Technabob » rings http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Weird Science Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Huge Bejeweled Diamond Ring for Bejeweled Fan: Perfect Match http://technabob.com/blog/2011/10/13/bejeweled-game-diamond-ring/ http://technabob.com/blog/2011/10/13/bejeweled-game-diamond-ring/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:00:25 +0000 Lambert Varias http://technabob.com/blog/?p=70172 Bejeweled Blitz.… The winner was a hardcore fan named Laura Sheriff. Her story? Her competitive gamer boyfriend Chris proposed to her after failing to beat her high score of over 600,000]]> PopCap Games recently held a contest asking players to share interesting stories involving the company’s Facebook and downloadable game Bejeweled Blitz. The winner was a hardcore fan named Laura Sheriff. Her story? Her competitive gamer boyfriend Chris proposed to her after failing to beat her high score of over 600,000 points. He told her that he knew “it was meant to be because she beat his score.” Her prize?

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It’s not really made from a diamond, but it is still a touching and funny gesture from a company to a fan. The gift was made even more special because PopCap gave it to Chris and Laura for their 1st wedding anniversary on October 10, 2011. This means the two got married on October 10, 2010 (10/10/10), which also happens to be the 10th anniversary of Bejeweled. You can’t make up stuff like that.

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Check out the source links below for more on Chris and Laura’s love story (Kotaku also has high res pics of the huge ring). I wonder what the prize would be if PopCap games held a Plants vs. Zombies contest.

[via PopCap Games Blog & Kotaku via Super Punch]

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The ring is made from stainless steel and will be available in sizes 5 to 13. I’m sure many a Zelda fan would love to have it as an engagement or even a wedding ring. ‘Cause if you like it/him/her then you should put a Link on it/him/her. Being politically correct sure ruins songs.

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You can pre-order the ring for $65 (USD) from Etsy seller knil, who badly needs the Triforce of High Resolution Pictures.

[via Albotas via Fashionably Geek]

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Each pair is lovingly hand-sculpted from polymer clay by Patricia of Charlie Carter Creations. They feature the slightly bulbous, cartoony heads of your favorite little plumber brothers, each attached to a silver-tone adjustable ring. For some reason, their googly eyeballs remind me of Marty Feldman more than Mario or Luigi, though.

The pair is available over at the artist’s Etsy shop for $20 (USD), and they take about a week since each one is made to order. And if you don’t have a best friend, you could always buy the set and hog them both for yourself.

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2010/01/14/mario-and-luigi-rings/feed/ 0 Cat 5 Wedding Rings Keep Partners Connected http://technabob.com/blog/2008/08/19/cat-5-wedding-rings-keep-partners-connected/ http://technabob.com/blog/2008/08/19/cat-5-wedding-rings-keep-partners-connected/#comments Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:35:14 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/?p=3728 If you’re getting ready to pop the question to that techie guy or gal in your life, here’s a set of wedding rings that you’ve just got to think about for your impending nuptials.

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Seattle artist Jana Brevick handcrafts these most excellent sterling silver Cat 5 Ethernet connector wedding rings for true geeks in love. Sure, you might prefer a wireless connection, but if you really want to show your sweetie that you care, the pair of rings interlocks to ensure that you’ll never be apart.

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Ready to plug in and tie the knot? The pair will set you back just $340 bucks, which is surely less than two months salary for most of you guys. Why not head on over to Jana’s Etsy shop and say “I do.”

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2008/08/19/cat-5-wedding-rings-keep-partners-connected/feed/ 3 Space Invaders Rings Land on Your Fingers http://technabob.com/blog/2007/12/17/space-invaders-rings-land-on-your-fingers/ http://technabob.com/blog/2007/12/17/space-invaders-rings-land-on-your-fingers/#comments Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:45:05 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2007/12/17/space-invaders-rings-land-on-your-fingers/ These geeky rings feature the likeness of those ubiquitous retro arcade game icons, the Space Invaders.

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Designed and handcrafted by Italy’s Toy Me Milano, the Sterling Silver rings are the perfect complement to your Pac-Man rings and Atari Joystick necklace.

While I couldn’t find a retailer who carries these, a little bird told me that design shop A+R carries the line, so they might be able to order ‘em for you.

[via geeksugar]

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