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Lasonic I931X Gold Boombox iPod Dock: Suburb Blaster

lasonic I931x gold boombox ipod dock

Lasonic’s 931 TRC was one of the most popular boombox models in the late 80s. With the death of the cassette tape the company released an update on the 931 TRC called the I931X Classic, which played audio files and had an iPod dock in place of a tape deck.…

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January 20th, 2012 by: Lambert Varias

Apple’s 1983 Gift Catalog: All I Want for Christmas…

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While Apple is known for their industrial design and packaging, their early branding elements weren’t exactly the sleek, modern, minimal ones of the 21st century. That said, I still love the time capsule that is the 1983 Apple Gift Catalog.…

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October 29th, 2011 by: Technabob

Mr. Pac-Man Chevy Pimpmobile: Do Power Pills Count as Alternative Energy?

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Seen on the streets of southern Georgia, this Mr. Pac-Man car is definitely a looker.

Actually, that’s Mr. Pac-Man to you, sir. This over-the-top red and yellow 1996 Chrevrolet Caprice is decked out with custom Pac-Man leather seats.…

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November 1st, 2009 by: Technabob

Puppy Dog Speakers Are Perfect for Your Maw-Maw Deccor

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I’m not sure how I missed these when they hit the Japanese tech circuit earlier this year, but these little doggy speakers were just too kitschy for me to pass up.

Made by the wacky folks at Japan Trust Technology, these puppy dog speakers will almost certainly evoke an “ooh”…

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August 31st, 2009 by: Technabob

The Pimptendo has Got Everything Under Control

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I’ve seen a lot of console mods in my time. I’ve seen really horrible systems destroyed with ink pens and low quality paint, and I’ve seen consoles turned into art. What I’ve never seen is a console affixed with feathers…. And now that is something I can never say

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June 19th, 2009 by: Alisha K.

Louis Vuitton Faceplate: the Real Xbox 360 Elite

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When I think of Louis Vuitton, I usually think of primping poseurs with puny purse-size pekingese – not potty-mouthed pre-pubescents playing PGR, Portal and Prince of Persia.… But the minute I laid eyes on this Xbox 360 window-dressing I had to give it a second thought.

Our pals over at

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January 23rd, 2009 by: Technabob

Griffin Disko Case Lights Up Your iPod

Griffin Disko iPod 5G Case

“Sir, these lights keep blinking out of sequence, what should we do?”
“Get them to blink in sequence.” - William Shatner, Airplane II, the Sequel…
One of the premier makers of clean and elegant iPod accessories, Griffin Technologies, has decided to lose their minds and release a totally frivolous disco-inspired

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October 3rd, 2006 by: Technabob

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