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blinky keeps his eyes on your glasses [pac-man]

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Blinky Ghost Eyeglass Case Pac-Man

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve set my eyeglasses down somewhere really obvious. But, like Mr. Magoo, I completely misplace them anyhow. On the other hand, I’m pretty sure if I kept my glasses in this awesome Blinky ghost eyeglass case, I’d never lose track of them again…

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posted: May 15th, 2008 post a comment

xbox 360 gator casemod rises from the swamp

filed under: geek art & craft | hacks-mods | video games

Gator Xbox 360 Casemod

Here’s an amazing Xbox 360 that looks like it just crawled its way out of the Everglades. The alligator-themed 360 is covered with a lizard-textured skin, and even has an realistic alligator eyeball in place of its power switch.

Rest assured, no actual alligators were harmed in the making of this console…

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posted: May 10th, 2008 2 comments

nes controller coffee table: drool.

filed under: geek art & craft | retro | video games

NES Controller Coffee Table

This has got to be my favorite piece of furniture, ever. Not only does this coffee table look like a giant NES controller, it’s actually fully functional!

Lovingly constructed by Kyle Downes of Ultra Awesome, the table also offers ample storage for all of his other gaming systems…

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posted: May 9th, 2008 4 comments

led hula hoops: you know, for kids.

filed under: geek art & craft | just plain fun

LED Hula Hoop

Here’s something that’s sure to draw crowds the next time you feel the need to draw attention to yourself. This dizzying show of colored light is produced by a rapidly spinning Hula Hoop, packed with LED lighting…

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posted: May 8th, 2008 2 comments

superbrothers pixel art: super retro goodness

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Superbrothers Pixel Art Star Trek

After spending the last 7 days straight looking at the hyper-real 3D environments of Grand Theft Auto IV, don’t you long for the blocky 8-bit goodness of days gone by? Eh, maybe not when it comes to gaming, but when it comes to retro gaming art, I definitely have a soft spot for the pixelated stuff…

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posted: May 7th, 2008 post a comment

handpainted keyboards offer dazzling, dizzying designs

filed under: computing | design | geek art & craft

Handpainted USB Keyboards

If you’re like most people, your computer keyboard is probably either black, white or some shade in between. If you happen to have an older PC or Mac, maybe it’s a cigarette smoke-tinged beige. These handpainted USB keyboards couldn’t bend the rules more…

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posted: May 6th, 2008 1 comment

space invaders cutting board invades kitchens

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Space Invaders Cutting Board by 1337motif

Whether you’re slicing, dicing, or making julienne fries, this Space Invaders themed cutting board will help you get your Mise en Place in order.

As you chop your way through celery and onion, imagine your knife as a laser cannon, blasting its way through all but the most stubborn of alien invaders…

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posted: April 26th, 2008 post a comment

mario visits miami, then switzerland

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BilliKid Mario Art in South Beach Miami

No, Mario isn’t going on an exotic vacation from the Mushroom Kingdom. Instead, his likeness is making the rounds of the art circuit thanks to these most excellent stencil paintings by street artist BilliKid…

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posted: April 23rd, 2008 post a comment

megaman stained glass project: hallelujah.

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Megaman Stained Glass by Gary in Cleveland

No matter what your religion you belong to, you’ll be a believer in the church of 8-bit platform gaming once you see this brilliant work of stained glass art, based on the classic Megaman gaming franchise…

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posted: April 20th, 2008 1 comment

ceramic robots: bite my shiny clay ass

filed under: design | geek art & craft | robotics

Pixel Pancho Ceramic Robots

When you think of robots, you usually think of lumbering hunks of metal. Not these guys. These funky little ‘bots are made from clay instead of steel…

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posted: April 17th, 2008 post a comment

tetris vinyl wall decals: blocks fall on your wall

filed under: geek art & craft | just plain fun | video games

Tetris Vinyl Wall Decals by Fame

Looking for a fun way to spruce up your gameroom? These fun Tetris block decals let you enjoy a life-sized version of the classic block puzzle game on your wall.

Created by a Vancouver, BC graphic artist going by the moniker “Fame”, the set of vinyl stickers are perfect for any smooth surface…

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posted: April 15th, 2008 2 comments

little big man: robot inside a robot

filed under: geek art & craft | robotics

Little Big Man 2008 Robot by Nemo Gould

What did the big robot say to the little robot? “Get in me belly!” At least that’s the way this amazing automaton works. The larger-than-life wood and metal robot features a tiny little robot inside its gut, and it looks like he’s the real brains of the operation…

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posted: April 14th, 2008 1 comment

super mario afghan is super special

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Super Mario Brothers Afghan Throw by Thomcatdesigns

I’ve been keeping my eyes on the work in progress for this impeccable Super Mario Brothers afghan throw, and I’m happy to report that the masterpiece is finally complete…

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posted: April 13th, 2008 2 comments

bioshock gets the anime treatment

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Bioshock Anime Fan Art

While Bioshock was one of the darkest and bone-chilling games I’ve ever played, this recent gamer fan art somehow manages to make those creepy Little Sisters just a little less imposing.

This Anime Bioshock illustration by Shuugo envisions the little sisters with those bright Anime saucer eyes, making them look more curious than ominous…

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posted: April 12th, 2008 2 comments

nes controller, gameboy swallow nintendo ds lite

filed under: geek art & craft | mobile tech | video games

Nintendo DS Lite Felt Cases

These clever cases may look like retro Nintendo technology, but they’re actually designed to keep your spankin’ new Nintendo DS Lite safe and cosy.

Artist janis13 creates these great classic Gameboy and NES Controller pouches which are just the right size for the DS Lite…

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posted: April 10th, 2008 post a comment

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