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Now This Is How You Express Your Mac Love

5:00PM Yesterday | Andrew Tarantola

And you call yourself an Apple fanboy? Dressing up like a mutton-chopped Steve jobs (true to life!) while your buddy tromps about in a cyborg suit comprised of vintage Mac parts — that’s showing your fandom. More »


Gadgets

Sexy Gifts For Kink-Curious Newlyweds [NSFW]

7:00PM December 20, 2011 | Brent Rose

You finally found that special someone, settled down, and tied the knot. This is the one person you’re going to be having sex with from here to eternity. Here are 10 gifts to add some kinky spice to forever. Slightly not safe to view at work… More »


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The Nintendo Cartridge Samurai Will Get All The Babes

11:20AM August 20, 2011 | Jesus Diaz

To the person who sent me this photo on the mail from an unknown location: I love you. [LuckyLobos -- Thanks A!]


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Inside Cosplay Photography Events (And A Fancy Shinjuku Apartment)

9:20PM August 3, 2011 | Brian Ashcraft

For years, armchair photographers have made do with crappy convention centre backdrops while taking cosplay photos. That’s changing. More »


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Stormtrooper’s Spot GPS Maps Progress In Cross Australia Trek

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10:00AM August 3, 2011 | Danny Allen

Remember Jacob French, the guy walking from Sydney to Perth in Stormtrooper armour to raise awareness and money for the Starlight Foundation? He’s a dead set champ, and now you can track his progress courtesy of his shiny new Spot GPS device. Here’s a map of where he’s got to so far. More »


Gaming

A Sword & Shield Fit For The Hero Of Time

10:00AM February 25, 2011 | Luke Plunkett

Feel like celebrating Zelda’s 25th birthday with something big, bulky and heroic? It’s dangerous to go alone. Take this stuff. More »


How To Make Your Tron Costume Glow With Electroluminescent Wire

4:40PM December 9, 2010 | Annalee Newitz

Do you want your Tron costume to glow like this one, created by designer Syuzi? Then you need to learn about electroluminescent wire. There’s a great tutorial over on Adafruit that teaches you everything you need for Tron cosplay. More »


Steampunk Iron Man Costume Embroiled In Scandal

12:20AM October 16, 2010 | Kyle VanHemert

Earlier this week, this steampunk Iron Man suit won best costume at New York Comic-Con. Turns out it’s just a repainted getup from an indie movie, and the film’s creator is “royally angered” by its new superhero paint job. More »


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Real Life Superheroes Gear Up With Ninja Throwing Stars, Axe Handles, ‘Stun Knuckles’

7:40AM July 17, 2010 | Spencer Ackerman - Wired

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Mark Millar and John Romita Jr asked a simple question in their 2008 comic book (and 2010 movieKick-Ass: Why don’t fanboys actually suit up and try their hand at being superheroes? More »


A Working Halo Assault Rifle Is A Terrifying Thing

2:20AM May 28, 2010 | Brian Barrett

I’m sure that Halo assault rifle you mocked up for Halloween 2004 was nice and all. But unless it’s also a fully functional Nerf gun that holds three magazines and “a bunch” of darts, you lose. Here’s the video proof. More »