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The Ultimate Nintendo Desk [pic]

Jeremy Bray — September 19, 2012 — Leave a comment

For quite a while now, I have been kicking around the idea of designing a custom desk in my bedroom. My current desk serves it purpose, but due to its shape, it wastes a lot of space that I could be using for other things. I’ve tried looking for desks that you can find at office and furniture stores, but nothing is exactly what I am looking for. Well, apparently one Nintendo fan felt the same way and so they built the ultimate Nintendo desk!

This L-shaped Nintendo desk was build by Reddit user CantEvenRemember. The desk is made to look like the old school Game Boy and NES controller put together. While this is still not what I am looking for in a desk, I have to admit that this is one of the coolest desks I have ever seen! I would say it ranks right up there with the amazing steampunk computer and desk I posted last year!

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The Nintendo Desk

[Source: Reddit]

In Cool pictures, gaming, Nintendo controller, desk, furniture, Game Boy, gaming, L-shaped desk, NES, Nintendo, Office, video games

This Donkey Kong Blanket is Amazing! [pic]

Jeremy Bray — September 18, 2012 — Leave a comment

Like many old school gamers, Donkey Kong will always be one of my favorite video games. I don’t even know how many hours of my childhood were spent climbing ladders as Mario and jumping over barrels that Donkey Kong would roll my way.

Well, for those out there who also have a love for the 8-bit classic, Etsy seller iamduckydale is selling this amazing Donkey Kong blanket for $260. This afghan measures 5′ 9″ wide and 5′ 7″ long. It also takes 6-8 weeks to make so if you are thinking about getting this for somebody for Christmas, I would recommend ordering now before its too late to get it in time!

I would order this myself as I would love to have a Donkey Kong blanket for the winter, but I don’t have that kind of money to be spending on a blanket these days. So, if anybody wants to buy this for me, you are more than welcome to!

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Donkey Kong Blanket

[Source: Etsy]

In Cool pictures, gaming, Nintendo 8-bit, afghan, blanket, Classic, Donkey Kong, Etsy, gaming, NES, Nintendo, retro, Video game

Mind Blowing Super Mario Bros Wedding Cake [pic]

Jeremy Bray — September 14, 2012 — Leave a comment

Just a few days ago, I posted a pretty cool Super Mario inspired wedding cake that even featured a little Mario Kart action, but for the old school gamers, there is nothing like the classic Super Mario Bros on the NES. Well, now there is a wedding cake that does a fantastic job of recreating that 8-bit magic!

This fantastic Super Mario Bros wedding cake which was inspired by the NES game, was created by cake hobbyist Frances Clayton (I can’t believe this is only a hobby and she doesn’t do stuff like this for a living!). The level of detail and effort put into this cake is mind blowing! I’ve seen less detailed work from professional cake makers!

I don’t know who the happy couple is, but if this cake is any indication, their marriage is off to a fantastic start!

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Super Mario Bros Wedding Cake

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In Cool pictures, food, gaming, Nintendo 8-bit, Baking, Cake, food, gaming, NES, Nintendo, Nintendo Entertainment System, Super-Mario-Bros, Video game, wedding

The Ultimate Legend of Zelda Kid’s Room [pics]

Jeremy Bray — September 13, 2012 — 4 Comments

Back in June, I posted a picture and some video of an incredible Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker inspired nursery that one dad made which was mind blowing. While that room stuck to the cartoony style that Wind Waker has, this amazing Zelda room has a style all its own.

With a new baby on the way, Jessica and her husband had to move their toddler into a new bedroom so they could make room in the nursery for their new addition. However, before move could take place, they decided to geek out the bedroom, Legend of Zelda style!

Every bit of this kids bedroom was given the Legend of Zelda treatment making it the ideal room for any Legend of Zelda fan! It features everything from beautifully painted Legend of Zelda inspired walls featuring areas and characters from the games to the Great Deku Tree as part of the bunk bed.

I have never been this jealous of a toddler before!

If you want all of the details about the room, the whole story and more pictures, make sure to hit up the source link below!

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Legend of Zelda Bedroom

Legend of Zelda Bedroom

Legend of Zelda Bedroom

[Source: Dork on the Dime via Nerd Approved]

In Cool pictures, gaming, Nintendo bedroom, bunk bed, child, decoration, gaming, kids, Legend of Zelda, Nintendo, painting, room, toddler, Video game

Super Mario Bros Cookie Cutters [pic]

Jeremy Bray — September 13, 2012 — Leave a comment

For those that have enough self restraint to allow cookies to make it to passed the cookie dough phase to the actual cookie phase (not me) and have a love for Super Mario Bros, I have found the Super Mario Bros cookie cutters of your dreams!

Etsy seller WarpZone is selling these awesome Super Mario Bros cookie cutters for $18 for a set of 7 and $11 for a set of 4. The set of 7 plastic Super Mario Bros cookie cutters includes Mario Profile, Luigi Profile, Toad, Boo Buddy, Starman, 1-Up Mushroom, and Goomba cookie cutters. The set of 4 Super Mario Bros cookie cutters only has Goomba, Toad, Boo Buddy, and Starman cookie cutters. If it was me, I would go with the 7 set just so you would have more variety but that is just me.

If you get these and make some Mario cookies, I want to see some pictures of how they turn out!

