Giant Robot Store and GR2 News
DAILY PICKS Yes, relentless pursuit of gifts at Giant Robot.
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What does a comedian, master chef, and a rockstar have in common? You might assume they’re an unusual bunch, but this article brings them together and the combination works. Read about Aziz Ansari (Park and Recreation), David Chang (Momofuku), and James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem) gallivanting around Toyko, looking for food, drinking Zima and karaoke-ing ’til the morning light. All it takes is cash and fame and an “exotic” place. (GQ – The Hangover Part III)
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The Gundam is back. 4 million visitors in 52 days, that’s quite a stat and why not do it again. It’s going to be placed not far from it’s original location and building has begun. There’s isn’t much more to say except it’s global news and attention was amazing for a statue of a robot. The video below shows it’s current reconstruction phase. (Asiajin – Gundam) [youtube]EmzORC9IUgw[/youtube]
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This is car that’s been on the minds of car enthusiasts for a while. It didn’t help that Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift made drifting or at least the idea of it commercial. This car is the rebirth of it. It’s the GT86. The deal? It’s rear wheel drive and it’s the rebirth of the AE86 – the original drift car. For those who care, this is monumental, but those of you who don’t, just remember this car is a rebirth of a legend from 83-87. (ultimatecarpage – Toyota GT 86)
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The photo isn’t doctored, but these students are. The Economist recently reported that between 1996 and 2007, the U.S. awarded a whopping 57% of its science and engineering doctorates to Asian nationals, if one needed proof of the continent-wide value of masochism. Here’s the breakdown: 28% went to Chinese; 11% to Indians; 9% to South Koreans; 7% to Taiwanese; but only 2% to Japanese. C’mon, Japanese people! (Japan is addressing its relative underperformance.)
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