Dear Blog,  I cannot understand why it was necessary to

1. Ruin a perfectly good logo, one of the most popular identities in the world for nearly a century.
2. Slap a half-hearted attempt at a label onto a bottle that mildly resembles a phallic object.
3. Create a separate, insignificantly different logo, for each product type. (seriously?)

Can someone in Pepsi Corporate please explain what posessed them to fail this hard?  And what’s the deal with companies trying to be more “contemporary” when their logos have been treasured for decades?

Here’s hoping we find some answers.

Signed,

A Perpetually Perturbed Designer

UPDATE: For more images of this re-branding, head on over to BRAND NEW. (They have photos of the new cans..ugh)

If  you happen to be around 313 Broad @ Spruce, anytime between now and the 30th of October (it’s been up since the 16th) you may be able to catch a glimpse of what a revitalized city would look like in the near future.

It’s a refreshing change of pace anyway, to see some sustainable pre-fab living options just around the corner from the usual mess of buildings and barely maintained apartments.  Check it out if you have a chance, and Eric you’re not actually allowed to sleep in these.  I think they’re just for show.

Image above is the Weehouse, part of A Clean Break (the exhibition)

Wow. Star Wars + Adorable Fuzzy Creatures = A Sure Thing for Geekadelphia Content. Cuteoverload featured this adorable little chipmunk and his space adventures last week, and the link has been sitting in my queue for a while.

So, in case you’re one of three people in the world who don’t read Cuteoverload, have a look and a smile.

Rick Chipmunk @ Cuteoverload

Short of spooling up the FTL’s and jumping, or having the firepower to take out an entire Cylon Baseship, I think this tricked out tower can do everything the actual Battlestar Galactica could do on the show.

Behind the BSG logo on the front is a side-loading optical DVD drive, visible even when spinning and beautifully lit from within with some crafty LED’s.  The case also sports a 10″ LCD screen on one side, 3x 2.5″ LCD’s on the front, and an opening on another side that shows off the gorgeous interior like a sideways garage door.

The top is a scaled down version of the landing strip with appropriately lit details (see video after the jump).  I really couldn’t admire the craftsmanship any more than I already have, it’s simply brilliant.  Even if you thought Starbuck was just a place to get coffee (I’m looking at you, Mom) you can understand why this PC case mode is truly epic.

Anyway, I think I’ll just save a year’s worth of paychecks to have one of my own built.  Then I’ll call Athena/Boomer and say “Hey, in case you needed somewhere to park your Raptor…”

The specs and gallery of more images can be found after the jump.

Also included are 2 videos of the DVD drive and sliding bay doors.

via Gizmodo (tipped in by Caroline!)

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My mother emailed me last night asking where she can buy T-Shirts to support Barack Obama.  I promptly opened a quick set of links I recently posted on Big Red Tank to some trendy Obama shirts… and then realized, “Wait, this is for my mother.”

I then sent her directly to the official Obama online merchandise store because she prefers the more conservative stuff…which got me thinking, “I still don’t own one.“  I wanted to buy the one we wrote about earlier this year, where Obama’s name was displayed in the same style as the Philadelphia Phillies’ logo (but this was taken down).

It only took 5 minutes on Google to find the perfect shirt – one designed by none other than Alex (super amazing comic artist ) Ross.  Arguably I could have also gone for Shepard Fairey’s Obey-style shirt but the trendies at Urban Outfitters and the label demand that I pay $30. If you know me and my shirts, there’s no way I’d pay that much.

In any case I also found that Alex Ross’ Obama shirt is a $18 licensed reproduction based on the print he released at San Diego Comic Con this year.  Now that I’ve ordered the shirt, I’m seriously thinking about the (surprisingly affordable) and most excellent autographed print.  $59 is well worth it, and for something this historic, an artistic rendition can be a very powerful relic of our time.

The Shirt via Stylin Online
The Print via Rupps Comics

We may seem a little militaristic judging from today’s posts so far, but I think this particular ice cube tray needs some special geek attention.

