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Give Your iPad An Extra Life With These Super Mario Cases

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11:30AM September 22, 2010 | Nick Broughall

Given the sense of horror I experienced when I dropped and shattered my iPhone 4 a few weeks ago, I wouldn’t go anywhere with an iOS device unless it was safely ensconced in some form of case. And these iPad cases from Melbourne-based Etsy designer HoobyGroovy are my favourite cases ever. More »


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1Up Helmet Gives Bike Messengers an Extra Life

4:40AM January 15, 2009 | Adam Frucci

People who bike in big cities probably feel like they need an extra life sometimes. This helmet will provide no such thing, but it certainly is adorable. [Etsy via TokyoMango]

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Mario 1up Mushroom Is Not Edible, But We Want to Lick It

3:30AM June 25, 2008 | Gizmodo US Edition

This officially-licensed Mario 1up mushroom comes with a pot. Think Geek says that you can fill the pot with soil and make your friends believe is a real 1up mushroom. Unfortunately, neither the mushroom nor the pot are edible, smokable, or capable of inducing any kind of hallucinogenic experience, so people would probably don’t believe that. But you can still secretly lick it in your cubicle for $10. [Think Geek]

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Lightning Review: The Plush Super Mario Star’s Spiritual Effect

8:09AM May 8, 2008 | Brian Lam

newVideoPlayer("supermarioplush.flv", 494, 300,""); The Gadget: A plush star from Super Mario Brothers that plays the appropriate music when you touch it. Includes a goomba and a ? block.

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