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Exploded Atari 2600 T-shirt is awesome

Posted in Apparel by Conner Flynn on March 30th, 2009

Exploded Atari 2600 T-shirt is awesomeThis Exploded Atari 2600 shirt is all kinds of awesome. It illustrates disassembly perfectly for any geek who thinks that the Atari 2600 is somehow full of tons of parts and hard to take apart.

We recommend wearing it while doing such mods as the Atari-Hero, or the Multari. You can’t have too many geek shirts after all. Even when you run out of drawer and closet space. That’s what your floor is for, right? It will only cost you $17.

Pillow-filled clothing for those late nights at the office

Posted in Apparel by Conner Flynn on March 17th, 2009

Pillow-filled clothing for those late nights at the officeLate nights at the office just got a lot fluffier thanks to this concept from Polish designer Maja Ganszyniec that turns your collar, tie and sleeve into a pillow and looks very very comfortable. So whether you finish your work and slowly lay your head down or just plain pass out, it’s all good.

You work hard, so why not dress soft? Serta or some other bed manufacturer needs to start churning out clothes like this and completely cover us. I don’t know about you, but I want to live in a world where everyone looks a little more like the Stay-Puft marshmallow man.

Steel gauntlets: Get medieval on your keyboard

Posted in Apparel by Conner Flynn on February 26th, 2009

Steel gauntlets: Get medieval on your keyboardLet’s be honest, these serve no practical function. That said, they are completely awesome. We want a pair. Your emails will be unreadable and your ipod un-usable, but they have some benefits. Some dude giving you trouble? Slap him in the face with these steel gauntlets and challenge him to a duel. Since they are steel, he will fall to the floor immediately and no duel will be required.

Rule with an iron fist, but first wear these steel gauntlets. At only $59.99 from Think Geek, you’ll feel like you’ve just leveled up.

If Baby Slippers are wrong, I don’t wanna be right

Posted in Apparel by Conner Flynn on February 23rd, 2009

Image credit:Steph GoralnickApparently somebody made this one of a kind set of baby slippers at Burning Man 2007, but we want to be able to buy these for real. If that seems wrong to you, then all you need do is have a look at the toddler mop. These are clearly a better way to get your floor clean using babies.

They’re creepy sure. But if you have a house full of rugrats and they see you wearing these babies, they’ll get the message real quick that they need to shape up, or else.

Classic Gaming Ties are all class

Posted in Apparel by Conner Flynn on February 9th, 2009

Classic Gaming Ties are all classI am pretty lucky that I don’t have to wear a suit and tie to work everyday. But if I did have to, I would wear one of these classic gaming ties. Why not show your love of retro games as you toil the day away?

When you find yourself in a boring meeting you can just think of your tie and imagine those Tetris blocks falling or shoot some Space Invaders. You can get ties that show off 4 different classic titles including Asteroids, Tetris, Space Invaders and Pong. Each Tie is made from microfiber and are available for just $24.95 each.

Samurai Sword handle umbrella

Posted in Apparel by Conner Flynn on February 6th, 2009

Samurai Sword handle umbrellaThe Samurai Sword handle Umbrella will not only make you look cool, like you have an actual Samurai sword, but it will also make it so that your mouth doesn’t sync up with your words. You might even consider undertaking a Samurai Quest or two.

Of course, you might also look pretty silly if they see you turn your sword into an umbrella too. $30 is a fair price for putting yourself in a situation where you can potentially get tazered by the police. But hey, you’re a Samurai, you can handle it.

Japanese face slimmer will have people running in fear

Posted in Apparel by Conner Flynn on January 29th, 2009

Japanese face slimmerHey Chipmunk cheeks. Ya, you with the fat face. You’ve tried everything, yet you can’t seem to get your face to shed those pounds huh? Diets don’t work, so it’s time for the Japanese Face Slimmer. It’s basically a mask you wear that hugs your face and they claim it will change your face size somehow.

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to realize that this is a bunch of BS. The only thing it will accomplish is to send your friends and loved one running for the hills, wondering where you are hiding the machete. Still, if you really really want to try it, go for it. Just don’t go wearing it while walking around a summer camp. It will only start a new urban myth, where the killer wears a face slimmer mask.

Lumitop illuminated clothing

Posted in Apparel by Conner Flynn on January 28th, 2009

Lumitop illuminated clothingLooks like Lumitop, the illuminated clothing that allows your boobs to light up the night, is making the rounds again in the intertubz. We first told you about it way back in August of last year. We just thought we would remind you that you can in fact still order this clothing since we’ve been out and about and haven’t seen any of you wearing it.

So what are you waiting for? Don’t you want to look like a stripper from the Tron universe? The one pictured will cost you 149.00EUR. I suppose one downside is that people will only be looking at your breasts and they won’t remember your face. Oh well. What did expect? This is cutting edge Sci-Fi fashion.

