Technabob » etched http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Geek Stuff Sun, 27 May 2012 20:00:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 R2-D2 Etched Glass: The Droid You are Drinking from http://technabob.com/blog/2011/12/01/r2-d2-etched-glass/ http://technabob.com/blog/2011/12/01/r2-d2-etched-glass/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:00:01 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/?p=75201 If you want to buy me something nice for the holidays, I think I just found it. I would definitely be happy with a set of these intricately-etched R2-D2 glasses from Japan.

r2 d2 etched glassware 1

This isn’t some cheap piece of glass. It’s a 10-ounce whisky glass, done up with the ancient Kiriko glass-etching technique – dating back to 1824. Unfortunately, I have expensive taste, as a single one of these collectible R2-D2 glasses sells for 50 bucks. Yeouch. So much for my dreams of owning a set of 8 to share with my friends.

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Well, I guess I should be glad that Kotobukiya is out of stock of these, since that would be just one more thing for me to spend money on that I don’t really need. For now, I’ll just look at the pretty pictures of the world’s most fragile droid.

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]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2011/12/01/r2-d2-etched-glass/feed/ 0 1up Mushroom Glass Perfect for a Pick Me Up http://technabob.com/blog/2009/02/01/1up-mushroom-glass/ http://technabob.com/blog/2009/02/01/1up-mushroom-glass/#comments Sun, 01 Feb 2009 14:58:37 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/?p=8419 Do you still have a couple of cases of Super Mario Power-up! Energy Drink hiding in the back of your pantry? Here’s the perfect way to chug down the next glass of that sticky sweet gunk.

1up glass

I found this hand-etched Mario 1UP Mushroom glass tumbler ($15 USD) over on Placidrain’s Etsy shop this morning. While it’s great for any beverage, I like to think that whatever you put in there has to involve caffeine, guarana, ginseng, or in my case, a shot of whiskey. Unless, of course you think its one of those poison mushrooms, in which case Jagermeister would be more apropos.

1up mushroom glass

If Mario isn’t quite your thing, Placidrain’s HI-O Kitty custom glassware line also features such unlikely delights as a Hello Kitty beer bottle and a World of Warcraft Horde tumbler. Huzzah!

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2009/02/01/1up-mushroom-glass/feed/ 1 Gamer Charm Necklaces: Wear Your Geek ‘Round Your Neck http://technabob.com/blog/2008/10/08/gamer-charm-necklaces-wear-your-geek-round-your-neck/ http://technabob.com/blog/2008/10/08/gamer-charm-necklaces-wear-your-geek-round-your-neck/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:30:56 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/?p=4712 Who says geek fashion accessories are only for guys? These necklaces are perfect for the gamer girl in your life.

wii necklace

Created by San Antonio’s NBsCloset, each one of these tech-inspired pendants is custom cut and etched from fiber boards using a (frickin’) laser beam.

nes zapper necklace

It seems that NB has a particular affinity towards Nintendo controllers, what with mini necklace versions of the Wii-Mote, the NES Zapper light gun, and the classic (but much maligned) Power Glove controller.

power glove necklace

Of course, Nintendo controllers aren’t the only thing you can wear around your neck. If you’re ready to go back to the ’70s, try on this mini Speak & Spell (weird synthesized voice not included).

speak n spell necklace

And if you’re more musically-inclined, how about a classic Casio SK-1 sampling synthesizer.

casio sk 1 necklace

Or snap some pics with a Polaroid instant camera…

polaroid camera necklace

Each iconic necklace measures about 2.25″ at the widest point, and hangs from an 18-inch ball chain. Head on over to NBsCloset Etsy shop to order yours today. (Be sure to check out NB’s wife’s Etsy shop for additional designs)

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2008/10/08/gamer-charm-necklaces-wear-your-geek-round-your-neck/feed/ 2 These Space Invaders Like Cocktails http://technabob.com/blog/2007/09/21/these-space-invaders-like-cocktails/ http://technabob.com/blog/2007/09/21/these-space-invaders-like-cocktails/#comments Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:24:22 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2007/09/21/these-space-invaders-like-cocktails/ Leave it to Etsy to turn up with another great video game inspired piece of handywork. Here we’ve got a set of rocks glasses with some excellent etched Space Invaders on ‘em.

space invader rocks glasses

They’re the perfect companion to those Pac-Man shot glasses you picked up a couple of weeks ago. I think I’d prepare some Skylab Fallouts to pour into mine.

Seattle artist Missval had the set pictured above in her Etsy shop, but as quick as the pictures hit the Web, they sold. With a little begging and pleading, I think you can probably convince her to make you another set.

[wonderland via bbps]

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