Arcade games have always been fun and addictive, but these geeky gamer innovations prove that they don't have to stay within the confines of a console. The creations spawned from games have created numerous unique items.
With everything from instruments to blankets, geeky gamer innovations clearly span across a large array of products. These inventions are attractive to intense gamers and non-gamers alike. Arcade-themed cupcakes are coveted items for anyone who loves the simple characters featured in their favorite games, but also to those who love baked goods.
Take a look through these geeky gamer innovations and you might just be tempted to run to your nearest arcade for a good old classic game of Pac Man.
Implications - The video game industry is one of the most lucrative in the field of entertainment. Many current gamers grew up playing these games and have a special connection to the brand/game as a result. To capitalize on this long-term relationship, companies should focus on finding as many ways to diversify the video game character as possible -- movies, toys, pastry products -- every opportunity must be considered.
100 Geeky Gamer Innovations
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Arcade Cabinet / Kegerator Hybrid
The Gamerator
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Retro Cool Fashion
Space Invader Hoodies are for the Nostalgic Nerd
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Fictional Anatomy
Pac Man Skull, Bugs Bunny, Gummi Bears
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Tattoos of Classic Video Games
Permanent Pacman Ink for Extreme(ly Nerdy) Gamers
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Retro Fantasy Wardrobes
Vintage Cartoon and Sci-Fi-Dresses
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Geeky Gamer Cake Toppers
Studio Sweets Creates the Perfect Nerdy Cake
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Custom Cartridge Urinals
The Nintendo Video Game Urinal is a Gamer's Dream Bathroom Project
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Boxer-Branded Kicks
The Nike Manny Pacquiao Trainer Won't Be Worn by Mayweather
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Low-Res Recreation Campaigns
These Pixelated Atari Ads Remind Gamers of the Company's Roots
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Revealing Video Game Experiments
Rooster Teeth Team Tests Gaming's Most Scandalous Costumes
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Pac Man Street Art
Katie Sokoler Livens up the Streets With Pacman
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Pixelated Gamer Jewelry
Geek Out Wearing These Year Retro Accessories
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Arcade Game Hardware
These DIY Pac-Man Nails Bring Recreation to Construction
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Video Game With Real Cars
Initial D Arcade Machines Very Life-Like
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Pixelated Gaming Icons
Doe Eyed Design Releases 8-Bit Posters of Classic Gamer Heroes and Villains
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Retro 8-Bit Gamer Seats
Sit on the Space Invaders Chair Instead of Playing the Game
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Life-Sized Pinball Machines
Modular Exhibits New Lighting in an Innovative Way
83
Arcade Inspired Photography
Bernard Arce's Photos Capture Real Mortal Kombat
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Video Game Electrocution
Painstation 2 is a Video Game That Inflicts Shock
81
Socially Revived Retro Games
Foam Snake Frenzy is a Classic Arcade Game Remade with Social Gaming
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Pixel Fashion
Designers Embrace Graphic Dots
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Geek Chic Accessories
Pac Man Cufflinks
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Interactive Gaming Urinals
Place to Pee
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Alcoholic Gamer Heroes
