Long story short, this here is a vertical chess set. It could end there, but wait! There's more! Really? With chess being the enduring formative game for nerds and geeks and basically people who fancy themselves intellectuals, it comes as no surprise that this novel take on the humble chess set has … [Read more...] about Utterly Mindbending: The Vertical Chess Set
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O’Reilly Auto Parts Offers Flux Capacitor and Mr. Fusion
If you have a shiny, stainless steel DeLorean sitting in your garage or driveway that could use a freshening up of its Flux Capacitor or an upgrade from its old and tired nuclear reactor, O'Reilly Auto Parts has the upgrades you need. Using these parts, you can go back in time if you have the space … [Read more...] about O’Reilly Auto Parts Offers Flux Capacitor and Mr. Fusion
At-At Starbucks Roves the Frozen Wastes of Hoth
All those Imperial Snowtroopers need a place to warm up, surf the web, and write the Empire's next great novel. Naturally, the only place to do that is in a Starbucks. Given that the Imperial Starbucks would be vulnerable to rebel attack, it has to be mobile. The Concept of a Mobile Imperial … [Read more...] about At-At Starbucks Roves the Frozen Wastes of Hoth
Habitable LEAP Pod Lets You Live On The Edge, Literally
That's right, on the edge of a cliff. (See pic below.) Since mountaineering figures high on the list of adventurous manly deeds, especially among alpine countries, one Italian design firm created the ultimate doomsday shelter. Oops! Turns out it's not so much a doomsday shelter but an extremely … [Read more...] about Habitable LEAP Pod Lets You Live On The Edge, Literally
World Largest Ever Lego Christmas Tree Arrives At London’s St Pancras Railway Station
To help Londoners get into the Christmas spirit, a fantastic 12.2m-high Christmas tree made entirely from Lego has been erected at London's St Pancras railway station. The Lego Christmas tree has been constructed using 600,000 bricks and has 1,000 Lego baubles hanging from its 172 Lego brick … [Read more...] about World Largest Ever Lego Christmas Tree Arrives At London’s St Pancras Railway Station
Lego Modern Warfare 3 Stop Motion Trailer (video)
Kooberz Studios have created a fantastic recreation of the Modern Warfare 3 trailer completely out of LEGO bricks, right down to the flames and helicopters. This impressive feat of stop-motion animation showcases the incredible attention to detail and dedication of the creators. Watch the amazing … [Read more...] about Lego Modern Warfare 3 Stop Motion Trailer (video)
The Angry Birds Pizza
Angry Birds is one of the most popular mobile games of all time, and with that popularity comes a wide range of Angry Birds themed merchandise, plus some cool fan-created Angry Birds stuff. The latest thing to get the Angry Birds treatment is my favourite food, pizza. Someone decided to create an … [Read more...] about The Angry Birds Pizza
Ho-Hum: Check Out This R2-D2 Folding Armchair
In case you haven't noticed, the whole Star Wars universe is one giant merchandise trap. No wonder a search of 'R2D2' on the top right (go ahead try it) produces a whopping four pages worth of older posts. This latest from a prominent online retailer is a folding armchair that comes with an R2D2 … [Read more...] about Ho-Hum: Check Out This R2-D2 Folding Armchair
Star Wars Hot Beverages, Drink Them You Will
One of the most revered film franchises in all of geekdom is Star Wars. Anytime something new that is Star Wars branded comes out, it catches my eyes. When the stuff is from ThinkGeek, I really get excited. ThinkGeek always has the coolest Star Wars gear. The latest beverage set would look great … [Read more...] about Star Wars Hot Beverages, Drink Them You Will
Paper Wine Bottle Being Pushed To Replace Dumb Glass
Okay, glass isn't dumb as the title suggests. But it had to put the whole paper vs. glass argument in perspective. Seen below is what a wine bottle made of paper looks like. It's slated to go into production soon thanks to a Yorkshire-based manufacturer who cut a deal with the inventor. Oh yeah, the … [Read more...] about Paper Wine Bottle Being Pushed To Replace Dumb Glass
Cute Slice Of Pizza Sleeping Bag Costs A Bundle
But wait, before the bad news arrives, let it be writ that this sure is hilarious. Sleeping in a pizza slice, imagine that! It definitely comes highly recommended to pizza eaters who order 'zza on a weekly basis at the very least. There is, however, an origin tale behind this odd sleeping bag that … [Read more...] about Cute Slice Of Pizza Sleeping Bag Costs A Bundle
Skyrim Without Textures Provides A More Team Fortress 2 Look (video)
There have already been a number of examples showing how good the graphics can be on the PC of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, when the settings are turned up to Ultra. The game’s lush landscapes, detailed character models, and intricate textures truly shine when the graphical settings are maxed out. But … [Read more...] about Skyrim Without Textures Provides A More Team Fortress 2 Look (video)
