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mini xbox games in cereal boxes, break just like the real thing

apple jacks xbox promos

I was wandering the cereal aisle in my local grocery store looking for my morning sugar fix, when I stumbled this Xbox-themed promotion in boxes of cereal.

Six Xbox-branded mini-games are available in specially-marked boxes of Kellogg’s cereal (I always wanted to say that), including Apple Jacks, Cocoa Krispies, Corn Pops, Froot Loops, Honey Smacks…

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October 12th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: cool toys just plain fun video games

simcity bricks your system, literally

SimCity 2000 Promotional Brick

This has got to be one of the best video game promotional items that I’ve ever come across. It’s so simple, yet brilliant. It’s an actual custom-cast brick that was used to promote the classic MAXIS/EA city-building game SimCity 2000.

The rare item is currently available for bid over on eBay, but is located in…

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October 5th, 2007 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: strange + wonderful video games

weird video game stuff found on ebay

Ms. Pac-Man Air Fresheners

These days, video game franchises get merchandized to death. So I decided to set out on a mission to find the strangest game merch and promotional schwag I could find over on eBay. Here are some of my favorites.
Ms. Pac-Man Air Fresheners:
Do you think they smell like cherries or pretzels? [link]

Super Mario Cigarette…

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September 7th, 2007 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: strange + wonderful video games