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robot floor tiles make sure you’ve always got a place to walk

robot tiles

Here’s a way to truly feel the earth move under your feet. These robotic blocks are designed to automatically detect where you’re walking and constantly position themselves in front of your feet so you never fall to the ground.

Robot Tiles were created by Hiroo Iwata, a professor working in the VR lab at the…

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September 20th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: interactive robots strange + wonderful technology

but our princess is in another… bed? :custom made super mario bed

mario-theme-bed

We’ve already featured a sample of crafter punzie’s products before, a set of Pac-Man ghost pillows. Now she’s creating stuff based on Super Mario games, like a Baby Mario baby blanket orĀ  a Shooting Star baby blanket. But punzie also accepts custom orders; one of her larger orders was for a complete set of Super…

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March 18th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: geek art + craft just plain fun retro video games

pac-man quilt with moving pieces

While this isn’t the first Pac-Man quilt we’ve ever seen, I would argue it’s the best. Why? Because the Pac-Man and ghost pieces are movable, so you can play with them on the quilty game board!

The blue parts are appliqued on with yellow buttons sewn on for the dots. The characters are hand-sewn for…

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October 18th, 2008 comments (4) stumble it! digg it! author: karen m.

filed under: geek art + craft retro video games

space invaders quilt lands on planet earth

Space Invaders Quilt by Carolina Patchworks

While the daytime is warm and summery around these parts, it doesn’t stop me from catching the occasional chill at bedtime. So what better way to keep warm but with a Space Invaders quilt?

Emily from Carolina Patchworks is at it again with another one of her pixel-y good video game quilts, this time with those…

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July 22nd, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft retro video games

space invaders hoodie keeps aliens, elements out

Space Invaders Hoodie

Dunh-Dunh, Dunh-Dunh, Dun-Dun, Dun-Dun, Du-Du-Du-Du. Those pesky Space Invaders are coming to your town to help you party down. Or at least they’re ready to help you keep warm on a windy day with this spiffy Invaders-themed hoodie.

These cotton knitwear zippered hoodies feature tons of little green Invaders all over the surface. You’ll have to…

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June 27th, 2008 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun retro video games

plush portables possess plenty of panache

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.

From the wonderfully whimsical…

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June 26th, 2008 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft media players video games

pac-man quilt is driving me crazy

Pac-Man Quilt by s0choice

This retro arcade quilt makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. The throw features the pixel-y likenesses of Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man and all of their ghostly pals (along with some delicious 8-bit cherries).

Posted by s0choice over on the Craftster forums, the handmade quilt is one of my favorites in a long time. While…

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April 7th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft retro video games

blythe creates plush electronics

Plush Radio by Blythe

Remember that oh-so-fun soft and squishy NES console? The talented crafter who made that great plush Nintendo is back with more plush gadgets, each sewn with amazing detail.

Textile artist Blythe Church has just revealed a sneak preview of her latest creations which she’s preparing to show at her upcoming show “The Pitch of the…

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March 31st, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft

ascii curtain has plenty of character(s)

ASCII Curtain by Nienke Sybrandy

This cool fabric curtain may look like a tree from afar, but once you’re up close, you’ll see that it’s made of tens of thousands of tiny ASCII characters.

Created by Dutch designer Nienke Sybrandy, the huge (18′ x 11′) curtain panel was digitally printed with dot matrix characters to give the impression of intricate…

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March 15th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design strange + wonderful

plush nintendo wii hits the auction block

Plush Wii by Kickass Peanut

Whether you didn’t score an actual Wii over the holidays, or if your real one just needs a companion, this soft Wii is a wonderful, whimsical addition to any living room. If you’re a really serious Wii fanatic, you could always keep it in your bed and snuggle with it while you snooze.

Hand-sewn by…

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January 19th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft video games

super mario quilt is super-sized

Super Mario Quilt by iddosteveperry

Video games and quilting sound like they should mix about as well as oil and water, but lately, they seem more like the delicious blend of chocolate and peanut butter. First we had the Q*Bert quilt, followed by the Galaga quilt and more recently the Legend of Zelda quilt. The latest mash-up between games and…

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January 18th, 2008 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft video games

plush pc makes hardware soft

Plush PC by Mandy Jouan

Soft and squishy aren’t usually words I use to describe computer hardware. However, there’s always an exception to every rule, right?

This plush computer was handcrafted by artist Mandy Jouan of Sappy Moose Tree (I just like saying that). I think it would look really good alongside the soft Xbox 360, NES and Guitar Hero…

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January 8th, 2008 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing geek art + craft

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