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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Everyone needs one...



I just assembled mine a few days ago and can't wait to take it for a walk in the park this weekend.

Like a spider, crab and millipede morphed into an amphibious vehicle, this invention by Dutch artist Theo Jansen mesmerizes by its seemingly effortless movement.

Assembled from a snap-together kit, this gives the average person a hands-on experience of Theo Jansen's awe-inspiring wind-powered constructions. Here it is in my backyard. For once I'm glad it's concrete!

Purchase this model and see Jansen's other marvelous work here:

http://www.strandbeest.com

And check out this hack of the kit here - absolutely hilarious!

http://crabfuartworks.blogspot.com/2011/02/hamster-powered-walker.html

Hope you enjoyed this. 

– Keith
 
Posted by Keith Lo Bue at 4:36 AM
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7 comments:

  1. LaurieMarch 24, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    This is so cool! And we loved watching the Hack too! thanks for posting Keith!

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  2. gigiMarch 24, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    My husband loves these kinds of things and I was just surfing and wondering what to get him for his birthday which is quickly approaching. Thanks muchness,Kieth! <3

    GigiYob

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  3. Honey from the BeeMarch 24, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Gave me the willies at first! Gotta have one!

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  4. Keith Lo BueMarch 24, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    It takes patience and a fairly steady hand to assemble. I did it in about an hour and a half. An engineering marvel, really.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Simply magical. Thanks for posting Keith.

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  6. rscoachMarch 25, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    OMG! I LOVE this - must have one of my own - thanks for posting xo Reva

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  7. Leslie ToddApril 25, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    It's marvelous! Thanks for posting about it. I want to try one out.

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