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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
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author: technabob
filed under: geek art + craft retro video games
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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
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author: technabob
filed under: geek art + craft retro video games
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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
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author: thescholar
filed under: geek art + craft
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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
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author: thescholar
filed under: geek art + craft retro video games
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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
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author: technabob
filed under: computing digital imaging
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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
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author: technabob
filed under: Uncategorized
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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
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author: technabob
filed under: design retro video games