Oct 22 2007Japanese Lady Produces Unique Camouflage
Aya Tsukioka, a Japanese experimental fashion designer, has developed a line of completely wack camouflage for crime worried citizens. The designs include soda and vending machines, fire extinguisher bookbags for kids, and even a purse that resembles a manhole (so you can throw it in the road if you're being pursued and not get your stuff stolen, just run over). I have no freaking idea who in the hell Ms. Tsukioka thinks she's kidding -- I can't imagine anyone but the blind falling for these things. And me. On a recent trip to Japan I spent over twenty minutes trying to figure out how the hell to use the Coke machine. Turns out it was a freaking woman! She stole my money.
A bunch more pictures of this wackiness after the jump.
Fearing Crime, Japanese Wear the Hiding Place [nytimes, big thanks to Eddy and Alix for the tips]
Reader Comments
1. Amy - October 22, 2007 4:42 PM
Pay no attention to that fire extinguisher with stubby legs!
2. BJay - October 22, 2007 5:03 PM
Quick hide under the paper thin Manhole disguise!
3. Manuel Gonzales - October 22, 2007 5:30 PM
You throw that thing out as you dive into a manhole. The person chasing you will be confused and won't know which one you jumped into.
The vending machine idea is fine and dandy until you're foiled because someone wants a beverage. There's an idea- just stand there and take peoples money. Pretend to be out of order.
4. www.japanhottie.com - October 22, 2007 5:31 PM
these are pretty cool I must aDD..
5. Phy - October 22, 2007 5:55 PM
Snake? SNAAAAKE!
6. Angel Mass - October 22, 2007 6:25 PM
How long we would have to wait for the portable toilet disguise (Use by your own risk)
7. Quid - October 22, 2007 8:02 PM
Goddamn shapeshifters!
8. mr. scruff - October 22, 2007 8:36 PM
#5, nice! metal gear has inspired so many ideas used into today's world.
9. BlighedArt - October 22, 2007 9:28 PM
#5 You're a genius. XD
10. BlighedArt - October 22, 2007 9:31 PM
... I guess at night time they'd be okay... But ... wow... Ahahah...
11. Phil - October 22, 2007 11:20 PM
Whaaaat? Wow, I can totally see how these would be... useful.
12. ramy - October 22, 2007 11:41 PM
now i have costume ideas for Halloween >_<
13. mimang - October 23, 2007 2:57 AM
am i the only one who thinks this is stupid?
14. Laughing Octopus - October 23, 2007 9:33 AM
@-5... Phy.....
Niiiiiiiiiice, GAME NERDS LIVE FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!
15. Laughing Octopus - October 23, 2007 9:35 AM
JESUS CREEPING CHRIST!!!!!! That coke machine is a dopppleganger!!!!!
16. shoblock - October 23, 2007 11:03 AM
might come in handy. when hiding from Mothra. but not Godzilla - he's too smart to fall for those
17. Will - October 23, 2007 1:14 PM
I think the manhole one was like to put your personal belongings(like a wallet, jewelry) so when you are approached by a theif you won't have anything for them to steal. And they supposedly won't notice the manhole and go away.
18. Becky - October 23, 2007 1:51 PM
Ummm, wtf? Ok, I'm being chased by a 'criminal' and I need to hide, so quick...jump into this ally, take my coke machine skirt, which I just happen to be wearing that day just for this type of occation, and waa laa...I'm safe from that band of criminals who are after me. Such a simple idea, I don't know why anyone hasn't already thought of it.
Genius.
19. Things Fall Apart - October 23, 2007 2:09 PM
" voila "
20. Nat - October 23, 2007 3:43 PM
The creator of this admitted these were way out there, but fun designs. They aren't really meant to be used in real life situation.
And LOL@ #5.
21. Grace - October 23, 2007 7:32 PM
I never have the urge to harm other people. But if I saw someone camouflaging themselves as a vending machine, I'd have to kick their ass.
22. pauly - October 23, 2007 10:44 PM
YOu have to admitt these are pretty cool... for a Halloween party, right?
I LOVE THEm.. I want that backpack...
23. Chad - October 25, 2007 1:21 PM
Think #5 is right...
This "designer" chick has been playing a little too much MGS.
24. Ha - October 28, 2007 8:17 PM
Look how jealous and envious people become (as illustrated in some of these comments) when somebody else thinks up a neat-o idea!
Ha!
25. yi\ ke\ - October 28, 2007 11:44 PM
watching too much scoo-bee-doo while having a designer's block (as to write's block) is the likely cause such ideas to become reality, i think it will make some revenue but wont become a trend for sure...god i hope not
26. Freee Pron - October 29, 2007 2:13 PM
That is ridiculous!
27. ShiShi - October 29, 2007 10:34 PM
#5 you are a genious
You just made my day
28. Lois - October 30, 2007 11:15 AM
...and these the same people that wear a bright ugly shirt with checkered pants that are to short so you can see their white socks!
29. MarC - October 30, 2007 3:26 PM
hahaha japanese people are amazing
http://roses.marcelo7300.com.ar/
30. Angiechan - October 31, 2007 11:58 AM
Wow...someone watched those episodes of Naruto before he became a ninja a bit too much...
31. Pheonix023 - October 31, 2007 1:52 PM
so what happenes when you try to disguse yourself as a telephone booth? or better yet, one of those metal drop off mail boxes.....
32. John Doe - November 2, 2007 12:13 AM
Liek OMFG dun trust taht koke machinez!!!!!!!!! ITZ A RIP OFF SKAMZ!
33. jiraiya215 - June 18, 2009 5:23 AM
This could only be pulled off if the thief isn't thirsty.
34. curve_o - June 18, 2009 5:29 AM
I gave one of these to my grandmother in Chicago. Let's just say it doesn't work.
35. Hipsishere - August 2, 2010 8:08 PM
Haha omg this is just too funny xD. Gotta love the Japanese though for bringing the imagination to life lol