8-bit Trip

Posted on August 25, 2009 Under Life

We have quite an affinity for those with affection for the sounds of our gaming past. Even more so when that blast of 8-bit aural goodness is accompanied by a visual feast centered around another one of our childhood favorites,…

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Susan Kare Big Wall Graphics

Posted on August 5, 2009 Under Art

If you're the kind of person that enjoys large graphics wrapped around your car, or perhaps a large sticker over your garage door so it looks like a jet fighter is parked there, a custom wall print might just make…

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Bag o' Kitsch

Posted on July 7, 2009 Under Design

Kitschy: Pop Kulture Kouture and Vintage Treasures. A giant bag o' kitsch will cost you $16.00, a small one for $8.00. Also, individual gems like bracelets, rings and classic oh-my-god the sister I never had would have worn these retro-awesome…

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PF Flyers 1947 Sumfun Reissue

Posted on April 29, 2009 Under Fashion

I might catch some flack for this but anytime I see lo-top canvas shoes with a simple silhouette, I immediately think of Chucks. They may not be the first, but the are definitely the most recognizable; the standard that others…

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Telegram Stop

Posted on April 21, 2009 Under Life

As the guy who posted about the Twitter Backlash, I'm perhaps the person to best sing the praises of Telegram Stop. The service is meant to celebrate the proud history of person-to-person communications and revive the lost art of the…

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The Oregon Trail iPhone App

Posted on February 12, 2009 Under Gadgetry

I first remember playing The Oregon Trail back in first grade. Our screens may have only been green and black and our discs floppy, but we thought it was the coolest thing ever. In fact, it may have been one…

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Arcade Coat Hooks

Posted on January 13, 2009 Under Design

We miss arcades. Mainly because they were a great place for scoping hot guys and eating massive amounts of sugar. But now, we can relive those moments -- home decor style -- with Surface Tension's HangUP Arcade Coat Hooks. The…

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TapeDeck App

Posted on December 18, 2008 Under Music

If you're at least in your twenties, you had a relationship with cassette tapes. You remember your first mixtape, the easily breakable cases, and that pitch bend when the thing was just too damn old. The TapeDeck application for Mac…

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Reebok "Flash" Pop Up Store

Posted on November 12, 2008 Under Fashion

Calling all fans of choice kicks, if you currently have no reason to feel "pumped" up, maybe you should revisit the classic Reebok sneakers. The brand that pitted Dan and Dave against each other in the race for Olympic glory…

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Blackbird, Fly TLR Camera

Posted on October 15, 2008 Under Gadgetry

Since the mass proliferation of digital photography, Japan has a seen a backlash among the youth who now embrace the unconventional medium of film with the fun and casual approach known as Lomography. Japan's Superheadz is ensuring that antiques and…

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