In Real Life

This Is Not The Halo LEGO Set I Wanted For Christmas

If only LEGO had grabbed the Halo licence instead of Mega Bloks I could be wearing this snazzy outfit right now. See more at Benny Brickster’s Flickr page.


October 22, 2010
In Real Life

Turn Your IPhone 4 Into A GameBoy Color

People have been skinning their iPhones to look like retro gaming handhelds ever since the gadget first appeared. This new vinyl will do your iPhone 4 up like a GameBoy colour. Available from Etsy for $US6. [Seen via HBG]


October 21, 2010
In Real Life

Awesome NES Coffee Table Up For Sale On eBay

Matt, the guy who built the stunning, giant-size Nintendo Entertainment System coffee table we showed you about a month ago, just listed his masterpiece on eBay. Bids open at $US400.


October 15, 2010
In Real Life

Yarn’s Epic Kirby

Crocheted amigurumi Kirby doll made by reader Christina K. in anticipation of the launch of Kirby’s Epic Yarn. Without a pattern, too!. Kirby looks delightful – and a little like a hacky sack. Don’t let him near any hippies, Christina!


August 27, 2010
In Real Life

Mario Has Never Felt This Way Before

Deviant artists Michele Legendre captures the spirit of the Tanooki Suit in her adorable plush Mario. See the whole series at her Deviant Art page.


August 25, 2010
In Real Life

Angry Birds The Tabletop Version

A fan of iPhone and iPad game Angry Birds is so into the game that she’s created her own tabletop version which she calls Angry Birds Live.


August 24, 2010
In Real Life

Props To This Fallout 3 Prop

A3-21 Plasma Rifle from Fallout 3, assembled by Ryan Palser and painted by his wife, Dena. Loads more images on his Flickr account. Seen via Boing Boing.


August 5, 2010
In Real Life

Is There A Space Invaders Coffee Table Book As Well?

Did you get your Space Invaders couch? Because now there’s a $US130 Space Invaders coffee table to match it. Seen on Etsy via Hot Blooded Gaming.


July 23, 2010
In Real Life

Giant Cardboard Robot Arms, REPEAT, Giant Cardboard Robot Arms

What could you do with a pair of 5’6″ (168cm) cardboard robot arms? More like, what couldn’t you do? Just steer clear of Amazon shipping centres and local recycling facilities, and the world is your oyster. [etsy via boingboing]

Republished from Gizmodo.


July 11, 2010
In Real Life

The Lightweight Companion Quilt

The Enrichment centre reminds you that the Weighted Companion Quilt will never threaten to stab you and, in fact, cannot speak. As seen and sewn by Kotaku reader Tiffany H.