Monday, August 31, 2009

LEGO House


Our love of all things LEGO is well documented, but even we do not have the same affinity for the plastic building blocks that Mr. James May of the UK has. He loves them so much he is literally building a house out of the colored bricks. Now anyone can build a house, but May actually intends to surround himself in LEGO goodness and live in the house. The structure will be built with help from 1,200 eager friends and require over 3 million LEGO pieces. And yes, you know you were wondering, the toilet will be made of LEGOs and be fully functional. More information May and his house here.

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Spacebook Dual Screen Laptop


If one monitor is good, then TWO must be even better. That is the thinking of Alaska-based gScreen, the inventor of the Spacebook and the thinking of all of us around the Freshtoid offices. Only in the largest state in the union could they come up with a way to get two screens in the same space as one. They conveniently do so by allowing the two 15.4-inch screens to slide behind each other to be stored like a boring, old single-screen laptop and slid apart when you are firing on all cylinders and need all 30.8 inches of computer screen glory. The Spacebook is expected to be available by Christmas, but start saving now because being the only one of your friends with a slick dual-screen laptop is expected to cost around $3,000. More information on the Spacebook here.

Friday, August 28, 2009

R.I.P. DJ AM


Earlier tonight, the incredibly talented ,DJ AM passed away. DJ AM was not only a master of the turntables, but a pioneer in bridging the gaps of genre and culture in music. His music has touched the lives of many and we will not forget you. Our best wishes go out to his family and friends.

R.I.P DJ AM.

New Era Japan Jet Cap


When it comes to fresh hats, the staff at Freshtoid have been on the scene for more than minute. We had fresh lids before Boyz II Men's Cooley High Harmony.Our passion for hats only grows with the release of the New Era Japan Jet Cap. The hat looks more similar to a 5-panel than a fitted baseball cap. This hat is non-fitted, and is made of thicker materials to provide a little extra warmth and durability. Available in a grey or denim colorway, these hats are a must cop.

Want one? The hats are available at New Era's Japan Online Store.

Drake Ft. Kanye West, Lil Wayne, & Eminem - Forever

Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Eminem have all come together to create the smash single Forever. The song Forever will be on the soundtrack for LeBron James's upcoming documentary, More Than A Game. The documentary and final version of this insane collabo are set to release today August 28, 2009.

For an early listen of the song Forever by Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, and Eminem click here.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Porta-Pizza Oven


As you all know, Freshtoid LOVES pizza, we have a pizza vending machine in the office and regularly serve the delectable dish at office meetings, but now our prayers have been answered because finally we can prepare pizzas while we drive. The Porta-Pizza Oven is available for $36 and is worth every penny. It has a 12V connection and has two heating setting for your convenience. And because this gem is such a valuable commodity, they have a built-in fold out handle so you can take it with you out of car and prevent those thieves from stealing your prized possession.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Eternal Moonwalk


We all miss the King of Pop at times, some of us deal with the grief by buying his memorabilia others adopt the official Freshtoid wallpaper, but what we all really want is just one more moonwalk. Fortunately, thanks to Studio Brussel, the creator of the Eternal Moonwalk the moonwalk never has to end. Now anyone can be a part of the magic and share it with the world. Viewers record their moonwalking video and they are pieced together in a random endless stream of moonwalks. It might seem simple and uninteresting, but I am pretty sure I just saw a Freddy Krueger marrionet and a LEGO pirate moonwalk across the screen. Special thanks to Freshtoid's Chinese correspondant for the eternal moonwalk tip...stay Fresh.

Monday, August 24, 2009

USC vs. Ohio State in 3D


According to our source at Pixar Animation, (and our recent Crayola post) 3D is undoubtedly the future of all media. We have already seen a few sports games broadcast in 3D including last year's Chargers-Raiders game, but nothing as big as this year's USC-Ohio State game (yes, we realize the BCS game was in 3D last year and we stand by the remark). The best part though is that the tickets to the event are FREE! You just have to know who to talk to, luckily USC beat writer Gary Klein came through in the clutch and you can get the times and locations here.

