Soasig Chamaillard plays with the religious iconography of the Virgin Mary. Unlike much religious art, the French artist’s creations are intended to delight rather than shock the viewing public. It looks like you can buy a book on this site, but I don’t read French well enough to figure out how to buy it. Artist’s site via Notcot

This site specific work appeared on the streets of Florence, Italy. I really like street art that interacts with its environment. The modified statue is actually shooting the ‘victim’ painted on the wall across the way. via Wooster

These cardboard robots from design team Gagatree are not only packed with retro cool, they also provide valuable services to their owners. In addition to holding CD’s, these guys also have a space for a toilet paper roll. Keep an eye out for bumperstickers stating, “My kid’s butt gets wiped by a robot” to put all those parents of honor rollers on full blast soon. Gagatree link via ToysrREvil

youtube video link

Cool made while you wait candy from Japan. The presenter makes a fine dragon out of a featureless candy ball. Apparently they make all sorts of candy sculptures in the streets of Japan. Youtube video link, and here he makes a cat.

The Yoshitoku Company created this suit of samurai armor inspired by Darth Vader for the Japanese festival called Tango no Sekku, meaning “Boy’s Day”. Heavy breathing not included. via Digg

Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee and Plex from Yo Gabba Gabba are ready to come home with you thanks to Kidrobot. Now you can actually get the toys from inside the hip hop genie’s boombox at the beginning of the show. This is almost as cool as when Pee Wee’s Playhouse toys came out, and that’s pretty cool. Kidrobot is also releasing some fine Yo Gabba Gabba inspired apparel, more about that after the video. video link

I am really liking the Muno hoodie from the Kidrobot Loves Yo Gabba Gabba apparel line. Hope in comes in an xl! That’s that!, now you know where you’re getting everyone’s Christmas presents. Check out the official Kidrobot announcement.

All this Yo Gabba Gabba goodness coming this November from Kidrobot

Play like you’ve sold your soul to the devil. This Ouija board guitar was made by Michael Vrtis and is guaranteed to get you to the crossroads. Guitar Lessons from LEGBA not included. Hit Michael Virtis up at mjv224@hotmail.com if you want to buy this other-worldly fun stuff.

“We shoot snowmen and hope you think it’s funny” says the filmaker. Youtube video link NSFW via Unique Daily

This pop up book opens up to a working lamp. A very clever object, perfect for the nightstand in the guestroom. The Book of Lights is available from Charles and Marie. via Much of a muchness

Star Bubble © Tom Noddy and Bubble Magic

Tom Noddy has been performing his brand of Bubble Magic since the early 80’s. He has invented a whole new artform, using soapy water to paint his masterpieces. Chances are you have seen him do some of his work on TV. I remember seeing him on That’s Incredible. Here is a Youtube video of a performance below, You should also visit Tom Noddy’s Bubble Magic site, it is full of fun stuff.