The Robert Brockway ‘Drunk Ryu' Puts a Twist on 'Street Fighter
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Game Character Streets
Super Mario Bros Avenue is Unveiled in Zaragosa, Spain
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Casual Concrete Gaming Furniture
The Panna Foosball Table Has the True Spirit of Street Soccer
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Geeky Magic Mugs
Heat-Sensitive Coffee Cups Display Pacman When Heated
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Retro Gaming Mania
PacMan Keeps on Chomping
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YouTube Video Games
'Street Fighter' Takes Online Gaming to a New Viral Dimension
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Pop Culture Pasties
An Online Shop Offers a Line of Pac Man Pasties to Cover Up Your Goods
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Artistic Grenades
Decorative War Tools from DaWanda Make Aggression Stylish
69
Gamer Smartphone Displays
The PIP-Boy 3000 iPhone Case Pays Homage to 'Fallout 3'
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Netbook Arcade Mods
The Nanocade by Rasmus Konig Sorenson Remodels Your Netbook
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iPad Arcade Mods
Ion iCade Gaming Cabinet is a Retro Revelation
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Retro Arcade Furniture
These Classic Arcade Game Tables are Sure to Bring You Back
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Nostalgic Arcade Lighters
The Pac-Man Zippo Celebrates 30 Years of Classic Gaming
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Steampunked Retro Games
Monster MAME is a Franken-Fresh Take on Retro-Gaming
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DIY Arcades
Cure Your Nostalgic Cravings With Your Own NES Gaming System
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Retro Gaming Toasters
The Space Invaders Toaster Cooks Your Toast and Your High Score
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Street-Legal Gamer Autos
The Sega Outrun Car by Garnet Hertz is a Driving Arcade Game
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Reinventing Retro Games
Pacman for xBox Live
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Gamer Illumination
Space Invader Light Shades are Nerdilicious
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Behemoth Arcade Games
The Giant Google Xoom Labyrinth Steals the Show at Google I/O 2011
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Virtual Penmanship Gadgets
'Pen De Touch' for the Tachi Lab Projects Revives Old-School Writing
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Retro Gamer Seasonings
Add Some Spice to Your Meal With the Space Invaders Salt & Pepper Shakers
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Solar Powered Arcade Game
Soccermania
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Retro Gamer Graffiti
The Space Invaders Mosaic is Aiming for World Domination
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Real-Life Space Invasions
'Space Invaders in Real Life' Will Have You Grabbing Atari Controllers
52
Shoot 'Em Up Tees
These Light Gun T-Shirts Will Make You Wish You Brandish Your Arcade Guns
51
8-Bit Multi-Tools
The Space Intruders Multi-Tool is Perfect for Geeky Handymen
50
Gamer Drink-Chillers
The Pal Pac-Man Ice Cube Tray Brings the Arcade to Cooling Beverages
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Arcade Game Buns
The Circle K Pac-Man Cookie is Being Gobbled Up by Japan
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Space Invaders Wall Decals
Space Up Your Wall
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Baked Gamer Snacks
Xbox Controller Cupcake Pops are as Detailed as Real Remotes
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Arcade Furniture Creations
The Pinball Coffee Table Brings the Arcade to Your Living Room
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Classic Arcade Instruments
