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Here are FIVE THINGS you MUST BUY. Cuz they're awsum.
12 years ago
You know what I love? Stuff.
I love buying cool stuff that speaks to me. Here's some stuff I think you ought to buy.
5: Super Mario Coin Block Bank!
Whenever you put a coin in the box, it makes the "d-ding" sound of a coin. Modern version. Woulda preferred NES sounds, but whatever. If I got one of these, I'd actually have an incentive to save all my coins, instead of spending them on beef jerky at 7-11.
IF ANYONE KNOWS OF A STORE THAT SHIPS THESE TO CANADA, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
4: Fancy Playing Cards.
Playing cards are classy. No question. Whether you're doing magic tricks, playing Poker, or just collecting them, these cards will always be an excellent conversation piece, especially compared to the standard "Bicycle" card decks you can get in any department store.
http://www.ellusionist.com
http://www.theory11.com
Ellusionist specializes in more fantastical and "mystical" themes with their decks, where as Theory11 tends to focus more on Steampunk themes and classic Americana.
3: "How NOT to Write a Novel"
Hurriedly, Lapinbeau flailed to his amazing audience, telling them with great fervor like the ferviest of all fervs on the fervingist day of the year, that there was indeed a bundle of papers which within told the long-guarded secrets of writing a book, passed on from publisher to publisher much to the chagrin of the authors who sent their manuscripts to the publishers for publishing.
http://www.amazon.ca/How-Write-Nove...../dp/0061357952
Bet you cringed when you read the above paragraph, huh? If you are thinking of doing some creative writing, you might wanna take a gander at this book, and see what you're doing wrong. Sometimes you just need to cut some things out. I know some of you out there are writers!
2: Lava Lamp.
I'm a 90s kid. That is, born in the 80s, lived in the 90s. But even so, there was something just plain awesome about the 60s. And nothing conveys that spirit of exploration and mercurial wonder than a Lava Lamp.
http://www.lavalamp.com/
I love these things. Just don't keep them on all day, or you'll damage the lava, and smoke up the glass. if possible, get a timed power switch.
1: THE RING OF THE GAMER.
Let me ask you all a personal question... do you fancy yourself a gamer? What was your first gaming system?
Do you remember those directional pads with the corners that just poked into your left thumb relentlessly? That "gamer's callous" that you developed, the sheer mastery of those old NES or SNES controllers? Good times. The best times. It's a truly sad thing that we won't experience that giddy thrill of being a child gamer again. But this ring...
http://www.shapeways.com/model/2645.....the-gamer.html
This ring is a very dear symbol to me. It symbolizes a time when games were new and exciting... when LIFE was new and exciting. And this ring is a way of showing our love for the classic games that made our childhoods great.... or at least, bearable.
When you wear this ring, you are wearing a symbol.
A piece of jewellery that says "We remember."
...
I ordered a silver one. It was a birthday gift.
I love buying cool stuff that speaks to me. Here's some stuff I think you ought to buy.
5: Super Mario Coin Block Bank!
Whenever you put a coin in the box, it makes the "d-ding" sound of a coin. Modern version. Woulda preferred NES sounds, but whatever. If I got one of these, I'd actually have an incentive to save all my coins, instead of spending them on beef jerky at 7-11.
IF ANYONE KNOWS OF A STORE THAT SHIPS THESE TO CANADA, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
4: Fancy Playing Cards.
Playing cards are classy. No question. Whether you're doing magic tricks, playing Poker, or just collecting them, these cards will always be an excellent conversation piece, especially compared to the standard "Bicycle" card decks you can get in any department store.
http://www.ellusionist.com
http://www.theory11.com
Ellusionist specializes in more fantastical and "mystical" themes with their decks, where as Theory11 tends to focus more on Steampunk themes and classic Americana.
3: "How NOT to Write a Novel"
Hurriedly, Lapinbeau flailed to his amazing audience, telling them with great fervor like the ferviest of all fervs on the fervingist day of the year, that there was indeed a bundle of papers which within told the long-guarded secrets of writing a book, passed on from publisher to publisher much to the chagrin of the authors who sent their manuscripts to the publishers for publishing.
http://www.amazon.ca/How-Write-Nove...../dp/0061357952
Bet you cringed when you read the above paragraph, huh? If you are thinking of doing some creative writing, you might wanna take a gander at this book, and see what you're doing wrong. Sometimes you just need to cut some things out. I know some of you out there are writers!
2: Lava Lamp.
I'm a 90s kid. That is, born in the 80s, lived in the 90s. But even so, there was something just plain awesome about the 60s. And nothing conveys that spirit of exploration and mercurial wonder than a Lava Lamp.
http://www.lavalamp.com/
I love these things. Just don't keep them on all day, or you'll damage the lava, and smoke up the glass. if possible, get a timed power switch.
1: THE RING OF THE GAMER.
Let me ask you all a personal question... do you fancy yourself a gamer? What was your first gaming system?
Do you remember those directional pads with the corners that just poked into your left thumb relentlessly? That "gamer's callous" that you developed, the sheer mastery of those old NES or SNES controllers? Good times. The best times. It's a truly sad thing that we won't experience that giddy thrill of being a child gamer again. But this ring...
http://www.shapeways.com/model/2645.....the-gamer.html
This ring is a very dear symbol to me. It symbolizes a time when games were new and exciting... when LIFE was new and exciting. And this ring is a way of showing our love for the classic games that made our childhoods great.... or at least, bearable.
When you wear this ring, you are wearing a symbol.
A piece of jewellery that says "We remember."
...
I ordered a silver one. It was a birthday gift.
https://www.gamesmen.com.au/catalog.....x-p-32453.html
I have to get me a set.
Those will make great gifts for my poker playing friends
They're also very slippery.
I'm OOOOLD school... Atari 2600 joystick / paddle / driving controllers for me.
Pitfall Harry FOREVER!
I know, I know, don't judge too hastily, but... Dude.
IF they have those coin boxes at my local EBGames I'd probably be willing to send one your way, but there's probably no point going over the logistics when I'm not even sure if they stock 'em.
... I know they have Koopa plushies.
Contact me on AIM or Skype. Let's talk. :3
Oh and a tip, never ever shake a lava lamp, it doesn't end well.
And you should order that ring, then!
Gave someone a set and they promptly wrecked them, oh, the pain.