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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”.
Pictured here are several works which Lange
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December 21st, 2007 by: Technabob
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These geeky rings feature the likeness of those ubiquitous retro arcade game icons, the Space Invaders.
Designed and handcrafted by Italy’s Toy Me Milano, the Sterling Silver rings are the perfect complement to your Pac-Man rings and Atari Joystick necklace.
While I couldn’t find a retailer who carries these, a…
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December 17th, 2007 by: Technabob
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I can’t tell you how many times I’ve bought a piece of furniture from Ikea, spent countless hours assembling it, only to have some slightly out-of-the ordinary use cause it to fail catastrophically. That’s exactly what happened to this artist when he overstuffed his drawers with his drawers and tried…
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December 11th, 2007 by: Technabob
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At first glance, this sculpture might look like it’s made out of LEGO blocks, but it’s actually an intricate handcrafted work of art by Swedish sculptor Thomas Broomé.
The artist’s Low Res Man was fabricated from thousands of precisely arranged 1cm see-through acrylic cubes, then painted to look like a…
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November 7th, 2007 by: Technabob
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Check out this toasty Space Invaders scarf I stumbled on earlier today. The arcade-inspired wool scarf would make a great gift this holiday season for the video game fanatic on your list (assuming they’ve already got a Space Invaders sweater in the closet).
An army of pixelated invaders dot the…
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November 3rd, 2007 by: Technabob
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This custom made toy by artist/sculptor Doktor A is a wondrous tribute to the classic arcade game, Pac-Man.
The one-of-a-kind sculptural toy is entitled “The Secret History of Video Games: Pac Gentleman”…. It almost reads like a steampunk version of the 1980s dot-muncher, what with its crank-driven game play
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November 1st, 2007 by: Technabob
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This amazing laptop creation by Datamancer beautifully melds old world style with modern technology. Under the hood of this lovingly handcrafted wood case is a Hewlett-Packard ZT1000 notebook computer, running Windows XP and Ubuntu Linux.
The system features intricate clock mechanisms below a glass top, brass details, leather wrist pads…
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November 1st, 2007 by: Technabob
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Swiss artist André Willimann handcrafts these gloriously detailed 3-dimensional faceplates for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 console. Each one is meticulously assembled from custom molded 3-D pieces, then individually oil painted to give the works depth and color.
The artist is currently selling a limited-edition series called “Treasure Island”, which feature a…
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October 7th, 2007 by: Technabob
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If you like the idea of computer accessories made from natural materials, but thought those Oooms wooden memory sticks were a bit too rustic, check out these refined beauties.
Handcrafted in Germany by Thalbach Design, each wooden USB flash drive is made from quality hardwoods and delicately sanded to a…
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October 5th, 2007 by: Technabob
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I came across this funky Pac-Man inspired bag over on Etsy earlier today. Handmade by Melissa and Zach of New York’s hobocampcrafts, the bag features the likeness of one of the dot-gobbler’s ghostly nemeses, Inky.
Using a bunch of carefully selected buttons, the artists stitched together the blue ghost from…
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September 24th, 2007 by: Technabob