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world’s largest lego mario up for auction: its’a huge

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This unbelievable bit of geek art is purportedly the largest LEGO block statue of Mario ever created. It sure looks like it to me. And it’s definitely WAY bigger than this one.

The mammoth LEGO Mario was created by Dirk VH, and is made up of over 40,000 individually placed bricks. All in all, Mario…

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October 24th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft strange + wonderful video games

elton john starburst ipod nanos are nanocrystalchromatic

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These sparkly limited-edition Elton John iPod Nanos definitely live up to the flamboyant style of their eponymous inspiration.

Created by Goldgenie, each Starburst iPod Nano is encrusted with laser-embedded 250 color-coordinated Swarovski crystals, and features Sir Elton John’s signature etched into the back of the case.

They’re available in black, blue, green, orange, pink, purple,…

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January 31st, 2009 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio design mobile tech

hp custom designer laptops hit the auction block

Custom Laptop by Suzan Fellman

Want to score a really cool, original laptop? Then get your checkbooks ready. On Monday, May 12, PC Magazine is launching an online charity auction (on eBay) of nine custom HP laptops lovingly embellished by famous U.S. artists.

Pictured above is a beautifully illustrated monochromatic scene by furniture designer / interior designer / decorator Suzan…

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April 9th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing design hacks + mods

product red: buy stuff, make a difference

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If you live in Chicago like me, the top story yesterday was the presence of celebs including Oprah Winfrey, Bono, Kanye Wes and Penelope Cruz on Michigan Avenue for the announcement of Bono’s Product RED.
Product RED incorporates special products and services from a variety of major corporations including American Express, Converse, Armani, Motorola, Gap…

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October 13th, 2006 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets media players