The Pac Man Ukelele Takes a Bite Into the World of Music
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Live-Action Classic Video Games
Pac-Man The Movie
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Geeky Game Villain USBs
Fans of Mario Will Jump for Joy Over This Piranha Plant USB Key
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Steampunk Pacman
Artist Turns the Classic Arcade Game into a Working Winding Toy
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Live Animal Arcade Games
The Marine Catcher Features Lobster
40
Geeky Baked Goods
The Space Invaders Cake Mold is Perfect for Hungry Gamers
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Geeky Cutting Boards
Space Invaders Chopping Block
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Race Track Arcade Games
The Pinel & Pinel 80's Arcade Trunk is Auto-Inspired
37
Gamer Mug Rugs
Space Invaders Coasters Keep Your Tables Safe from Watery Aliens
36
3D Arcade Games
Road Fighters 3D from Konami Brings 3D Gaming to Japanese Arcades
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Arcade-Style Workout
Turning the Wii into a Gigantic Machine
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Ice for Gamers
Tetris Ice Cube Trays
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Arcade Icon High Tops
The Mad Foot Mad Pac-Man is for Sneakerheads With Pac-Man Fever
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Vacbot Arcade Games
Roomba Pac-Man Makes Cleaning Enjoyable
31
Arcade Art
Nick Dart Celebrates the Beauty of Coin-Operated Gaming
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Shot Glasses for Gamers
Atari Shot Glasses Make Drinking (even More) Fun
29
Nerdy Arcade Block Sets
These Pac Man Bots are the Perfect Accessory for Retro Gamers
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Low-Resolution Timekeepers
The Pixel Time Wall Clock Will Digitally Format Your Day
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Strategy Game Scrubbers
The ‘Game Over Sponge Set' Washes Pots with Pac-Man
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Retro Arcade Clocks
The Pac Man Alarm Clock Wakes You Up in Old School Style
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Arcade-Inspired Furniture
Qayot Pacman Seating
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Space Invader Prints
Mr. Kane's Retro Atomic Art
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Geeky Gamer Coolers
Stay Chilled During Heat Waves with the Space Invaders Ice Tray
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Geeky Gamer Adhesives
The Space Invaders Packing Tape Makes Moving More Fun
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Classic Arcade Games at Home
Relive the 1970s with ‘Retro Space' Machine
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Pac Man Shelving Units
The Puckman Bookcase Will Gobble Up Your TV
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Mini Mobile Arcade Games
Tiny Version Lets You Play Pac-Man at Your Desk
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Video Game Phone Cases
The CoverMe Cartridge Cases are Retro Accessories from Meteor
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Tablet Arcade Sticks
ThinkGeek's Joystick-It Brings Retro Control to the iPad
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Gigantic Gamer Remotes
The World's Largest Nintendo Controller is Actually Functional
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Arcade Game Accessories
MafiosaGrrl Crafts Barrettes and Brooches in a Sweet Retro Shape
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Arcade Appcessories
Pinball Magic for iPads Transforms the Tablet Back to Classic Gaming
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4,000-Level Arcade Games
World's Biggest Pac-Man Features Thousands of Crowdsourced Levels
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Retro Arcade Nightlights
Fend Off Your Nightmares With Help From Pacman's Enemy
