Geek Out

Even Batman Has An iPad

Sure, he seems a bit confused about how to fit it into his utility belt, but it looks like even Batman has an iPad. Guess he felt the need to buy one after seeing these other costumed folks holding theirs:


June 6, 2009
Entertainment

This is Either a Terrible Jabba the Hutt Costume or a Great Angry Turd Costume

I doubt the makers of this costume have ever actually seen Star Wars, because this is downright terrible. But if you’re looking for an ugly sleeping bag you can wear to parties, here you go. [Product Page via Boing Boing]


February 14, 2009
Gaming

A Tribute to Creepy Guys Taking Pictures of Pretty Girls (NSFW)

Today we celebrate the unsung hero of the trade show, the creepy guy who stops at nothing to acquire the perfect shot of a girl who probably hates him.


February 9, 2009
Gaming

Cardboard Cosplay Nintendo Game Boy is Actually Playable

Well, you can use the directional pad anyway. Kudos for the working screen and Tetris music, but the A and B buttons on this cardboard Game Boy costume don’t appear to do anything at all.


July 28, 2008
Gadgets

DIY Iron Man Suit Is Beer Belly Ready, Wrong

We have covered quite a bit of DIY Iron Man components–including arc reactors, masks and repulsors–but never an entire DIY suit (unless you count Tony Stark minifigs). Thankfully, we only had to wait to this year’s Comic-Con for it. I was going to headline this “Iron Man: the Retirement Years,” but I’m sure you will come with better options in the comments. Updated: if you thought this was horrible, nothing–and I say nothing–will ever prepare you for the worst nightmare Comic-Con 08 had to offer (Warning: Not Safe for Lunch.)