations are tailored specifically for the chef's surreal and quirky meals.

I hear that booking for elBulli, Barcelona, will take up to two years... eeek.

AMBIENTE, BORING FRANKFURT

Just back from the Ambiente show in Frankfurt.
It's no wonder Frankfurt has the reputation as the most boring city in Europe... and I suspect for that reason, the attendance at Ambiente is dropping every year.

Anyway, here are some postings of some of the new items we showed there.

MERCIAN x PAUL SMITH fixies

Well, according to the story, Paul Smith was an avid cycling fan before a cycliing accident at 17 years of age. AND he was riding a Mercian during that time as well...

Regardless, the Mercian x PS fixie is still a beauty to behold. Dish out £2,800.00 if you can afford one.

For full details and spec - Mercian x PS fixie

R.MUTT 1917

Yeah, and speaking of 'art' vs 'found-objects'... here is a great sticker of Duchamp's "R.MUTT" signature on his famous work, Fountain.

Hmm, I am contemplating if I should attach this to my TOTO at home.

'Design' by Teruhiro Yanagihara.

500円 at Calo Book Shop.

MR. MARTIN

We would never endorse any Windows Vista commercial... but we love Microsoft's campaign featuring comedian, Mr. Martin.
Go to The NY Times for more thoughts on such 'non-pitches.'
www.clearification.com

WE ARE ALL FOR THE CRATE

Oh yeah, the never-ending debate of 'design' vs 'found-objects.' Click 'here' to read excerpts of Freegorifero and Jasper Morrison's e-mail exchange regarding Morrison's £95 designer table/storage.

My opinion of The Crate? I couldn't agree more with Morrison's view on this matter; but I already have a found-wine-crate beside my bed.

BANKSY SHOP

Banksy, certainly one of our favorite artists, have a new 'shop' open. 'Paintings' that were previously hung in the Louvre, Tate, MOMA and Met are now available for download.

New York City Transit Authority Graphics Standards Manual (1970)

New York City Transit Authority Graphics Standards Manual (1970), woh, this is classic and a worthy collectors' item. Triborough claims to have bought it from Transit Museum a few years ago for around $5 to $10!!!

NATURA CLASSICA

!!! the NATURA CLASSICA is THE 35mm camera next in line to the ricoh gr. though i think the natura is currently only available in japan. we will get our hands on one and give it a try. test-drive report to follow.

in the mean time, below are some natura photosets available on flickr:
tathei photoset on flickr
flickr photosets 1
flickr photosets 2

PENDULUM CLOCK

well, here is the final product shot of the PENDULUM clock.
notice the suspended sequences of various movements.

one more table clock version of the same clock to follow later.

TWINS (CROCODILE BAG)

fitting to its name, the TWINS crocodile bag is made from two crocs.
how do we know that it is made from two crocs?
notice the 'slice' on each side of the bag, it is actually the a**holes from
the respective crocs (one on both sides=2 a**holes=2 crocs).

6000 USD from goody grams

PREVIEW

this is a sleek preview of what's more to come from CHILLICHILLY.
tim is our man behind the camera for all our fabulous product shots.

and look at that monster of a camera, eek.

PENDULUM CLOCK

another exciting project that we are doing is the PENDULUM clock.
the above video is a work in progress video demonstrating the pendulum movement.

ULTIMATE EARS

just bought these pair of sweet ULTIMATE EARS IEM

www.ultimateears.com

i'd recommend these to those who still uses the stock iPOD ear-buds.

SILHOUETTE VASE

2007: NEW LAUNCH

this season, CHILLICHILLY's new focus will
be on product such as porcelain and clocks.
we are hoping that we will continue to
master our craft and design, to eventually
bring you a more comprehensive range of
selected categories.

i'd have to admit, this new vase,
SILHOUETTE VASE, is one of my personal favorite.
The design is an interpretation based on the
original Rubin silhouette vase, which edgard rubin
devised in 1915.

notice the two side profiles in the
negative space?
(the background)

more new stuff to follow.

2007: A NEW YEAR

no better way to start a new year than catching up to old technology.