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Arcade Kegs
The Ultimate Gaming and Drinking Experience Made Possible by the Arkeg
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Space Invaders Door Mat
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Gaming System Arcade Mods
Morris Umali Turns a Few Xbox 360s into Oversized Usable Joysticks
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Rock 'n' Roll Arcade Games
The Rolling Stones Pinball Machine is a Fun Tribute
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Retro Gaming Piggy Banks
The Tetris Piggy Bank Keeps Your Arcade Money Safe
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Gaming Kegs
You Don't Have to Pull Over for a Beer in the Octane 120 Beer Arcade Machine
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Sweet Arcade Animations
Blankchip18's Gummy Bear Animation Proves Vintage Games are Sweet!
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Slimmed-Down Arcade Systems
The Neo Geo Consolized MVS is a Trimmed-Fat Version of the Classic
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Teeny Arcade Games
Microscopic Pac-Man is the Only Game Invisible to the Naked Eye
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Coin-Operated Reality Shows
The Pac-Man Reality Show is Currently in Development
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Arcade Gamer Blankets
The Pac-Man Fleece Blanket is the Perfect Throw for Those Chilly Nights
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Bizarre Google Street Views
Jon Rafman Explores Google Street View and Makes Freaky Discoveries
Social Media Cushions
Craftsquatch Creates a New Line of Adorable Internet Pillows
27 Atypical Video Game Controllers
From Luxury Game Controllers to Cozy iPhone Cases
Fist-Fighting Gamer Weapons
The Replica FFXIV Bagh Nakhs Will Give You Plus 10 Attack
Big Mouth Hamburger Ads
The Jaw-Dropping PampaVerde Extra Big Burger Print
62 Pac-Man Innovations
From Ghostly Gamer Lights to Retro Gaming Sweaters
8-Bit Character Photography
Aled Lewis Incorporates Pixelated Figures into Real Settings
Couture Cupcakes
Lisa Edsalv Creates Fashionable and Delectable Desserts
DIY Smartphone Covers
The Case-Mate iPhone 4 Stacks Case Unleashes Your Creative Side
Studded Rainbow Seats
The Gothic Chairs by Studio Job are Playfully Cartoonish
Romantic Luxury Lingerie
Heat Up in the La Perla Jean Paul Gaultier Feuillage Tulle Bra
Geeky Gamer Cake Toppers
Studio Sweets Creates the Perfect Nerdy Cake
Molded Leather Lingerie
The ERRO Spring 2011 Collection is Medieval Gone Modern
Sink-Toilet Hybrids
The Tandem Urinal Makes Going to the Bathroom Super-Efficient
Black Swan Swimsuits
The New Betsey Johnson Swimwear Collection Pays Tribute to Ballet Fashion
Pixelated Garbage Pails
This DIY Pixel Trash Can Stores Your 3D Waste
Mobile Modification Kits
The UN01 by UN Design Gives the iPhone 4 a Better Camera Feel
Pixelated Toy Brick Tables
'Hey! A LEGO Table' Creates an 8-Bit Serving Surface
Low-Res Recreation Campaigns
These Pixelated Atari Ads Remind Gamers of the Company's Roots
Scrumptious Multi-Colored Desserts
These Rainbow Cupcakes are Both Creative and Delicious
Interactive Hipster Games
Hunt Down PBR Beers & Bushy Beards With the Hipster Bingo App
Unbelievable Stop-Motion Ads
The MTV Balloons Commercial is Epically Poptastic
Holiday Dessert Dioramas
Washington Post's Annual Peeps Show IV Celebrates Easter Right
Inconvenient Textcessory Ads
R7.com Underscore Campaign Encourages E-mail Simplicity
Google Maps-Inspired Seating
The Tack Bench and Stool by Monocomplex are Perfect for Beach Bums
Supplementary Smartphone Controllers
The iPhone Gaming Extension is a Nerdy Necessity
Clown's Play Prophylactics
L'eXtase Extra Long Condoms are Big Enough to Sculpt
Pregnant Man Fitness Campaigns
X-Fit Body Trainer Ads Reveal a Potbelly, Not a Baby Bump
Tasty Treat Trinkets
These Pokkuru Dessert Necklaces Will Trigger Your Sweet Tooth
Retro Gamer Pot Holders
The Pac-Man Oven Mitt Chomps Down on Your Hot Dishes
