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Povodokus, the retractable gun dog lead -or leash as people often call them, is a design concept from the clever and conceptual folks at Russian design studio, Art Lebedev.
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The lead goes out freely as the dog pulls and reels in when you pull the trigger.
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The Design Process
First sketches:
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Too much details for a leash. Simplifying:
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Less blasters, more real life:
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Choosing their top gun and preparing the model:
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Shooting photos for the website:
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all images courtesy of Art Lebedev