Austin artist Ryan Fitzpatrick has created what may be one of the geekiest furnishings ever in the form of the Pac-Man Ghost coffee table. The Pac-Man Ghost table is exactly what it sounds like: a coffee table designed in the shape of the game's famous ghosts.
If you have never dreamed of resting your magazines or drinks on the face of Inky, Blinky, Pinky or Clyde, then you should probably stop reading now. The Pac-Man Ghost coffee table is handmade by Fitzpatrick and can actually be customized with longer legs that allow it to function as a traditional kitchen table or desk. The Pac-Man Ghost table sells for around $200 and can be ordered from the Masters of Fate Etsy store. Here's hoping that this table becomes edible when viewed under blue lighting.
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