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pac-man ghost hats gobble heads, not dots

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

Pac-Man Clyde Hat

I can’t decide if these Pac-Man skull caps are awesome or just weird. Let’s just go with awesomely weird. The colorful ghosts of video games past make yet another appearance, this time as crocheted hats.

Crafter ShadowsInTheNyte hand knits these goofy ghost hats to look like familiar video game characters…

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posted: July 19th, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

solar powered robotic bugs on the attack!

filed under: geek art & craft | hacks-mods | just plain fun

Tinyminds Bugbot Gonzo

If you don’t happen to have enough room for one of those 22-foot tall styrofoam robots to defend the homestead, that’s okay. Thanks to the wild and wonderful creations of robot insect builder TinyMinds, you can get your hands on some little robots which should do the trick just as well…

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posted: July 8th, 2008 stumble it! 1 comment author: technabob

atari 2600: a video game odyssey

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Atari 2600 A Game Odyssey by psychoreindeer

Remember the ape/monolith scene from Kubrick’s classic 2001:A Space Odyssey? Apparently these apes didn’t get the memo that it wasn’t an Odyssey [console] at all, but actually an Atari 2600…

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posted: July 3rd, 2008 stumble it! 2 comments author: technabob

plush mario, yoshi and lumas are squeezably soft

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Needle Felted Mario by LittleElfsToyshop

Awwww. What could be more adorable than these plush little versions of classic Nintendo characters?

The only thing even more sickeningly sweet than the little squishy Mario is this plush and huggable mini-Yoshi.

All of these plush little guys are handcrafted by Kelley of LittleElfsToyshop using a technique called needle felting…

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posted: July 2nd, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

plush portables possess plenty of panache

filed under: geek art & craft | media players | video games

Plush Nintendo DS Lite by KmilaRodz

I was buzzing about over on the wonderful world of Etsy today, when I came across these absolutely awesome plush versions of popular portable electronic gadgets. French textile artist Kmila Rodz handcrafts these super special soft systems using felt, needle and thread, with a just a dash of love thrown in…

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posted: June 26th, 2008 stumble it! 1 comment author: technabob

ya gotta believe in this parappa chapeau

filed under: geek art & craft | video games

Parappa the Rapper Hat

Parappa the Rapper has got to be one of the greatest rhythm matching games of all time. From its whimsical 2D cartoon character designs to its hysterical lyrics, it’s a true classic. Now you can pay homage to the paper-thin Parappa by donning the same hat that the eponymous paper-thin dog wore in the game…

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posted: June 19th, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

space invaders, mario and pac-man stick to your fridge

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Space Invaders Magnets by Spooons

These classic video game characters escaped out of the confines of their respective 8-bit homes, and have landed on kitchen appliances around the world…

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posted: June 10th, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

the robots have arrived! in pouch form!

filed under: geek art & craft | video games

Silver Vinyl Robots by Erin Wilk

Do you prefer your robots cute, soft and able to hold your stuff? Me too, and that’s why I am enjoying the Robot a Day project from Canadian crafter Erin Wilk, aka Etsy seller anatomyofaskirt. Each weekday Erin creates a new, limited edition ‘bot made of vinyl, with convenient flip-top zipper head…

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posted: June 9th, 2008 stumble it! 2 comments author: thescholar

steve jobs shows off mini iphone and ipod

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Paper Steve Jobs by Toy-a-Day

With all the buzz surrounding the impending Apple WWDC show, it was only a matter of time before pictures of Steve Jobs and some new i-Things would leak to the ‘net. So I’m happy to bring you this exclusive first look at Apple’s latest breakthrough in miniaturization. Without further ado, I give you Paper Steve Jobs…

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posted: June 8th, 2008 stumble it! 1 comment author: technabob

fake felt calculator watches just don’t add up

filed under: geek art & craft | timepieces

Felt Calculator Watch by BraveMoonman

While there are many symbols of true geekdom, it’s possible that none is more iconic than the classic Casio calculator watch. There’s nothing that says “I still live in mom’s basement” more than a watch that can do math…

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posted: June 3rd, 2008 stumble it! 1 comment 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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posted: May 25th, 2008 stumble it! 1 comment author: technabob

legend of zelda shoes for all you link wannabes

filed under: geek art & craft | retro

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!..

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posted: May 21st, 2008 stumble it! 2 comments author: karen

blinky keeps his eyes on your glasses [pac-man]

filed under: geek art & craft | video games

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

led hula hoops: you know, for kids.

filed under: geek art & craft | just plain fun

LED Hula Hoop

Here’s something that’s sure to draw crowds the next time you feel the need to draw attention to yourself. This dizzying show of colored light is produced by a rapidly spinning Hula Hoop, packed with LED lighting…

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posted: May 8th, 2008 stumble it! 4 comments 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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posted: April 26th, 2008 stumble it! 1 comment author: technabob

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