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Whilst searching for unusual Christmas presents I came across the Forbidden Planet website and saw these. They're on pre-order only at the moment but supposedly in time for Christmas. (Click on each photo to pre-order and view more details). For £20 you get two characters at 4.5 inches high designed by Pete Fowler, who does the Monsterism series.

I've discovered a fine website which showcases the coolest designs on anything. It seems that anyone can contribute to the NOTCOT website with your hot spot. As you scroll down your wallet and credit cards wil l run for cover or, in a positive, giving way, you might find that perfect Christmas present! Gentleman Pac-man (as pictured) Mario does superman-like comic Manga style Good vs. Evil Table Football Very creepy child abuse adverts

You can't NOT love this type of thing. Whether it's guessing who they are or looking in wonder at how a few coloured pixels can translate into iconic pop-art heroes. Mighty Boosh has made it to this heady heights of cult fame and I see even My Name is Earl has one too. Check out the original source at FlipFlopFlyin Other news is that Global Gathering have released Saturday only tickets. Problem though is that they haven't said when any of the acts are on.

Whilst Kerry had her monthly mop chop I decided to view the Brazilian art exhibition, Tropicalia at the Barbican . This was the first time I'd ever been to the Barbican and the building site entrance and dull concrete didn't impress at first. After the confusing entry, more disappointment came with no photography being allowed so have used their website graphic above. However, this exact graphic had nothing to do with the art inside which was slightly disappointing. Instead the majority of the art displayed were old 70's experimental concept art to test other senses. With no photos allowed I tried to take notes along the way. First up were some welder-like goggles with circular-mirrors attached to the front then another pair of goggles on the opposite side. Next a tray of sports related balls, tennis, ping-pong etc. Random or what. Further on a TV screen showed a film of a moustached man laying a see-through sheet of plastic over a woman and touching her through it. My ...