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Invading the Vintage
Posted by Danielle in Cards & Stationary, Collectibles on July 14, 2010
Picture: Franco Brambilla / Rex Features
This odd image is by Franco Brambilla, combining science fiction and vintage postcards.
The aliens have landed, and they’ve sent back postcards from their journeys around Europe. That’s if you believe the work of Franco Brambilla, an artist who loves to add a sci-fi angle to old postcards he finds.
A weird one for your Wednesday. There’s many more at the above link!
Scaled Endeavour
Posted by Danielle in Collectibles on July 13, 2010
I’ve long been a fan of Japanese goods—the detail, the quality—but this scale model of Space Shuttle Endeavour goes beyond anything I’ve seen. It’s simply gorgeous, and perhaps the most amazing thing is the amount of texture. No smooth-surfaced orbiter here:
At nearly $500, it’s out of my price range, but if you find yourself with the funds necessary this December, DO pick one up! (Hat tip to collectSPACE for the link and info!)
LEGO Blastoff
Posted by Danielle in Collectibles on July 1, 2010
As if 1,204 pieces of pure LEGO space goodness weren’t enough reason to immediately run out and buy the LEGO Shuttle Adventure set, AVAILABLE NOW… they’re also giving away an exclusive, space-LEGO-y magnet to go with:
Also, there’s free shipping. [more excited about the magnet] Space LEGOs, you are the same age as me. Yes, this greatly increases my desire for the magnet. I admit it.
Victory
Posted by Danielle in Collectibles on May 12, 2010
This is a very unique clash of the real and not-real: a Space Shuttle themed paint job on a Dr. Grordbort’s ManMelter 3600zx raygun. If you haven’t seen these rayguns, you are missing out. (And clearly you weren’t here when I featured the Goliathon 800 Moon Hater Death Ray.)
I think the best part of this expensive mash-up/toy is the descriptive text, openly mocking itself:
A laughably futuristic design, the OV 077 Victory may appeal to those with a leaning towards the bizarre.
Who would ever attempt space exploration using anything that ridiculous!?
A one-of-a-kind, hand painted raygun from the artists at Weta Workshop.
Based on a ManMelter 3600zx straight off the production line, this gun is unique.
…so unique, in fact, that it’s a one-off. And in case you can’t quite see the fine shuttle-rific detail:
LEGO Shuttle Adventure
Posted by Danielle in Collectibles on May 10, 2010
I have a real penchant for LEGOs, I admit. In honor of the end of the Space Shuttle Program, LEGO is releasing this new set in June, and oh yes, this is definitely worth $99. (It’s also ages 16 and up, so… not something for the kiddies.)
Ages 16+
1,204 pieces
US $99.99 CA $129.99 UK £ 79.99 DE 89.99 €Blast off on an outer space mission!
Standing 17.5″ (44 cm) tall and 10″ (25.5 cm) from wing tip to wing tip, this detailed and realistic space shuttle is ready to count down and blast off on its next exciting mission into space! You can take off from the launch pad, separate the detachable fuel tank and booster rockets, and deploy the satellite with unfolding antenna and solar cell panels. Shuttle model features realistic engines, retractable landing gear, an opening cockpit with seats for two astronauts, opening cargo compartment with a crane that can hold the satellite and a ground maintenance vehicle. Includes three minifigures: one male and one female astronaut, as well as one service crew member.
Celestial Glass
Posted by Danielle in Collectibles on January 19, 2010
I was reminded of these fantastic glass sculptures last week by a commenter; I saw a display of Glass Eye Studio’s Celestial Series in a rock shop coming back from the Oregon coast after Christmas. I’m a sucker for glass anyway, but these are particularly spectacular — I especially like the Moon (naturally) and Mercury.
Moon Marbles
Posted by Danielle in Children's Items, Collectibles on January 14, 2010
A friend directed me to the Moon Marble Company, where they create a terrific “Universe” set:
The Universe Mib Box holds 48 of the 5/8 inch diameter marbles. This box contains 12 styles of marbles from the Vacor Factory in Guadalahara, MX including; Stardust, Comet, Meteor, Asteroid, Milkyway, Galaxy, Jupiter, Neptune, Earth, Mars, Venus, and Sun.
Definitely worth a look-see!
Christmas Shuttle
Posted by Danielle in Collectibles on December 17, 2009
I wanted to share my favorite spacey ornament (since I just put it on the tree earlier this week, getting a late start.) I found this shuttle-riding Santa Claus at a department store some seven or eight or nine years ago, and I haven’t seen his like since. It seems I couldn’t locate his manufacturer when I posted him on a previous blog in 2002, so if I couldn’t find him then, most likely I can’t find him for you now, unfortunately. He is wearing a space suit (I’d venture to say, Apollo-era), carrying a helmet, and the shuttle is quite detailed, but red and gold instead of black.
Cool Rockets
Posted by Danielle in Collectibles on November 13, 2009
I just can’t get enough of Aaron’s Tin Toy Arcade and their amazing selection of rockets! Here, have some rocket-spam for your Friday.
I was surprised to find the Space Patrol Coin Bank, as I’ve seen an illustration of it before — I think Discover ran it as their cover a year or two back, alluding to some sort of “Can NASA Get Their Act Together?” feature article (paraphrased.) The cover art is on a collage-covered notebook I made about a year ago, front and center.
![Rusty Space Bucket [CRACKS me UP.]](http://silver-rockets.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/1113_rockets5.jpg "Rusty Space Bucket [CRACKS me UP.]")
Miniature Apollo
Posted by Danielle in Collectibles on October 6, 2009
This article on fantastically-talented miniaturist Willard Wigan is definitely worth a look, if only for the slideshow! Shown here is his miniature of Buzz Aldrin, which rests in the eye of a needle (and can fit on the head of a pin.)
Hat tip to doctorlinguist for the article!
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My name is Danielle Signor, and I am a space cadet.
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