Archive for the ‘Geeky Stuff’ Category
-
10 Hilarious Dogs With A Napoleon Complex
Carmichael Lynch is a creative company based in Minneapolis that is responsible for the Carmichael Collective – a series of art works and expressions executed for creativity’s sake. Art direction is courtesy of Phil Jones. This awesome collective has chosen to honour the late Napoleon Bonaparte in time for his birthday (August 15 1769) by dressing up 10 cute dogs as French military/political leaders. There isn’t ...
-
Cute And Geeky XBOX 360 Controller Jewelry
Imagine our excitement when we stumbled upon Etsy vendor Egyptianruin and her incredible Xbox video game controller-shaped jewelry. From keychains to jewelry, Egyptianruin custom makes geektastic goodies that are hard to resist. This talented artist started her Etsy shop in 2008 but was already making geeky jewelry and keychains to be sold at conventions in 2006. At this point in time, the Egyptianruin shop has become ...
-
Famous Hip Hop Album Covers With Comedian Aziz Ansari
One of our favourite new Tumblr blogs is called “Emceez Ansari” and features the face of LA-based actor/comedian Aziz Ansari photoshopped in place of famous hip hop artists’ faces on popular album covers. Album covers such as “The Blueprint 2″ by Jay-Z, “Get Rich or Die Trying” by 50 Cent, “The Chronic” by Dr. Dre, “Double Up” by R. Kelly, “Pink Friday Roman Reloaded” by Nicki ...
-
If Star Wars Characters Were Teens In The 80′s
DeviantARTist, Denis Medri, (a.k.a. ~DenisM79) has created a whoa-worthy series of illustrations featuring imaginary depictions of Star Wars characters as 1980′s teenagers. The sketchy nature of the drawings gives the characters a little extra “oomph” as we can imagine the drawings coming to life, comic-book-turned-movie style (which makes total sense seeing as Medri is an Italian comic book illustrator). Medri imagined what the characters would look ...
-
CB Radio Handset For iPhones
ThinkGeek has done it again – they have made us say “WHOA” with this CB Radio iPhone Handset that will let you live out your twisted fantasy of being a trucker. The handset comes with a power button, volume control, belt clip, mute button and the ability to hang up or answer calls any time. The device calls for 2 AAA batteries (not included), so it ...
-
The Red Bull Sponsored Sky-Dive From Space
Red Bull is sponsoring the Red Bull Stratos project, in which Austrian sky-diver and BASE jumper, Felix Baumgartner, will make a 120,000 foot (36,600m) jump from a capsule suspended from a balloon filled with helium from space. Baumgartner will be the first parachutist to break the sound barrier with his body during the Stratos project in the hopes of acquiring scientific data on next-generation full pressure ...
-
Washable Waterproof Keyboard From Logitech
The keyboard that loves a wash. Designed to look and function like new – even over time. From a light dusting to a soak, this washable keyboard with drainage holes is easy to clean and easy to dry. Key characters are laser printed and UV coated to ensure the letters don’t fade in the wash. Comfortable typing is a given thanks to a familiar layout with ...
-
Surprisingly Elegant Batman Cufflinks
These Batman Cufflinks are a nice way to nerdify even the dressiest attire. Plated a smooth satin black and featuring a fixed logo back closure, they’re officially licensed by the Bat’s overlords at DC and arrive in a custom collectors box complete with the Batman logo on the side and a comic strip on the lid’s interior. BUY NOW
-
Nerf-Gun Alarm Clock
Need to hit snooze just one more time before you can bring yourself to wake up? This alarm clock by NERF makes it a little more difficult to get that extra round of sleep (unless you are a sure-shoot sniper). The Shoot to Snooze Alarm Clock by NERF requires users to shoot a NERF projectile at the target in order to engage the snooze button. For ...
-
Nintendo Collector’s Edition Monopoly Board Game
Attention Nintendo fans! Monopoly has released a collector’s edition of their famous board game featuring a Nintendo theme that is sure to take the classic game to a whole new game level (get it? LEVEL!?). Classic NES characters including Mario, Donkey Kong, Zela, Metroid, Kirby, Star Fox and Wario make appearances in lieu of the original Monopoly landmarks, while players can choose Mushroom, Star, Master Sword, ...
-
Motorcycle Suits For Super Nerds
UDReplicas helps turn nerds’ fantasies into reality (well…only some fantasies, of course) with their authentic-looking replica superhero motorcycle suits. UDReplicas and parent company, Universal Designs Ltd., were started by David Pea, a fashion designer and leather craftsman who creates screen-accurate replica garments based on some of the most enduring heroes (and villains) in pop culture. Pea’s designs are functional works of art, never to be confused ...
-
Fully Working Retro Nintendo Controller Table
This fabulous Nintendo controller coffee table was designed by custom design studio Bohemian Workbench in Venice, California and is totally functional. While we’re shared whoa-worthy functional Nintendo Coffee Tables with you in the past, this one caught our eye for it’s sleek and modern interpretation of the controller finishes. Instead of grey plastics, the Nintendo controller coffee table is made from maple, mahogany and walnut, and ...
-
How Your Favorite Superheros Use The Toilet
Illustrator Jim Strouse’s has provided us with a decent chuckle thanks to his postcards featuring superheros using the toilet. Ever wonder how Superman would relieve himself? Us neither, but now we cannot get the image of him and his airborne stream out of our minds (and maybe someone should mention to Batman that a little extra fiber in his diet will help with his little problem). ...
-
Gorgeous Time Lapse Video From The Intl. Space Station At Night
Every frame in this video is a photograph taken from the International Space Station. All credit goes to the crews on board the ISS. Knate Myers removed some noise and edited some shots in photoshop and then compiled and arranged the images using Sony Vegas. The music is Sunshine (Adagio In D Minor) composed by John Murphy and performed by the City Of Prague Philharmonic. The ...
-
Human Settlement On Mars In 2023
Mars One will establish the first human settlement on Mars in 2023. A habitable settlement will be waiting for the settlers when they land. The settlement will support them while they live and work on Mars the rest of their lives. Every two years after 2023 an additional crew will arrive, such that there is a real living, growing community on Mars. Mars One has created ...
-
Zombie Apocalypse-ready Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai showed off its Elantra-based Zombie Survival Machine at this year’s Comic-Con. The coupe was penned by none other than Robert Kirkman, the creator of the now-famous The Walking Dead series and features a spike-laden cow-catcher plow up front. Aggressive spiked-tires, armored windows and plenty of lighting also help set this Elantra Coupe apart from the more pedestrian production models. Hyundai partnered up with Kirkman to ...
-
‘In The Round’ – The 3 Player Chess Board
Ever been told two’s a couple, three’s a crowd? Well, it’s true in most cases, but if three people are looking to play chess and the game as you know it is only equipped for 2 players, fret not. The new 3-Man Chess board called “In The Round” is meant for three players and does not compromise any of the rules, strategies or competitive challenges that ...
-
New Game Of Thrones iPhone Cases
Graphic Designer and Photographer Sutton Coldfield from Birmingham, UK, has designed perhaps the coolest iPhone cases to hit the market yet. This full collection of cases covers almost every family banner in the hit show Game of Thrones (such as House Stark, House Martell, House Lannister and even The Nights Watch). Sutton has teamed up with iPhone case developer Uncommon which is one of the few ...
