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plush portables possess plenty of panache

filed under: geek art & craft | media players | video games

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…

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posted: June 26th, 2008 1 comment author: technabob

[evil] plush wireless router wants your connection to fail

filed under: geek art & craft | just plain fun

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 wireless router that was disrupting my connectivity…

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posted: June 22nd, 2008 post a comment author: technabob

fake felt calculator watches just don’t add up

filed under: geek art & craft | timepieces

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…

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posted: June 3rd, 2008 1 comment author: technabob

pac-man quilt is driving me crazy

filed under: geek art & craft | retro | video games

Pac-Man Quilt by s0choice

This retro arcade quilt makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. The throw features the pixel-y likenesses of Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man and all of their ghostly pals (along with some delicious 8-bit cherries).

Posted by s0choice over on the Craftster forums, the handmade quilt is one of my favorites in a long time…

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posted: April 7th, 2008 1 comment author: technabob

rock band drum kit quieted by crochet covers

filed under: geek art & craft | video games

Rock Band Drum Cosies by FunkieFresh

Is your Rock Band drumming keeping the neighbors awake all night long? Are they ready to call the police on you? If that’s the case, look no further than these soft and cozy crocheted covers designed to quiet your percussive emissions…

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posted: April 1st, 2008 5 comments author: technabob

blythe creates plush electronics

filed under: geek art & craft

Plush Radio by Blythe

Remember that oh-so-fun soft and squishy NES console? The talented crafter who made that great plush Nintendo is back with more plush gadgets, each sewn with amazing detail…

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posted: March 31st, 2008 1 comment author: technabob

glofab: fiber optic lights that don’t suck

filed under: design

GloFab Fiber Optic Lighting

When I think of fiber optic lighting, all that comes to mind are those awful 1970s starburst lamps. So I was so thrilled when I came across these beautiful organic designs which use the same basic lighting technology that begat such ugliness in the first place…

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posted: January 25th, 2008 5 comments author: technabob

plush nintendo wii hits the auction block

filed under: geek art & craft | video games

Plush Wii by Kickass Peanut

Whether you didn’t score an actual Wii over the holidays, or if your real one just needs a companion, this soft Wii is a wonderful, whimsical addition to any living room. If you’re a really serious Wii fanatic, you could always keep it in your bed and snuggle with it while you snooze…

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posted: January 19th, 2008 post a comment author: technabob

xbox 360: a cute and cuddly console

filed under: geek art & craft | video games

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!..

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posted: October 23rd, 2007 2 comments author: technabob

mac laptops get wood and fabric skins

filed under: computing | design

Wood and Textile Laptop Skins by Iamhuman

Tired of the old plain plastic shell on your Mac laptop? Here’s a nifty way spruce up its outsides without a lot of time or money. These adhesive-backed layers stick on to the shell of your portable computer and give it a bit more style…

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posted: September 22nd, 2007 post a comment author: technabob

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