Archive for October, 2010
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Wednesday, October 20th, 2010Noel Dickover spent over ten hours sculpting this pumpkin into R2-D2. Which is mind-boggling to me, since it takes me at least an hour to pick the perfect pumpkin which I’ll later decide I’m too lazy to carve. Via NPR by way of Geekologie, who just got this commentary on the Jack-’o-lantern from George Lucas: [...]
OCD Wins Again!: Fan-Made Blade Runner Chess Set
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010For over two years, artist Rick Ross obsessed over HD screen captures of Blade Runner to recreate this stunning replica of J.F Sebastian’s chess set in the film. C’mon, now. If you’re going to spend years obsessively and faithfully recreating something from a movie, how about a fembot based on Slave Leia from Return of [...]
Eh, Really?: Ladies R2-D2 Swimsuit
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010I don’t know. This R2-D2 swimsuit from Black Milk Clothing seems like an opportunity for attractive women to further ingratiate themselves with already-attentive men, and an opportunity for less-attractive women to look even more dorky. But, hey, that’s just the opinion of someone who has never been documented on the internets to be wrong. (Go ahead: [...]
Adorbz Times Six: Princess Leia Cupcakes [Geeky Cake]
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010Jenn from justJENN recipes made these Princess Leia cupcakes for a Star Wars-themed food party. Sometimes adorable things happen, and I have nothing cynical to say about them. Sometimes. Via The Stir, who will forever more see Princess Leia hair buns and think of the taste of Oreos. Find Princess Leia costumes on Ebay
Oh, Star Trek: Captain Picard Wedding Cake [Geeky Cake]
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010Yet another reminder that Star Trek nerds continue to procreate. Sigh. Via boingboing by way of Cake Wrecks, who has the good sense not to make out with Star Trek cakes unless she’s in the privacy of her own home. Find Captain Picard action figures on Ebay
Size Does Matter: SDF-1 Macross Wedding Cake [Geeky Cake]
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010Sure, it’s impressive, but doesn’t making a giant, anime-inspired cake the overwhelming centerpiece of your wedding glorify the practices of poor communication, disproportionate emotionality, and inexplicable behavior? Is that really the tone you’re trying to set for your marriage? Of course, anime also celebrates the enthusiastic and constant display of breasts and cleavage, so if [...]
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