FredzBlock: 01.11

Muggsy Bouges & Manute Bol

Here we have a picture of Muggsy Bogues and Manute Bol. Look how big that fool is, and look how little that other fool is!!

Manute Bol is the tallest player to ever play in the NBA, measuring in at an enormous 7'7". The man also only weighed 230 lbs. Talk about a string bean....

Muggsy Bogues is the shortest player to ever play in the NBA. He stood at a whopping 5'3", 136 lbs. Dude was tiny.

I wonder if any of the people in this photo knew he would grow up to be the greatest of all time... It's crazy that it looks like Kobe, just as a little kid. I'm digging his flat top for sure.

I wonder if he knew he would have millions of fans, all over the globe? Millions of dollars from shoe contracts? Must be nice to be the greatest...

via TerezOwens

Whistler Blackcomb XXS tilt-shift video

Even though it doesn't feel like it here in sunny Southern California, winter is in full swing. In ~~less desirable~~ other parts of the country, people are snowed in their houses, wishing they were lucky enough to be enjoying 75-80 degree weather in January.

This video gets me in the mood for snow. Good thing I'm going to Mammoth next weekend... (yes!)

Here it is in all it's glory. You all know how much I love miniature photography..

Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort | Whistler, BC Canada

via BuzzFeed

Diamond Encrusted Baby Skull? Really?

This piece is called "For Heaven's Sake" by British artist Damien Hirst.

I'm not too sure why anyone in their right mind would waste the time or money to do something like this. Must be one weird guy.

The skull is cast in platinum, and covered with over 8,100 diamonds. 8,100 DIAMONDS!!

via Luxuryes

Beat Up Creations

Etsy Seller BeatUpCreations has some pretty cool, one off, up-cycled, antique items for sale in their shop.

ALTERED ANTIQUE PLATES: Using orphaned & unloved antique plates & transforming them into new modern portrait plates

Also for sale: Altered fine art prints

Etsy | BeatUpCreations

Aiaiai | TMA-1 Headphones

These TMA-1 Headphones from Aiaiai are do damn sick! Flat Black, nothing else. It's nice to see a company take a step back on the marketing side and offer a headphone that's just plain cool...

And the best part is, they were designed with the help of some of the biggest DJ's in the world (A-Trak, Boys Noize, Erol Alkan, MSTRKRFT, and 2manyDJs a.k.a. Soulwax), so they should have the sound to go with the looks.

They better sound good, costing a fairly steep $240 (180 euros). Yea, they'll ship from Denmark, so that's kinda cool...

Aiaiai | TMA-1 Headphones

Star Wars ep. 7: Day of the Dead

Artist José Pulido brings us these awesome Star Wars portraits, done in the traditional Dia de los Muertos style.

Update: It looks like they are no longer available on his Etsy shop, but he's got plentyyyy of cool new prints available....

Click through to see more...

Etsy | Mis Nopales Art

The History of Daft Punk's Helmets

Man, I love Daft Punk.

This graphic was created by wolf boy 2027 over at TheDaftClub forums.

via Giz

Pick Your Nose party cups

Spice up your next party with these Pick Your Nose party cups from fredflare.com

They come in a 24 pack, with 12 different hilarious noses to pick from.

Guaranteed to break the ice at your next party.

FredFlare.com | Pick Your Nose party cups

Fear, Loathing, Legos

Bonus: Fear and Loathing on Sesame Street

Lego image via BuzzFeed

Karvt | Wood iPhone 4 Skin

So you got a shiny new iPhone 4 for Christmas... (I know i did)

And now you're looking for the best way to protect it, but don't want to sacrifice its stunning good looks for a bulky, plastic case...

Well, my friends, let me assure you that the Karvt Wood iPhone skin is the ultimate in class for your glass. While not very strong in the protection department, this would compliment a bumper case pretty nicely, adding that perfect level of customization to make you stand out from the crowd.

From bamobo to cedar to pine to walnut, there is plenty a selection to choose from. I'm sure you'll find one that suits you...

Karvt | Wood iPhone 4 Skins

Tron: Legacy goes 8-bit

Tron, 8-bit, and Daft Punk.

My three favorite things, in one.

I think this was made for me...

Bonus:
If you like that, check out these 8-bit remixes of songs on the Tron: Legacy Soundtrack

Daft Punk- Derezzed (8-bit remix)

Daft Punk- TRON Legacy (End Titles) 8-bit remix

Interesting Read: Abandoned on Everest

Check out this crazy good article about the abandoned corpses of Mount Everest. It's very insightful, and the images are shocking (see: graphic). Definitely not for the faint of heart...

A Sea of Lead, a Sky of Slate | Abandoned on Everest

The ultimate beer-launching, iPhone controlled robot!

Need a beer, but the fridge is just too damn far away? This nifty new robot/ beer launcher/ personal bartender might be the thing for you.

Just whip out your iPhone, pick your favorite refreshment from the list, line up the webcam to where youre sitting, and BOOM! next thing you know, you have a cold one flying straight at your face.

Check it out...

If this thing ever goes on the market, I'm getting one ASAP.

viz Giz

Coloud | R2-D2 Headphone

Sick of listening to music like the sad, sad humanoid that you are?

Maybe it's time for you to invest in some of these R2-D2 Headphones from Coloud, and hear things from a new perspective. A droid's perspective.

They have a full Star Wars collection, but these are by far the coolest ones... and at only $50, they are quite the steal...

Coloud | R2-D2 Headphone

via Giz

Jeremy Scott x Adidas | King of Africa Pant

Get your Tony the Tiger on with these King of Africa pants from Jeremy Scott and Adidas.

Pick up just the pant, or go for the whole shebang and get the full suit!!

These are absolutely outrageous pants, if I've ever seen any. And too bad for you... They're sold out. Hah!

You could be as cool as this guy! ^^

Jeremy Scott x Adidas | King of Africa Pant

Jets Defeat Pats; Advance to AFC Championship

The New York Jets defeated the (heavily favored) New England Patriots 28-21. That means the Jets are headed to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers in their second straight AFC Championship game.

ESPN | Rapid Reaction: Jets vs. Pats

For the record, I pretty much called the outcome of that game:

This should be a defensive match-up for the ages, but I feel like the Jets might be able to pull this one off...

My Prediction: Jets by 3

2011, Bitches.

It's a new year...

Be ready for some changes around here.
Some big, some small, but changes nonetheless.