technabob » rakuten 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 turn your portable game system into a frosted delight http://technabob.com/blog/2009/02/26/turn-your-portable-game-system-into-a-frosted-delight/ http://technabob.com/blog/2009/02/26/turn-your-portable-game-system-into-a-frosted-delight/#comments Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:07:16 +0000 alisha k. http://technabob.com/blog/?p=9620 Because the Nintendo DS (and now, DSi) is so flat, it’s a prime surface for sticking things on or otherwise decorating. People draw and paint on their DSes; some change out the shells or add lights. Others? Try to turn their handhelds into delicious (looking) desserts.

nintendo ds dsi shell candy confection sweetessence rakuten

These shells, available for both DS and DSi, look both amazing and completely uncomfortable. Can you imagine playing with that thing dragging you down? And wouldn’t it make you hungry all the time? And yet, it’s strangely compelling. Ah, the beckoning siren of whipped cream… the call of delicious cookies….

nintendo ds dsi shell candy confection sweetessence rakuten

The shells are handmade and available from Japanese retailer Rakouten at a premium: ¥4,480 ($48). Think of all the real dessert you could by with that money.

[Rakuten via Tiny Cartridge]

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2009/02/26/turn-your-portable-game-system-into-a-frosted-delight/feed/ 0 chocolate + calculator = choculator http://technabob.com/blog/2007/04/18/chocolate-calculator-choculator/ http://technabob.com/blog/2007/04/18/chocolate-calculator-choculator/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2007 23:20:16 +0000 technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2007/04/18/chocolate-calculator-choculator/ Have a sweet tooth? Well don’t try to bite into this chocolate bar or you’ll get a mouth full of plastic and glass. This may look frighteningly like a real chocolate bar, but it’s actually a pocket calculator.

Choc-u-lator Chocolate calculator

The Choc-U-Lator is cleverly packaged in a wrapper that would fool just about any chocoholic. While it’s not very fancy, and only does really basic math, it’s still a pretty fun little gift for the chocolate addict in your life. It’s available from my Japan’s Rakuten online mega mall for just ¥500 (about $4 USD plus overseas shipping.)

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2007/04/18/chocolate-calculator-choculator/feed/ 20 cool blue led clock with flipping numbers http://technabob.com/blog/2007/04/18/cool-blue-led-clock-with-flipping-numbers/ http://technabob.com/blog/2007/04/18/cool-blue-led-clock-with-flipping-numbers/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:38:37 +0000 technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2007/04/18/cool-blue-led-clock-with-flipping-numbers/ Here’s another nifty LED clock out of Japan. This one features animated numbers that “flip” as each digit changes.

Animated Blue LED Scroller Clock

The square blue LED pixels gradually change to the next number simulating a scrolling effect. It’s definitely a pretty large clock, measuring 17.7″(w) x 4.33″(h) x 2″(d), and is designed to be easily wall-mounted. The clock costs ¥15500 (appx. $130 USD), and is available from Japanese retailer Rakuten.

[via Thoughts from the Sidelines]

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