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Space Invaders Prints by Mr. Kanes

As you probably have figured out by now, I’m a big fan of Space Invaders. I know, as a game, it really doesn’t hold up that well over the years, but as a pop-cultural icons its characters are c’est magnifique.

If you too have a soft spot in your heart for the Invaders, these 8-bit pop art prints are the…

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December 12th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft retro video games

great showdowns of the 8-bit era [video game art]

I think I have a new favorite video game artist. I’ve already got a set of Scott Campbell’s hilarious Pac-Man illustrations in my house, and now I’m totally in love with his new “Great Showdowns (of the 8-Bit era)” series that he did for the 2008 iam8-bit video game art show at the World of Wonder gallery in Hollywood, Ca.…

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August 25th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft retro video games

keyboard shortcut art issues command: buy this!

commard art print

If you’ve been searching for fun affordable art that features those convenient shortcut keys, this might be your lucky day. Clever Brooklyn graphic designer Christopher David Ryan has created the Command print series for his online shop, My Little Underground. Using soft color palettes and a washy, toner-is low typeface, these 5″ x 7″ digital pieces provide true appeal.

This…

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June 5th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: thescholar

filed under: geek art + craft

pop art prints for retro geeks

monster_gallery_atari_joysticks_print

Do you like tiny art with vintage robot and video game themes? If you do, please enjoy the pop arty, old-timey stylings of Singapore artist JoE, aka Etsy seller monstergallery. These fun prints measure a wee 3 1/4″ x 3 1/4″ and are available in limited editions of 100 pieces.

I love the fadey-scratchy finish on these pieces and the…

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March 24th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: thescholar

filed under: geek art + craft retro video games

hp photosmart a826 photo printer: mork calling orson

HP Photosmart A826

This odd-looking photo printer from HP has a style that you’ll either love or hate. Reminiscent in some ways of the original egg-shaped iMac models from the late 1990s, the Photosmart A826 printer looks a bit like something out of an old science fiction movie.

While its design might be a bit outlandish, functionally, it’s pretty robust for a dedicated…

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October 21st, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing digital imaging

memjet confirmed: get ready for superfast printing

Memjet Printing Technology

The other day, I reported on a suspicious, but promising new technology that claimed to print up to 60 pages per minute. Well I’m happy to inform you that Memjet technology is for real.

This new technology, developed by Silverbrook Research, will enable ridiculously fast desktop inkjet printers and could totally revolutionize the printing industry. Check out these amazing videos…

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March 20th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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classic computer and video game art

Cynthia Malaran Art Macintosh

Check out these nifty mini artworks by artist Cynthia Malaran, inspired by classic computer and video game systems.

Currently available works include the Apple Newton, Classic Macintosh (diptych seen above), Atari and NES joysticks and a 3.5″ boot disk. Each piece is a signed, limited edition print mounted on wood with bronze-painted edges and appx. 3.5″ x 5″ in size.…

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October 14th, 2006 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design retro video games