ThinkGeek Is Closing Its Website?!?

Posted on 14/06/2019 by Shane McGlaun

Over the years around here, we have perused ThinkGeek on the daily looking for cool stuff that geeks would want. We’ve also purchased more than a few of those geeky items for ourselves. I still have that air guitar shirt that plays music around here somewhere.

ThinkGeek was gobbled up by GameStop a while back, and the two maintain separate stores, with some ThinkGeek items at GameStop stores. ThinkGeek has now announced that it officially closing up shop and everything is going to GameStop – that’s a sad day for geekdom.

In the final moments of the ThinkGeek website, they’re offering some excellent deals, including a 50% off deal with promo code MOVINGDAY. Keep in mind that all sales are final.

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For the last two decades, we here at ThinkGeek have had more fun than a barrel of monkeys being the destination retailer for all things geek. In that time, we went from selling a single T-shirt, to running a growing online business that caught the eye of a pretty big company (who then adopted us!), to being a full-fledged retailer with over 40 actual, real-life stores. Today, we’re announcing that we’ll be moving back in with our roommates (ahem, parents) over at GameStop. We know, cohabitating with the ‘rents may not be the coolest thing to announce on social, but there will be some changes and we’re guessing you’ll have questions. Click the link in our bio for all the info. And some things our lawyers made us say!

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This kind of sucks. We like ThinkGeek, and it doesn’t appear that any fans of the website are happy about the deal. As more and more games move to streaming and download formats, GameStop is seen as a sinking ship, and it might take ThinkGeek with it. Sad we are today.

Pac-Man Mug Powers You up with Caffeine

Posted on 04/06/2019 by Shane McGlaun

Pac-Man was the first video game I ever played in the arcade back in the day. I remember not making it very long because I was always trying to gobble up the power pellets and didn’t do a good job evading the ghosts. Fans of Pac-Man who prefer to get their power up via caffeine instead of gobbling up dots might want this mug.

The 3D sculpted mug has a large curved yellow handle and Pac-Man’s smiling face. His eyes look a lot like the Pac-Man in the old games. The mug is made of ceramic, which means one drop and no more wakka wakka wakka. It’s not microwave safe, and you also have to hand wash it, just like an actual Pac-Man.

It will hold 20 ounces of whatever you want, and Amazon (affiliate link) will sell you one for $14.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizza Cutter Set: No Slice Left Behind

Posted on 02/06/2019 by Shane McGlaun

Like most children during the ’80s, I spent much of my time watching cartoons and going to the movies. One of the bigger franchises back in the day was the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I always thought they were weird, and the biggest thing I had in common with the Turtles is their love for pizza.

If you are the ninja pizza cutting sort, this is the utensil set for you. It comes with one wheel-type pizza cutter and one spatula, each with a handle that looks like a sword. I can’t say that I have ever used a spatula to get the pizza off the pan, but whatever.

The spatula and cutting blade for the pizza cutter are stainless steel, and both are dishwasher safe. The set sells for $29.99 at ThinkGeek.

Fallout T-51 Nuka-Cola Power Armor Helmet Won’t increase Your Rads

Posted on 15/05/2019 by Shane McGlaun

Fallout fans know that the only real way to survive the wasteland is to find some power armor and profit. ThinkGeek has got you covered with their exclusive 1:1 scale Fallout T-51 Power Armor Nuka-Cola helmet. Since it is a 1:1 replica, you can actually wear it.

The PVC helmet also has a voice modulator inside to make you sound suitably robot-like. It has a functioning LED headlamp and custom VATS sound feature. It’s listed as “one size fits most” and measures an impressive 24.5″ tall.

While the helmet is up for pre-order now, the final design is subject to change pending licensor approval. ThinkGeek will sell you one for $149.99 with shipping expected in mid-June.

Bronze Edition Picard Facepalm Bust for the Classically Stupid

Posted on 02/05/2019 by Shane McGlaun

A few years back we talked about the Star Trek TNG Captain Picard Facepalm bust. Picard gave Star Trek fans many things to like and perhaps the most Picardian thing he did was usher in the facepalm meme that we all find useful when someone does something so stupid that words fail us.

