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space invaders hoodie keeps aliens, elements out

filed under: just plain fun | retro | video games

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…

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posted: June 27th, 2008 1 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 1 comment author: technabob

pac-man quilt is driving me crazy

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

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…

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posted: April 7th, 2008 1 comment author: technabob

blythe creates plush electronics

filed under: geek art & craft

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…

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posted: March 31st, 2008 1 comment author: technabob

ascii curtain has plenty of character(s)

filed under: design | strange and unusual

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…

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posted: March 15th, 2008 1 comment author: technabob

plush nintendo wii hits the auction block

filed under: geek art & craft | video games

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…

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posted: January 19th, 2008 post a comment author: technabob

super mario quilt is super-sized

filed under: geek art & craft | video games

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 sewing features a fun Super Mario theme…

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posted: January 18th, 2008 1 comment author: technabob

plush pc makes hardware soft

filed under: computing | geek art & craft

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 controller…

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posted: January 8th, 2008 3 comments author: technabob

pac-man ghost pillows get the blues

filed under: geek art & craft | video games

Pac-Man Pillows by Punzie

This set of fun Pac-Man pillows features the likenesses of Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde, the ghosts from the classic 1980s arcade game.

But flip them over, and you’ll get some of those frantic blue ghosts on the run as if you just chomped down on a big old power pill…

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posted: December 30th, 2007 3 comments author: technabob

galaga quilt keeps aliens in stitches

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

Galaga Quilt by CarolinaPatchworks

On a cold winter’s day, what better way to enjoy a gaming session than from under this toasty quilt featuring the 80s arcade classic Galaga?

Handcrafted by North Carolina artist CarolinaPatchworks, the quilt offers up a giant (18:1 scale) interpretation of the bitmapped icons from arguably the best top-down shooter of all time…

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posted: December 4th, 2007 post a comment author: technabob

change your clothes, virtually.

filed under: digital imaging | future tech | interactive

Fabric Change Augmented Reality System

This amazing tech demo shows off an augmented reality system which can digitally swap out textures on clothing. While it sounds pretty simple, the ability to exactly mimic the behavior and appearance of cloth is extremely difficult to pull off…

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posted: November 23rd, 2007 4 comments author: technabob

xbox 360: a cute and cuddly console

filed under: geek art & craft | video games

Xbox 360 Plush by Kickass-Peanut

Were Bioshock and Halo 3 a little too intense for your delicate sensibilities? Are games like Barbie’s Horse Adventure more your pace? Then have I got a video game console for you!..

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posted: October 23rd, 2007 2 comments author: technabob

mac laptops get wood and fabric skins

filed under: computing | design

Wood and Textile Laptop Skins by Iamhuman

Tired of the old plain plastic shell on your Mac laptop? Here’s a nifty way spruce up its outsides without a lot of time or money. These adhesive-backed layers stick on to the shell of your portable computer and give it a bit more style…

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posted: September 22nd, 2007 post a comment author: technabob

boombox and walkman plush creations

filed under: design | geek art & craft

Fabric Boombox by VeryNiceDolls

Check out these awesome soft fabric pieces of audio gear. I can’t decide if I like the Boombox or the Walkman better.

I love how the artist even made a little pair of headphones and some cassettes to go with the portable tape player.

All were lovingly handcrafted by Israel’s VeryNiceDolls…

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posted: September 20th, 2007 2 comments author: technabob

pac-man and his namco pals in pillow form

filed under: just plain fun | video games

Namco Plush Figures Pac-Man and Dig Dug

Did you cut your teeth dropping every last quarter of your allowance into arcade machines back in the 80s? Here’s a little something to bring back those memories whenever parked on your couch or reclining in your La-Z-Boy. Check out this great set of plush pillows of your some of your favorite arcade characters of yore…

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posted: September 13th, 2007 1 comment author: technabob

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