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tiny felt playstation controllers to hang on your gadgets

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There’s something just so wrong it’s right about these tiny little Sony PlayStation controllers that you can hang all over the place.

As shown in the picture above, these miniature felt PlayStation controllers look perfect hanging from your Sony PSP (or even better yet on your Nintendo DS). Created by textile artist RabbitRampage, each keychain-size controller is handsewn from felt…

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May 28th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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technabob quickpix: when a picture is worth 1000 words

computer folder laptop case holds only a single document

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While this giant My Document folder seems to be missing an “S”, this laptop sleeve is still kinda cool. Available from the DesignBoom Shop for $30 USD.

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February 3rd, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing design quickpix

r2-d2 toilet paper cozy is squeezably soft

R2-D2 Toilet Paper Cover Dispenser

That R2-D2 is one talented little droid. Not only can he project holographic distress messages from Princess Leia, he can grind pepper, play tunes, serve cookies, and keep your drinks cool, and now he can even help you wipe your butt.

According the the Japanese maker of this plush R2-D2, it’s designed to dispense “roll tissue”, which is a nice…

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December 12th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun strange + wonderful

star wars characters get plush, deformed

R2-D2 Plush Dolls

There’s no reason that the pillows on your couch have to be square, round or rectangular. Why shouldn’t they reflect your Star Wars addiction like anything else?

These plush versions of classic characters from the Star Wars universe are just too cool. From the squishy R2-D2 to the scruffy Chewbacca and blobby-headed Boba Fett, you need these in your house.

At about…

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July 25th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft just plain fun

link knit amigurumi: cuter than a bowl full of kittens

Link Amigurumi by artoo1121

Looks like hero of Nintendo’s Zelda Juggernaut has gotten yet another makeover. This time, he’s been immortalized in adorable knitted amigurumi form.

Crafter Artoo1121 of Geek Central Station has really gone the extra mile with this amazingly detailed little Link. As a matter of fact, he’s so cute, I think I’m gonna puke.

Link is outfitted with a Master Sword,…

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July 14th, 2008 comments (14) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft video games

plush portables possess plenty of panache

Plush Nintendo DS Lite by KmilaRodz

I was buzzing about over on the wonderful world of Etsy today, when I came across these absolutely awesome plush versions of popular portable electronic gadgets. French textile artist Kmila Rodz handcrafts these super special soft systems using felt, needle and thread, with a just a dash of love thrown in.

From the wonderfully whimsical folding Nintendo DS Lite (complete…

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June 26th, 2008 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft media players video games

fake felt calculator watches just don’t add up

Felt Calculator Watch by BraveMoonman

While there are many symbols of true geekdom, it’s possible that none is more iconic than the classic Casio calculator watch. There’s nothing that says “I still live in mom’s basement” more than a watch that can do math. But if you wear one of these, you probably can already calculate pi to 100 digits in your head, so what’s…

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June 3rd, 2008 comments (5) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft timepieces

gameboy plush toys have plenty of personality

Plush Nintendo Gameboys by KungFuCowgirl

Check out these fun Gameboy plush toys I came across in my recent Web travels. Featuring a whimsical, cartoony take on the classic hand-held gaming system, they’re the perfect gift for the Nintendo Fanboy or Fangirl in your life.

Created by Wisconsin crafter KungFuCowgirl, each of the squishy game systems has its own unique personality, thanks to the slight variations…

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March 10th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: cool toys geek art + craft video games

video game controller pillows: sweet dreams

Video Game Pillows by Upper Playground

Looking for a way to bring your gaming obsession into the bedroom? What better way but with a couple of these video game controller pillows on your bed.

Perfect in bed or on your sofa, these 20″ x 20″ pillows from Tofu Design ($40 each) are covered with images of controllers from just about every gaming console you could want.…

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March 4th, 2008 comments (5) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design just plain fun retro video games

usb flash memory looks like a mini ipod

Pod Driver iPod USB Drive

Sure, you can store your data on a real iPod, but why would you want to when you can have a cute little version of the iconic media player instead?

FruitShop’s Pod Driver flash drives look a whole heck of a lot like tiny iPods with faces. Thanks to their soft outer case, they contort to plug into your USB…

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January 21st, 2008 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets just plain fun

pac-man ghost pillows get the blues

Pac-Man Pillows by Punzie

This set of fun Pac-Man pillows features the likenesses of Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde, the ghosts from the classic 1980s arcade game.

But flip them over, and you’ll get some of those frantic blue ghosts on the run as if you just chomped down on a big old power pill.

Handcrafted by New Hampshire fabric artist Rapunzel’s Tower (aka…

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December 30th, 2007 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft video games

xbox 360: a cute and cuddly console

Xbox 360 Plush by Kickass-Peanut

Were Bioshock and Halo 3 a little too intense for your delicate sensibilities? Are games like Barbie’s Horse Adventure more your pace? Then have I got a video game console for you!

An artist going by the excellent screen name Kickass-Peanut created this soft, plush Xbox 360 console, which is certain to be unable to play those evil “M”-rated games. She even created…

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October 23rd, 2007 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft video games

fm radio is squeezably soft

Semk Radiobox Soft FM Radio

This funky portable FM radio from Semk isn’t made out of the traditional hard plastics and metals you usually find in electronic gadgets.

In fact, the battery-operated Radiobox is made using similar materials to those you’d find in a beanbag chair. The radio features a soft, faux fabric exterior and is stuffed with those little pellets that make it nice…

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July 12th, 2007 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design gadgets

keyboard lights up, rolls up

USB Illuminated Roll-Up Keyboard

I’ve seen plenty of illuminated keyboards in my time, and also several that are flexible, but this is the first keyboard I’ve seen that both lights up and rolls up.

Made from flexible Silicone, The USB Illuminated Roll-Up Keyboard from USBGeek gets its glow from a cool sapphire blue electroluminescent layer. It’s designed to be easily rolled up and thrown…

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March 9th, 2007 comments (4) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing gadgets