Oral B Triumph


Some people think toothbrushes are boring, but then again, some people also can take a huge bite out of a block of bleu cheese and think the nothing of it. Brushing your teeth might not exactly be the glamorous of past times, but we all have to do it, so you might as well do it in style. We present to you, the Oral B Triumph. And by, triumph we mean, you have defeated all of toothbrushing foes with the ultimate in oral care. We all like wireless monitors and this thing has got you covered with one that ensure you are putting just the right amount of pressure on your pearly white. No more singing Happy Birthday while you brush your teeth because this thing will time your session. No more letting your tooth brush look like it has been cleaning between tiles all day because it monitors when you are due for a replacement. Oh did we mention, "guaranteed better checkups or your money back." And we could not even fit all spec in one post, so for more info on the Cadillacs of toothbrushes, click here.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Umbrella Shoulder Holder

We've already shown you how to step your umbrella game up. Now, with the Japanese Umbrella Shoulder Holder you can free up both hands and stay dry. Simply attach the handle of the umbrella to the Umbrella Shoulder Holder, wrap it around your shoulder and BOOM, instant freshness.

The Umbrella Shoulder Holder is available through Amazon Japan for about $26.

Jay-Z Blueprint 3 Track List

The track list for Jay-Z's highly anticipated album, Blueprint 3, has been released. With songs featuring Alicia Keys, Drake, Kid Cudi, Kanye West, Rihanna,Pharrell, and many others, this album should be quite good. The album is set to release September 11, 2009.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

**Freshtoid Freebie** Mars Chocolate


Looking for some candy...some FREE candy? Of course you are, in these tough economic times, nothing makes your day brighter like a free candy bar. Thanks to our friends over at Mars Candy, all you have to do is go here, fill out some basic info and BAM you get your free candy in the mail a few weeks later. Get there early often, but only on Fridays until September, even Mars can't afford to just hand out free candy everyday of the week. And if you have multiple emails you just might be able to beat The Man and score yourself more than one bar.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Freshtoid Gets 6,000 Hits

We have just passed 6,000 views Fresh Heads. Thank you to all of the fans all over the world for reading. Truly, none of this is possible without you beautiful people. We owe you guys and gals everything. For Nick and I, this is a dream come true. We are shocked to see that anyone would want to read some of the crap we put on here. So again, thank you.

Here's to 6,000 more...

Sony Playstation 3 Slim


Sony has officially unveiled the new, slimmer Playstation 3. The Sony Playstation 3 Slim will be available the first week of September and will retail for $300. This new Playstation 3 is smaller, lighter, has a 120GB HDD, and still includes all the great features from the first Playstation 3. The new slim Playstaion 3 will take up 32% less space and use 34% less power (for all you green fresh heads). Here is a little spec sheet to get your blood pumping:
  • Product name: PlayStation 3
  • Product code: CECH-2000A (Charcoal Black)
  • CPU: Cell Broadband Engine™
  • GPU: RSX
  • Audio output: LPCM 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, AAC.
  • Memory: 256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM
  • Hard disk: 120GB 2.5" Serial ATA
  • USB 2.0 ports: 2
  • Networking: Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T), IEEE 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 (+EDR)
  • Controller: Wireless Controller (Bluetooth) x 1
  • AV outputs: HDMI x 1, AV MULTI OUT x 1, Digital out (optical) x 1
  • Resolutions: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i (for PAL 576p, 576i)
  • BD / DVD / CD drive (read only): BD × 2 (BD-ROM), DVD × 8 (DVD-ROM), CD × 24 (CD-ROM)
  • Power: AC 220 – 240, 50/60Hz
  • Power consumption: Approx. 250W
  • External dimensions (excluding maximum projecting part): Approx. 290 × 65 × 290 mm (width × height × length)
  • Mass: Approx. 3.2kg
  • Included in box: PlayStation 3 system × 1, Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK 3) × 1, AC power cord × 1, AV cable × 1, USB cable × 1
For more info, pics, and a video of the new Sony Playstation 3 Slim head over to Engadget. They also have an unboxing available here.

Michael Jackson Auction


We know that we led you astray a few months back with the promise of a Michael Jackson auction, but we can pretty much guarantee that he won't be requesting his items back days before the auction this time. This auction is supplied with memorabilia from his friends; some of the highlights include his famed sequin glove from his Motown performance, the jacket from his Bad tour, a fedora from his MTV performance and even hand-drawn pictures and paintings by the pop star. Unfortunately, it does not appear that the picture of famous people from history wearing Jackson's glove and sunglasses will be under the hammer this time. To get your piece of history click here.

Lakers Game in Coliseum?


