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atari controller gum tin: want a (joy)stick of gum?

atari_joystick_chewing_gum

I had to figure this was going to show up sooner or later. What with the Nintendo NES mints and Wii gum containers, it was only a matter of time before the Atari 2600 got all jealous and demanded its fair shake. So here it is – the oh-so-awesome Atari 2600 controller gum container.

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September 16th, 2009 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun retro video games

recycle your old batteries by putting them inside another giant battery

recycle_battery_box_luckies

Here in Chicago, we just got started with a city-sponsored neighborhood recycling program. While they’ll collect and re-purpose much of your post-consumer waste, electronics aren’t on the pick-up list. But if you’re a gadget addict like me, you probably go through batteries like they’re going out of style. So while I can’t recycle my discarded…

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April 22nd, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design technology

wii candy dispenser controls sugar cravings

Wii Candy Dispenser

Now you can combine two of your favorite addictions, video games and sugar in one delicious package. The hyperglycemics over at Candy Addict (who knew such a blog existed?) recently stumbled upon this Wii-mote controller, chock-full of tasty confectionery goodness.

The candy-filled remote is made by a Au’some Candies, known also for cranking out other…

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December 14th, 2007 comments (4) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun video games