So Snoop and 199 select individuals received these custom Mafia II gun lamps courtesy of 2k Games. Americans sure do love violence.

“2K Games, the developer of the award-winning, genre-defining Mafia video game, has created a limited Mafia II Gun Lamp to celebrate the upcoming Mafia II title scheduled for an August release. Limited to just 200 pieces, the gun lamp has been sent out to select individuals. Each gun lamp comes individually handcrafted and number exclusively for the new action-adventure Mob/Mafia inspired title.”- BR

First pic of the rumored collabo between Swizz Beatz and Christian Louboutin…

“Swizzy showed up to Drake’s “Fancy” music video filming rocking these exclusive sneakers that he designed with Christian Louboutin. Aside from a joint sneaker collaboration, Swizz Beatz and Louboutin have also been working on a jacket collection together. No word if any of these will be available in store.” -WH

With all the stress of work and daily life, don’t forget it’s the little things that make it all worth while. With that said don’t forget all the things that make the summertime great: BBQs , beach days, scantily clad women, great weather, and enjoying cold drinks & great music with the people you love.  It’s Friday, just try to relax and…

“Have A  Great Summer” - Terry Richardson

It looks another Kaws x Disney x Medicom collection is set for release.

“Arrested motion claims to have confirmation that these Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket toys will be coming to life via Medicom. They were first blasted all over the internets by Arrested Motion who, when walking about a museum exhibition, spotted the little cuties. This was (is) The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum‘s first KAWS exhibit, as well as Brian Donnelly (KAWS)’s first solo museum show. Then there’s all sort of other toys like EAMES, Ren and Stimpy, The Clash Mickey Mouse…” - WFDJ

From wildy popular Halo Elite video game, this is a new frontier in Nerd-ism.

“One could make a good case that the animatronic Halo Elite costume created by effects artist Pete Mander is the single most awesome cosplay creation ever put together outside of a major Hollywood studio.” -FG

Watch how they made this monstrous costume after the jump…

This is the perfect invention for any bachelor, single serving glasses of wine for the times when it’s just one last drink before you hit the bedroom.

“What’s really great is the inventor, James Nash, took his invention to a show on BBC called the Dragon’s Den. The show listens to pitches for new inventions and awards funding to inventors it feels show promise. Nash, they felt, had a silly idea and was dismissed. But now his product is selling strongly in the U.K. already, and we can’t wait to sample it here.” - Cnet

The infamous Bat Boy hysteria created in ‘92 by the WWN will be reborn this august when the collectible action figure goes on sale.

“From the Weekly World News comes the first ever Bat Boy action figure! Discovered in cave by scientists, Bat Boy struggles to find his place in the world…more specifically a strong branch to hang from. He loves chocolate covered mosquitoes, long walks at night, and YOU! Give him a good home…but keep hands away from Bat Boy’s mouth - HE BITES! In fact…it may be best just to leave him in the package.” -BBS

Pre-sales for Biran Viveros’ latest work titled ‘The Last Round’ start on June 9th during the Culver City Art Walk in CA. More information is available at ThinkSpace.

“-Check her eyes, you’ll see the added running mascara -the cigar smoke has added skulls – add’l stencil patterns added to the head gear – add’l blood splatters down by the bandana – her Rose is more vibrant, painted over it to bring out more
-Flesh tone is nice and smoothed out overall with airbrushing
-Added another coat of black laid down to make her POP even more + probably a few other little thangz I’m forgetting. These beauties are done up to the max.” - BV

(More after the jump)

Many may have been familiar with Dennis Hopper’s film career, however the accomplished thespian was also a screen writer, director and photographer. A collection of his extensive photo collection is now available in book form. (Purchase here) (via SE)

“I was doing something that I thought could have some impact someday. In many ways, it’s really these photographs that kept me going creatively.” —Dennis Hopper

During the 1960s, Dennis Hopper carried a camera everywhere—on film sets and locations, at parties, in diners, bars and galleries, driving on freeways and walking on political marches. (more after the jump)

This all glass house was constructed in the Netherlands by Wiel Arets.

“Called H House, all the internal and external walls are a combination of transparent and opaque glass, however a series of curtains on the interior provide privacy. The building has no structural walls, with a few rectangular columns providing support.” - DZ