Thanks to a mighty attractive Flickr page, these DIY fan-made Angry Birds crochet stuffed toys can be beheld by the world. Look at the craftsmanship! The needlework! The fine attention to detail. While they aren't selling, the birds and their porcine enemies rendered through such a medium pay … [Read more...] about Look At These Finely Made Angry Birds Crochet Set
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Move Over Fallout 3, Here Comes The Ultimate Post Apocalyptic Shotgun
Putting it frankly, a Mossberg 500 is a badass gun. But a survival expert has gone out of his way to make it awesome to the point of near-ridiculousness. By chronicling his extensive mod, he offers a glimpse into a unique aspect of the American imagination. … [Read more...] about Move Over Fallout 3, Here Comes The Ultimate Post Apocalyptic Shotgun
Optical Theremin Uses Infrared Light (video)
The traditional Theremin instrument, which is controlled by the player without any discernible physical contact, uses two antennas and has always been a little tricky to play and master. But a new Optic version, which has been created, offers the same spooky sounds of the original Theremin but uses … [Read more...] about Optical Theremin Uses Infrared Light (video)
Xbox 360 Automatic Disk Changer Holds 100 Games (video)
Ben Heck has been busy again in his workshop and has created a fantastic automatic disk changer for the Xbox 360 that will hold up to 100 games and allow you to stay seated while you change your Xbox 360 game. Heck has taken a multi-disc CD player and modified it to now allow Xbox 360 games to be … [Read more...] about Xbox 360 Automatic Disk Changer Holds 100 Games (video)
Whiz Kid Builds Gimbaled Robotic Vehicle (Video)
Hemispherical omnidirectional gimbaled wheel. It's a mind-melting technical term of utter simplicity. Such a gimbaled wheel is what gives the Lego robot pictured below incredible mobility. It was built by Curtis Boirum from Bradley University. There's an incredible video after the jump, so don't … [Read more...] about Whiz Kid Builds Gimbaled Robotic Vehicle (Video)
Beautiful Caterpillar Excavator 1/16 Model Selling For A Pile
Of money. You might be thinking otherwise. We doubt exchanging a pile of wolf pelts would convince the maker of this wonderful model that a transaction is forthcoming. Seen below is an incredible 1/16th scale model of a Caterpillar excavator made of cherry and walnut wood. The painstaking part comes … [Read more...] about Beautiful Caterpillar Excavator 1/16 Model Selling For A Pile
Super Small Space Invaders Cabinet Could Be A Record Breaker (video)
We have featured a number of fantastic Space Invader gadgets and devices here on Geeky Gadgets such as the Space Invader watch. But a tiny version of the Space Invader game complete with a mini gaming cabinet has been built, which measures just 7″ x 3.5″ x 4.5″ in size. The tiny Space Invaders … [Read more...] about Super Small Space Invaders Cabinet Could Be A Record Breaker (video)
DIY Radio Controlled Quadrocopter (Video)
We have featured quite a few different quadrocopters here at Geeky Gadgets, although I think this may be the first DIY one. It was created by Frank, who is an electrical engineering student at the University of Waterloo. Frank built the quadrocopter from scratch and even developed his own software … [Read more...] about DIY Radio Controlled Quadrocopter (Video)
American College Prof Builds Action Figures Of Faculty Colleagues
And they're awesome! Fully articulated limbs and precise facial features included. University of Ozarks Sociology Associate Professor Dr. Jesse Weiss likes to make his own action figures in his spare time. We have no idea what kind of action figures he made before, but the new ones that he's created … [Read more...] about American College Prof Builds Action Figures Of Faculty Colleagues
Learn How To Build An Atomic DIY Bike Lock
Okay, it's not atomic. But you can call it that anyway to impress people. ("Hey guys, check out my atomic bike lock!") Seen below is the sheer power and might of a DIY bike lock, which is an essential tool for any cyclist in an urban area. The sad truth is bikes get stolen with alarming frequency, … [Read more...] about Learn How To Build An Atomic DIY Bike Lock
City Of Light Book Lamp Is Great For Bedside Reading
It's actually not called City of Light (instead it's the Book of Light), but hey, the title works. City of Light is the work of writer Lauren Belfer. Seen below is the hardcover volume of hers that was gutted to make a nice reading lamp. Believe us, it's totally gutted. But alas, genius can never be … [Read more...] about City Of Light Book Lamp Is Great For Bedside Reading
Zelda Triforce Coasters Selling At Bargain Prices
And they're handmade! As is publicly known, Etsy is the most exciting place for tracking down handmade craziness. These coasters are no different. What makes them stand out, however, is the loving detail. Made by an expert woodworker from Indianapolis, the coasters seen below are available for $50 … [Read more...] about Zelda Triforce Coasters Selling At Bargain Prices
