"Beets" by OrigAudio are a hilarious play on Beats by Dre. Over the ear headphones with icons of beets... yes, the root vegetable, on the ear pieces. And with every purchase of these fashionably nutritious headphones, you are supporting a great cause.
Limited edition "Beets" by OrigAudio headphones comes in six unique colors and with every purchase of the $25 headphones sold OrigAudio will donate a can of beets to Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.
"Beets" by OrigAudio headphones features: - Full stereo sound with outside noise reduction technology - Volume control and a single headphone cord to reduce tangling - Soft cushioned earcups for extra comfort - Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz - Hard exterior travel case included with your order - Works with ANY device that has a standard 3.5mm headphone jack: iPods, iPhones, Droids, laptops, blackberrys, etc.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars proudly presents the FAB1, a customized Pink Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase set to support FAB1 Million and Breast Cancer Care.
Headed by Broadcaster and car nut Chris Evans (shown above as character Aloysius Parker from the Thunderbirds TV series with puppet*), the FAB1 Million project is set to raise £1 million for Breast Cancer Care through making this bespoke Ghost available to hire over the next twelve months. This extraordinary car will make appearances at exclusive events as well as being available for hire for any special day, with all proceeds directly benefiting Breast Cancer Care.
above: Blushing Pink and Crème Light interior and a pink accented umbrella are some of the exclusive accents In support of this exciting project and very worthy cause, the Rolls-Royce Bespoke team has prepared a very special motor car, combining numerous exclusive bespoke elements, from pink accented umbrellas, to hand-embroidered headrests featuring the Breast Cancer Care pink ribbon motif. Further enhancements include unique ‘FAB1’ treadplates and a Blushing Pink and Crème Light interior leather scheme. An uplit Spirit of Ecstasy adorns the silver satin bonnet.
In addition to providing a superior ride experience and ample legroom, the passenger experience of this exceptional Ghost Extended Wheelbase is enhanced with hand veneered picnic tables, 9.2 inch LCD screens and a champagne coolbox. Passengers will be able to relax with a chilled glass of champagne, indulge in a concerto, courtesy of a 10-channel amplifier and 16 speakers delivering 600 Watts of surround sound, or simply sink into sumptuous leather seats and lambswool footmats, relaxing into luxurious silence as they journey to their destination.
Special pink leather fabrics and thread were used in the creation of this bespoke vehicle:
“When I received the call from Chris Evans to support FAB1 Million, we immediately sprang into action,” said Jolyon Nash, Sales and Marketing Director. “It’s taken countless hours to create such a special car but every minute spent is absolutely worth it for such a valuable cause. We wish the project every success.”
The project is set to launch on Thursday 18 April with a star-studded point to point drive in FAB1 from Land’s End to John O’Groats.
*What does a puppet have to do with this? The Original FAB 1, and its later incarnations, is a pink six-wheeled car from Thunderbirds and its three film adaptations. The car was owned by character Lady Penelope and driven by Aloysius "Nosey" Parker.
above: models of the Fab 1 cars driven by puppets in the TV series Thunderbirds
The Chris Evans-inspired replica "Parker" puppet:
A limited edition run of hand made First Generation copies of the puppet and his FAB 1 Driver's Seat are for sale. Signed and numbered by artist and puppet sculptor Duncan Willis of Superproreplication, a substantial donation from each puppet sold is going to Chris Evans' FAB 1 Million charity in aid of Breast Cancer Care.
above: Chris Evans (Parker) Mary Berry (Lady Penelope) as the fictional characters from the puppetTV series Thunderbirds with a new Fab 1 Rolls Royce for Breast Cancer Awareness
You can also donate £5 to Breast Cancer Care by texting FAB to 83222 and enter the draw to win a ride in FAB1 for a day.
Breast Cancer Care is here for anyone affected by breast cancer. We bring people together, provide information and support, and campaign for improved standards of care. Every year more and more people need our support. You can help us be here for every one of them. Visit www.breastcancercare.org.uk or call our free helpline on 0808 800 6000.
all images and info courtesy of Fab1 and Rolls Royce
This original one-of-a-kind Pink Diamond™ Barbie® doll by design duo Phillipe and David Blond of The Blonds was unveiled at The Blonds Spring 2013 show during New York Fashion Week. The doll is now being auctioned off for charity with proceeds benefiting the MAC Aids Fund organization. Bidding has begun (link to bid is at the end of this post) and the auction ends on Tuesday, September 25th.
Pink Diamond™ Barbie® doll is extra special as her stunning fuchsia and rose “gem” encrusted mini corset dress and pumps were designed and hand embellished by The Blonds themselves. Doll’d up with her famous platinum locks in luscious curls, Barbie® doll’s dazzling accessories complete her look with luxe full-length faux fur coat, pink studded earrings, and pink sparkling ring!
Corset detail: Pink stud earrings: Pink sparkling ring and bracelet: Sparkly pumps:
Phillipe and David Blond of The Blonds create fabulous and over-the-top styles for starlets: gem-encrusted bodysuits; crystal corsets; mini-dresses lavishly embellished with stars, spikes, and sequins. The two partnered with Mattel Principal Designer, Bill Greening, to create this stunning one-of-a-kind Barbie® doll.