Fuzzy Computer Controllers
The Felt Mouse Has a Wonderfully Low-Tech Look
Controversial Analog Art
Anthony Michael Sneed Creates Shocking 8-Bit Works of Art
Juiced-Up Gaming Consoles
The Xbox Dream is a Super-Powered Successor to the Xbox 360
Jaw-Growing Gum Ads
The Stimorol Infinity Gum Campaign Never Loses Flavor
Gamer Memorabilia Art
Jason Brockert Paints His Childhood Toys for American Icon Series
Jenga-Mimicking Games
The Uno Stacko Ad Campaign Shows That "One Mistake Can Blow It All"
Eco Gamer Money-Holders
The No Sew NES Controller Wallet Would Make Mario Proud
Sculpturally Intricate Seating
The Kartell Masters Chair is Three Design Chairs in One
Robotic Dessert Toys
These Non-Edible Android Cupcakes Look Delectably Delicious
Wicked Gamer Washrooms
The Super Mario Bros Bathroom is a Tribute to the Little Plumber
Transparent Mario Mobiles
The Lucent Concept Phone Takes Mobile Gaming to New Heights
Gamer Factory Photography
The Made of Myth Series Shows How Retro Gaming Icons are Made
Social Shopping Fan Pages
Express Clothing Allows People to Buy Clothes Directly on Facebook
Detailed Gamer Guns
The Dead Space Replica Gun is Perfect for Dead Space Fanboys
Pop Culture Pasties
An Online Shop Offers a Line of Pac Man Pasties to Cover Up Your Goods
Netbook Arcade Mods
The Nanocade by Rasmus Konig Sorenson Remodels Your Netbook
Comfy Cellular Cushions
This iPhone 4 Pillow Cushion is Perfect for an Apple Lover's Head
Doodled Search Engines
Mr. Men Google is a Heartwarming Tribute to Roger Hargreaves
Bewitched Baking
The Harry Potter-Themed Butterbeer Cupcake is Magically Delicious
Retro Arcade Furniture
These Classic Arcade Game Tables are Sure to Bring You Back
Data-Deleting Ads
The Alzheimer Society of Montreal Zero Campaign Takes a Techie Approach
Hybrid Gaming Furniture
The Offside Table Brings Out the Fun in Functional
Retro Gaming Devices
Hyperkin Introduces a Handheld Super Nintendo
Detonative Memory Sticks
The Bob-Omb USB Flash Drive Will Blow Super Mario Fans Away
Ultra-Pricey Frathouse Games
Gro's 'The Beautiful Game' is a $68,000 Foosball Table
Life-Size Digital Tour Guides
The Mei-Chan 3D Guide Helps Navigate With "Human" Interaction
Militaristic Designer Covers
Glam Up Your Mobile With the Bathing Ape iPhone Case
Hipster Video Game Parodies
The Mario SXSW 2011 Film Bumper is a Quirky Twist
Life Saver-Like Loungers
The Hello Lounge Chair Was Designed by Kylie Minogue
Drink-Driving Urinalyzers
The McFarland Pissalyzer Wants to Prevent Drunk-Driving with Graphic PSA
Retro Gamer Seasonings
Add Some Spice to Your Meal With the Space Invaders Salt & Pepper Shakers
DIY Handheld Gaming
Hailrazer's N64 Gameboy Advance Lets You Play Your Favorite Games on the Go
Dazzling Dung Campaigns
The Pledge Turd Ad Takes the Challenge of Burnishing Excrement
Singing Salt Shakers
The Sandisk Sansa Shaker Turns Seasoning into a Musical Adventure
Lusty Lingerie Inventions
Undress in a Snap With the Clap-Off Bra
Quirky Playful Seating
The Full Moon and Hybrid Chairs Look Eclectically Childlike
Real-Life Space Invasions
'Space Invaders in Real Life' Will Have You Grabbing Atari Controllers
Vintage Tie Accessories
Lilian Asterfield by Nicole Deponte is Made From Odds and Ends
Bakery-Loving Liquor
Cupcake Vodka is a Sweet Twist on a Conventional Tipple
Political Toilet Artifacts
Michael Berger's Toilet Museum Features 'Pee on Adolf Hitler' Urinal
Silicon Valley Board Games
Startup Fever Makes Your Internet Business Dreams a Reality
Recycled Children's Furniture
The SugiX Nakadai Project Teaches Kids to be Sustainable
Undergarment Blankets
The Ladies' Underwear Quilt by Louis Garret Pays Homage to Lingerie
IPhone Game Accessories
The iPhone Steering Wheel Takes a Tip From the Wii
Saddle-Like Seating
The Sella Chair by Leolux Features a Minimalist Yet Adventurous Design
Baked Gamer Snacks
Xbox Controller Cupcake Pops are as Detailed as Real Remotes
Swimming Pool Discos
The Marilyn Grace Events Campaign Promotes Its Memorable Occasions
Corky Memory Chairs
