Crave

You know you want one.

(Credit: Lynne Dhenson/Etsy)

I wasn't quite sure how to start this one.

I considered "It's not often you hear 'felt' and 'Star Trek fans' together. OH SNAP!" but I reconsidered. Too predictable. Plus, you know, it's not like I'm George Clooney here.

Anyway, I kinda dig this. One might even say I crave it. Etsy user Lynne Dhenson crafted this pimptacular Star Trek felt pillow. It's hand-cut, hand-stitched, and perfect for Star Trek fans; not only is it really cool-looking, but it also glows in the dark!

While it's not for sale now (KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!!), one can hope. I like to think there are always possibilities.

(Via GeekSugar)

After the first few beers, you may remember playing Toobin' in high school.

(Credit: Arkeg)

Part of the fun of playing video games in the arcade back in the day was watching the adults try to evade giant pickle slices, fried eggs, and hot dogs in Burgertime without spilling the beer perched precariously on the cabinet.

Now, through the miracle of modern technology, you can relive those days with the Arkeg arcade cabinet. Not only does the cabinet house a PC preloaded with 69 arcade classics (legally licensed, even), but it also has a kegerator with a 5-gallon keg.

You can customize it with add-ons such as drip trays or a European keg coupler as well as custom cabinet art.

This machine can be added to your private arcade for about four grand, not including add-ons.

And because I'm your pal, and I know the important questions, I already checked. According to the list of games on the Arkeg site, it does, in fact, include Tapper.

(Via Uncrate)

Aww, isn't it cute?

(Credit: Entertainment Earth)

Update: Entertainment Earth mentioned to me that despite what it says on the box, the bobblehead doesn't talk. But you're free to pretend all you want.

Well, wouldn't you know it, San Diego Comic-Con International (affectionately known as Nerd Prom) is only a few days away, and guess who's mad he's not going?

I tried to console myself by thinking, "Aw, it's probably gonna suck anyway. You won't see anything interesting."

Even when I saw the guest list, I kept up the sentiment, though there were giant cracks in the facade (Ray Bradbury? I'm missing Ray Bradbury?).

But when I saw some of the SDCC-exclusive toys and realized they wouldn't adorn my desk because--and I'm not sure I've mentioned this enough times--I'm not going, I got full-on P.O.ed.

Just as an example, here's a nifty Spock bobblehead. Yawn, you're saying. You've seen Spock bobbleheads. Ah, but this one, an Entertainment Earth exclusive for the convention, has a clear body which, when you push his head, looks like it's being beamed away, complete with light-up effect.

Why, Entertainment Earth? Why do you taunt me with such things?

And while you can preorder them from the site, they'll be shipping while supplies last after the convention, so if all 1,500 sell out at the con (they're only $13.99 each, so there's a good chance they will), you're out of luck.

The best part is...

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I'm a sucker for geek nostalgia. If you're reading this, there's a good chance you are, too. Or you know someone who is.

Enterprising Etsy seller NilesZ repurposes old Atari cartridges into wallets. Yep, that's right. You just pop it open, and your stuff is inside. He estimates that each wallet--made almost entirely from the original cartridge--holds 6 to 8 credit cards and 15 to 20 bills.

He offers a fair variety of cartridges to choose from, with varying prices. I noticed that there aren't any wallets made from third-party games for sale, which is a bummer, because I would totally dig a River Raid wallet. Or Megamania. Or Seaquest.

...no one would ever think to steal an E.T. cartridge.

(Credit: NilesZ/Etsy)

Or maybe a wallet made from a Squeeze Box cart. That was one of the crappiest games I owned for the Atari 2600, and it would be nice to finally find a use for it other than to balance a wobbly table.

I'm not sure exactly how comfortable it would be to sit down with one of these wallets in your back pocket, but if you're a geek who carries your wallet in your coat pocket, this should be perfect.

(Via Technabob)

"Heartbeat is all wrong...his body temperature is--Jim, this man is a Klingon!"

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Oh, man. They're just trying to kill me. Which, I suppose, is a bit ironic, as this is a replica of a medical device.

Seriously, though, check it out. For a measly $39.99, you can be the proud owner of a Star Trek Original Series Medical Tricorder. Exclusive to Entertainment Earth (the "they" who is trying to kill me with all this geeky stuff), this deluxe tricorder not only looks sweet, but even has sound clips of DeForest Kelley as Dr. McCoy, including my personal favorite, "I'm a doctor, not a bricklayer!" It also lights up and makes the beeps and whistles you'd expect.

