Apparently, Superman lost in the pages of the 1978 comic on which this elaborate statue was based. So there you have it, Superman can move mountains but he can’t take a punch.
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Set in what must be a post-apocalyptic Kansas ravaged by mother nature, Static Painting’s new Wizard of Oz miniatures portray a world in which Dorothy and her friends are forced to survive by any means necessary. She is going to be pissed when she finds out the secret about the slippers.
My band might sound like crap right now, but come back after I get my guitar neck and the other half of my clarinet. I got one more payment on layaway.
Actually, these instruments are for decoration, not for playing. Either way, they don’t make a damn bit of sense.
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Whether it’s hostile nomadic tribes or gophers, this Great Wall will protect your precious plants from attack.
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If you are into Suicide Girls, I have a couple of wall sculptures you might be interested in. An additional sculpture is pictured after the break.
As these garden sculptures illustrate, not all aliens visit earth to probe hillbillies in pickup trucks. Many use our planet as a top notch vacation getaway.
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The world renowned crystal artists at Daum in France have been making high-end sculptures for collectors since the late 19th century. Unfortunately, many of these sculptures are aimed squarely at the worst kind of consumer—insanely wealthy individuals with horrible taste. Case in point—this limited edition sculpture entitled “People Belong to Elephant.” According to the description, Chinese artist Chen Changwei “breaks with tradition, reinventing the Chinese zodiac in a series of surrealist busts in the time-honored tradition of pâte de cristal.” In this case, he depicts a bizarre cross between elephant and man.
Just in case you haven’t noticed, the Discovery Channel is in the midst of its 21st annual Shark Week tradition (July 27th to August 2nd). To commemorate this momentous occasion, I present to you this 8-foot Revenge of the Great White Shark Sculpture. You can put this monster anywhere you have room—but if you are fortunate enough to own a pool, a setup like the one illustrated in the image above is ideal.
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The thing I like best about the “Merciless” Gargoyle Wall Sculpture is that it is subtle. Something than can blend in easily with the rest of your normal, everyday, non-gothic castle decor.
Seriously though, this amazingly detailed sculpture is the work of artist Gary Chang and accepts a standard 40-watt bulb.
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Here is yet another reason why you must refrain from burying corpses in your own yard. Miracle Gro is a lot more powerful than you could ever imagine.
The Zombie of Montclair Moors Garden Sculpture is a life-sized creation by artist Alan Dickenson that is sure to scare the hell out of any Jehovah’s Witnesses and Girl Scouts that may come knocking on your door.
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