Space Invaders

Talk about retro gaming — this amazing animated short by Patrick Jean at One More Productions (a Paris-based visual effects company) envisions world domination by pixelated vintage video game characters like Pac-Man, Space Invader, and Donkey Kong. Not to mention Tetris taking over our skyscrapers! It's a two-minute video, but there's so much to look at — check it out after the jump

Sometimes simple design is better than intricate, and that's why I'm loving these geeky lampshades! Simple and handmade, these shades are crafted from wire and fabric and feature a few geeky designs.

There's the Space Invaders theme at right and also shades featuring the Gmap location pin, shades featuring the F1 and F2 brightness keys on the Apple keyboard, and one featuring the RSS reader icon. Shades can be constructed either as tabletop fixtures or hanging lamps. At $70 each, they're a bit pricey, but I haven't seen anything similar, so if you love them, I say it's worth a splurge.

Knock the socks off the special geeks in your life by wrapping up their gadget goods in this Space Invaders Gift Wrap!

At $4.50 for one doubled-sided sheet, this is the kind of gift wrap that can only be used for those that truly appreciate this classic arcade video game. And why stop there? May I suggest a SI Sweater and fingerless SI gloves to go with?

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It's pretty hard not to love a baby onesie — especially when there are so many irresistible geek designs to choose from. Well, if you've got a little one in your life that you love buying onesies for, this trio gift pack of Punk Rock Retro Onesies ($36) is as hip as they get. Within one gift box, you'll get a lime onesie with a ghetto blaster, a white one with headphones, and a black one with Space Invaders on the front. Sizes range from 3 to 18 months.

When it comes to video game motifs making the leap from screen to accessory, Space Invaders has everybody beat.

Whether they're on a minidress, an ice cube tray, or even a cutting board, the pixelated characters remain a favorite.

The gold Space Invader Necklace by Han Cholo is a logical transition — it was only a matter of time before someone cast it in a precious metal (and yow, asked $165 for it).

I guess it would be great for your most formal geeky events, right?