Hasta La Gadget!

Guess it’s time to dump that lowly 60-inch flat screen and upgrade to a 100 or 150-inch screen, because you’ll want something more size appropriate if you’ve got an NES console this big sitting in your living room.

This gigantic NES console from Pixel Art Studios is actually a coffee table, and it comes with a pair of side tables that look like giant cartridges, and a pair of jumbo drink coasters that look like NES controllers.

And while it doesn’t actually come with an NES console, you could always stash one inside the hinged cartridge door and hook it up to your TV. There’s even a pair of outlets on front for you to plug your console(s) into. I suggest that you get one of those old CRT projectors that can throw a 100 inch picture and has lots of old school scan lines.

The first six sets are available for pre-order now for just $1450(USD) – including shipping – and that’s for the table, side tables, coasters, and two pieces of 18″ x 18″ gaming pixel art to finish the look. After those sells, the price will go up to $1700 with shipping. Head on over to Etsy and get your living room outfitted in 8-bit style now!

If you like to look at guns more than you like to fire them, check out these amazingly detailed paper guns, made by cardboard artist Asif Farooq. Forget about the whole gun/anti-gun controversy for a moment and just admire these harmless weapons for all of their amazing detail.

Each one was planned out in meticulous detail, before Asif cut up the pieces and created his cardboard arsenal. No, they don’t fire cardboard bullets, although that would be cool. They just look great and are made to be admired as eye candy.

It’s a great way to recycle those old cardboard boxes you have lying around – the problem is that most of us are not as talented as Asif.

[via Obvious Winner]

Remember back in the 70′s when people were airbrushing all kinds of murals and Star Wars art on their vans? Well, van art may not be what it used to be, but every now and then we see something cool. Like this Grand Moff Tarkin van.

The Tarkin Truck looks pretty amazing, but The Grand Moff does not look too happy. Probably because his Death Star was turned into ashes. I love the imperial lighting behind him too – it’s a nice touch. I would love to drive this thing. You know how the ladies love Peter Cushing.

It is super awesome, though I think needs some Death Star hubcaps.

[Peter Cushing Appreciation Society via Nerd Approved]

Everybody loves bacon. This love has spawned the creation of dozens of bacon-themed foods and condiments, as well as bacon-themed art like the Baconsaurus and Kevin Bacon the Bacon. The latest addition to the Bacon Hall of fame is the Puff the Bacon Dragon.

This dragon-shaped piece of bacon is currently up for sale on eBay, where seller aboadon calls it a ‘highly collectible’ piece of pork. He’s also asking for a pretty hefty amount for the ‘naturally shaped’ bacon dragon: $1,000.

From his listing:

Attention Collectors, Bacon and/or Dragon Lovers! I Present you The legendary “Bacon Dragon” – born November 9, 2012 in Phoenix, AZ. One of a kind formation, The bacon has spoken! This bacon art has not been treated with anything nor manipulated to its form. This is perfect for your dragon or bacon collection!

While we have no doubt about the awesomeness of the dragon, we’re not fans of the crazy price tag. You’ll probably have more luck spending that amount buying 200 packs of bacon at the grocery store and cooking each piece until you find a cool shape. At least you’ll get to eat the bacon and maybe find a dragon or dinosaur-shaped one in the process.

[via Obvious Winner]

Few villains enjoy a level of popularity as HAL 9000, which is why it’s not surprising that ThinkGeek’s newly released life-size replica of the computer from 2001: A Space Odyssey is already sold out despite its significant asking price.

The replica is based on “actual movie blueprints” and “original studio files.” I bet there were “geniune film documents” and “authentic cinema records” involved as well. The replica is made from aircraft-grade aluminum and of course has a red LED eye. It also speaks, cycling through 15 phrases taken from the movie. You can trigger its voice using the included remote control, but it can also be triggered by talking to it. The latter is way cooler, but don’t expect it to call you by any other name but Dave.

ThinkGeek is selling the replica for $500 (USD) each. I know you’re already throwing money at the screen and are raring to order the replica but as I said, it’s already sold out. ThinkGeek did say that it will be back in stock by January 15 so hold on to your money until then.