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r2-d2 humidifier droid keeps the galaxy nice and steamy [weird usb]

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As we get ready for the icy grip of Winter to descend down upon us, those of us in dryer climes could definitely use a little extra moisture in the air to keep our brains from drying out on us. What better way to keep your nasal passages cozy but with an R2-D2 humidifier?

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September 16th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets strange + wonderful

space invaders piggy bank only saves yen

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Space Invaders fans, here’s a fun way to save your spare change – if you happen to live in Japan, that is.

This Space Invaders piggy bank looks just like a miniature cocktail table version of the classic arcade shooter. The 1/6th scale game has a tiny little version of the game on a built-in LCD screen.…

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March 18th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun retro video games

rare space invaders watches turn up in japan

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This highly-collectible Space Invaders LED watch came out a couple of years back in Japan, but I certainly could never find a place to buy one. Until now.

I was hunting around looking for something entirely different when I spotted these limited-edition Invaders’ watches over at Japan’s ebten for ¥18,690 (appx. $207 USD).

The watch features an…

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January 30th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: cool toys retro timepieces video games

space invaders get animated

Check out this wacky Space Invaders animated video that Taito recenly put together for their Game Station arcades in Japan.

The Anime-style video tells the story of a little girl and her encounter with those pesky Invaders. My favorite part has got to be the Vocoder-processed lyrics“We are Space Invaders. Here we come to be…

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November 6th, 2008 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: strange + wonderful video games

space invaders get their own invaderlicious chewing gum

Space Invaders Chewing Gum by LOTTE

Gotta love them Space Invaders. They’ve had their little alien faces plastered on everything from bendy computer keyboards to delicious cupcakes to boxer shorts. Now it seems that they’ve even got their own chewing gum.

Japan’s LOTTE candy company recently partnered up with Taito to create a commemorative Space Invaders gum as part of the…

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October 2nd, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: strange + wonderful video games

space invaders pillows: count aliens, not sheep

Space Invaders Pillows

Catch an extra 40 winks tonight by laying your head on some of these comfy Space Invaders pillows. Created as part of Taito’s Space Invaders 30th anniversary celebration, they’re perfect for the retro gaming geek who has everything.

They come in the two designs shown above: one with a couple of large pixelated invaders, and…

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August 22nd, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun retro video games

taito celebrates 30 years of space invaders with lots and lots of space invaders

Space Invaders 30 Anniversary Taito

Space Invaders is turning 30 and Taito is rocking the Space Invaders angle in everything possible. They are even turning HMV and LaForet stores into complete Space Invaders headquarters.

First of all, knowing that Space Invaders is 30 years old: how old does that make you feel? Me, um, I’d say I feel somewhere around…

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August 9th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: karen m.

filed under: retro video games

space intruderz lamps sure look like invaders to me

Space Intruderz Lamps by Unison Idea Studio

In a not-too-obvious attempt to avoid a cease and desist letter from Taito’s copyright attorneys, these fun video game inspired lamps go by the nom de plume “Space Intruderz”, rather than the “Invaders” moniker more befitting these pixelated luminaires.

But what’s in a name, really? Even if you are a stickler for factory-authorized products, these…

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June 5th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design retro video games

space invaders get even on nintendo wii

Space Invaders Get Even on Wii

Taito Japan is revamping the Space Invaders franchise with a totally new twist on the classic gameplay. This time, you’re not on defense, instead you get to control the invaders yourself.

Space Invaders Get Even puts you in command up to 300 individual pixelated aliens using your Wii-mote and Nunchuk controllers.

Using the Nunchuck, you direct a…

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April 11th, 2008 comments (4) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: video games

is that a space invader in your pants?

Space Invaders Underwear

Those iconic Space Invaders seem to be turning up everywhere these days. When I say everywhere, I mean everywhere — even in your underwear.

Yep, Ted Baker is making these invader-inspired drawers, perfect for keeping your junk in check.

They’re available from Asos.com for £18 (about $35 USD – that’s some pricey underwear!) I guess…

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February 23rd, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun video games

space invaders jacket: wrapped up in aliens

Space Invaders Jacket by Junk de Luxe

Here’s a true fashion statement for the videogame lover who has it all. Going all out with the retro look, this jacket is emblazoned with hundreds of pixelated little alien dudes from the arcade classic, Space Invaders.

Designed by Scandanavian design mavens Junk de Luxe, the shiny synthetic look kind of reminds me of those…

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January 16th, 2008 comments (4) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun retro video games

space invaders water bottles: fill ‘em with alien fluids

Space Invaders Water Bottles

I don’t know why, but I really can’t resist anything with those fun-loving Space Invaders on them. Case in point, these new water bottles featuring those classic arcade critters. I’m really not sure what the connection is between space aliens and bottled H20, but what was the last time Japanese video game schwag made much…

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December 27th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun retro video games

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