Hamish Tennent's 'Rocker Stool' Remembers the Way You Last Sat
Successfully Seeded Promos
Google Adsense Letters are Embedded With Wildflower Seeds
Sentient Cookie Campaigns
These Oreo and Milk Ads Establish a Committed Relationship
Bunny Cartoon Covers
The Miffy iPhone 4 Case is a Cute Alternative to Hello Kitty Covers
Phone Bill-Reducing Apps
Onavo Helps Mobile Users Reduce Their Data Bills
Pixelated Plants
Make Her Valentine's Day Special With the 8-Bit Flower Bouquet
Building Facade Games
The 3D Fanta Projection Captures Attention in Dubai
Geeky Gamer Stamps
The Nerd Nook Makes Wicked Stamps For Gamers and Sci-Fi Fans
Geeky Baked Goods
The Space Invaders Cake Mold is Perfect for Hungry Gamers
Wing-Inspired Seats
The Butterfly Chair by Laurie Beckerman is Both Eloquent and Inspiring
Chunky Minimal Chronographs
The Icon Clock is Simple, Fun and Inspired by Computers
Villain Loyalist Ads
The Mario Propaganda Set by Fro Design Co. Will Turn You Against the Plumber
Portable Pong Consoles
The Portable Atari 2600 is Retro Revival On-The-Go
Scrap Fabric Blankets
The Eco-Friendly A.P.C. Quilts Are Made Out of Leftover Materials
Cook Hat Seasoning
The Chef Power Salt and Pepper Shakers Are Perfect for Gourmets
Tech-Heavy Handheld Consoles
The Samsung Consolar HD3 Takes Mobile Gaming to the Next Level
Primate Phone Covers
Monkey Around With the Paul Frank iPhone 4 Cases
Printed Smartphone Pouches
Paul Smith Creates Wicked iPhone 4 Cases With Retro Designs
Gamer Bauble Boxes
The Atari Joystick Jewelry Box Keeps Your Space Invaders Earrings Safe
Arcade Icon High Tops
The Mad Foot Mad Pac-Man is for Sneakerheads With Pac-Man Fever
Pixelated Potholders
Bring the Gaming World into Your Kitchen With the Pixel Oven Mitts
Nerdy Arcade Block Sets
These Pac Man Bots are the Perfect Accessory for Retro Gamers
Puzzling Spice Shakers
The Rubik's Cube Spice Shaker Adds a New Layer of Difficulty to Dinner
Retro Gamer Frocks
The Pac-Man Tank Dress by 80stess is Adorably Geeky
Bullet-Riddled Controller Mods
Rogue Modders' Bullet Xbox 360 Controllers are Perfect for FPS Fans
NES Controller Carriers
Nintendo Reversible Messenger Bag is One Geektastic Satchel
Delightful Denture Soaps
This Minty Fresh Chompers Soap is Hygiene for the Hands
Adaptable Armchairs
The Insecto Function Chair Orients for Your Optimal Comfort
Geeky Gamer Treats
Super Mario Starman Candy Will Delight Fans Who Have a Sweet Tooth
Anatomical Controllers
Microsoft Research Uses the Body as a Household Remote
Avian-Themed Decals
The Full Body Angry Birds iPhone 4 Decals Fully Encompass Your Phone
Intergalactic Board Games
This TRON-Themed Board Game is a Must-Have for Fans
Portable Palm Peripherals
The itablet Thumb Keyboard Contributes to Your Texting Convenience
8-Bit Short Films
A Little Bit World Unleashes Retro Geek Icons into Real-Life Scenarios
Armed Combat-Flagging Sites
Conflict History Uses Google Maps to Track the History of War
Tweet-Sourced Video Games
Tweet Land's Gameplay Changes Based Upon What the World is Tweeting
Magical Mushroom Illuminators
The USB Mushroom Lamp is Super Mario-Inspired
Romantic Ice Cubes
The Love Ice Tray Serves Valentine's Day-Approved Drinks
Custom Handheld Consoles
The Handheld PS2 Puts the DS and PSP to Shame
Deadly Gamer Guns
The Modified Dead Space Plasma Cutter Can Pop Balloons and Light Matches
Culinary Search Engines
Google Recipe Search Eliminates the Need for a Cookbook
Sweet Arcade Animations
Blankchip18's Gummy Bear Animation Proves Vintage Games are Sweet!
Icy Rockstar Watercrafts
The Beatles Yellow Submarine Ice Tray is a Must-Have for Music Fans
Smartphone Gaming Peripherals
Brass Monkey Turns Your Smartphone into a Gaming Controller
Bubbly Beverage Coolers
The Ice Lotus is One Sleek and Slick Cube Tray
Coin-Operated Reality Shows
The Pac-Man Reality Show is Currently in Development
Candy-Colored Comforters
The Uimi Theodore Blanket is Bright and Cozy
Celebratory Library Games
Find the Future at NYPL Celebrates the Library's 100th Birthday