Getting a geeky tattoo can be a hard decision to make. Personally, I have four tattoos that can be considered geeky, and I don’t regret a single one. In fact, I plan on having an entire arm dedicated to the world of Nintendo, specifically geared towards Mario. But it’s certainly not for everyone, especially people who haven’t devoted their life ...
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Cartridge Mod Allows You To Play Game Boy Game on Your NES
Do you remember the Super Game Boy? Basically it was an official modded cartridge from Nintendo that allowed you to play your Game Boy games on the big screen of your TV, right through your SNES system. Nintendo Age forum user and creator of this awesome mod bunnyboy describes his gadget as “basically the Super Game Boy, without the Super ...
Read More »Belt Buckle Made Using Recycled NES Controller
I’ve never wanted to touch a man’s belt this bad. Actually, I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to touch a man’s anything… ever. But whenever I see a NES controller there’s something instinctual about my brain that makes my hand instantly reach out and tap the buttons, even if there’s no console in sight. Seriously dude, get away from me ...
Read More »Mexican Sugar Skull Stormtrooper Ink Will Be My Next Tattoo
Those of you who have followed Gearfuse long enough know that I’m in the process of designing myself a geeky tattoo sleeve. I’ve already got Jedi Mario and a set of Mario Stars running up my arm, but I’ve been looking for the perfect addition. This Stormtrooper Sugar Skull tat might just be my next tattoo. I know, I know, ...
Read More »Duck Hunt Sweater: Be a Modern Day Mr. Rogers
For those of us who were raised during the 80s and 90s, Duck Hunt brings back memories of hours of pointing a gun at our televisions. If you grew up during the peak years of the NES, Duck Hunt was the coolest thing on the market, one of the only games at the time that had a dedicated peripheral. But ...
Read More »Mario Meets Michelangelo: La Piet Goes Geek
Based on Michelangelo’s famed sculpture, La Piet (which you can see after the jump), designer Kordian Lewandowski used a block of polystyrene foam to complete his very own work of art – the Nintendo-inspired Game Over sculpture. Measuring slightly taller than an averaged sized man (seems to be about six-feet tall), Game Over mixes the drama of Renaissance art with ...
Read More »Custom Made Ghostbusters Wii Peripheral
Who you gonna call? Now you can just call yourself. Yeah, call yourself and get a busy signal. That’ll show them damn ghosts! Jump in your Ecto-1 and get busy! Modding�extraordinaire�Jack Rossi created this awesome custom Ghostbusters Wii Proton Pack peripheral, especially made for Ghostbusters Wii video game. Why doesn’t Nintendo ever think of things like this?
Read More »South Koreans Using Meat as an iPhone Stylus
As it would seem, “electrostatically speaking,” sausages are a close match for the human finger, so they actually work pretty well as an iPhone stylus. Sales of CJ Corporation’s snack sausages are on the increase in South Korea because of the cold weather; they are useful as a meat stylus for those who don’t want to take off their gloves ...
Read More »Retro NES Skin Turns Your Wii Retro
When it comes down to it, I never quite “got over” my original NES console. No matter what system I might play for a few months or even years, and trust me, I’ve played quite a few different consoles in my day, I always come back to the original. Maybe it has something to do with the memories of comfort ...
Read More »Super Mario Suits That Never Existed (But Should Have)
I’ve been content long enough. No longer will the propeller and penguin suits hold me over. I’m sorry Nintendo, there’s only so much I can take. CollegeHumor created an amazing assortment of Super Mario suits that never found a spot into the plumber’s wardrobe, but most certainly should have if Nintendo have had the balls to create some of these. ...
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