Paper Game Boy

Pretty impressive!
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Liz Revision: "Neurotransmission" Ltd. Ed. CD

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This DJ mix from Liz Revision called Neurotransmission was created around the theme of love. All of the tracks, ranging from minimal techno to IDM & ambient aim to re-create the sensation of falling in love. The handmade package is stitched together and features a cute closure mechanism. The inside features the written descriptions of serotonin and dopamine, two chemicals that increase in the body when one falls in love.The limited edition CD is only available from Fractalspin with any order of $40 or more, and only while quantities are available.

Liz Revision is Chicago-based multi-hyphenate Liz McLean Knight. Established as an electronic music producer under the name Quantazelle, and owner of geek boutique Fractalspin, McLean Knight DJs glitchy minimal techno and IDM, promotes electronic music events in Chicago and runs the subVariant record label. She also designs the artwork for the releases, and is known for the humorous design of her album, featuring a set of ways to customize a “coaster” Coaster: Deluxe Edition

Ibiza Ride Leather Cuff - Black

<< Ibiza Ride Leather Cuff – Black
This totally sexy and nerdy version of the original Ibiza Ride watch is totally futuristicly nerdy with a rock star edge. The staff here are fighting over these guys! It features a super wide black leather cuff with an innovative buckle system, and the same dial as it’s older brother, that oh-so-popular kid:  Ibiza Ride LED watch.

#000000 Tie (Black Tie)

>> #000000 Tie (Black Tie)
This will undoubtedly be your best bet for all black tie affairs. Printed with a large “#000000? –hexadecimal code for the color black, sure to make all graphic designers and web developers giggle.

Everything here is in-stock and will ship via First Class USPS mail if ordered by Dec. 20 in time for Christmas. Woot!

1. Cat5 Bracelet - $15
Who would have thought that the guts of ethernet cable would make such a pretty multicolored bracelet? Anyone who rocks this multi-stranded wire bracelet sends a subtle signal to those in the know that the wearer is not just a geek, but one with style.
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Video game candy 2. Video Game Candy Tins – $3
Unexpectedly cute Super Mario Bros. Mushrooms and Stars have the secret bonus of being filled with tasty sour candy, and replicas of a Nintendo Wiimote and NES controller contain gum and mints. Not only are they great stocking stuffers, the tins can be re-used to hold memory cards, games, paper clips, headache medicine or those teeny-tiny mystery screws that you find after you’ve re-assembled your laptop to swap out its hard drive (total bummer).
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Credit Card Organizer 3. Credit Card Organizer Wallets – $40-$60
The innovative, patented design of this aluminum wallet allows you to organize, protect and select up to either six or twelve of your favorite credit, ID and membership cards quickly and easily at the push of a switch. No complicated electronics or batteries needed. Never hold up a checkout line again!
http://www.fractalspin.com/x/product.php?productid=119&cat=0&page=1
Varistor Geek Necklace Geek jewelry 4. Varistor Necklaces – $18
Varistors keep important circuits safe from damaging power surges (variable + resistor), but when worn as jewelry they become elegant geek jewelry. Two versions are available–one in a shorter, black cord for men, and a longer chain version for women.
http://www.fractalspin.com/x/product.php?productid=133&cat=0&page=1
geek belt 5. IDE Belt – $16-$18
Check it out–here’s a belt made from genuine parallel cable for IDE hard drives. One size fits all–there are instructions in the package how to customize it to your size. And speaking of the packaging–just like working, sensitive electronics, it comes delivered to you in an anti-static bag.
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The Dance Pad Purse

The Dance Pad Purse

My original dance pad broke, so I decided to cut it up to see what was inside. The top layer was actually pretty, so I thought it would make a cool purse. Literally. Hah!

Check out the photos documenting how I made it.

The top layer before it's cut up

The first layer of the dance pad

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Gifts $10 and underNintendo Super Mario Bros. Mushrooms make great stocking stuffers for gamers, kids, or retro enthusiasts.

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Gifts $25 and underThese cool necklaces made from the hub of a floppy disk will surprise the geek on your gift list. There is the version shown as well as another with a ball chain instead.

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Gifts $50 and underThese microfiber Cable Ties feature 1/4? and RCA cables on three different color options.

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Gifts $100 and under

These silver necklaces–available in two sizes–feature a real working level. They would make a great present for any DIYer, with their subtle nerdery.

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Gifts $100+

This awesome necklace features diodes of three different voltages (sizes).

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More cool stuff at Fractalspin.

Alright, Mr. Henry Rollins…imma say you are generalizing here in regards to calling rave culture as all about drug culture and “ketamine & ecstasy.” Sure, it’s around in the scene and there are peeps that dig it but that’s not THE reason why everyone congregates on a space and blisses out to techno, house, drum-n-bass, and all the sub-branches and in between genres. Wake up. I will show you.

Frankly, I don’t get your motivation, sweetie. You used to be an advocate for a subculture that was all about the anti-establishment cultural movement, self-expression, and DIY culture right? Um….that’s what rave culture was and still is (on the DL here in Chi but everywhere on the ‘tronz). Not sure why you’re hating, but feel free to call me personally and I will set you straight.

So, Mr. R, when’s the last time you’ve been to a real rave? If you haven’t been to a real one in a minute, Mr. Rollins, accept my personal invitation and we will have a blast. All above board and totally legal. No need to worry bought nothin’. Let me show you what it’s about.

Also, keep in mind, if Techno Viking finds out you are dissing him YOU BETTER RUN. Just sayin’ :-D LOL Look at the pecs on dude! har.

C’mon, Henz, don’t diss the scene you don’t know. For sho. Call me up dawg, let me school you…no need for hatin’.