Rollercoaster Metro – Carmelit Slanted Subway (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) If you’ve ever wondered how the morning commute could be made more fun, consider getting a job in Haifa, Israel where their subway cars travel the sloping underground like a mini rollercoaster.

Even before patrons climb aboard the Carmelit Subway, which runs up Mt. Carmel on a considerable angle, …

Ethnicity Swap Surgery – Brazilian Model Gets Japanese Eyes (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Each year, thousands of Asians go under the knife to have their eyes reshaped to resemble Caucasian peepers, but one Brazilian model has the opposite desire; she is desperate for an oriental slant.

Angela Bismarchi, 36, will undergo her 42nd surgery, making her second in the world for most plasti…

Elizabethan Fashion for Men – John Galliano Fall 2008 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) These designs were shown on the Parisian runways on January 18th during Paris Fashion Week. In a stark contrast to the couture part of the fall 2008 collection from John Galliano, these outfits are astonishingly lord-like. The collection included Elizabethan-inspired outfits with Shakespearean bowl-…

Drag Queens and Masked Dogs – Venice Carnival (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Italy draws in tourists from around the world for a variety of reasons. If you’re not drawn to the historical architecture, fashion, or enticed by the thought of authentic vongole, you may be intrigued by more vibrant cultural venues like the annual Carnival of Venice.

This year’s event takes plac…

Novelty Passport Covers

(TrendHunter.com) Traveling can be boring, so why not spice up your journey with one of these novelty passport covers? Granted, security might not like you so much, but for about $8, a set of two faux leather covers are sure to be a source of entertainment for you and your entourage, provided you have enough time to …

Virtual Godparents – Parents Put Son on eBay

(TrendHunter.com) Having a hard time finding godparents for your little one? Why not place an ad on eBay!

That’s what one family did with their son, Blaine Dale Barger, who turns one year old in February. The Bargers offered bidders the chance to become the world’s first virtual godparent.

“We’ve thought long and…

Pharrell Williams for Louis Vuitton – Blason Jewelry (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Continuing his association with Louis Vuitton, performer-producer Pharrell Williams has teamed up with LV’s creative jewelry consultant, Camille Miceli to introduce a brand new jewelry collaboration under the Blason banner. The avant garde styles will be paraded at the Paris fashion shows, and take …

Ebay for Halo Fans – Real Elite Energy Sword

(TrendHunter.com) Now There isn’t a single gaming fan out there that wouldn’t want this in their possession. Featured in the “Top 10 Video Game Weapons” according to GameTrailers.com, This is the Ultimate Pwning machine.

Imagine the possibilities, they are endless! Everyone would surrender; with a mere glimpse …

Personalized Candy – My Fruit Roll-Ups

(TrendHunter.com) Remember Fruit Roll-Ups? The flat, chewy candy that was rolled up with fun little graphics you could peel out? Now imagine that, only with your company logo on it… or a cute graphic featuring your name and your sweetheart’s.

Thanks to MyFruitRollUps.com, it’s all possible now. The site lets you …

Wiihabilitation – Nintendo Wii For Physical Therapy Patients

(TrendHunter.com) Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs is one of many health centers and physical therapy centers using the Wii video game system to help patients of all ages recover from injury and surgery. Combined with the use of weights, stability balls and balance boards these activities have become mo…

Awesome 3D Movie Marketing – Loch Ness Monster at a Rampage in Tokyo (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) The film “The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep” has been causing quite the ruckus in Tokyo Bay. Using a large water screen and some very well timed water fountain effects, the marketing team behind this installation have been doing a very effective job in getting peoples’ attention.

This unique…

Disney Fairytale (Part III) – Year of a Million Dreams With Gisele, JLo, Jessica Biel (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Disney has teamed with celebrities before to produce a series of photo shoots in which the famous faces dress as fabled Disney characters from classic stories. The campaign was shot by renowned fashion photographer Annie Leibovitz.

This time around, the Walt Disney Company has added celebrities li…

Eco-Friendly Sculptures – Hubcap Creatures (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) These beautiful sculptures have charisma and character. They are designed by Ptolemy and are made from automobile hubcaps that were found lying about roadways and junk yards.

Each Hubcap Creature is made from 100% recycled material and often show the scars of their previous existence, which simply…

Alexander McQueen’s Butterfly Hat – Float Like A Butterfly, Sting Like A Beehive (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) For spring 2008, eccentric milliner Philip Treacy teamed up with infamous bad boy of British fashion, Alexander McQueen to pay homage to the woman who discovered them both, Isabella Blow. This headpiece certainly speaks to her surrealist, fearless take on the fashion world…

Fine Craftsmanship Gone Awry – Seiler Metal Suspension Piano

(TrendHunter.com) Is it just me, or is this really bizarre? Why would a piano maker that has been making quality instruments for 155 years make something like this? True, they only made four, but wood is just so magnificent when crafted into a fine piano. I guess they felt the need to stretch their imaginative muscle…

Pita Pocket Purse

(TrendHunter.com) Designed by Anat Safran and made in Israel, this handbag is an expensive knock-off of the round, brown, wheat flatbread we affectionately call pita. Unsuspecting appetites will now get a bite of cotton instead of their favorite meat filling.

Warner Bros Make No Joke About Heath Ledger – Dark Knight Promos (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Heath Ledger, who passed away earlier this week, is being honoured by the Warner Brothers entertainment company by tributes on the Dark Knight website.

The sequel to Batman Begins was already set up for success, but Ledger’s death will probably further boost traffic into the theaters. It’s a market…

Auctioning the Ancient – Bid on a Triceratops Skeleton

(TrendHunter.com) Now here’s something that will certainly make any house unique. On April 16th, Christie’s will be hosting an auction in Paris, featuring 150 items from natural history collections.

The showcase item of the night is a Triceratops skeleton, expected to fetch nearly $750,000. The skeleton comes from…

Marijuana Via Fingerprint – So Cal Vending Machines Sell Pot (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) This is no joke, hitting up a vending machine for marijuana is now possible in Los Angeles!

Herbal Nutrition Center has installed operating machines next to two dispensaries that are open 24/7. Security Guards are present, to keep any people away who might not “meed” the pot, but after you get a p…

Luxury Ashtray – Gold ‘Up Yours’ Ashtray

(TrendHunter.com) While other designers may shy away from tackling the controversial subject of smoking, Jean-Marc Gady has introduced a range of new finishes to his ‘Up Yours’ (La Chose) ceramic ashtray. The two-fingered ashtray holds a cigarette with the same poise of a seasoned smoker and quite unequivocally state…