Now I've had tricorders before--I used the sounds from a toy Next Generation model during a call to convince my friend there was something wrong with his phone--but this one is old-school Trek. It even has a portable medical scanner. How can you not want to buy that? Or, even better, how can you not want to buy that for your Trek-loving husband? (This is directed mostly at my wife, but if it works for you, good luck.)

This Duo is dynamic. What, you don't expect this kind of thing by now?

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When you're old like me (creak, creak), you tend to accumulate a metric crap-ton of stuff that you don't really need but don't want to get rid of. You know, like tax returns, canceled checks, and a heaping stack of old TV Guides.

OK, maybe that last one is just me.

Another thing I'm running out of room for is video game consoles. That's why when I saw the Retro Duo NES/SNES Game System on Think Geek, I was immediately intrigued. Technically, I don't really have room for this one either, but I was still intrigued.

Aside from playing both NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) and Super NES games in one console, which is admittedly cool, both cartridge slots are top-loading.

That means no more trial and error playing "Legend of Zelda" or "Super Mario Brothers 3." No more taking the cartridge back out, blowing on it furiously, slamming it back in the console and powering up, hoping you're not greeted with a screen of wavy lines or misformed game sprites only to once again take Mario's name in vain.

For $49.99, you get the system and two controllers. You can also use your old Nintendo controllers if you'd rather. Unlike some legally dodgy retro systems I've seen, this console comes with no games on a chip or even included cartridges. You use your old game carts.

And as a supermegahellacool bonus, it also plays most Japanese import games.

So does this mean Ursula from "The Little Mermaid" would be Jabba the Hutt?

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Synergy. It's not just a square on the buzzword bingo cards you take with you to big meetings. George Lucas and Disney have been pals for quite a while. They even have "Star Wars" weekends at the parks.

Now I'm a fan of "Star Wars." Not a rabid one, mind you, but I can't believe I missed these before now:

Limited statues of Disney characters as Star Wars characters. Ooh ooh, and each one will set you back 195 clams.

Each.

I'll just sit back while you let that sink in for a minute. No rush.

(Checks watch, looks around.)

OK. Not to be Mr. Negative, but in These Troubled Times (TTT), are there really that many people who can drop almost $800 for a whole set (let's be honest; if you're buying one, you're probably going to get them all)? This, on top of admission to Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida? Or Disneyland; out of the 600 made, 500 go to Florida, and the rest go to California.

The latest batch (previous statues included Goofy as Jar-Jar Binks, which I oppose on moral grounds) features Mickey Luke; Minnie Leia (in the gold bikini from "Return of the Jedi"); Goofy Chewbacca; and Donald in Carbonite. They look great, but still, I dunno.

Are they trying to tell us something about Mickey and Minnie's relationship by making them Luke and Leia this time?

I, for one, welcome our robot overlords.

(Credit: Little Island)

Oh come on, admit it: you've always craved a tiny robot duplicate of yourself. That's not at all creepy.

Fortunately, a Japanese company, Little Island, is ready to accommodate your narcissistic tendencies. And while you can't use it as an evil robot minion, you can order it around and use it to read your RSS feeds and make VoIP calls.

Yep, not only does it respond to voice commands (something my kids aren't all that great at), it will talk to you in a synthesized version of your voice.

Should you decide to order one, your small wonder will measure about 40cm tall. It has an AC adapter and LAN cables sprouting from its rear end (we've all been there, haven't we?), and an 80GB hard drive. According to the specs, it also runs Windows XP, but without a screen or keyboard.

Honestly, this robot simulacrum is more like the result of a drunken one-night stand between a Cabbage Patch Kid and a PDA than being like, you know, robotty.

The pint-size reproduction will set you back about 2 grand, which, when you think about it, is an awful lot of money to spend to play with yourself.

(Via Engadget )

Transform and roll out with these swanky cufflinks.

(Credit: Etsy/finkstudio)

I admit, I'd totally get these if I had the remotest chance of needing them. I mean, they're silver-plated Transformers cufflinks. What's not to like? You get one Autobots logo cufflink and one that represents the Decepticons.

OK, while they don't transform into robots, a pimptacular car, or a boombox (yes, I'm still bitter I never got Soundwave), maybe they will convince someone that there's more to you than meets the eye.

Alas, they're sold out at finkstudio's Etsy store right now, but who knows? They could be back soon. Hope springs eternal.

(Via OhGizmo)