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Yoshi Scarf Keeps Your Neck Warm With Dino Tongue

brownkidd — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:44:15 +0000

If draping a severed dinosaur head by its tongue around your neck is your cup of tea, then this is probably… your cup of tea. You barbarian.

Fashionably crafty dino cruelty can be yours for $45 right here.

[Via That Girl's Site]

Awesome Fridge Magnets From Slanted Toys

brownkidd — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:48:28 +0000

My friend Thunderpanda dropped a line to let me know about these awesome magnets that he designed for Slanted Toys. They’re $5 each or you can get the set of 4 for $15 (shipping not included) by emailing thunderpanda(at)thunderpanda(dot)com.

There’s also a set designed by Pamela Halomoan which you can check out after the jump.

Pamela Halomoan is an up and coming Indonesian artist living in Singapore. These magnets are limited to 10 pieces for each design for the first run. You can get one for $5 or the complete set for $15.

Tee Time: Cave Story T-Shirts

brownkidd — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:01:49 +0000

Cave Story drops as a WiiWare download on March 22nd and these sick shirts designed by James “HARVEYJAMES” Harvey and Mitch “spacesick” Ansara are set to drop the same day over at video game culture shop Attract Mode. The designs were even approved by the guy who made Cave Story, Daisuke “Pixel” Amaya himself.

[Via Tiny Cartridge]

The New Kotaku.com T-Shirt is Pure Radness in T-shirt Form

brownkidd — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:00:03 +0000

Kotaku.com aka the greatest gaming blog in all internet-dome (it’s an honor to be mentioned on the same list as them) has an amazing new T-shirt designed by Jason Chan who also worked on Dragon Age: Origins and made this absurd “Zombie Playground” painting.

What I love about this shirt is that it’s so subtle, but it still screams Kotaku. From the color scheme, to the cake (seriously, the dudes at Kotaku love cake), and, of course, the pointer fish.

And since the internet is obsessed with cute anthropomorphic versions of things (see OS-Tans), the centerpiece is the all-new Kotaku-tan character. Check out the little details like the D+Pads on her suit.

Spoiler alert: I’ve been drafting up an cute Albotas chick mascot forever, but I’m telling you now so you don’t think I stole the idea from Kotaku. Anyways, I really stole the idea from Danny Choo, so there!

You can pick up one of these fresh new tees in black, asphalt, or organic colors for $24 from the newly re-launched Meat Bun. It’s also worth checking out Meat Bun just for the cool pixel art by Paul Robertson.

Select Kidrobot Tees Only $15 At JackThreads.com, Limited Time Only

brownkidd — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:58:21 +0000

JackThreads are offering a select amount (10, to be exact) of Kidrobot t-shirts originally priced from $36 to $45 for only $15. The sale will only last a few days and you need an invite from a JackThreads member in order to take advantage of the sweet deals, but luckily I’m a member and I have your invite right here.

Totally gonna’ pick up that “Toys Are Stupid” tee.

Thanks to Dan for the tip!

Tokidoki & Marvel Team Up For Epic Clothing Crossover

brownkidd — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:15:49 +0000

Taking a page straight from the Marvel Team-Up comics, Marvel and Tokidoki will be joining forces for an apparel collection coming out on February 25th.

I started to lose some faith in Tokidoki when I heard about the crossover with the Black Eyed Peas (ugh!), but he’s redeemed himself. This line looks fresh to death.

You’ll be able to score this stuff February 25th from the Tokidoki Online Shop, the Melrose store in LA, or the Soho Capsule Store.

I’ve been a fan of Tokidoki for a few years now, but I’ve never felt comfortable purchasing any of the clothes because, let’s face it, it’s not the manliest gear around, but I wouldn’t have a problem rocking any of this stuff (‘cept for the pink tee).

My absolute favorites are definitely the Spidey, Thor, Iron-Man, and Human Torch tees and the grey hoodie. Now only if they made Marvel figures in the Tokidoki style.

[Via TRE]

Joe Ledbetter Pillowcases

brownkidd — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:55:14 +0000

Artist and toy designer Joe Ledbetter has some fresh new pillowcases for you to rest your nugget on coming out this March through Tenacious Toys. Each pack comes with two standard-sized 20 x 30 inch pillowcases in a 73/27 cotton/poly blend and they’ll cost around $28 per pack.

