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The TARDIS Purse, Finally the Doctor is the Companion

Conner Flynn — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:00:54 +0000

Some women carry so much junk in their purses, they could definitely use something that’s bigger on the inside. Like a TARDIS. No wonder TARDIS purses are becoming more popular. We recently told you about this TARDIS purse, but I think the one shown here is much neater. It probably still won’t hold all of your things, but it’s nice to see the woman toting around the Doctor for once.

This thing ought to make quite a few men want to start carrying handbags. Etsy seller LIMOchi makes them to order and it looks quality made indeed. It measures about 11″ x 6.25″ x 6.25″.

Made of blue poly leather and rigid cardboard, it is even rain-resistant and custom details can be added if you like. Any girl who carries this thing is the girl of my dreams.

[via Etsy]

Bag Light Lets You See Whats In Your Bag, Day or Night

Technabob — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:00:40 +0000

An interior light for your purse or backpack might seem like a strange idea, but it actually might really come in handy, especially if you find yourself looking for your keys in the dark, or struggling to find something in your purse while sitting in a darkened movie theater. And while you could certainly carry around a flashlight on your keychain, I actually like this idea even better.

Lexon designer Fellina Sok-Cham came up with the idea for this nifty Bag Light. It just hangs from the strap of your bag, clipped into place securely with a magnetic carabiner, and providing handy illumination inside your bag with the push of a button. It’s made of soft silicone rubber, so it won’t scratch up the contents of your bag, and offers bright, diffuse LED illumination.

The Bag Light is available over at the MoMA Store for just $9 (USD).

TARDIS Purse Lets You Carry Time and Space With You Wherever You Go

Technabob — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:15:56 +0000

For some reason, the idea of carrying around the TARDIS with you reminds me of Men in Black. You know, that part where an entire galaxy can be carried around in the palm of your hand? That’s what I think of when I see this. I only imagine all of the worlds, time and locations the Doctor has visited through with the TARDIS, all stuffed inside this bag.

Or, maybe it’s just got your wallet, lipstick and car keys inside. Regardless, it’s pretty darned awesome. This handmade wool felt bag is a dead ringer for the Doctor’s actual TARDIS, down to the police box signage and the light on top. It was made by Moscow’s Krukru Studio, and is the best gift you could possibly buy for a female Doctor Who fan. Heck, I’m a guy, and I might consider carrying around a man purse just so I can have the TARDIS with me at all times.

The TARDIS bag measures just 13.8″ (H) x 7″ (W), but like all TARDIS, it’s bound to be way bigger on the inside than out, so hopefully it’ll hold all your stuff.

Clearly, a lot of labor goes into the construction of each one of these bags, so that’s why it costs $180 (USD), but if you’re a serious Doctor Who fan, and you appreciate handcrafted wares, I think it’s worth it. Transport yourself over to Etsy now if you want one.

The Baggy Winecoat is a Pleather Purse to Carry All Your Booze

Hazel Chua — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:30:55 +0000

Some bags allow you to strum a few tunes, while others let you strap on your gadgets so you can charge them up as you go. And then there are bags that let you indulge in your habit (which is hopefully not an addiction).

The Baggy Winecoat, as this bag is called, isn’t just for wine. Fill her up with beer, soda, juice, ginger ale, and any other drink you want to take with you on the go. It’s fashioned from polyester or leatherette, and comes in five colors for you to choose from: black, red, white, lilac, and black leatherette.

The Baggy Winecoat was actually designed by Jakob Wagner and can hold up to 3 liters of your poison of choice. The bottom is made from solid rubber construction, and it has a built-in spigot so you can dispense your drinks anytime and anywhere you want to. You can find the Baggy Winecoat over at Scandanavian Design Center for about $53 (USD).

[via Reddit via Oh Gizmo!]

