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giant robot taekwon v statue will be six times as large as giant gundam statue

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I haven’t heard of Robot Taekwon V up until now, but I think he’s about to become a lot more famous because of South Korea’s soon-to-be-built robot-themed amusement park, Robot Land. The park will have a statue of the 70s cartoon hero (who was known as Voltar the Invincible in the US). If you think…

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September 6th, 2009 comments (12) stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: geek art + craft just plain fun retro robots strange + wonderful technology

technabob quickpix: when a picture is worth 1000 words

pac-man on twitter

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What would happen if Pac-Man was on twitter? A whole lot of trouble, that’s what.

I laughed my ass off when I saw this hysterical illustration by Scott Hampson. Scott, will you please make T-shirts out of these? I’ll be first on your list.

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June 23rd, 2009 comments (17) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun quickpix retro video games

ruben & lullaby opertoon – strangest iphone app (so far)

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Ok, how’s this for a concept? Take two moody lovers on a park bench. Put them inside your iPhone or iPod Touch. Shake them vigorously. Watch the sparks fly.

Yep, that’s the idea behind interactive artist Eric Loyer’s new iPhone app, Ruben & Lullaby. By jostling your iPhone, you’ll make the lovers angry. Give them…

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January 15th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design interactive mobile tech strange + wonderful technology

bioshock gets the anime treatment

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. Big Daddy…

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April 12th, 2008 comments (10) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft video games

space ace gets the high def treatment

Space Ace Blu-ray and HD DVD

While I’m not a huge fan of many of those old full-motion-video (FMV) games, I have to keep a place in my heart for Space Ace, a surprisingly entertaining FMV laserdisc-based game created by some of the industry’s most respected animators.

While the game has been resurrected numerous times on everything from CD-ROM to DVD…

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February 6th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: retro video video games

usb hub is a bit of a mickey mouse operation

Mickey Mouse USB Hub

This USB hub out of Japan features the (approximate) likeness of everyone’s favorite animated rodent, Mickey Mouse.

When not attached to your computer, the connectors provide Mickey with his ears. When connected though, the Vincent van Mouse look is a bit disturbing. While the hub’s cartoon design might to appeal to Disneyanna collectors, it’s nothing…

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September 29th, 2007 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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itsa mario tattoo

Mario Temporary Tattoo

I’m not sure how you handmake temporary tattoos, but Etsy artist michibags seems to know how. (I’m guessing it’s done with special inkjet paper and ink). Her latest creation is these temp tats of everyone’s favorite little Italian plumber, Mario.

While they won’t exactly pass for the real deal, they’re a fun way to show…

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September 2nd, 2007 comments (5) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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aqua teen hunger force game announced

ATHF Pro Am

Midway and Cartoon Network have revealed that they’re working on a new game based on the popular Adult Swim cartoon, Aqua Teen Hunger Force. The game, titled Aqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-Am, will be an action-adventure game featuring “combat golf” (whatever that means,) cart racing among other things.
According to ATHF series creators Matt Maiellaro and…

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March 22nd, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun video games