You should be able to see the blob form models – perhaps there's some error when it runs on your system. It relies on floating-point textures which aren't supported everywhere
Yes with s=1?d=-4 the models are completely clear. I assume the semitransparent glittery look is intentional artistic choice."weird blob" weren't my words but I can imagine how someone could describe it that way considering that half of the time you see the transition animation during which it's much harder to recognize the object.
Judging from other comments, it seems I'm not the only one who didn't get to experience that - perhaps I just didn't wait long enough for that to show up?
In good hackernews style, I got downvoted into oblivion for just a simple question, but I guess that's to be expected these days.