The Breakroom

If you’re a sci-fi fan, then you probably know about the recent resurgence of one of television’s longest running science fiction shows – Doctor Who. The BBC brought back the cult classic in March of 2005 and the updated stories, improved effects and imaginative writing proved a massive hit with audiences both in the UK […]

Hot on the heels of the recent release of iPhonica Vol. 2, comes Kate England’s latest freeware collection – iPhonica System. This massive set of system replacement icons for CandyBar boasts over seventy icons that you can use to customize every aspect of your hard drive. From folders and media, to an iPhone inspired trash […]

We All Scream for iPhone!

January 31, 2007

Ever since Steve introduced us to the iPhone, the entire world has been held spellbound waiting for its official release. Since June is still a looong way off, Kate England has whipped up some lickable desktop icons in the style of the new mobile device. Her first set in the series is available over at […]

Naruto to the Rescue!

January 23, 2007

Studying the ways of the ninja is tough work and nobody knows that more than the the central character in the hit manga turned anime series – Naruto. Along with his friends Sasuke and Sakura, the tale paints an exciting landscape of action mixed with vivid character development that has made Naruto one of the […]

With its recent move to Sunday nights at 10pm and rumors flying of cancellation, we dearly hope that the Sci-Fi Channel doesn’t decide to send the new Battlestar Galactica the way of Farscape. As we await the second half of season 3, artist Corey Marion has released his third set of freeware Galactica icons to […]

All aboard the Polar Express!

December 12, 2006

“On Christmas Eve many years ago, I lay quietly in my bed. I did not rustle the sheets. I breathed slowly and silently. I was listening for a sound – a sound a friend had told me I’d never hear – the ringing bells of Santa’s sleigh.” So begins Chris Van Allsburg’s classic tale of […]

Bits and Bobs of 2006

December 7, 2006

We’re pleased to announce the QuickPix 2006 Icon Collection consisting of all the individual QuickPix released this past year. If you missed any particular QuickPix icon in the past 365 days, now you can grab this handy set and complete your collection. QuickPix in 2006 ranged from hardware icons like Apple’s MacBook laptops and Nintendo’s […]

With December 25th fast approaching, we know you’ve been looking high and low for some festive holiday icons to help put you and your desktop in the mood. Perhaps you long for that one, perfect Christmas desktop picture that will finally get those sugar plums dancing at night. You are in luck because we’ve been […]

Open the Window

November 28, 2006

Our freeware icon set release this week is a simple set of all-purpose icons that will come in handy for Mac and Windows users alike. This set of Every Day icons covers typical desktop categories like music, pictures, travel and more and has been rendered in the popular and energetic style of our Xpressionism stock […]

A CandyBar sneak peek

November 7, 2006

The author of Smoothicons, Titanium and Monolith brings you a quick preview of the next system replacement set he has on the production lines at the Factory. Resident iconist Corey Marion is building these new icons from a very light pixel alloy that allows them to appear suspended ever so slightly above your desktop. Use […]