Mechani-Kong and Dr. Who's secret pyramid base
pinktentacle.com — Illustrations detailing the secret weapons of Dr. Who, an evil scientist bent on capturing King Kong, place a mind-control helmet on his head, and use him to hijack ships and rob banks.The 50-meter tall remote-control robot is powered by a 200,000-kilowatt nuclear reactor and can shoot laser beams from its eyes and poison gas from its nose. (Submitted by muxaulo) More...
Computopia: Old Visions of a High-tech Future
pinktentacle.com — In 1969, Japanese magazine Shōnen Sunday featured a series of illustrated articles entitled “Computopia,” which depicted life in a pleasant future pervaded by computers. Behold, the amazing world of 1989! (Submitted by WordsnCollision) More...
Concept Cars From the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show
pinktentacle.com — In recent days, Japan’s major automakers have been releasing details about the concept cars they plan to unveil at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, which will be held from October 24 to November 4, 2009 at Makuhari Messe near Tokyo. Environmental friendliness appears to be the common theme. (Submitted by inactive) More...
Anatomy of Japanese folk monsters
pinktentacle.com — Illustrated guide to monsters features a collection of cutaway diagrams showing the anatomy of traditional monsters from Japanese folklore. The Makura-gaeshi (pillow-mover), pictured in the thumbnail, is a soul-stealing prankster known for moving pillows around while people sleep. The creature is invisible to adults and can only be seen by children (Submitted by muxaulo) More...
Japanese Sonosheet Cover Art of the 60s and 70s
pinktentacle.com — In the 1960s and 1970s, Japan saw an explosion in the popularity of sonosheets -- cheap, flexible phonograph records printed on thin sheets of vinyl. Here is a small sample of the vast array of sonosheet cover art from that era. (Submitted by WordsnCollision) More...
"Orb" paintings by Masakatsu Sashie
pinktentacle.com — Masakatsu Sashie’s fantastic “orb” paintings depict large, city-like spheres that float gently above the remains of a failed civilization. Part retro and part sci-fi, the orbs appear to hover gracefully between the worlds of a nostalgic past and a dystopian future. (Submitted by WordsnCollision) More...
RIBA -- robot nurse bear
pinktentacle.com — RIBA — short for “Robot for Interactive Body Assistance” — was developed by researchers at Japanese Institute. Designed primarily to assist nurses by lifting patients in and out of their beds and wheelchairs (as well as on and off the toilet), the 180-kilogram robot can safely pick up and carry people weighing as much as 61 kilograms (135 lbs). (Submitted by muxaulo) More...
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