I guarantee it’d be a fine conversation starter, at $13, the tray is even shaped like a magazine.  It produces 12 frosty bullets, enough for a round of drinks for yourself or your friends (or enemies).  After all, nothing punctuates a classy whiskey like one of these rounds.

Product Page via Uncrate

Here at Geekadelphia we love t-shirts.  Anything remotely geeky usually wins us over without a doubt – and if it even has a mention of Battlestar Galactica, I definitely must have it.

I have ThinkGeek’s new products constantly being updated through their RSS feed so when I saw the title of this tee, I clicked forth and loved what I saw.  Currently for sale at  $16.99 – $18.99, the Greetings from Caprica City and WTF (What the Frack!) shirts are solid gift items for that debonair geek in  your life.  Meg, I’m talking to you.

via ThinkGeek

Before I get into this, I’d just like to say 2 things.

Eric I know we’re not a film blog, but we’re geeks, and these things interest us greatly.

Dustin, I know we discussed, at length, the fact that Megan Fox baits fragile and geeky men like me like a 21st century Pied Piper…that wears tight Star Wars tshirts and demonstrates her love of all things Apple on a regular basis…I get it, but I can’t quit her just yet.

Anyway, if you’re familiar with Top Cow Comics’ Fathom title, you’d know that it’s largely about an amnesiac girl named Aspen Matthews who is part of this race called The Blue.  No, they’re not mermaids (otherwise we’d be seeing a Splash remake. )  but they can apparently control water.  As of last week, Megan Fox has signed on to star as Aspen, and sources tell the Daily Star (UK) that they are hoping to make the most of her stunning figure.

So basically this means that clothing is optional, and there will be lots of bikini shots.  Well Played.

via Cinematical and NOW Magazine (UK)

I can’t stay quiet about this one because it’s the best/coolest gadget customization tool I’ve ever seen.  What you see above is a standard Nokie Bluetooth Headset (of the higher end sort) with some added Iron Man color themes and flair.

I’ve used the Nokia Music Almighty site to design it, and apparently they’re holding a competition for creative and outlandish headphone designs using the templates they provide.  The winners will be selected for fabrication (and presumably shipped out for retail sale).  Hell, even if you don’t plan on competing, I still highly reccommend playing with this website.

It’s all sorts of awesome ridiculous fun when  you can stick Tiger heads onto the outer portion of your audio accessories.  If you want to see all sorts of customized head gear, check out their user submissions thus far.

Crazy Headphone Designer via Gizmodo

TrinKitty’s knitted Mega Man cap was commissioned by a friend – and it is so irresistibly geeky, it makes me froth at the mouth (because I want one).  Yes it was made back in December ’07 but it’s still completely applicable now that the weather is starting to get colder each day.

Want one of your own?  Unfortunately they’re not available for purchase (let me know if they are!) but TrinKitty was kind enough to lay out a how-to guide for those able to knit on their own.  Very cool!

Via Albotas

Dustin strikes back with another Geekadelphia comic – this time it covers our frenzied activity surrounding the release of the newest Star Wars title to hit consoles – The Force Unleashed.

The story is damn good – almost good enough to be another full length on it’s own, and the gameplay is FUN.  You are meant to feel powerful, and because of that you are capable of mass destruction on many levels.

I was able to try it out on the Wii, and what you see here is my n00bishness in following on-screen graphical instructions.

I know now that you’re supposed to SHAKE it, not jerk it up and down.  Sorry…

More art by Dustin Johnson can be found on his blog!

I had this little gem sent to me over the weekend by Caroline and I totally want one.  Yes, I know what you’re thinking — A guy with a My Little Pony?  I think it’s ok, right?  I mean, it’s a stormtrooper and it’s totally crossed over into the Star Wars collectible genre where everything is fair game.

In any case, this modded figure was created by Mari Kasurinen, an avid My Little Pony customizer.  The My Little Alien and My Little Predator are fairly intriguing, as is the My Little Darth Vader if you want to pursue that Star Wars thing…however I think her best piece is My Little Joker (2nd Edition).  Yea, it’s a little disturbing, but that’s how you know it’s done right!

Click on the photo to see more!

Sent in by Caroline via MAKE