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game boy and ipod swallow iphone

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When is an iPhone not an iPhone? When its some other sort of thing, of course. That’s what you’ll get with these fun and functional iPhone cases designed to look like other electronic gadgets.

These vinyl carrying cozies are made to cloak your precious iWonderPhone beneath the facade of a good old iPod or Nintendo…

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October 21st, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets geek art + craft mobile tech video games

roll up your own handbag of holding

diy d20 handbag

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…

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July 31st, 2009 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: design geek art + craft just plain fun

space invaders needlepoint fridge magnets plan their attack on your ice box

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Think you have enough Space Invaders stuff in your house? Are you sure? Really? If they haven’t yet invaded your kitchen yet, you’ll want to grab these Invaders magnets for your fridge.

In all, the set comes with 56 individual pieces, including 50 aliens, 4 defense bunkers, 1 UFO, and a laser cannon for wiping out the…

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June 21st, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft retro video games

pulsewidth’s felt mini synthesizers make soft, squishy music

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When I think of old school analog synthesizers, I think of hard plastic, wood and metal cases, and plenty of knobs, switches and wires. Not so says this crafter, who’s made up this batch of awesomely soft synthesizers.

Brisbane Australia textile artist pulsewidth has created these miniature versions of classic synthesizers from throughout the ages.…

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February 26th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio geek art + craft retro strange + wonderful

blood puddle pillows perfect for halloween slumber

With Halloween just hours away, here’s a great idea for anyone looking for a good last-minute fright.

These blood puddle pillows are just the thing for scaring the crap out of your roommate when they wake up and find you lying there in a pool of red tomorrow morning.

Artist Keetra Dean Dixon made these…

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October 30th, 2008 comments (6) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun

pixel people portraits possess plenty of pizazz

Pixel People Cross Stitch by Rubykhan

Looking for a really cool family heirloom? Look no further than these handmade pixel cross-stitch portraits.

For just $30 bucks, crafter Rubykhan will create a teensy, tiny pixelated cross-stitch likeness of you and a loved one (and Fido or Fluffy too).

Ready to have yourself immortalized in pixels? Then head on over to Rubykhan’s Etsy…

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August 31st, 2008 comments (5) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft just plain fun

cross-stitch pac-man could be hanging on your wall

Pac-Man Cross Stitch by Lostmitten

Looking for a great piece of art for the retro video game enthusiast in your life? Look no further than this lovely little Pac-Man cross stitch that recently found its way onto Etsy.

Technabob fave artist lostmitten has recently broken into the art of needlepoint, hand-stitching pixel-perfect scenes from classic video games like this one…

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August 11th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft just plain fun video games

space invaders quilt lands on planet earth

Space Invaders Quilt by Carolina Patchworks

While the daytime is warm and summery around these parts, it doesn’t stop me from catching the occasional chill at bedtime. So what better way to keep warm but with a Space Invaders quilt?

Emily from Carolina Patchworks is at it again with another one of her pixel-y good video game quilts, this time with those…

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July 22nd, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft retro video games

dead ipod gets crossed eyes, cross stitched

Sad iPod Cross Stitch

The last thing you ever want to see on your good old iPod is the sad iPod icon. This usually tells of some sort of nasty failure of your iPod’s software or hardware, and is often a sign that you’ll soon be heading out to the Apple Store to pick up a brand new iPhone…

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June 16th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft media players

super mario afghan is super special

Super Mario Brothers Afghan Throw by Thomcatdesigns

I’ve been keeping my eyes on the work in progress for this impeccable Super Mario Brothers afghan throw, and I’m happy to report that the masterpiece is finally complete.

It took North Carolina crafter Tracy Thomasson (aka ‘thomcatdesigns’) 71 days to crochet this beauty, featuring the likenesses of Mario, Koopa and a Goomba as they go…

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April 13th, 2008 comments (4) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft video games

nes controller, gameboy swallow nintendo ds lite

Nintendo DS Lite Felt Cases

These clever cases may look like retro Nintendo technology, but they’re actually designed to keep your spankin’ new Nintendo DS Lite safe and cosy.

Artist janis13 creates these great classic Gameboy and NES Controller pouches which are just the right size for the DS Lite. Each case is made from felt with hand-sewn felt appliqués…

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April 10th, 2008 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft mobile tech video games

pac-man quilt is driving me crazy

Pac-Man Quilt by s0choice

This retro arcade quilt makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. The throw features the pixel-y likenesses of Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man and all of their ghostly pals (along with some delicious 8-bit cherries).

Posted by s0choice over on the Craftster forums, the handmade quilt is one of my favorites in a long time. While…

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April 7th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft retro video games

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