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Stumble Around Like One Of Those Dumb Helper Bots With The ASIMO Costume

6:00PM January 25, 2012 | Andrew Liszewski

Sure, we all laugh when Honda’s ASIMO robot trips and falls, but walking around in plasic armour can’t be that easy. Don’t believe me? This ridiculous ASIMO costume will let you experience it for yourself. More »


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Leather Armour For Stormtroopers Who Prefer Harleys

7:00AM December 7, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

If you’re going to the trouble of getting yourself a set of Stormtrooper armour , it might as well be practical right? So instead of flimsy moulded plastic, these suits are made from genuine leather protecting motorcyclists from road rash. More »


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There’s A Special Place In Nerd Heaven For Carbon Fibre Stormtroopers

8:40AM November 16, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

Making your own set of Stormtrooper armour is a huge undertaking, but making it out of carbon fibre instead of plastic vacuum-forming techniques? You’ve just earned yourself a place next to Gene Roddenberry and Gary Gygax in nerd heaven. More »


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Working DSLR Costume Will Easily Win Every Contest

2:40AM October 26, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

It’s about that time of year when those who care about Halloween are finishing up their costumes and showing off photos of their creations online. Tyler Card’s Nikon DSLR costume is particularly amazing, and meta, since he can actually use it to take photos of itself. More »


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If You Love Pixar, Please Dress Up Like This Human Luxo Jr Lamp

11:00AM October 19, 2011 | Casey Chan

I love Pixar. You love Pixar. Everyone who bleeds blood, inhales oxygen and has a soul loves Pixar. We all need to prove it and wear this Luxo Jr Lamp for Halloween this year. It’s just like the logo. This is so awesome. More »


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The Strongest Pro-Genetic Engineering Argument Yet

11:20AM September 7, 2011 | Brian Barrett

The creature depicted here is both between and beyond classifications. Every bit as cunning as a megashark, even deadlier than a crocosaurus. It is terrifying, it is awe-inspiring. It is $US24.99 at Party City. 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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This Princess Leia Outfit Is Made Almost Entirely Out Of Duct Tape

7:55AM August 1, 2011 | Kwame Opam

This Star Wars costume was specially made with five rolls of 15-yard white duct tape. And another for the wig. And she pulls it off smashingly. [BuzzFeed] More »


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Chinese Man Goes To Work Dressed As Iron Man

10:06AM June 14, 2011 | Kelly Hodgkins

ZTE employee Wang XiaoKang was so inspired by the Iron Man movie that he built his own replica outfit and wore it to work one day. More »