In a tiny shop in England, Glen English builds exquisitely detailed replicas — don't call them models — of racing motorcycles in 1/4 scale. Glen handcrafts every part, starting with handmade masters of each piece. Adam Savage visited Glen to get a look at the process behind these amazing, museum-quality replicas.
Dulé Hill and James Roday are reprising their roles in the TV series Psych with Psych: The Movie, premiering December 7, 2018. To celebrate, Babish makes one of the best stoner dishes from the show: quatro quesos dos fritos. Since a good thing is never good enough, Babish puts his own spin on the dish, making an improvement to the original.
A life spent living on two rails gets stale — sometimes you want to fly. The famous children's book character Thomas the Tank engine finally gets to live out his dream, thrashing a two-rail wooden park and landing some vicious tricks.
Giovanni's Classic Bundle brings the essentials of a streamlined men's grooming routine together in one set. The $40.96 Art of Giovanni bundle includes a 2-in-1 Daily Shampoo & Conditioner with ginseng and eucalyptus, a Daily Cleansing Body Bar, Strong Hold Hair Styling Gel, and Styling Hair Clay, covering everything from the morning shower to finishing a style. Built around Giovanni's salon-inspired approach to grooming, the collection pairs botanical ingredients with performance-focused formulas designed to keep the routine simple without sacrificing results.
Luca Faloni's Classic Denim Shirt gives a refined Italian treatment to one of menswear's most dependable staples. Made in Northern Italy from robust 100% Italian cotton denim, the shirt pairs a clean button-up silhouette with a signature Paramontura one-piece collar, Australian mother-of-pearl buttons, and a rounded hem. It's pre-washed to prevent future shrinkage and available in slim or regular fits, making it equally suited to wearing on its own or layered through the seasons. Available in six colors, the Classic Denim Shirt brings Luca Faloni's understated approach to a piece that needs little embellishment to work almost anywhere.
On November 28, 1953, bacteriologist and Central Intelligence Agency employee Frank Olsen jumped to his death out the thirteenth-floor window of the Hotel Statler. It was initially deemed a suicide, but after the government later admitted to giving Olsen LSD without his knowledge, others begin to suspect foul play. In this six-part documentary series, director Errol Morris explores the strange circumstances surrounding the tragic event through interviews and dramatic reenactments. It's set for streaming on Netflix December 15, 2017.
Adam Savage has a cosplay problem. He loves movies and costuming, and Chewbacca is his favorite costume of all time. He had Tom Spina Designs create a perfectly detailed replica based on the original Chewbacca molds, and Adam visited the shop to look at how his Chewy was made. Fortunately, his obsession doesn't interfere with his day job.
The Force isn't strong with everyone, so the Last Jedi cast had to put in some serious work. In this behind-the-scenes look, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Gwendoline Christie, John Boyega, and Kelly Marie train like a Jedi to prepare for scenes in the upcoming Star Wars release. The film is set for theaters December 15, 2017.
It wasn't the first color process, and it definitely wasn't the easiest. But Technicolor not only dominated color films for almost 40 years, it also dictated how films were made. Vox looks at how Technicolor works and some common misconceptions about the process in this video.
London Sock Co.'s Retro Stripe Collection draws from vintage athletic wear, bringing the timeless appeal of retro varsity-inspired stripes into everyday rotation. Knitted from a soft organic cotton blend with a comfortable ribbed construction, the mid-calf socks strike the balance between nostalgic sport styling and modern versatility. Their understated design pairs just as naturally with broken-in denim and suede sneakers as it does with loafers, chinos, or weekend shorts. Produced using carbon-free manufacturing and hand-finished for a refined feel, the Retro Stripe Collection is the finishing touch to a great outfit.
RTA's latest men's collection doubles down on the Los Angeles label's mix of bold design, premium materials, and rebellious streetwear attitude. The new arrivals span denim, outerwear, tees, knits, shorts, and accessories, with standout pieces like the brand's signature denim and statement jackets bringing a sharper edge to everyday dressing. Relaxed silhouettes and distinctive details keep the lineup unmistakably RTA, while versatile layers make the collection easy to work into an existing wardrobe. It's a fresh selection for those who prefer their staples with a little more attitude.
Last year, Colin Furze blew the mind of every Star Wars fanatic when he built an almost life-size AT-AT. This year, he pledged his total allegiance to the Dark Side by constructing a full-size replica of Kylo Ren's TIE Silencer. The fighter measures in at 46 feet long, 23 feet wide, and 14 feet tall and is made completely of steel. As if that isn't enough, he enlisted James Bruton to also make a fully-functioning BB-9E.
Necessity is the mother of invention — or in the case of Tatsuo Horiuchi, being really cheap. The 77-year old retiree wanted to try his hand at painting but was too stingy to buy anything. And that's when he discovered Microsoft Excel.