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mario power stars get the origami treatment [papercraft]

filed under: geek art & craft | video games

Mario Star Origami by This Fffire

When I think of Origami, I usually think of little paper swans, or maybe the unicorn that Edward James Olmos made in Blade Runner. But who says that video games can’t get in on the paper foldin’ action?

Individually cut and folded by Flickr contributor Lidia F…

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posted: June 30th, 2008 post a comment author: technabob

cmu girls heart technabob

filed under: just plain fun

CMU Girls Technabob Vid Clip

The girls of Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) are undoubtedly some of the dopest chicks you’ll ever encounter. Not only do they do they possess mad algebraic skillz and could probably kick your ass in World of Warcraft, they have the only finest taste in tech blogs…

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posted: June 18th, 2008 6 comments author: technabob

star wars pez dispensers spew candy from big heads

filed under: just plain fun | retro

Star Wars Giant Pez

What could be better than Darth Vader, Death Star and Stormtrooper themed PEZ dispensers, loaded with sugary fruit-flavored candies? I’ll tell you - GIANT Darth Vader, Death Star and Stormtrooper themed PEZ dispensers, loaded with MASS-QUANTITIES of sugary fruit-flavored candies…

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posted: June 16th, 2008 1 comment author: technabob

bowling for gnomes

filed under: just plain fun | strange and unusual

Gnome Bowling

While this doesn’t really qualify as a techie gadget or a video game, I came across this quirky game and thought it was just too good to pass up.

Instead of knocking over some ordinary pins with this bowling game, you knock over a bunch of little plastic lawn gnomes…

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posted: June 11th, 2008 post a comment author: technabob

the robots have arrived! in pouch form!

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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 2 comments author: thescholar

iphone runs windows vista (kinda sorta).

filed under: just plain fun | mobile tech

iphone vista perfection skin

Here’s a fun iPhone hack you’ll either really love or really hate. VistaPerfection 2.0 is a complete re-skinning kit for Apple’s wonderphone that lets it masquerade as a Windows Vista machine.

While many of you will ask: why the heck would you want to go and do that? Dunno…

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posted: May 18th, 2008 10 comments author: technabob

nintendo wii controller gum: minty fresh

filed under: just plain fun | video games

Nintendo Wii Controller Peppermint Gum

What better way to purge the flavor of that sticky sweet Super Mario Energy Drink from your mouth but with some minty Nintendo Wii chewing gum?

Perfect for satisfying your oral fixation, the little peppermint chiclets of the chewy stuff come packaged inside a life-sized Wii-mote shell (non-functional, of course)…

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

guitar hero necktie isn’t skinny enough

filed under: just plain fun | video games

Guitar Hero Necktie by Zazzle

Craving a little Guitar Hero while you slave away at your nine-to-fiver? Just because you have to wear a suit and tie to work doesn’t mean you can’t show your gamer spirit while you’re working your busy executive lifestyle…

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posted: April 24th, 2008 post a comment author: technabob

nintendo memories contest winners announced

filed under: geek art & craft | just plain fun | video games

Mario Collage by Chris Lange

Earlier this week, we wrapped up our Fondest Nintendo Memories Contest, which asked Technabob readers to share their favorite Nintendo moments of all time. I just finished tabulating the results in the old Bat-computer, and I’m happy to bring you the winning entries now…

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posted: April 4th, 2008 post a comment author: technabob

fun sonic the hedgehog necklace rules

filed under: geek art & craft | video games

Look at this playful shrinky plastic Sonic necklace from Etsy seller geekchicboutique. It’s very cool, but just because I have been charmed and distracted by it doesn’t mean I’ve forsaken my madcap Tetris obsession…

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posted: April 2nd, 2008 2 comments author: thescholar

pop art prints for retro geeks

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

monster_gallery_atari_joysticks_print

Do you like tiny art with vintage robot and video game themes? If you do, please enjoy the pop arty, old-timey stylings of Singapore artist JoE, aka Etsy seller monstergallery. These fun prints measure a wee 3 1/4″ x 3 1/4″ and are available in limited editions of 100 pieces…

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posted: March 24th, 2008 post a comment author: thescholar

robot drummer has plenty of rhythm

filed under: just plain fun | robotics

Yellow Drum Machine Robot

This little yellow robot does one thing really well. He likes to play drums. What’s funny about the little guy is that he likes to play music on just about any surface other than an actual drum.

The Yellow Drum Machine drives around the room looking for things that might make an interesting sound when tapped on…

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posted: March 22nd, 2008 31 comments author: technabob

usb memory bomb: weapon of mass storage

filed under: gadgets | just plain fun

USB Memory Bomb by Joel Escalona

While it might not be the most convenient USB drive to carry around in your pocket, this bomb-shaped memory device is sure to draw stares sitting on your desk…

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posted: March 14th, 2008 8 comments author: technabob

gameboy plush toys have plenty of personality

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Plush Nintendo Gameboys by KungFuCowgirl

Check out these fun Gameboy plush toys I came across in my recent Web travels. Featuring a whimsical, cartoony take on the classic hand-held gaming system, they’re the perfect gift for the Nintendo Fanboy or Fangirl in your life…

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posted: March 10th, 2008 post a comment author: technabob

plush retro macintosh computer

filed under: geek art & craft | retro

craftlog_plush_mac_computer

Look at this fun squeezy Mac plush toy, made by talented crafter Maitreya over at craftlog. The idea was borne out of a need for a baby shower gift for a computer scientist and bioinformaticist. Being a nostalgic girl and Apple fan, the idea to make this old school design came naturally to her.

Bonus: this was a patternless, freestyle creation…

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posted: March 10th, 2008 2 comments author: thescholar

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