Parents will probably want to keep their kids away from the latest Lego creation - it's an adult strip club.
The set, produced by Citizen Brick, includes four minifigures and a club with zebra-print couches and a pole.
And just like a real night out at an exotic dance joint, the entertainment doesn't come cheap: The whole Lego set costs $275.
Citizen Brick owner Joe Trupia boasts he's sold a few hundred so far. The company has been customising Legos since 2010. It produced a popular "Breaking Bad"-like set last year.
"We're fanatically doing things that Lego wouldn't do," explains Trupia.
Friday, December 5, 2014
Friday, November 21, 2014
On yer bike! Angry cyclist lands himself in hot water at Taco Bell
A cyclist who tried to order food from a drive-in takeaway joint somehow managed to land himself in jail.
Gabriel Harris, 33, was furious when he and his female companion were refused service at the Florida Taco Bell because they were both on bikes.
When the pair refused to leave, staff phoned 911. And when cops arrived Harris was still on his bike ranting into the menu speaker.
As police were asking Harris to leave, one officer spotted a red Swiss Army knife on Harris’ belt loop and tried to reach for it.
The suspect allegedly grabbed the officer’s wrist, which led to a tussle. Harris was wrestled to the ground and handcuffed, suffering a scraped forehead in the process, according to the Daytona Beach News-Journal.
Harris was booked into Volusia County Branch Jail and charged with resisting arrest with violence. He was released on $1,000 bond, but only after posing for his mug shot with a huge frown on his face.
Gabriel Harris, 33, was furious when he and his female companion were refused service at the Florida Taco Bell because they were both on bikes.
When the pair refused to leave, staff phoned 911. And when cops arrived Harris was still on his bike ranting into the menu speaker.
As police were asking Harris to leave, one officer spotted a red Swiss Army knife on Harris’ belt loop and tried to reach for it.
The suspect allegedly grabbed the officer’s wrist, which led to a tussle. Harris was wrestled to the ground and handcuffed, suffering a scraped forehead in the process, according to the Daytona Beach News-Journal.
Harris was booked into Volusia County Branch Jail and charged with resisting arrest with violence. He was released on $1,000 bond, but only after posing for his mug shot with a huge frown on his face.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Sozzled mum gets kid to drive her
Jessica Mathiau had a strict no drinking and driving policy - so when she got sozzled, she made her kid do the driving for her instead.
Unfortunately for her, police didn't appreciate the plan and the Vermont housewife was charged with child endangerment.
According to cops, Mathiau was highly intoxicated, and totally incapable of driving her car.
She may have been drunk. while seated in the passenger seat, but police say Mattiau at least had the presence of mind to activate the car's emergency brake numerous times in the middle of traffic.
Unfortunately for her, police didn't appreciate the plan and the Vermont housewife was charged with child endangerment.
According to cops, Mathiau was highly intoxicated, and totally incapable of driving her car.
She may have been drunk. while seated in the passenger seat, but police say Mattiau at least had the presence of mind to activate the car's emergency brake numerous times in the middle of traffic.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Female intruder's romantic gesture goes up in smoke
Santa Claus isn't the only one who tries to go down the chimney. A California woman tried to sneak down a chimney to surprise a man she had met online.
Unfortunately, things didn't go to plan for Genoveva Nunez-Figueroa, who got stuck and had to be rescued by firefighters.
The hapless intruder, 30, was left covered from head to toe in soot as a team of firemen took the chimney apart brick by brick.
Her intended secret rendezvous was witnessed by scores of neighbours who were quickly alerted by her loud screaming and the presence of fire engines.
The team of ten firefighters spent two hours extracting the woman, pulling her out with straps after lubricating the chimney interior with dish soap. She was then taken to a hospital for observation.
Nunez-Figueroa was later arrested for illegal entry. It isn't clear whether the home owner she was visiting asked her for a second date.
Unfortunately, things didn't go to plan for Genoveva Nunez-Figueroa, who got stuck and had to be rescued by firefighters.
The hapless intruder, 30, was left covered from head to toe in soot as a team of firemen took the chimney apart brick by brick.
Her intended secret rendezvous was witnessed by scores of neighbours who were quickly alerted by her loud screaming and the presence of fire engines.
