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There’ve been a lot of bad-ass 8-bit quilts spread across the Internet, but usually, they’re dedicated to one game, serving as a showcase for a single NES-era memory. Not so with this quilt; this bad boy is more about the entire experience, so it’s fitting that it’s called “THE” Nintendo Quilt.
The gang’s all here… even that horrible dog from…
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February 10th, 2009
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author: alisha k.
filed under: geek art + craft technology video games
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If you ever find yourself in a pixelated 1992, and you find that green crystals pop out when you cut grass, you should be fine as long as you have this map with you. And as long as you arrive after the Triforce has been touched.
Sprite Stitch Board member servotron is our featured cartographer; it took him four months to…
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January 15th, 2009
stumble it! digg it!
author: lambert v.
filed under: geek art + craft just plain fun retro video games
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Remember the awesome Fami-Card – the casemod which managed to cram a fully-functional 8-bit Nintendo console into an old NES cartridge? Well the Fami-Card is back, and this time the circuit has made its way into a classic Zelda cartridge.
While the original NES on a cartridge began life as an old Super Mario Bros. game, this one is all…
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September 24th, 2008
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author: technabob
filed under: hacks + mods retro video games
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If you’ve always dreamed of serenading your very own Zelda with the dulcet tones of an ocarina, now’s your chance. You can buy this playable replica, tri-force logo and all!
Anything that’s described as a “mesmerizing playable fairy flute” is sure to get the ladies lining up at your doorstep. Why, look at this enchanting fellow playing his ocarina. Have…
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July 23rd, 2008
stumble it! digg it!
author: karen m.
filed under: just plain fun video games
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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 I’m gonna puke.
Link is outfitted with a Master Sword,…
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July 14th, 2008
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author: technabob
filed under: geek art + craft video games
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Planning a geeky wedding? Here’s a tip for you- create super-detailed, individualized video game avatar name cards for each guests.
This couple took this project very seriously. The Mr. lovingly designed individual placecards for 77 guests, assigning each person his or her own specially chosen avatar. The Mrs. came up with themes and appropriately assigned each guest to the appropriate…
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June 23rd, 2008
stumble it! digg it!
author: karen m.
filed under: geek art + craft just plain fun video games
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If you just can’t get enough of Link’s Crossbow Training for the Wii, have I got an accessory for you. Sure the hour-long game already comes inside the package with Nintendo’s Wii Zapper, but that’s not really a crossbow, is it?
What’s kind of wacky about the weapon is that they’ve actually covered up the tip of the “arrow” with a…
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March 8th, 2008
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author: technabob
filed under: strange + wonderful video games
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You may think you know Mario and Zelda, but you’ve never seen them like this.
Artist Jimi Benedict (a.k.a. “Jimiyo”) created these 8-bit game inspired images which combine the pixel-blocky forms of the game’s original characters with a surreal mix of natural textures and literal illustration styles.
Not into video game art? Jimi has many more tricks up his sleeve.…
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February 5th, 2008
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author: technabob
filed under: strange + wonderful video games
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If you’re a fan of the NES Legend of Zelda games, you’ll love this pixelated quilt inspired by the classic 8-bit games.
Created by CarolinaPatchworks, the same video game fanatics who brought us the Galaga quilt, it features a stitched scene of a blue Octorok and a Leever on the attack, while Link makes his way towards a Darknut in…
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January 9th, 2008
stumble it! digg it!
author: technabob
filed under: geek art + craft retro video games
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Here’s something for true fans of Nintendo’s classic Legend of Zelda adventure series. Etsy contributor ProphetofDoom recently created this wonderful mosaic version of the video game’s protagonist Link.
Handmade from thousands of individually cut pieces of stained glass, it took the artist over three months to complete. The $250 piece has been up on Etsy for a couple of months now,…
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September 19th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: design geek art + craft video games
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All of your favorite classic Nintendo characters have now been memorialized in the Monopoly: Nintendo Collector’s Edition board game from Parker Brothers.
The game features special pewter Nintendo tokens including Mario’s cap, Link’s iron boots, Donkey Kong’s barrel, a Hylian shield, a Koopa shell and an NES controller. The game board is loaded with references to everything from Mario to…
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May 14th, 2007
stumble it! digg it!
author: technabob
filed under: just plain fun video games