[Via Tenacious Blog]

R2D2 Bird Cage and More Geeky Shirts from FancyPantsGangsters

brownkidd — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:39:24 +0000

The dudes and dudettes from FancyPantsGangsters just put out some fun new geey shirts. My favorite is the R2D2 Cage Unit tee pictured above, but there’s also the foreboding apocalyptic Sara Palin shirt and a cool beer-drinkin’ Witchblade by Rick Basaldua from Top Cow Comics.

You can snag yourself one of these fine shirts over at shop.fancypantsgangsters.com.

Righteous: Mega Man E-tank Cushion

brownkidd — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:04:17 +0000

If your big nerd ass needs a geeky place to plop itself, look no further than the Mega Man E-Tank cushion. Actually, this thing’s just under 12″, so maybe it’d be more appropriate as a nerdy elbow rest. E-Capcom is currently taking pre-orders for this sexy piece of gaming decor for only ¥2,625 ($29.46) and it’ll be shipped on March 31. The bad news is, this is only available in Japan. Fffffuuuuuuuuuuu..

Here’s hoping they release these outside of Japan. My sofa is naked without it.

[Via Tiny Cartridge]

Spiki Cell Phone Charms from Mai Hiro and Kuso Vinyl

brownkidd — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:24:24 +0000

Tony Nakanari from Mai Hiro recently dropped me a line about these awesome upcoming Spiki Cell Phone Charms produced by Kuso Vinyl. Production just wrapped up and wholesale orders will be available through DKE Toys. The retail price for these bad boys should be around $3 a pop. Totally love the black one.

Hello Kitty Spiki Ninja!

If you’re too impatient to wait for your favorite online retailer or nearest hobby shop to get these in stock, but you still want some cheap Mai Hiro merch, they have these pretty badass sticker packs available right now for only $2,70 over on the Kuso Vinyl shop.

Now would also probably be a good time to point out that the 8″ Ninja Spiki is my favorite vinyl toy that I’ve ever seen in my entire life.

Dear Every Hot Girl, Please Wear This Shirt

brownkidd — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:24:32 +0000

Just don’t hurt me when I swivel your boobies like analog sticks. Chances are, you’ll wind up liking it. (winky face)

Quick, someone invent a shirt like this that actually works as a controller!

[Via KuraFire]

Runner-up For Coolest Backpack Ever

brownkidd — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:11:26 +0000

Yesterday I posted this ridiculously awesome backpack and Tirithek was cool enough to post the above backpack and left a comment saying:

Saw a lot of backpacks like that for sale when traveling through some fairly poor Indian communities outside of Chennai a few years back. Kids backpacks that were too small for me to actually put on, with Link or Mario or other characters that I’m pretty sure none of the locals would’ve ever heard of. And mostly with the wrong name, as above. I bought one, just because I thought they were a little bit on the awesome side.

Free Time, Link, aim, and a fruit. Now, I’m no expert, but I think that backpack is high as balls.

Thanks, Tirithek!

Coolest Backpack Ever

brownkidd — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:59:32 +0000

If you don’t agree, you obviously can’t wrap your brain around the the intensity from all the awesomeness. Love those roses tulips.

[Via BuzzFeed]

For The Ladies: Game Boy Tube Dress

brownkidd — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:25:08 +0000

The only thing hotter than a geeky chick is a geeky chick with a fun fashion sense. This Nintendo Game Boy Dress by Amber from Sew-Oeno (that’s her posing in the above pic) goes for $60 and Amber will even make one in your size if you contact her.

This dress would go perfect with a pair of Space Invaders tights.

[Via Technabob]

Tee Time: Final Fantasy XIII Odin and Shiva Tees

brownkidd — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:07:06 +0000

If you’re the type of geek who likes to let their nerd flag fly, but doesn’t want to wear the same ol’ shirts that anyone can get from their local Hot Topic, check out these super sexy, super limited Odin and Shiva tees for Final Fantasy XIII. Since these shirts are limited in quantity and imported from Japan, they go for $40, but it’s really a small price to pay for being the most stylish nerd in town.