The first time I ever heard about the steampunk genre was on Second Life, of all places, and although the clothing and accessory styles are a bit bold for my tee-and-jeans tendencies, I love the idea of having steampunk art pieces, gadgets and gizmos around the house. The Steampunk Gameboy rocks my socks because it not only reminds me of my days as a fan of Nintendo’s hand-held game console, but it turns the sadly obsolete Game Boy into a thing of unique, artistic radness. And it’s functional too! Designer and console modder Thretris reworked this one of a kind DMG-01 Gameboy with a new audio output that’s a cool addition for chiptune musicians – but the console still works perfectly for your old school gaming needs as well. Personally, I’m the type who would frame this up in a shadowbox as an homage to my tender years as a gamer. Or I’d bury it in a time capsule with the hopes of thoroughly mystifying an anthropologist hundreds of years from now. :)
Custom Steampunk Gameboy on eBay [via Kotaku]
Put this squarely in the “dammit, why didn’t I think of that first?” file …
If you’re like me, you’ve got random cords n’ cables stashed (and likely tangled) all over and around your computer desk. Charger cables for your cell phone and mp3 player; headphone and mic cables; game controller cords; basically anything that can be plugged into an outlet or a PC jack could probably use a little organizational lovin’. That’s why I was thrilled to find this ridiculously simple, yet utterly awesome DIY computer cord manager hack. All you need is a handful of inexpensive binder clips (easily found at any office supplies store, or even a Target or Walmart). Attach the binder clip to the edge of your desk and slip the cord connector through the widest part of the clip arm. Just be sure to measure the lip on your desk to ensure that the clip can accommodate the correct width – though in most cases, buying the medium or large clips should be fine. Genius! [Via The UberReview]
Awwww, how sweet is this little guy? Or perhaps I should call the Robot Salt & Pepper Shaker savory, since it spices up your dishes with its hidden stashes of salt and pepper goodness. Hand-painted and glazed to geeky perfection, the robot’s head and body are actually separate containers, attached with a magnet. How cool is that? The salt shakes out from the head and the pepper from the body – or if you’re like me, you’ll fill up both sides with sugar and proceed to pour it liberally into your coffee every morning. What can I say? It takes a lot of reinforcements if you want to be as sweet as I am. ^_^
Product Link: Robot Salt & Pepper Set – $20
My boyfriend and I do this thing we lovingly call “voodoo’ing each-other”, wherein if one of us gets ill or hurts a body part, invariably the other follows suit shortly after. Adorable or macabre? You decide! But as I like to say, the couple who injures together stays together! (Your mileage may vary …) But if you like the idea of some sweet voodoo’in without the pain and stuff, check out the Ouch! Toothpick Holder Man by Fred. It holds about 37 toothpicks and is perfect for either a cheeky kitchen accessory, or maybe as a gift for that friend of yours whose heart was just broken. Hey, why not? It’s not like you can be held legally responsible for any toothpick related injuries sustained by other parties! (We hope.)
Product Link: Ouch! Voodoo Toothpick Holder – $20.36
“Any way you want it,
That’s the way you need it!
Any way you want it …”
The second I saw the fabulously random and awesome Thinking Putty, all I could think about were the lyrics to Journey’s classic tune. Because literally, this stuff will do just about anything. No srsly! It stretches (but also tears); bounces (but also shatters); drips and melts (yet can hold a shape perfectly) … It’s wild!
The standard Metalics Thinking Putty is great for stress relief or just plain ol’ fashioned fun, while the Magnetic Thinking Putty has all the elements of the classic while adding magnetic attraction to its unique and creative mix. And if you’re wondering about Thinking Putty vs Silly Putty, just look for the video and photos on the product page. As a devoted fan of the latter while I was growing up, Thinking Putty’s unique abilities puts it to shame. You won’t be able to figure this stuff out, but you probably won’t be able to put it down either!
Product Link: Thinking Putty – $9.95 to $11.95
