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41 Pop Culture Illuminators

From Comic Hero Lamps to Robotic Gamer Lamps

— March 12, 2014 — Pop Culture
These pop culture illuminators are perfect for both kids and adults looking to add some playfully modern aesthetics to their home decor.

With mass media continuously instilling elements of pop culture into societal norms and behavior, consumers are increasingly integrating themes and references from big screen movies and comic books into their everyday activities and decor. Infusing elements of media into ordinary furnishings like lamps allow homeowners to add unique cultural inspirations into their belongings, turning simple at-home items into contemporary products.

From lighting solutions that mimic classic superhero characters to those that are shaped like retro video game sets, these pop culture illuminators will definitely make the process of turning on the lights much more playful and culturally relevant.
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Mini Movie Villain Lights
Mini Movie Villain Lights
The LEGO Darth Vader Head Lamp Offers a Wicked Source of Illumination
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Magical Mushroom Illuminators
Magical Mushroom Illuminators
The USB Mushroom Lamp is Super Mario-Inspired
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Recycled Retro Replica Jukeboxes
Recycled Retro Replica Jukeboxes
The Doctor Who Inspired Tardis Jukebox is Recylced and Awesome
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37
Space Opera Weapon Lamps
Space Opera Weapon Lamps
Find Your Way in the Dark with the Darth Vader Lightsaber Lamp
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Intricate DIY Space Ships
Intricate DIY Space Ships
Star Wars Fan Thomas Tewoort Created an Amazing Star Destroyer
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35
Nostalgic Film Leg Lamps
Nostalgic Film Leg Lamps
ThinkGeek Brings this Oddity from 'A Christmas Story' in Time for the Hol
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Villainous Mini-Lighting Sources
Villainous Mini-Lighting Sources
The LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Desk Lamp Brightens Your Room
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33
Robotically Sci-Fi Illuminators
Robotically Sci-Fi Illuminators
gozdom's AT-ST Lamp is a Retired Death Machine for Your Desktop
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Illuminated Awning Addresses
Illuminated Awning Addresses
Market Wall Lamps Mimic Shopfront Window Treatments
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Cult Cartoon Christmas Lights
Cult Cartoon Christmas Lights
This Adventure Time Light Set Will Please Fans of the Show
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Movie Villain Barbecue Tongs
Movie Villain Barbecue Tongs
These Darth Vader Tongs Bring the Dark Side to the Grill
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Sci-Fi Toy Lighting
Sci-Fi Toy Lighting
Star Wars Floor Lamps by Marty McFly is Made for Ultimate Fans
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Superhero Socket Lamps
Superhero Socket Lamps
The Thor Night Light Keeps the Boogie Man at Bay
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Villainous Sci-Fi Illuminators
Villainous Sci-Fi Illuminators
The Home Star Darth Vader Light Shines Bright Stars Onto Your Wall
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Sci-Fi Figure Lights
Sci-Fi Figure Lights
The Ewok Village Lamp Artfully Recreates the Forests of Endor
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Disguised Robot Lamps
Disguised Robot Lamps
This Transformers Lamp From 3rdEdgeStainedGlass is Pure Illuminated Awesome
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Terrifying Tentacle Lamps
Terrifying Tentacle Lamps
This Vladimir Tomilov Design is Eccentric and Nautical
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Comic Book Lighting
Comic Book Lighting
Lamp-in-a-Box Lets You Accent Any Lamp With Superhero Flair
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Sci-Fi Head Lights
Sci-Fi Head Lights
The Force is Strong in These Sci-Fi Mood Lights
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Insect-Repelling Genie Lamps
Insect-Repelling Genie Lamps
The Aladdin Magic Vaporizer Creates a Bug-Free Environment
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Obi-Wan Worthy Illuminators
Obi-Wan Worthy Illuminators
The Wicked Lasers Lasersaber is a Nod to Star Wars Weaponry
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Stained Glass Superheroes (UPDATE)
Stained Glass Superheroes (UPDATE)
Mclanesmemories' 3D Hero Lamps are Crafted with Stained Glass
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Antler-Inspired Illuminators
Antler-Inspired Illuminators
Lamp Concepts Branch out with 'Rudolf Lighting'
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Superhero Leg Lamps
Superhero Leg Lamps
These Batman and Superman Comic Book Toy Models are Classic
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Robotic Limb Lighting
Robotic Limb Lighting
The Star Wars Leg Lamp is a Seductive Sci-Fi Decoration
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Robotic Gamer Lamps
Robotic Gamer Lamps
The Nes R.O.B. Lamp Pays Tribute to a Retro Nintendo Marketing Ploy
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Heroic Icon Hand Illuminators
Heroic Icon Hand Illuminators
This Novelty Desktop Lamp Mimics Iron Man's Repulsor
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Retro Camera Lamps
Retro Camera Lamps
Dan Riordan Turns Photographer's Tools Into Objets d'Art
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Lamp-Replaced Movie Posters
Lamp-Replaced Movie Posters
These Parody Posters Feature Lamps as Hit Stars
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Beehive-Inspired Lighting
Beehive-Inspired Lighting
The 'Delightfull Amy Lamps' Pays Tribute to the Late British Singer
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10
Nerdy Night Lights
Nerdy Night Lights
The 'Lamp in a Box' Light Fixtures Show Your Grown-Up Geekiness
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9
Nintendo-Inspired Night Lights
Nintendo-Inspired Night Lights
The 'Duck Hunt' Lamp Will Zap Monsters Under the Bed
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8
Hero-Calling Alarm Clocks
Hero-Calling Alarm Clocks
You Can Relieve Your Favorite Batman Moment with the Batman Signal Clock
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Mousey LED Illuminators
Mousey LED Illuminators
The Mickey Mouse Bulb Brings the House of Mouse to the Hardware Store
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6
Nerdy Gamer Night Lights
Nerdy Gamer Night Lights
The Super Mario Mushroom Lamp is an 8-Bit Illuminator
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5
Sci-Fi Disc Lamps
Sci-Fi Disc Lamps
Loris Bottello Designs a Luminous Tron Legacy Lamp
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4
Action Figure Lighting
Action Figure Lighting
Evil Robot Designs Create Chic Superhero Lamps
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3
DIY Bounty Hunter Lamps
DIY Bounty Hunter Lamps
Illuminate Your Room Star Wars Style with This DIY Boba Fett Lamp
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2
Comic Hero Lamps
Comic Hero Lamps
These Avengers Comic Book Lamps Will Please Comic Book Fans
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Awesomely Geeky Gamer Lamps
Awesomely Geeky Gamer Lamps
These Video Game Inspired Lamps Will Light Up Your Life
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