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Super Mario Bros Cookie Cutters

Source: Etsy (set of 7 or set of 4) via That’s Nerdalicious]

In food, gaming, Nintendo cookie cutters, cookies, food, gaming, Mario, Nintendo, Super-Mario-Bros, Video game

Forget Hippos, I Want to Play Hungry Hungry Koopas! [pics]

Jeremy Bray — September 11, 2012 — Leave a comment

Growing up, I can remember that one of the big non-video games that kids like myself seemed to love was Hungry Hungry Hippos. I still remember seeing all the commercials for the chaotic and fun game. Well, as much as I enjoyed playing Hungry Hungry Hippos, I would much rather play Hungry Hungry Koopas!

One Super Mario Bros fan by the name of KodyKoala is the creator of this fantastic Hungry Hungry Koopas game! This Super Mario Bros version of Hungry Hungry Hippos features the Koopa Kids and you even have the chance to buy it! Although I don’t know the price, it will be on sale at the El Paso Comic Con which starts September 14th (this Friday), so if you really want this, make sure to go!

Apparently this took about 50 hours to make and I would say it was time well spent! Each Koopa took about 10 hours to make and the “board” took about 10 hours as well. Great job KodyKoala!

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Super Mario Bros Meets Hungry Hungry Hippos

Hungry Hungry Koopas

[Source: KodyKoala via Obvious Winner]

In Cool pictures, gaming, Nintendo board game, El Paso Comic Con, gaming, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Hungry Hungry Koopas, Koopa Kids, Super-Mario-Bros, Video game

Spectacular Super Mario Wedding Cake [pics]

Jeremy Bray — September 10, 2012 — 1 Comment

I’ve seen and posted a number of amazing Super Mario themed wedding cakes but this has to be one of my favorites. Actually, this isn’t just a Super Mario Bros themed cake, it also has a Mario Kart layer! This is definitely the wedding cake for fans of anything Super Mario related!

I don’t know who the happy couple is that had this cake for their wedding, but this cake was created by the obviously talented people at Hazelnut Bakery in the UK. Its not every day you see a cake with Mario wearing a tanooki suit! However, I think my favorite part of the cake has to be the Mario Kart tier that looks like the Rainbow Road course (although its not as amazing as the Mario Kart wedding cake I posted last year). Comparisons aside, this is definitely one of the coolest Mario wedding cakes ever!

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Super Mario Wedding Cake

Super Mario Wedding Cake Mario Kart Tier

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In Cool pictures, food, gaming, Nintendo Cake, food, gaming, Mario Kart, Nintendo, Super Mario, Super-Mario-Bros, Video game, Wedding cake

Amazing Custom Super Mario Electric Guitar [pic + video]

Jeremy Bray — September 5, 2012 — Leave a comment

Although I have a tremendous love for music and spend most of my waking hours listening to it, I can’t say I have a musical bone in my body. As a kid, I could play the recorder and peck out a few songs on the piano, but I have never seriously tried to learn to play an instrument. However, if this Super Mario electric guitar had existed when I was a kid, I suspect my life would be much different!

The awesome people over at G33kd are selling these custom Super Mario electric guitars for $995.00 AUD ($1,014 USD). They are hand airbrushed and look and sound incredible!

You can see the amazing Super Mario electric guitar in the picture below (which seems to be inspired by Paper Mario) although I highly recommend checking out the video which not only tells you about the guitar but allows you to give it a listen. For those that are lazy and just want to hear the Super Mario Bros theme music played on this guitar, jump to 7:30 in the video.

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Super Mario Electric Guitar

[Source: G33kd via Nerd Approved]

In Cool pictures, gaming, Nintendo electric guitar, gaming, guitar, instrument, Mario, music, musician, Nintendo, Super Mario, Video game

Duck Hunt LEGO Duck Wall Decorations [pic]

Jeremy Bray — September 5, 2012 — Leave a comment

Do you have a Duck Hunt inspired wall that is still in need of ducks? Well, then I have found the ducks for you! Meet the LEGO 8-bit Duck Hunt ducks wall decorations!

Etsy seller madebymecreative is selling this set of three LEGO Ducks from the classic NES game Duck Hunt for $325.20. Personally, that seems rather steep to me for a few LEGO bricks in the shape of a duck (or in this case, three), but I suppose if you aren’t good with LEGO bricks maybe you don’t want to deal with making your own. Either way, these are awesome!

If you do have a Duck Hunt inspired wall, I want to see pictures!

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Duck Hunt LEGO Ducks

Duck Hunt LEGO Duck

[Source: Etsy via it8bit]

In Cool pictures, gaming, Nintendo 8-bit, bricks, decoration, Duck Hunt, Ducks, gaming, Lego, NES, Nintendo, Video game

Mario Fires at Bowser in this Awesome Tattoo [pic]

Jeremy Bray — September 4, 2012 — 1 Comment

It seems like it has been a while since I have posted any cool Super Mario Bros themed tattoos but I think this is easily one of my all time favorites. 8-Bit Mario tattoos are rather common, but how many have Mario shooting fireballs across a guys back to hit Bowser? Only one that I know of!

Super Mario Bros fan Jimy Burke is the awesome guy in this picture with Mario shooting fire at Bower and I’d say this qualifies him as one of the coolest Mario fans I have ever seen! This tattoo was done by a guy by the name of Big Ron in the Tampa, FL area although he apparently bounces around from tattoo parlor to tattoo parlor so you may have to do some investigative work to find him if you want him to do a tattoo for you.

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