From Thinkgeek: Pop a top, 11th Doctor style! This sonic screwdriver has been specially calibrated to open all sorts of bottle tops, from beers to sodas to… whatever else might be in a bottle with a cap. And you’ll know it’s a real sonic screwdriver when you use it, because each time you press down […]
Today is Tim Burton’s birthday, so to celebrate the man’s 58 anniversary, Thinkgeek is having a huge sale, offering up to 60% off on over 50 curious items, including glasses, mugs, and other cool gadgets. [Thinkgeek’s Burton Birthday Sale]
One sort of person asks why you would modify a Game Boy to control a drone. Gautier Hattenberger is the other sort, who ask why not. He used a combination of a GameLink cable (originally for connecting Game Boys for multiplay), an Arduino , an FTDI chip a USB connection and a laptop with Wi-Fi.
A lightsaber is perhaps an obvious choice for geeks let loose on a 3D printer, but this Sith modelย literally adds layers of complexity with a cutaway design to show the weapon’s inner workings. If you’re lucky enough to have access to a 3D printer yourself, you can download the design files free of charge. [Via: […]
This Mario watch is the latest game-themed design from Romain Jerome, following on from Tetris and Pacman designs. Unfortunately it’s a limited edition run of just 85 units and is going for 2.7 million yen, or just under US$27,000. [Via: Kotaku]
An R2-D2 popcorn maker from Thinkgeek: But Artoo knows that a loyal droid’s job is never done so he even takes the time to pop you up some delicious and healthy air-popped popcorn to keep the hunger pains at bay as you settle in for a Star Wars marathon. The R2-D2 Popcorn Maker has the […]
A toothpick dispenser that serves toothpicks to your dinner guests? Now how awesome is that? The dispenser is available in Japan for about $30, but you can also get it on Amazon.com right here at a slightly higher price. [Darth Vader Toothpick Dispenser | Via TA]
Update: Today is the last day to take advantage of Thinkgeek’s amazing 17th anniversary sale! Did you know that Thinkgeek just turned 17 this week? Yep, the merchant is already 17 years old! To celebrate their anniversary, they’re offering crazy markdowns, daily deals and flash sales on a large number of epic items! –ThinkGeek’s Anniversary […]
Today only (14 hours left,) Thinkgeek is offering (as part of their 17th birthday sale) some big discounts on 3 super popular items: The Backpack of Holding, The Star Trek TNG Messenger Bag, and the Nintendo Link’s Shield Backpack. –Backpack of Holding – $49.99 $29.99 (40% Off) –Star Trek TNG Uniform Messenger Bags – $69.99 […]
An elegant spatula for a more civilized age… Whether you are making some chocolate cookies for your little Wookies or some dark, sticky cinnamon buns for your warrior princess, this metal spatula is the perfect tool. The handle is designed after Darth Vader’s personal lightsaber and the spatula features a laser-cut Star Wars logo. Basically […]