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art lebedev’s data dolls store nothing but themselves

filed under: design | geek art & craft

Art Lebedev Matroshkus

If you’re unfamiliar with the Russian craft of Matrushkas, they’re those little stacking wooden dolls that fit inside one-another, gradually getting smaller and smaller. Designer Art Lebedev has taken these traditional dolls and put a geeky spin on them, adding data storage measurements to each one…

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posted: June 17th, 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

creepy 3d anime girl is a pc casemod for lonely fellas

filed under: geek art & craft | hacks-mods | strange and wonderful

Anime girl casemod

This (somewhat creepy) 3D anime lass is actually hiding a nefarious secret- behind her back lurks a dastardly PC mod!

Um, wow, I guess if you’re really lonely and have a lot of time on your hands this is a good idea. This is a handmade mod, by Katsuya Matsumura, and she’s made from styrofoam and painted by hand…

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posted: June 4th, 2008 stumble it! 2 comments author: karen

1up beer mugs bring extra lives, extra brewskis

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1up Beer Mugs

Oktoberfest may be months away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start preparing now, does it? If only we could get our grubby little paws on one of these super special Super Mario Brothers 1up ’shroom beer mugs, we’d be ready to belly up to the bar right now…

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posted: May 25th, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

steampunk usb memory: flash, ah ah.

filed under: geek art & craft | hacks-mods

Steampunk USB Memory

This intricate retro sci-fi USB memory drive comes to us courtesy of an enterprising modder over in Russia.

Meticulously crafted from hand-polished brass and copper, the USB drive reminds me of something out of the art deco neo-future of Buck Rogers - or perhaps more apropos - Flash Gordon.

This thing is just plain gorgeous…

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posted: May 23rd, 2008 stumble it! 4 comments 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

handpainted keyboards offer dazzling, dizzying designs

filed under: computing | design | geek art & craft

Handpainted USB Keyboards

If you’re like most people, your computer keyboard is probably either black, white or some shade in between. If you happen to have an older PC or Mac, maybe it’s a cigarette smoke-tinged beige. These handpainted USB keyboards couldn’t bend the rules more…

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posted: May 6th, 2008 stumble it! 2 comments 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 stumble it! 1 comment author: technabob

space invaders scarf 2.0: the aliens return

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

Space Invaders Scarf 2.0 by Wildcat Designs

Even though we’re a couple of days into Spring, for so many of us in Northern climates, it still feels like the dead of Winter. It’s not too late to keep yourself toasty with one of these warm and wooly Space Invaders scarves…

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posted: March 23rd, 2008 stumble it! 1 comment author: technabob

xbox 360 arcade controller blows my mind

filed under: hacks-mods | video games

xbox 360 arcade controller by shaolindrunkard

Can’t get enough of the classic arcade games up on Xbox Live? Then you probably know how miserable it can be to play most of the old school arcade games with the 360’s modern controller. I guess that’s why this one-of-a-kind custom 360 arcade controller has me green with envy…

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posted: March 21st, 2008 stumble it! 13 comments author: technabob

awesome arcade game art by melissa jones

filed under: geek art & craft | video games

Galaga and Robotron Art by Melissa Jones

Looking for a way to make your game room really special? Look no further than these original 3-dimensional arcade artworks by sign maker Melissa Jones.

Melissa creates original wood carvings of classic arcade characters, then creates a resin casting of the original and hand paints each one with bold acrylic colors…

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posted: March 15th, 2008 stumble it! 8 comments author: technabob

handmade wood ipod touch case (gorgeous)

filed under: design | media players

mjdinsmore_ipod_touch_case_mahogany

Interested in protecting your iPod touch in a stylish, natural way? Then check out these beautiful handcrafted cases from talented Massachusetts artist mjdinsmore. This collection is lovingly crafted from cedar and mahogany, and features nice details such as inlays, dovetails and mortised lids…

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posted: February 19th, 2008 stumble it! 6 comments author: thescholar

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 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

nintendo collages for everyone

filed under: geek art & craft | video games

Mario Collage by Chris Lange

Remember those amazing handmade Nintendo collages that I mentioned a few weeks back? Regardless of how cool you thought they were, dropping 250 big ones on a piece of art instead of that new Wii might have been a turn-off to some of you. Here’s great news for those of you who loved them, but couldn’t spend the dough…

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posted: January 6th, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

nintendo collages made to order

filed under: geek art & craft | video games

Nintendo Koopa Collage by Chris Lange

These fun, one-of-a-kind paper collages are inspired by popular Nintendo video game characters.

Washington DC artist and die-hard Nintendo fanboy Chris Lange handcrafts these colorful gaming collages from old Nintendo Power magazines, so he’s not lying when he states that they’re “100% Nintendo”…

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posted: December 21st, 2007 stumble it! 2 comments author: technabob

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