The $US1000 Mecha Walker Costume That’d Kick Robocop’s Arse

Oh, so you tore off the cardboard flaps from a carton of beer and spent 60 cents on some glitter, did you? I hope you’re red-faced after hearing this Halloweener spent over $US1000 and 250 hours on his costume.


You Have One Year To Build Your DIY Remote Control Ghost

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Now that it’s November, doesn’t all that Halloween hoopla just seems so childish in retrospect? And some dad building a remote-controlled ghost out of an RC quadrocopter to scare neighbourhood kids? Especially childish. No wait that’s just awesome.


November 2, 2010
Computing

Watch The World’s Coolest Maths Teacher Troubleshoot Haunted PC

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This man is unarguably the greatest maths teacher in the history of maths teachers. Or at least the greatest at pulling off large-scale video projector pranks that leave you laughing, stunned and a little bit awed.


November 1, 2010

Who Wishes They’d Dressed Up As A Coca Cola Transformer Now?

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It’s a three-in-one costume! Not only can the wearer pose as a vending machine, but they can also rotate into a Transformer and then mooch across the floor like a Coke van, delivering beverages and cavities to all.


These Pumpkins Run On Fossil Fuel

Did anyone see any truly great pumpkins this year? Did you try carving your own pornkins, or maybe an R2D2-O’-Lantern? For me, nothing beat last year’s Sleepy Hollow Pumpkin Blaze dino display. [Flickr via Ecorazzi via Photojojo]


The Most Amazing Halloween Costume Ever

This Halloween I hope to see someone wander through my neighbourhood in this particular costume. I don’t think there could possibly be anything that’d make those who dutifully dispense candy smile more. [Flickr via Reddit]


Gaming

Clever Men Are Wearing Angry Birds For Halloween This Year

Selling millions of copies to happy customers is one of the more important milestones for any software developer, but when you inspire a Halloween costume, well, that’s the real gravy, isn’t it? But wait, there’s more:


Happy Halloween From Gizmodo

Just a little something to set the mood, from Gizmodo and guest artist emeritus, Powerpig. Featured in this picture: 24 undead minifigs, and a Lego Michael Jackson—it’s more involved than it sounds.


Geek Out

Silly Sign

I think I’m having trouble reading this sign. Does it really say “this sign will be covered in silly string from 12:00 a.m. Octover 31 to 12:00 Noon November 1?” I think it does! [This Isn't Happiness via Boing Boing]


October 31, 2010

The Easiest Way To Dress Up As Steve Jobs For Halloween

Sadly, iWear is fake. But oh it would be magical! Packaging a black mock turtleneck, blue jeans and New Balance sneakers is remarkable. The glasses (sold separately) are a great touch. You’ll feel incredible, amazing, and phenomenal. Apple just re-invented clothes.