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Minecraft has definitely been a success on many unprecedented levels for sure, which is a good thing, as it shows that the world is still not short on creativity when it comes to churning out new gaming titles for the masses. Well, as with any self-respecting game, there will be addicts at the scene as well, and Minecraft is no different. In fact, you might be classified as hardcore should you decide to actually play Minecraft Pocket Edition on your touchscreen-capable mobile device using the $19.99 Minecraft Pickaxe Touchscreen Stylus.

The Minecraft Pickaxe Touchscreen Stylus says it all – it is a miniature pickaxe that was designed to resemble the classic pickaxe within Minecraft itself, where it will play nice on majority of the touchscreen devices out there, regardless of whether you are a smartphone or tablet owner. Thing is, you will be able to write with the top of the pickaxe or to use the end of the handle, the job will still get done. Made out of high-density foam, the Minecraft Pickaxe Touchscreen Stylus measures 3.25″ x 2″ if you are interested in picking it up.

[ Minecraft Pickaxe Touchscreen Stylus copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

You know the Boy Scouts – they want to make sure that they remain prepared at all times, as you can never quite tell just what might happen at a particular point in our current time-space continuum that requires you to react correctly to the situation. Having said that, not all key rings are created equal, and Thinkgeek makes sure this particular point is driven across with the $16.99 CRKT Knife Sharpener Key Ring. Yes sir, who would have thought that something as humble and ordinary as a key ring could come in handy during knife-sharpening emergencies?

This will not only hold the rest of your precious keys together, but will also double up as a multi-tool keychain. While it is full well capable of sharpening knives anywhere and everywhere you are, it will be unable to sharpen fabled metals like mithril and Wolverine would also be in a spot as it will not work on his adamantium-bonded claws. The other tools that make up part of it will Include a bottle cap opener, flat blade driver, and belt cutter.

[ CRKT Knife Sharpener Key Ring copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

I think we can all agree that ThinkGeek often has some very bizarre products. Sure, those products may be bizarrely cool like the Build-on Brick Mug that lets you stick Lego bricks on the outside of your coffee cup. Today, ThinkGeek is back with a set of four geeky scented candles.

Surprisingly, none of them smell of hand sweat derived from hours of video gaming. The four candles include Retro Arcade, Middle Earth, Teen Spirit, and Space. These may be the perfect candles for your romantic geeky Valentine’s Day. The Geeky Candle Set includes four votive candles in glass cups with suitably geeky labels that are ready to light up.

The scents of the candles are quite bizarre. For instance, Retro Arcade promises to smell like candy, pizza, and a pocket full of quarters. Anyone who grew up in the 80s will remember those smells. Middle Earth promises to smell like grass, rolling farmland, and bright blue sky. Basically, it’s perfect for a day with your precious.

Surprisingly Teen Spirit doesn’t smell like unwashed grunge rocker. It apparently smells like your high school deodorant from your parent’s bathroom. The final scented candle is called Space and promises to smell like outer space, which is to say ozone. You can pick up a set of four candles for $19.99 right now and the candles are not available individually.

[via ThinkGeek]

Geeky scented candles from ThinkGeek are perfect for Valentines romance is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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If you are a single person living on your own, then you would have realized long ago that you are pretty much able to do whatever you want, without having to worry about someone else out there who have a different viewpoint from you. Well, there is a downside to it all, too, as having someone else journey with you through life makes it all the more colorful and interesting. When it comes to working late into the night, singles would not have an issue with the light turned on, but if you have your partner in bed with you, then things get a little bit more complicated. Lighting issues are one thing, the sound from your keyboard is another. The $149.99 Quiet Pro keyboard from Thinkgeek might help you solve half of your problems, where it has gained the moniker of being the “world’s quietest mechanical keyboard”.

The Quiet Pro keyboard comes with sculpted keys that are laser etched, and lives up to its name, being super quiet and deadly accurate. Not only that, it remains true to the times with a trio of USB ports in addition to audio and media controls thrown into the mix. Those who have won speed typing competitions before would be more than pleased to notice that you will no longer suffer from “ghosting” issues with the Quiet Pro keyboard. With a cable length of 6 feet, the Quiet Pro does seem to be the ideal workplace companion, especially if you love and appreciate peace and quiet in the vicinity.

[ Quiet Pro gets “World’s Quietest Mechanical Keyboard” mention copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Geeky coffee drinkers can now construct their own mug thanks to a cool new coffee cup from ThinkGeek, called the Build-on Brick Mug. The coffee cup has all the little bumps and holes you need to attach building blocks from LEGO and other manufacturers to the outside.

While it’s not officially-licensed by any building block manufacturers, the 12 ounce mug is compatible with LEGO, PixelBlocks, MegaBlocks, KRE-O, and K’Nex Bricks. Keep in mind that it doesn’t ship with any blocks, you have to provide your own. But you’re reading Technabob, so you must have at least a few bricks kicking around the house, right?

It’s made from sturdy BPA-free plastic, which can hold up to the heat of a cup of coffee or tea, but it isn’t advised to put it in the microwave or dishwasher – unless you’re in the market for a blob of melted plastic. You can buy the Build-on Brick mug now for $19.99(USD) over at ThinkGeek.