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iSnugg iPad & Tablet Cases: Affordable Handmade Goodness

isnugg carter gray cases iphone ipod ipad tablet

Technabob reader Carter Grey was reading about those fancy Hard Graft iPad cases I mentioned a few days ago and pointed out some more reasonably priced and stylish fabric cases (which she happens to make herself). Her iSnugg cases are handmade and look quite cool.…

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September 24th, 2011 by: Range

Incredible Fountain Made from Fabric and Water

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I missed this cool display when it first turned up back in Japan in 2009, but it’s cool enough that I thought it was worth a mention regardless. Basically, what you’re looking at here is a unique sign that creates words using perfect beads of water.…

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May 24th, 2011 by: Technabob

Bulletproof Pocket Square: an Essential Accessory

the damned bulletproof pocket square

The MI6 would do well to hire the guys at Sruli Recht, because this classy pocket square is a must-have for stylish spies like 007. Called “The Damned”, the pocket square is proof… Bulletproof.

The Damned is made of “military grade ballistic protective aramid fiber”, made “to protect the hearts …

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December 24th, 2009 by: Lambert Varias

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…

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February 26th, 2009 by: Technabob

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…

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October 30th, 2008 by: Technabob

Pac-Man Quilt With Moving Pieces

While this isn’t the first Pac-Man quilt we’ve ever seen, I would argue it’s the best. Why? Because the Pac-Man and ghost pieces are movable, so you can play with them on the quilty game board!

The blue parts are appliqued on with yellow buttons sewn on for the dots.…

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October 18th, 2008 by: Karen M.

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…

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August 22nd, 2008 by: Technabob

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…

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July 14th, 2008 by: Technabob

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…

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June 26th, 2008 by: Technabob

[Evil] Plush Wireless Router Wants Your Connection to Fail

Angry Evil Plush Router by craftytails

For the past couple of days, I’ve been holed up in a tiny country cottage with spotty, catch-as-you-can WiFi access. More often than not, I had no connection, and I started to think that figured the wireless router was intentionally messing with my head. Perhaps it was this plush evil…

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June 22nd, 2008 by: Technabob

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