Creative Products

June 16, 2022

Grandma Makes Amazing Gundam Models to Bond With Her Grandchildren

One grandma in Japan went above and beyond to connect with her grandchildren. Taechan, a woman in her 70s, began making Gundam models—plastic armor suits inspired by the anime Mobile Suit Gundam. Her amazing results impressed her grandchildren and sparked an unexpected passion. Gundam suits are sold as kits by Bandai. They're sometimes called “Gunpla,” which combines the words “Gundam” and “plastic model.

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May 27, 2022

Engineering Students Invent Edible Tape for Burritos So You Never Have a Messy Meal Again

If you enjoy eating burritos, then you've likely experienced the inevitable collapse of the tortilla wrap at least once in your life. And while this doesn't take away from the delicious taste of this dish, it can be pretty annoying. That is precisely why a group of students at Johns Hopkins University set out to find a solution to this problem, resulting in an edible tape for burritos called Tastee Tape.

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April 25, 2022

These Sophisticated LEGO Orchid and Succulents Sets Are Designed to Help Adults Unwind

Remember those floral adult coloring books that were all the rage not so long ago? Maybe you owned one, and relaxed by losing track of time filling in the patterns with color. One company that picked up on the benefits of creative, meditative activities is LEGO, who began releasing sets specifically for adults. Among these is the Botanicals Collection, comprised of several plant-inspired sets designed with intricate details and a sophisticated darker color palette.

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