This news may be a few weeks old, but for those who don't read every line of espn, you may have missed it. It may seem far-fetched but they probably said the same thing about an NHL outdoor game as well and now there are two of those each season. It was reported by Marc Stein over at espn that it could have been a reality if a scheduling conflict had not prevented the Lakers' exhibition games from being moved to the afternoon. The games would have to be in the afternoon to ensure that it did not get too cold outside to continue the games. Even though it did not happen this season, the fact that most cities would not have the climate or facility to support a game of this nature, gives hope that it is only a matter of time before we see basketball in the Coliseum.

Favre is BACK


We all knew it was only a matter of time, it took a little longer this year, but what would the NFL season be without the Old Gunslinger? The rumors are true...Brett Favre is a Viking. You definitely won't want to miss the his two meetings with his former Packers on Oct. 5 and Nov. 1. More information from espn here.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

At-Bat Music Match

Do you know what songs your favorite baseball players use for their at-bat walk-up music? ESPN has created a fun mini game in which you must match the Major League Baseball player with one of his at-bat songs. Click here to test your big league knowledge and play the game.

Saturday, August 15, 2009

500 Days of Summer

Fox Searchlight Pictures brings the freshness with their film, 500 Days Of Summer. The movie stars Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

The movie follows a boy named Tom who believes in destiny and that love can strike at an instant and completely take over one's heart. His love interest, Summer, does not think this at all.

This movie is funny, unpredictable, and feels completely genuine and real. 500 Days Of Summer also has great soundtrack to go along with this nontraditional boy meets girl story. Fresh heads, go see this movie!

To see other critic's reviews of 500 Days of Summer click here.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Opaque Dine the Dark


Ever wonder what it would be like to eat in the dark? You might think it would be unpleasant because you can't see your food, but I suppose you can't judge until you try it. Probably don't go here on the first date just in case the lights come on and you are covered in food, but it will definitely spice up a normal dinner. And for all you fans of the Freshtoid Freebies, it is not quite free, but every little bit helps. More info online here.

Will Ferrell Sunblock


First SNL, then the big screen, then Broadway, then Man vs Wild...and now Will Ferrell is taking the sunscreen world by storm. Watch out Ocean Potion and Banana Boat, this block comes in three delicious flavors including Sun Stroke, Sexy Hot Tan and Forbidden Fruit. And for all people looking for an emotional boost in your purchasing decision, 100% of the proceeds from sales go to the Cancer for College Scholarship Fund. So really what reason is there NOT to give it a try? Find out what the experience is like here.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Nike Basketball's 10 Best Commercials

With the new Nike Basketball Hyperizers commercial out, Complex Magazine has compiled a list showcasing the Top 10 Nike Basketball Commercials. From Lil' Penny, to Spike Lee, to the Most Valuable Puppets, this list comes correct.

Perseid Meteor Shower TONIGHT

Experts are saying that tonight will be your last chance to see the Perseid Meteor Shower at its peak. They also claim that this year's show is extra special due to the one time only boost from Saturn. The full story can be found here.

What are you waiting for? GO WATCH THE PERSEID METEOR SHOWER!

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

***Freshtoid Freebies*** - 1lb Of Apples

Our friends at Target are selling apples for $1.00 per lb this month until August 22nd. With this $1.00 off coupon, you can get yourself a free 1lb bag of apples. Freshtoid loves you.

Sony Party Shot Personal Photographer



The Sony Party Shot Personal Photographer is a camera dock that pans 360 degrees and tilts 24 degrees. This innovative dock also automatically detects faces, adjusts composition, and takes photos for you. The Sony Party Shot Personal Photographer will be available in September and will cost around $150.

MJ Mini Golf

Imagine you and Michael Jordan, sitting on a beach together in the Bahamas, decked out in Hanes and telling him to call you when you get back to the mainland just like in those commercials with Charlie Sheen. This could be your reality if you win the sweepstakes at www.mjminigolf.com. The good news is it doesn't cost a cent, you can enter once a day until the promotion is over and each week they give away a VIP package of Hanes stuff. You can get your socks, white T's and boxers just like his Airness. The bad news is only one winner will get to chill with MJ, so enter early and enter often. Oh and there is a sweet mini-golf game to pass the days between eligibility for entering.

Monday, August 10, 2009

3-D Film About MJ's Final Days


OCTOBER 30 - Mark your calendars, clear your schedules, don't stop by the Freshtoid offices because we will not be around. You can find us watching Sony's 3-D movie about Michael Jackson's final days. Sources say that it will be directed by High School Musical's Kenny Ortega. It will include much of the footage from Jackson's concert rehearsals. Sorry to all the Freshheads over in Britain though, bring your fish and chips and Newcastle over across the pond because the movie won't be released in Britain.

