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8-bit video game neckties probably won’t pass as formalwear

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I’ve made it my goal in life to never have another job where I have to wear a suit and tie to work. But if I ever find myself in that situation again, I know exactly what I’m showing up to the office wearing around my neck.

These retro video gamer ties are perfect for…

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February 8th, 2009 comments (4) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun retro technology video games

rock out your birthday with this guitar hero cake

This fabulously rendered Guitar Hero cake is sure to rock out any birthday event.

There is a detailed and often hilarious tutorial on I’m Not Charming that tells you exactly how to make it, with pictures of each step of the process. Note that several of the steps include marveling at one’s own mastery, drinking wine,…

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August 12th, 2008 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: karen m.

filed under: geek art + craft video games

taito celebrates 30 years of space invaders with lots and lots of space invaders

Space Invaders 30 Anniversary Taito

Space Invaders is turning 30 and Taito is rocking the Space Invaders angle in everything possible. They are even turning HMV and LaForet stores into complete Space Invaders headquarters.

First of all, knowing that Space Invaders is 30 years old: how old does that make you feel? Me, um, I’d say I feel somewhere around…

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August 9th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: karen m.

filed under: retro video games

matching space invaders necktie and boxer shorts

Space Invaders tie and underwear

Just what you’ve been waiting for- stylish black and red Space Invaders boxer shorts and neckties. Oh my!

We’ve seen Ted Baker’s more upscale Space Invaders undies before, but these boxers are a) cheaper, b) probably lower quality, and c) made to match with a necktie. I mean it actually says in the description “They…

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June 19th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: karen m.

filed under: just plain fun retro video games