Déjà Vu RFID Purse Concept: for Forgetful Geeks

Lambert Varias — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 15:17:02 +0000

Last month we saw proof that practical technology can be seamlessly integrated into fashionable items. The Déjà Vu concept is another promising example. Made by MIT students Heidi Chen and Nicole Tariverdian, it’s a bag that can tell you if you’ve forgotten to put particular items in it.

The tech in the bag is based on a Lilypad Arduino system. By placing RFID tags on up to five items, the bag will be able to detect whether these items are put in or taken out of the bag. A simple LED notification system tells you which items are already inside the bag – provided you haven’t forgotten which LED stands for which item of course.

As you can see in the top picture, although the LEDs stand out overall the tech is still integrated tastefully into the bag. Here’s a demo of the Déjà Vu:

Click to View Embedded Video Clip

Very practical and easy to understand. If you want to have your own Déjà Vu bag, you can get the code and instructions from the MIT New Textiles page. I wonder if it’s possible to make a bag with a built-in bar code reader and a small LCD display. That way you won’t have to memorize which LED stands for which object, you won’t have to use RFID tags and you’ll be able to mark more items.

[via FashioningTech]

TDK Life on Record Outs Boombox/Purse Mashup

Shane McGlaun — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:56:22 +0000

I was in grade school back in the 80s. I can remember going places with my family on trips, and running into the break dancing weirdo’s with the gigantic boomboxes they had to carry on a shoulder. I will never forget one guy had one that was about half his height he carried around. TDK has another Life on Record boombox sort of like the one we saw back in April.

The big difference is that the SP-XA6802 has only two speakers on the front and has a flexible strap making it look like a purse (with giant speakers) to me. The controls on the front are touch sensitive save that round volume knob you see there. The side has inputs for USB devices and RCA plugs for connecting input sources.

The thing ships with a cable that will let your iPhone or iPod play through the boombox. The cable should work with any dockable iOS device. It has a pair of 10W speakers and is gigantic. It measures in at 20″ (w) x 13.3″ (h) x 4″(d) and weighs a rather hefty 15lbs. It will retail for ¥44,800 (~$560 USD).

[PhileWeb (JP) via GenerationMP3 (FR)]

Super Mario Coin Purse: Perfect for Carrying Your Gold Coins

Technabob — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:14:05 +0000

If you read Technabob on any regular basis, you probably know that I’m a fan of Mario. I’m also a fan of Etsy. So whenever the two get together with something cool and imaginative, magic can happen. Take, for instance, this Mario-inspired coin purse.

Created by Rehashimoto, the 4-inch square coin purse is designed to look just like the question mark blocks from the Super Mario games. Each one is made from denim, cotton and felt, and decked out in a delightfully bright yellow. Gold coins not included.

The only one up there is currently sold out, but if you drop Rehashimoto a note over on her Etsy page, I’m sure you could get her to make you another one.

[via Gamefreaks]

Keybag: Computer Keyboards Get New Life as a Purse

Range — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:47:26 +0000

I barely even notice most purses, which is pretty simple because I’m a guy. But hey, this looks like a great purse to me!

This makes the perfect Valentine’s gift for your girlfriend. On top of showing her how much of a geek you were for buying it, she gets this great purse that’s actually made out of 393 individual computer keys! The intricate purses shown here were designed by Portuguese artist Joao Sabino.

Unfortunately, if you’re a spendthrift, the 130 € ($180 USD) pricetag might turn you off. Fortunately, for you cheapskates out there, Neatorama is selling a cheap copy of this bag for just $40 bucks.

Roll Up Your Own Handbag of Holding

Alisha K. — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:59:00 +0000

Dice are important for gamers of all types, not just fans of tabletop RPGs, so why not make a dicebag to carry your dice in? It sounds like something from Pimp My Ride, but really, it’s just a nifty project you can undertake yourself.

Neat, huh? There are step-by-step instructions, but you might be better off buying a kit to make your bag. Listen, you may be King Crafter of Craftonia, but this bag looks like some serious business, even with the kit. Do you really want to cut out all these pieces on your own?

