In Real Life

Now These Here Are Some Rockin’ Mass Effect Leggings

Chicagoan Alexandra Threw has posted the above Mass Effect-inspired N7 Leggings on Etsy, where you can buy a pair for $US75.


March 30, 2012
In Real Life

You’ll Want This Triforce Lamp Until You See The Price Tag

This thing is beautiful turned on or off. You can display it proudly on your desk, or hang it up to stand in the air using the secret door on the top.


August 4, 2011
In Real Life

Nintendo: It’s For Dresses, Now

Honey, if I bought this for you, would you wear it for me? This Game Boy-themed tube dress costs about as much as the original device — $US70. It’s made by HereandThereVintage and available on Etsy.


March 19, 2011
In Real Life

Ducks, Limited

Duck Hunt’s erstwhile mallard joins two of its kin in flight for this mixed-media wall art, available via Etsy for $US120. The pixels forming the duck are quarter-inch tiles made from salvaged bok covers. The entire piece is 21 x 26 inches, sold framed with glass. Asshole Dog sold separately.


January 21, 2011
In Real Life

Piranha Plant Scarf Will Keep You Warmer Than A Fire Flower

Custom piranha plant scarf by An Enemy Airship, whose work we’ve featured before. Though this item is not available in her Etsy shop, she has supplied the pattern if you’re a knitter. Seen via Hot Blooded Gaming


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]


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.


April 28, 2010
In Real Life

Pac And Blinky, Paired On A Paring Board

This cutting board runs $US165, but it’s perfect for cutting vegetables – or strawberries, oranges, apples and melons. But not Galaxians or keys. Seen on Etsy by reader Cameron O.


December 23, 2009
In Real Life

Get Back In The Kitchen And Make Me Some Mushroom!

Spotted this Super Mario Bros./Legend of Zelda apron on Etsy today while searching for scarves and hats. I guess there’s nothing that absolutely forbids a guy from wearing it while he cooks – as long as he doesn’t mind lace.