The team of ten firefighters spent two hours extracting the woman, pulling her out with straps after lubricating the chimney interior with dish soap. She was then taken to a hospital for observation.
Nunez-Figueroa was later arrested for illegal entry. It isn't clear whether the home owner she was visiting asked her for a second date.
Monday, October 27, 2014
Man shoots bear who tried to steal his dog's dinner
It isn't just burglars that home owners have to look out for in Florida. An Orlando man shot and killed a giant 400-pound black bear after it broke into his house two nights in a row to get to a bag of dog food.
"I felt in danger enough that since it wouldn't leave I had to shoot it," said Victor Peters.
He may have saved his mutt's dinner but Peters could be in trouble - killing a bear in Florida is illegal.
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation is investigating the incident and could hand over the case to prosecutors next week.
In the meantime, Peters has learned something from the episode - he no longer leaves out his dog's food on the outside porch.
"I felt in danger enough that since it wouldn't leave I had to shoot it," said Victor Peters.
He may have saved his mutt's dinner but Peters could be in trouble - killing a bear in Florida is illegal.
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation is investigating the incident and could hand over the case to prosecutors next week.
In the meantime, Peters has learned something from the episode - he no longer leaves out his dog's food on the outside porch.
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Man sues over 'dud' sex pills
By guest columnist Cleland Thom
A man who bought pills to boost his sex life is suing the manufacturers because they don’t work.
Trevor Dixon, from Inglewood, California spent $50 on Magna-RX after seeing claims it would … ‘promote maximum male enhancement and massive, pulsating, explosive pure manhood to his love life.’
He admits he ‘read, believed and relied on’ the information on the label.
But now he says the claims were false. It’s not clear how he found out.
He is also angry that the product was called ‘Dr Aguilar’s Original’ – apparently endorsed by George Aguilar, a doctor who has treated over 70,000 patients with erectile problems.
In fact Magna-RX has no connection with Dr Aguilar, who runs a small clinic in Mexico and isn’t licensed to practise in the US.
Now Mr Dixon has risen to the occasion and is suing the manufacturers under Californian consumer and advertising laws.
The question now is: will it stand up in court?
Cleland Thom runs the New York Tabloid Internship, in conjunction with Manhattan News
A man who bought pills to boost his sex life is suing the manufacturers because they don’t work.
Trevor Dixon, from Inglewood, California spent $50 on Magna-RX after seeing claims it would … ‘promote maximum male enhancement and massive, pulsating, explosive pure manhood to his love life.’
He admits he ‘read, believed and relied on’ the information on the label.
But now he says the claims were false. It’s not clear how he found out.
He is also angry that the product was called ‘Dr Aguilar’s Original’ – apparently endorsed by George Aguilar, a doctor who has treated over 70,000 patients with erectile problems.
In fact Magna-RX has no connection with Dr Aguilar, who runs a small clinic in Mexico and isn’t licensed to practise in the US.
Now Mr Dixon has risen to the occasion and is suing the manufacturers under Californian consumer and advertising laws.
The question now is: will it stand up in court?
Cleland Thom runs the New York Tabloid Internship, in conjunction with Manhattan News
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Botched marriage proposal becomes YouTube hit
It should have been a wonderfully romantic gesture. Instead, however, a young man's attempted marriage proposal has become the toast of YouTube.
Love struck Shane tried to pop the question to his girlfriend as they sat on a paddle boat with pals. But things went spectacularly wrong after she playfully hit his arm — and he dropped the expensive engagement ring into the water.
The YouTube video shows Shane slowly paddling with a group of friends on the Wisconsin River outside of Muscoda, Wis.
He suddenly asks his girlfriend, Cheri, to look over at four people standing on the shore, holding up signs that reads: 'Will you marry me?' With the ring held between his thumb and index finger, he goes to propose.
Before he can do so, she inadvertently knocks the jewelry out of his hands — and straight into the water.
'Oh, my God!' Shane repeatedly says as he desperately scrabbles around to try and find the band.
Covering her mouth with her hands, Cheri then starts to sob before the video cuts out.
So far, the video has been watched millions of times. And Shane has decided to make his next proposal on dry land.