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prisoner inventions: seems like we locked up a lot of macgyvers

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Going to prison is a bit like being a kid again, because you’re denied a lot of things. But most kids are largely content with make-believe toys and scenarios and even imaginary friends. Adults, on the other hand, won’t stop until they find alternatives. Just give them enough time and the proper motivation. Sloshspot features…

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August 5th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: gadgets hacks + mods strange + wonderful

geeky tattoos: mostly bad ideas

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PC World recently featured 12 geeky tattoos (the article calls them “tech tattoos”, but there are video game related ones as well) , but I think most of them can simply be called “dumb ideas.” Let’s have a look at some of the featured mistakes tattoos:

I’m not too disgusted with that USB tattoo, because…

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August 4th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: geek art + craft just plain fun strange + wonderful

itsa mario tattoo

Mario Temporary Tattoo

I’m not sure how you handmake temporary tattoos, but Etsy artist michibags seems to know how. (I’m guessing it’s done with special inkjet paper and ink). Her latest creation is these temp tats of everyone’s favorite little Italian plumber, Mario.

While they won’t exactly pass for the real deal, they’re a fun way to show…

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September 2nd, 2007 comments (5) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design video games

the junior tattoo parlor… you know, for kids.

Tattoo Parlor for Kids

If I hadn’t seen this with my own two eyes, I would have thought this was a product from a fake commercial on SNL…

The GR8 TaT2 Maker from Spin Master Toys lets tykes aspire to greatness with their own junior tattoo parlor. For just $14.99, little Billy and Bobby can pretend to scar themselves…

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November 20th, 2006 comments (36) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: cool toys strange + wonderful