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it’s-a me! cross stitch mario!

filed under: just plain fun | video games

cross_stitch_mario_valentine

Oh man, is it still Valentine’s day? I would have completely forgotten if I hadn’t seen this awesome handmade cross stitch Mario card from the rubbishknitter.

Sadly, this crafty goodness was made for someone special and isn’t for sale, but I wonder if I could get a special one made for next year if I get my act together now… I think my sweetheart would be most impressed!..

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February 14th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: thescholar

nes controller pillowcases: sweet dreams are made of these

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

Nintendo NES Controller Pillow Case by Penguinotic

When you sleep, do you dream in blocky 8-bit graphics? Are your sleepytime thoughts filled with visions of Link rescuing Zelda? Instead of counting sheep, do you count Koopa shells? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need a pair of these on your bed…

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February 13th, 2008 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

super lego mario brothers

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LEGO Super Mario Animation

Mario meets LEGO in these fun stop-motion clips hand animated by Nintendo fan Michael Hickox.

Michael painstakingly shot thousands of individual frames to recreate the first two levels of the classic Super Mario Brothers game. The levels are surprisingly accurate reproductions of the game…

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February 8th, 2008 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

mario floor coverings for fun under foot

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Super Mario Floor Mats

Tired of the same old bare floors? Why not cover them up with a little Mario magic? These plush mats lay down on your floor and feature icons from the classic Super Mario Brothers series.

Each squishy floor tile measures 40cm x 40cm (15.74 x 15.74″), and if you’re willing to spend some serious dough, you can cover your entire floor with ‘em…

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February 7th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

super mario toys for your mushroom kingdom

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Super Mario Sofubi Figures

Are you a Mario fanatic? Here’s a couple of new desktop toys which are a must for any serious Super Mario collector.

These excellent Super Mario Sofubi (soft vinyl) figures stand 9.5-inches tall and look great in your cubicle, living room, standing on top of your horizontal Wii, or even glued to your car’s hood as an ornament…

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February 6th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

8-bit video game art by jimi benedict

filed under: strange and wonderful | video games

Jimi Benedict Jimiyo Mario Illustration

You may think you know Mario and Zelda, but you’ve never seen them like this.

Artist Jimi Benedict (a.k.a. “Jimiyo”) created these 8-bit game inspired images which combine the pixel-blocky forms of the game’s original characters with a surreal mix of natural textures and literal illustration styles.

Not into video game art? Jimi has many more tricks up his sleeve…

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February 5th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

super mario quilt is super-sized

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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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January 18th, 2008 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

mario piranha plant is soft, fuzzy, but still has teeth

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Mario Piranha Plant by FoulFowl

Ah, a day in the life of a platforming plumber. Just when you thought it was safe to jump down another green drainpipe in search of a secret stash, out pops one of those annoying piranha plants to ruin your day.

Fans of the Super Mario franchise can now enjoy their very own mini piranha plant, complete with big pointy teeth…

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January 14th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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