Improve the look of your computer speakers and give them some extra personality by making them out of a vinyl doll. By purchasing the easily hackable 7″ Munny doll from KID ROBOT, and purchasing 2 Tang Band 3″ Bamboo Cone Drivers from www.parts-express.com, the end product will look like the picture above. With some patience and some work, this will turnout to be a pretty stylish and innovative idea!

Below are the links to complete your own speakers:

http://kidrobot.com
http://www.parts-express.com
Step by Step Instructions
blog.makezine.com

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http://www.myspace.com/beatswapmeet
http://www.beatswapmeet.com

Please join us in the celebration, 12-6pm at the Grandstar in Downtown LA. We’ll have both Beat Junkie – Mr. Choc & living legend R.A.W. blessing our turntables for the 1st time. Not to mention 10+ other of LA’s greats. 2 floors of endless Records to explore thru, an outside vendor village decked out with clothing brands, handmade apparel, art, and delicious dishes served fresh off the grilly for really.

BSM is proud to say our entrance fee is now Free w/ Canned Good. And for the itchy finger early birds, you can now donate a small fee of $5 to dig 11-12 before the doors open. All canned goods will be hand delivered to the LA Rescue Mission.

WHAT: The 5th Official Los Angeles BEAT SWAP MEET – 1 Year Anniversary

WHEN: Sunday, March 15, 12-6pm

WHERE: Grandstar Jazz Club
(In Downtown LA’s historic Chinatown district)
943 N Broadway Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012

HOW MUCH: FREE w/ Canned Good
11am-12 $5 Early birds

FOR WHO: All Ages / Casual drinking for 21+

BUY-SELL-TRADE:
Blues, Disco, Funk, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Punk, Reggae, Rock, Soul, & World
12″ & 45 RECORDS.
+ More than 25 Vendors and Collectors have been invited.
+ 3 areas of live Djs spinning whatever they want.
+ Bring your broken turntables and have them repaired by DJ Abel on the spot
+ Outdoor clothing vendor village featuring over 15 clothing brands & boutiques

For vending info:
(714) 404-7568

Quasimoto
Stones Throw Records gave Kidrobot an inside line to Quasimoto, the secretive alter ego of rapper/producer Madlib. This 8-inch figure is ready to get the job done with a removable brick and a cigarette. Two colors drop February 19 retailing for $49.95 each.

www.kidrobot.com

DEZ EINSWELL

http://www.dezeinswell.com/
http://www.doodlebarn.com/
http://www.dezeinhaus.com/

Nathan Jurevicius was born in Bordertown, Australia, in 1973. He began his art career at a very early age, hosting his first exhibition at the age of 6. Although the Scary Girl comics and art toys are Nathan’s most well-known work, he has also done graphic design art for companies like Flying Cat and bands such as Less Than Jake.

He currently resides in Toronto, Canada, with his wife, children, and imaginary friend, Andrew.

www.scarygirl.com
www.nathanj.com.au
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