5 Geeky Coasters For Your Holiday Tables


Updated 11/28/10 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Geeky Coasters

Every year around this time, my mom breaks out the holiday tablecloths and dresses the dining room table in poinsettias and holly to prepare for family gatherings. My taste, it's not, but even if you can't change the landscape of your mom's table, you can dress yours up with something a little more your style in the form of coasters. Easy to transport from coffee to dining table, these coasters Read more

Pixels Take Over the Planet in This Animated Short


Updated 04/12/10 5:19 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Pixelated Video Game Characters Take Over the World

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 Read more

Light Up Your Life (and Kitchen Table) With Geeky Lampshades


Updated 12/15/09 11:15 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Geeky Handmade Lampshades

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 Read more

Link Time! Eric Dane Dances His Way Into Burlesque


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Grey's Anatomy Star Eric Dane Joins Cast of Christina Aguilera Film Burlesque

Eric Dane joins Christina Aguilera, Cher, and Kristen Bell in Burlesque — Zap2It Daniel Radcliffe is lending his voice to a Twilight spoof . . . on The Simpsons! — Hollywood Insider Tim Burton's career retrospective looks rad — MTV Movies Blog Director Werner Herzog shares his five favorite films — Rotten Tomatoes Johnny Depp is named People's Sexiest Man Alive for 2009! — Read more

Arcade Fingerless Gloves: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?


Updated 06/21/10 12:29 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 4 comments

Space Invaders Fingerless Gloves From Urban Outfitters

This is one pair of gloves I wouldn't call practical — but they're kind of cute. Though they won't keep your fingers warm in the Winter chill, the Snow Day Arcade Fingerless Gloves ($16) will keep your fingers free for texting and, presumably, video-game playing. The gloves (hmm. . . can I call them gloves if they don't have fingers?) feature vintage video-game designs, like this Space Read more

Cute Ghetto Blaster, Headphone, Space Invaders Onesie Pack


Updated 08/17/09 11:01 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Headphones, Ghetto Blaster, Space Invaders Baby Onesie Pack

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 Read more

Let Space Invaders Colonize Your Neck


Updated 08/15/09 10:10 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Han Cholo Gold Grumpy Space Invaders Necklace

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 Read more

Space Invaders Star in Röyksopp Video!


Updated 06/03/09 2:08 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Norwegian band Röyksopp Uses Space Invaders in "Happy Up Here" Video

Norwegian band Röyksopp embrace vintage gaming in the video for their song "Happy Up Here" — it features scores of Space Invaders! The digital aliens and the very happy, fun song are enough to keep me playing the video over and over. Read more

Space Invaders Ice Cube Trays: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?


Updated 03/07/10 3:34 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 14 comments

Geeky Ice Cube Trays Make Ice Cubes in the Shape of Space Invaders

The retro Space Invaders have officially invaded everything — French Connection, your kitchen, and now they're in your drink, not just invading, but keeping it cool. How sweet of them! The Space Invaders Ice Cube Trays ($8) look just like the pixelated aliens of video games past, and are ready to be cracked into a cool beverage at your next party. What do you think of them? Would you ice a Read more