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alestrukov’s wooden computer mice: the mightiest mouse in the forest

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These gorgeous computer mice are made from exotic woods, and are truly stunning. Created by Russia’s AlestRukov, each one is handcrafted using cultivated sustainable woods and carved, sanded and polished to a shiny finish using linseed oil and carnuba wax.

Each one is built from the finest electronic components, with an optical resolution of 1600…

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November 19th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing design geek art + craft technology

that old pac-man holiday spirit

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Ahhh, the holidays are nearly upon us, and you know what that means: Pac-Man. He’s already invaded weddings, after all. Now he can also hang out under your Christmas tree, if you are arboreally inclined. Though I’m sure this tree skirt could be spread about under other things if you were really determined.

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November 19th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: geek art + craft video games

the elusive queen of all cosmos in plushie form

katamari queen plush

When it comes to Katamari Damacy, it’s all about the King and the Prince. The Queen gets no love and she hardly even shows up in the games! Of course, as full of himself as the King is, do you blame her for not hanging around? It’s a shame, though, because she is completely adorable.…

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November 15th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: geek art + craft video games

everything is portable with a super mario box

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If you own multiple gaming consoles, you already know that keeping everything organized can be a pain, particularly if you sometimes pack up and take it all to a friend’s house. Nightmare? For most of us, sure. But not for anyone crafty enough to whip up a MarioBox.

Definitely awesome on the outside, especially for…

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November 10th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: cool toys design retro video games

choose your allegiance, give your gadgets to the ghosts [pac-man]

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It all comes down to this, people: either you’re with Pac-Man, or you’re with the ghosts. If you’re dedicated to the clear side of evil, make sure you warn everyone you see by labeling yourself somehow. These ghostly gadget cases ought to do the trick nicely.

Tell me that isn’t the face of evil–mischievous, adorable…

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November 7th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: geek art + craft mobile tech

legend of zelda hats, almost better than the minish cap

legend of zelda link hat fleece

Sometimes you just have to warm your head, so you might as well do it in style… in Legend of Zelda style, at that. Link’s hats are part of the iconic character’s charm, and now you can dress your head just like perennial hero, so long as you’ve got a handful of rupees to spare.

Of…

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November 6th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: geek art + craft video games

monsterize your favorite accessories

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Apparently, cute lil’ monster faces are the order of the day for adorable handmade gadget cases. We’ve seen the softer, tamer side of the trend, but Etsy storefront ArtsiBitsi has been invaded with a whole new gadget-eating breed.

I’m not sure if the giant eye or the crooked fangs are more charming here. I just…

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November 3rd, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: geek art + craft just plain fun

byrd & belle’s gorgeous iphone cases are simple, yet ingenious

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These smartly designed iPhone (3G/3GS/iPod Touch) cases embrace not only a simple and elegant design philosophy, they’re actually quite practical too.

Designed by Minneapolis textile artist Angie Davis of Byrd & Belle, these unique iPhone cases protect your precious digital cargo inside a thick and cushy blanket of Merino wool felt and a soft Egyptian…

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November 3rd, 2009 comments (9) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design geek art + craft mobile tech

stained glass mario mushroom powers up ordinary windows

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Who here among us doesn’t like super mushrooms? After all, they’re red, delicious and give you plenty of extra strength. This handmade stained glass power-up mushroom is sure too remind give you a jolt of happy whenever you look at the light of day through it each morning.

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November 2nd, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun retro video games

pac-man pipes to be used for “legal purposes only”

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The guys selling these Pac-Man glass pipes have them listed as a “flo new art glass borosilicate pyrex glass PAC-MAN scene landscape video game 420 high score spoon pipe heady 420″, which certainly could be used for legitimate purposes – like for smoking small pieces of meat. But no matter what you decide to use…

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October 27th, 2009 comments (4) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft strange + wonderful video games

game boy and ipod swallow iphone

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When is an iPhone not an iPhone? When its some other sort of thing, of course. That’s what you’ll get with these fun and functional iPhone cases designed to look like other electronic gadgets.

These vinyl carrying cozies are made to cloak your precious iWonderPhone beneath the facade of a good old iPod or Nintendo…

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October 21st, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets geek art + craft mobile tech video games

start ‘em early with the left 4 dead mobile

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This is how you raise the bitchin’-ist child ever to toddle across a living room floor: give ‘em zombies from their first days in the cradle. Come the apocalypse, the kid that slumbers under a Left 4 Dead mobile is gonna be one prepared little zombie hunter. It’s either that, or completely immune to the horror…

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October 14th, 2009 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: geek art + craft strange + wonderful video games

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