Measurement Gloves keep measurements at your fingertips

Posted in Apparel by Conner Flynn on January 27th, 2009

Measurement Gloves keep measurements at your fingertipsSome things in life are tough. Like math. Measurements. These handy gloves will save you a ton of calculating, ensuring that you always have the proper figures “on hand”. They feature all sorts of measurements and angles allowing you to make measurements on the go.

They’re for the Bob Villa types who have the will, but lack the brain-power. Remember, measure twice, cut once. That’s the rule that comes in most handy. Sadly the purpose of these gloves are lost when you lose a finger or two in the band saw.

LED Undies are scary, light up

Posted in Apparel by Conner Flynn on January 25th, 2009

LED Undies are scary, light upLED-embedded undergarments are bizarre. Maybe even creepy. I mean, look at the pic. It looks like you have an evil other-worldly creature living in your nether regions. Do you really want that thing staring at you? But hey, maybe you like that sort of thing in the bedroom. Who am I to judge?

I guess LED undies are only limited by your perverse imagination. At Enlighted, you can get LED g-strings, panties, even hot pants. If it’s not freakish enough for you, they will make a custom piece for you, with lights and patterns of your choice. Perfect for acting out Sci-Fi fantasies. Just don’t ever talk about it outside of the bedroom. Please.

Light up Apple rainbow T-shirt

Posted in Apparel by Conner Flynn on December 29th, 2008

Light up Apple rainbow T-shirtThis one is for Apple fanboys and girls who want to profess their love of the company loudly and with light. These illuminated t-shirts feature the old school rainbow Apple logo and they light up using an electroluminescent display that responds to music and other ambient sounds.

Apple hasn’t used the classic rainbow logo since 1998, so I guess it’s time to bring it back. Probably against Steve Jobs’ wishes. I’m sure that’s why the apple leaf is facing the wrong way. Might be a good idea to get one now before any lawyers get involved. They’ll cost you between $20 and $45. Video below.

Eyeglasses that are instantly adjustable

Posted in Apparel by Conner Flynn on December 23rd, 2008

Eyeglasses that are instantly adjustableBritish Inventor Josh Silver has somehow escaped Wii injury in the UK and developed a pair of eyeglasses that are instantly adjustable, thanks to a liquid-filled sac in the middle. You just add more fluid to make the glasses stronger, drain them to weaken them. This could well make prescription lenses a thing of the past. They rely on the principle that the fatter a lens is, the more powerful it is, so by adding or losing fluid, the glasses can be instantly tailored to the right strength.

They’re also simple enough to adjust that anyone can do it. The only complaint so far is that they’re, well, huge. Josh is planning a trial in India that will distribute over 1 million pairs, at a cost of $1 per pair by 2020, otherwise known as the year of Coke bottle glasses.

DIY Toy Piano shirt

Posted in Apparel by Conner Flynn on December 9th, 2008

DIY Toy Piano shirtEveryone is into fancy musical shirts these days. Shirts, shirts, the magical fruit, the more you wear ‘em the more they toot. Or something like that. You can make yourself one of these wearable toy piano shirts if you have the know-how. This one was made by a crafty and crazy modder who gutted a toy electronic piano and then sewed it into the fabric of a shirt. Of course that includes the batteries, speaker, and circuit board.

It was shown at the DIY Festival in Zurich and it looks pretty sweet in a Tron sort of way. I’d be happy with just the shirt, minus the piano parts. Yes, more outer space wear please.

Kahtoola MICROspikes are tire chains for your shoes

Posted in Apparel, Foot Apparel by Conner Flynn on December 3rd, 2008

Kahtoola MICROspikes are tire chains for your shoesIf you find yourself slipping and sliding in the winter months, why not make like your car tires and get some chains on your sneakers? This is an absolutely brilliant idea. And they go nicely with the Tire tread iPhone case.

For $59, you can throw fashion out the window and make sure that your sneakers always have a firm grip in snow and ice. They feature “strategically placed stainless steel spikes connected to a dynamic flex-chain with a tough elastomer shoe harness”. And they don’t require any special buckles or straps.

Guinness Bottle Opener Cap makes getting drunk easy

Posted in Apparel by Conner Flynn on December 2nd, 2008

Guinness Bottle Opener Cap makes getting drunk easyIt’s beginning to look a lot like a redneck Christmas…I mean how much do you have to drink during a typical day, to say to yourself, “I need that there hat!”. If you see nothing odd about this bottle opener hat, then chances are pretty good that you attend Nascar races while simultaneously courting your sister. In case it’s not obvious, the Guinness Bottle Opener Baseball Cap has a metal hook on the brim to tear off caps, and it’s officially licensed by the beer company and all.

The cap sells for $25, which isn’t too bad if you absolutely must have it. But you’re probably thinking that your teeth have done the job thus far, and they can probably open another couple hundred beers. Cuz that $25 should really go toward brew.





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