technabob » necktie http://technabob.com/blog gadgets, gizmos, games, cool gadgets, geeky gadgets Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:53:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 8-bit video game neckties probably won’t pass as formalwear http://technabob.com/blog/2009/02/08/8-bit-video-game-neckties/ http://technabob.com/blog/2009/02/08/8-bit-video-game-neckties/#comments Sun, 08 Feb 2009 12:35:32 +0000 technabob http://technabob.com/blog/?p=8785 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.

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These retro video gamer ties are perfect for making a statement when you don’t want to wear the boring old blue tie that you’ve got sitting in your dresser drawer. Wild Ties makes these neckties in Tetris, Pong, Space Invaders or Asteroids versions so you’re covered whether you’re looking for something colorful, or would rather go with something more minimal and monochromatic.

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All four retro game ties are available over on Amazon for $24.95 (USD) each. And if you’re looking for a more generic 8-bit tie, there’s you can always try this one on for size.

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2009/02/08/8-bit-video-game-neckties/feed/ 4 rock out your birthday with this guitar hero cake http://technabob.com/blog/2008/08/12/rock-out-your-birthday-with-this-guitar-hero-cake/ http://technabob.com/blog/2008/08/12/rock-out-your-birthday-with-this-guitar-hero-cake/#comments Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:17:01 +0000 karen m. http://technabob.com/blog/?p=3565 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,…]]> 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, and taking naps.

She made the cake for her boyfriend’s birthday, and upon seeing it, he proposed. Ladies, take note. Spending 2 days making a game controller cake could pay off in unexpected ways!

It turns out a lot of people have attempted this feat with varying degrees of success, but this one takes the cake. (Ha! Takes the cake. I’m so clever.) And may I also suggest that if you’re making this cake for a special birthday, then you should definitely pick up one of these Guitar Hero neckties for the gift.

[via Craft:]

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2008/08/12/rock-out-your-birthday-with-this-guitar-hero-cake/feed/ 2 taito celebrates 30 years of space invaders with lots and lots of space invaders http://technabob.com/blog/2008/08/09/taito-celebrates-30-years-of-space-invaders-with-lots-and-lots-of-space-invaders/ http://technabob.com/blog/2008/08/09/taito-celebrates-30-years-of-space-invaders-with-lots-and-lots-of-space-invaders/#comments Sat, 09 Aug 2008 11:30:27 +0000 karen m. http://technabob.com/blog/?p=3478 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.

Space Invaders 30 Anniversary Taito

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 super old. But let’s focus instead on everything cool that Taito is busting out in Japan for this special occasion: the Space Invaders KitKats, alarm clocks, iPhone wallpapers, neckties, and more.

Space Invaders 30 Anniversary Taito

But all of that pales in comparison to the special Space Invaders World War games they’ve released for play via the internet. Go you can choose from 3 different versions to play below (assuming you’ve got Javascript and Flash enabled).

Woohoo! Let the games begin. Happy Birthday, Space Invaders.

[via Trends in Japan]

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Space Invaders tie and underwear

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 are 100% cotton for maximum comfort, and coordinate with our Space Invaders silk tie.” Remind me again why you would need your underpants and your tie to match?

The silk tie will set you back $34.95 and the boxers, $21.95, from Gifts for Engineers.

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