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It’s dangerous to read! Take this!

It was designed by Oily Moss for Urban Outfitters, although I’m not sure if it’s a real product already. Also, I think it would make more sense if it said, “Save Complete”… instead.

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July 27th, 2010 by: Lambert Varias

Daft Punk Helmet by Volpin Props Ftw

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I really thought that Pkmnjunky7′s Daft Punk helmet was the coolest cosplay prop ever – until I saw this.

It might have taken Harrison Krix of Volpin Props over 17 months to build this Daft Punk helmet, but it was clearly worth the wait. Sit back, peruse the gallery, and…

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July 22nd, 2010 by: Technabob

Halo Spike Grenade Replica: Brute-Iful

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eBay seller/Halo fan/Brute arms manufacturer smick6 is selling this nicely done replica of a Spike Grenade. It’s spiky.

smick6 used PVC, smooth-on urethane, aluminum and faux leather to make the prop. It’s 38″ long, the longest blades are 19″ end to end, and the whole thing measures 4.5 lbs. It…

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July 15th, 2010 by: Lambert Varias

Kefka Perler Bead Mosaic: Epic Craft for an Epic Villain

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Final Fantasy’s… Kefka is one of the most memorable characters in the history of JRPGs, more popular than a lot of heroes. So it wouldn’t be surprising to see a Kefka craft, even if it is very well done.

But Artemis251 is no mere fan or craftster. He realizes that

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July 2nd, 2010 by: Lambert Varias

Get ‘Em Started Young With an 8-Bit Video Game Baby Quilt

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Just because you’re all grown up and have a nursery to decorate doesn’t mean that you can’t sneak in a little touch of your gamer style in your tot’s room. For starters, why not deck out their crib with one of these fun 8-bit quilts?

GeekUnique makes these “Lil Geek”…

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June 21st, 2010 by: Technabob

Handmade Steel at-at Model Ftw

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Ok, we have a new champion in the race to build the coolest AT-AT model ever.

Weighing in at a whopping 40lbs and measuring about 28″ tall, Supertrone’s handmade AT-AT sculpture is built from steel parts, all neatly welded together. Nothing you see was painted on, and all details were…

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May 24th, 2010 by: Technabob

Petri Dish Bacteria Soap Kills Itself

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These soaps are designed to look just like petri dishes teeming with nasty bacteria.

What’s especially cool about these soaps is that some of the more gnarly strains actually glow in the dark. These handmade soaps are available in a variety of “infected” flavors, including E. Coli, H. influenzae, Serratia…

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May 18th, 2010 by: Technabob

Steampunk Jewelry: Gears for Geeks

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Naturally, these cool pieces of handmade jewelry aren’t for everyone, but the steampunk allure that maker Ricky Wolbrom injects into her designs is kind of amazing if you are into the retro-mechanical look.

All of Ricky’s pieces are one-off or limited edition jewelry, neatly fitting into the steampunk genre, complete…

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May 4th, 2010 by: Range

Mario and Princess Peach Dog Cosplay

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Now you’re probably are saying to yourself, why would I ever dress up my dog like a character from Super Mario Bros.…? And I’ll tell you that you need to do it so your furry friend can be just as humiliated as you are when you have to pick

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April 30th, 2010 by: Technabob

Stained Glass Tv Test Pattern: Calibrate Your Windows

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This is a great modern piece of stained glass art. It’s currently hanging on the wall of Peter Roof, and he says that he can make one for you too.

Peter is a Washington DC area TV/Video production guru and decided to show off his passion for the medium with…

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April 29th, 2010 by: Range

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