You may have seen this doll clad in silver on blogs, sites and news weeklies with the provocative title "Mattel Releases The First Drag Queen Barbie" but the doll was never intended to be anything but all woman. The confusion was because people assumed the doll was based on one half of its design duo, Phillipe Blond, known for his own sparkly cross-dressing (see below):
above: Phillippe Blond of the Blonds and the The Silver Diamond Barbie version
Fans and collectors can snatch the Blond Diamond™ Barbie® doll in silver - as shown above - on BarbieCollector.com, this pink exclusive version is one-of-a-kind.
This original one-of-a-kind collectible comes with a display case and a certificate of authenticity.
Terms: Includes a display case and a certificate of authenticity. In condition as donated. Additional shipping charges may apply based upon the location of the winner. Cannot be returned or exchanged. Cannot be resold or re-auctioned.
Shipping and Handling The minimum shipping, handling and applicable insurance for this item is $9.95. Additional shipping charges may apply based upon the location of the winner. Hard copies of tickets, travel certificates and merchandise are shipped via FedEx or professional shipping service. Detailed redemption information for non-tangible items will be emailed to the winning bidder.
Donated by: Mattel - Barbie Collector
Bid Here Now The auction ends on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 3:00:00 PM EDT
An interactive window display in New York (at 35th and Broadway) and San Francisco (at 117 Post St.) lets you donate a toy by scanning its tag (a QR code) with the eBay mobile app.
Once scanned, the animated toys come to life, encouraging passers-by to get into the holiday giving spirit.
It's a clever, engaging and cute way to be charitable this holiday season and to make many a child happy.
There is also a Facebook application called "Build a Toy."
Users donate by customizing one of the classic, virtual toys at Facebook.com/eBay. eBay will donate $1 for every toy customized, up to $50,000.
Toys for Tots Ebay Give A Toy Store Facebook.com/Ebay Build A Toy CREDITS: Client Name: eBay Name of Ad: eBay Give-A-Toy Store Agency: Venables Bell & Partners Live Date: 11.11.11 Executive Creative Director: Paul Venables and Will McGinness Creative Directors: Lee Einhorn, Tyler Hampton Art Director: Brad Kayal Copywriter: Kelly Diaz Director of Interactive Production: Heather Wischmann Interactive Producer: Elissa Polls Print Producer: Jacqueline Fodor Account Director: Anne Cummings Account Supervisor: Lindsay Cole Account Manager: Kim Claytor
(OUT-SOURCED BELOW) Interactive Production: Brand New School East Executive Creative Director: Jonathan Notaro Interactive Director: Justin Bakse Developer: Brian Tobin Producer: Jeanette Etchebehere Associate Producer: Joe Balint Post Production: Brand New School West Executive Creative Director: Jonathan Notaro Director: Robert Bisi
Designers: Andy Bernet, Sakona Kong, Ed Laag, Angela Li, Waka Ichinose CG Lead/VFX Supervisor: Marco Maldonado 3D Modeling: Andy Kim, Derrick Sesson 3D Animation: Hao Cui, Max Keane, Alfredo Ramirez, Derrick Sesson 2D Animation: Maithy Tran 3D Artists: Martin Furness, Andy Kim, Ryan Kirkwood Storyboard Artist: Max Forward Compositor: Ryan Kirkwood, Maithy Tran Executive Producer: Jason Cohon Producer: Jeanette Etchebehere
Media Company: Monster Media Creative Producer: Radhames Almanzar VP of Marketing & Client Services: Natalie Brokaw Client Services Coordinator: Lindsey Fuller Project Manager: Sloan Jenkins SVP of Sales & Marketing: Tim O’Brien Original Music: Jingle Punks Sound Design: Brad Kayal, Chris Konovaliv
Founded in 1992, Canstruction's mission is to engage, amaze and inspire the community to work together raising canned food to feed hundreds of thousands of hungry people.
Canstruction® is a design/build competition showcasing the talents of design and construction industry professionals and students they mentor.
At events held around the world, teams can spend months planning their structure but are given just 12 hours to defy expectations, logic, and gravity as they build fantastic sculptures from thousands of cans of food.
Driven by the knowledge that their structures will change lives – by lifting the spirits of those in need, by raising public awareness, and most importantly, by filling the shelves of local food banks – dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to bring their creations to life. The following day, the super-sized masterpieces are judged in a variety of categories as these unconventional art exhibits are opened to the public, the cost of admission – just one can of food.
Canstruction® is using one can as a catalyst for change. One can to represent the building blocks of these massive sculptures. One can to prove that every act of kindness makes a difference. Through the generosity of volunteers, celebrity judges, and members of the community, Canstruction® has contributed millions of pounds of food to community food banks – demonstrating that we can win the fight against hunger.
The information and above images represent "Canstructures" from 2006- 2009, courtesy of Canstructution.
