Ah. Everything that resembles compact cassette tapes looks like a winner in my eyes. This chunky cassette tape watch in shock-resistant stainless steel uses the two spools to tell the time. Neat indeed.
(It would probably go well with your cassette tape USB flash drive, cassette tape MP3 player and luxurios cassette tape belt buckle in 18K gold too.)
ASOS: Cassette Face Watch (£35.00, US$69.00)
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If you’re out for a new pair of cufflinks after the holidays you better check out these sterling silver ones made out of authentic New York City subway tokens. They measure .5" across and are indeed made out of the real tokens used in NYC between 1953 to 1970.
Not everyone is aware of the fact that Apple Inc. is 30 (+1) years old. Why not inform them? This tee from Insanely Great Tees shows the entire timeline, from the Apple I and Apple II in ‘76 and ‘77 to the MacBooks and iPhones of 2007.
InsanelyGreatTees: Apple Timeline ($17.00)
Here’s the Dosugus Cushion by Art. Lebedev Studio (the company behind the Optimus Maximus OLED key keyboard and the speakers shaped as speaker icons).
This black, soft cushion sports a white and highly nostalgic embroidery (the output from a “dir /w” on the “MY_DREAMS” hard drive to be exact).
ArtLebedev.com: Dosugus Cushion ($28.40, about €22.83)
Here’s the Retro Flip Down Clock. An internal gear-operated 12-hour AM/PM shiny metal desk clock that’ll make sure you get that retro, airport feeling every time it switches minutes or hours.
The Etsy shop Things to Love offers handmade fridge magnets and Christmas tree ornaments that’ll warm the heart of any old 8-bit Nintendo or C64 player during these cold months.
There’s Bub and Bob from Bubble Bobble, the Mario mushrooms, Goomba, Shyguy and.. well. I want ‘em! Some glows in the dark as well.
Things To Love: Pixel style fridge magnets / Christmas tree ornaments ($4.00 - $7.00)
Mimoco’s Star Wars Mimobot USB Flash drives got plenty of attention a year ago or so and now they’ve extended the series with Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Boba Fett. The Chewie and Stormtrooper models still rule in my Mimobot world though.
The Mimobots comes in three different models; 1GB for $49.95, 2GB for $69.95 and 4GB for $109.95. The new models will start shipping in January/February.
Mimoco: Star Wars Mimobots
Amazon.com: Mimoco Mimobots (from $69.95)
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If you’re on the look-out for a really retro AM/FM radio you better check out the TROIKA Boom Box. This alarm clock radio features a wooden and aluminum exterior (light and dark wood panels available), backlight button, radio/buzzer alarm signal, LCD display, antenna, earphone jack and a handle that doubles as a stand.
DesignStore.com: Troika Boom Box ($75.00)
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Here’s two new videos to cure that friday morning boredom for you; the new World of Warcraft ads soon to be seen on national TV in the US.
William Shatner plays a shaman (nice quote, “Play World of Warcraft dog, you can be anyone!”), Mr. T plays a night elf… mohawk.
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This motorized replica of R2-D2 stands 15" tall (about 38cm), responds to 40 different voice commands (like “Turn around!” and “Move forward!”) while being able to navigate rooms and hallways. It’s equipped with an infra-red sensor so he can play games like tag and find you, follow you around or just act as a guard and let you know whenever someone enters the room.
Besides being able to replay sounds from the Star Wars movies and answer yes/no questions it features a rotating top and distinct moods, just like the original. If he goes sad you just need to say “R2, behave yourself” to make him snap right out if it. Hopefully.