No, I didn’t think so. Don’t think the kit makes things particularly easy, either. It doesn’t look so hard in the beginning:

But then it starts to look more like a puzzle game than a craft project.

That may be half the fun, though. I wouldn’t know–I’m a shopper, not a maker.

[EvilMadScientist via Neatorama]

Geek Out With Keyboard Pouch or Purse

Alisha K. — Sun, 03 May 2009 13:13:16 +0000

In the market for an adorable and unique bag? Etsy is fast becoming the go-to marketplace for unusual custom items. I mean, where else could you find a handmade bag that’s so geeky you can fake-type on it in moments of boredom?

Etsy’s packed with bags made with the most adorable fabric ever, but this is really one of the cooler examples I’ve seen. This particular bag, from the capow shopfront, measures 7.5″ x 4.25″ and makes a good clutch or large wallet. The capow shop has some other geek-friendly bags, too, like this casette tape clutch (for the retro music lover in your life):

These and other capow bags are priced between $12 and $20, plus shipping.

[via Etsy]

NES Controller Purse for 8-Bit Fashionistas

Technabob — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:45:52 +0000

Here’s a fun accessory for you retro gamer girls out there.

This old school NES controller purse was handcrafted by artist inhope. The bag was stitched together from pieces of handcut vinyl, and is a dead ringer for the iconic grey, black and red 8-bit controller.

Measuring in at 14-inches wide by 8-inches high, you might be able to cram in an original Nintendo Entertainment System, but you probably couldn’t keep you lipstick and cell phone in there too. On the other hand, you could definitely tote around your DS and a bunch of gameswith plenty of room to spare. Or if you’re feeling really nostalgic, you could always carry an FC Mobile handheld if you prefer something a little more apropos.

You can find the NES controller purse amongst many other cool handmade items (including a bracelet that looks like bacon and eggs) over at inhope’s Etsy shop.

Man Purse Deters Criminals (and Draws Cops)

Technabob — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:51:53 +0000

A few years back there was an alarming trend of small purse-like accessory bags (also known as “manbags” or “murses”) being carried by metrosexuals in the trendier parts of town. Regardless of how in touch I am with my masculinity, I could never bring myself to point where I would carry one. I eventually ended up with a messenger bag to carry my crap around, which is like a giant man-purse, but that doesn’t count, right? Now, there’s finally a handbag that even Rambo himself would be proud to wear.

While the Koffski No. 1 wallet set will definitely be a deterrent for would-be thieves, don’t be surprised when the police stop you and ask you to get down on your knees and lock your ankles together.

The holster wallet is actually comprised of three pieces, a wallet, a small bag, and a “V” connector, which happen to form something that looks suspiciously like a shoulder carry case for a gun. Made from fine Rugato calfskin, tanned in Tuscany, Italy, this isn’t some cheapie throwaway either.

Be prepared to walk around without any money in your wallet after the purchase, since it will set you back the tidy sum of €349 (appx. $543 USD). Of course, you could always save yourself the $500 bucks and just not carry the cash with you in the first place. But if you really have to look like a bad-ass, you can grab the complete set from design3000.

[via Random Good Stuff]

NES Controller Pouch Keeps Your Gold Coins Safe

Technabob — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:56:11 +0000

Looking for a place to keep all those gold coins you collected from punching at question blocks? Why not keep them in this crafty NES controller coin purse?

These zippered pouches are made from soft and fuzzy appliquéd felt. Measuring in at 2-1/4″ x 4-1/4″, they’re perfect for carrying coins, business cards, makeup or even better yet, a bunch of your Nintendo DS cartridges.

Each purse is lovingly handmade by California artist Lindsey Porter, and they retail for just $15. Be sure to check all the fun items in Lindsey’s Etsy shop. (I especially dig her 3.5″ floppy coin purse.)