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pitfall on your laptop (kinda).

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

Pitfall Laptop Bag

Sure, you could go install a copy of Stella if you want to play Pitfall on your computer (or any other Atari 2600 game for that matter), but this handy carrying case lets you get up and running without installing any of that pesky software.

Philly textile artist NovellaMarie’s Pitfall laptop case is covered with an intricate needlepoint scene of Activision’s classic platformer…

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May 27th, 2008 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

1up beer mugs bring extra lives, extra brewskis

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1up Beer Mugs

Oktoberfest may be months away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start preparing now, does it? If only we could get our grubby little paws on one of these super special Super Mario Brothers 1up ’shroom beer mugs, we’d be ready to belly up to the bar right now…

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May 25th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

qwerty wallet holds cash, credit, but not your keys

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QWERTY Keyboard Pocketbook by Quiet Doing

Perfect for those of you who like a little geek with your chic (or is that the other way around?), this quirky QWERTY keyboard design wallet helps you keep all your personal items in order…

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May 25th, 2008 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

legend of zelda shoes for all you link wannabes

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Zelda Shoes front view

If you’ve ever found yourself collecting fragments of the Triforce or looking for underground labyrinths, then these handcrafted Legend of Zelda-inspired shoes might be just perfect for you!

These crafty togs give you the chance to walk a mile in Link’s shoes, while forgoing the unpleasantness of dealing with crankypants Ganon and his evil plans…

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May 21st, 2008 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: karen m.

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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May 15th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

xbox 360 gator casemod rises from the swamp

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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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May 10th, 2008 4 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

handpainted keyboards offer dazzling, dizzying designs

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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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May 6th, 2008 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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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April 26th, 2008 4 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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