Friday, August 7, 2009

Red Bull Art of Can


Ever collect a bunch of red bulls cans and turn them into an octopus? How about a guitar? Indian head dress? Neither have we, but if you happen to be in Washington DC between October 8 and 19 you can see all of these things and many more at Union Station for Red Bull's Art of Can Exhibit. Somehow it does not seem that the question, does art imitate life or life imitate art? applies to this show. More information, pictures and your own opportunity to enter here.

Nike Air Max LeBron VII




Today, LeBron James and Nike officially unveiled the new Nike Air Max Lebron VII at a press conference in Akron, Ohio. Freshtoid was there this morning, via webcast, and let us tell you, the shoe is hot. It features an Air Max 360 sole which gives King James air support and cushion throughout his entire foot. The shoe also features Nike's new Flywire element which will give the NBA MVP maximum stability with much less weight and bulk on the shoe.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Kobe Zoom IV Road Edition


The only way to walk into Jack in Box to get those free tacos. The new Kobe Zoom IV Road Edition drop today and should be available at your local Footlocker. This was definitely a soft release, so quantities are not guaranteed. The new version sets itself off by featuring MVP on the tongue and heel. More information over at Shoe Affliction.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

BeeMp3.com

If you are having a difficult time finding a certain song on the internet, head over to beemp3.com to solve your little dilemma. According to their site, BeeMp3.com is a search engine that locates mp3 - audio files over the internet. They currently have 800,000 files in their database and approximately 10,000 are added daily.

**Freshtoid Freebie** Jack in Box Tacos


If you thought you had to wait for the Lakers to start playing again to get your fix of free tacos, think again. Jack in the Box is giving away two free tacos to anyone on Tuesday, August 11. But you can't just show up and demand free tacos, that would be chaos, you have to click HERE to print out your free coupon. Oh and tell them your buds at Freshtoid sent you.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Freshtoid Fantasy Football.

Alright Freshtoid fantasy football fans, or FFFF, here's your chance to play fantasy football with the creators of your favorite blog. We've created a league especially for our readers.

If you want to go head to head with Nick and me, and battle it out for pigskin supremacy, email us at freshtoid@gmail.com and we will send you the password information.

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL!?!?!?!?!?

Pixar's Cloud


Cloud - Click here for another funny movie.

We happen to be real tight with one of the higher-ups over at Pixar animation, perhaps you have heard of them? They are the cats responsible for Ratatouille, Cars, Up and now this treasure Cloud (apparently Pixar is also partial to short movie names). It was attached to this summer's hit movie Up, but is so fresh, we thought it merited a second view. Enjoy.

Monday, August 3, 2009

Baseball Bat Pepper Mill

If you've ever felt like you were losing your love for baseball while making salad, boy, do we the solution for you! Freshtoid along with Cole and Mason present the King Pepper Mill. This pepper mill is made of natural wood and looks like a real baseball bat.

Our friends over at Amazon are selling this baseball bat pepper mill for $50.00.

Fruit Sticky Notes.




Toss those boring neon colored sticky notes and take a bite out of these. These super creative fruit sticky notes are a product of the Japanese studio D-Bros. No word yet if these are available in the United States, but we will definitely keep you in the loop.

Mountain Dew Game Fuel


We love a good Mountain Dew around the Freshtoid offices, so when the mad scientists at the Pepsi Labs announced two new flavors, you knew we would be all over it. The two new flavors target the 'gamer' crowd with a World of War Craft theme and while we may not play the game, that doesn't make the beverage any less delicious. The cherry dew actually tastes more like an orange gummi bear, but who doesn't like gummi bears right? The blue fruit punch flavor does pack the same 'punch' if you will, but still should at least be sampled. We can't wait to see what the geniuses at Pepsi will come out with next!

We registered for the prizes and will let you know if we win anything good. More information and register for free stuff of your own here.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

freshtoid.com is born.

Yo Fresh Heads, BIG NEWS on the Freshtoid front. Freshtoid has moved from freshtoid.blogspot.com to freshtoid.com. Nick and I figured with over 5,000 views and handful of dedicated readers, you guys deserve something more official.

Don't worry about forgetting our new web address, freshtoid.blogspot.com will automatically redirect you to our new home, freshtoid.com.

Be on the lookout for more updates Fresh Heads...