The first facepalm bust was painted to give it a more lifelike look. At least as lifelike as a statue with only one arm can look. This version has a more elegant bronze look. It’s not real bronze mind you – that would be too swanky. It’s still made from resin, just painted to look bronze and tarnished.

The point is if you work with a bunch of stupid people, this will save you some time. Just point to the statue and shoo them out of your office. The bust will set you back $69.99 on ThinkGeek.

Doctor Who TARDIS Backpack Isn’t Bigger on the Inside

Posted on 22/04/2019 by Shane McGlaun

The BBC series Doctor Who has been around for decades. The show’s producers have a cool way to keep the series going as different docs die off and regenerate. One thing that has remained pretty much the same over all these years is the TARDIS. Doctor Who fans will want to check out this TARDIS backpack.

It’s based on the blue police box from the 11th season of the show and measures 11.5″ x 13″ x 5.5″. It’s not bigger on the inside; those are the actual dimensions. It looks like leather, but it’s made from shiny, textured polyurethane.

It has a snap closure and a pair of zippered side pockets. Sadly, it has no dedicated laptop pouch, but it still looks cool. ThinkGeek will sell you one for $79.99, and it is shipping now.

Game of Thrones Candles: The Scents of Castamere

Posted on 11/04/2019 by Shane McGlaun

Candles are good for some things, like killing the stench of unwashed bodies after binging years of Game of Thrones episodes in one weekend sans shower leading up to the new season’s debut. You don’t want just any scent covering up the B.O. when watching HBO’s hit drama, no, you want these Game of Thrones scented candles.

They come in scents representing House Stark and House Lannister. The gray tin is the House Stark sigil candle that smells like pine. That isn’t what you might expect house Stark to smell like. I’d wager it smells more like a combination of hay and wolf shit.

As for the House Lannister candle, it presumably smells better, as it’s cinnamon scented. That must be what gold and love for your sister smells like. Each of the candles is $12.99 at ThinkGeek and are shipping now.

Bean Bag Onesie: Oh My God, Becky. Look at That Prank!

Posted on 04/04/2019 by Shane McGlaun

Each year ThinkGeek runs some of the most plausible products in its April Fools’ Day gags. We sort of love it and sort of hate it. The cool part each year for me is trying to figure out which of the pranks proves popular enough that the company will actually produce and sell it.

I’m calling it for this Sir Mix-a-lot approved Bean Bag Onesie. It sort of looks like a corn-fed Yoshi with a big ‘ol booty. The onesie has a bean bag chair attached to your butt, so you can just park it anywhere.

It might be perfect for all that time spent wishing you could just sit down when out shopping with your girlfriend when the single guy-chair outside the dressing room is already taken. Plus it would be embarrassing enough that she might just let you stay home. The gag listing says its $89.99, which would be cash well spent.

This Star Trek DS9 U.S.S. Defiant Replica Is Deep Space Nice

Posted on 02/04/2019 by Shane McGlaun

DS9 was far from my favorite Star Trek show. I’m still Team Picard. But fans of Star Trek: Deep Space 9 might recall the prototype battleship that was stationed there called the Defiant. This wasn’t a big ship like the Enterprise, but a smaller warship that had cloaking tech, and the ability to smash enemies like the Borg.

Eaglemoss Collectibles has a nifty scale model of the warship that’s perfect for an Star Trek collection. The 8.5″ long replica is officially licensed and highly detailed. It’s constructed from die-cast metal and ABS plastic. The Defiant replica will cost you $74.99 and is available now from ThinkGeek.

Big Trouble in Little China the Game: Never Roll the Dice Faster Than You Can See

Posted on 01/04/2019 by Shane McGlaun

When I think of 1980s movies, one that always comes to mind – and one of my all-time favorites – is the Kurt Russell flick, Big Trouble in Little China. I nearly wore out the lone VHS copy my local video store had. If you like the movie as much as I do, you’ll want this new board game.

The Big Trouble in Little China board game sends players on adventures as they must survive against the baddies in the alleys of Chinatown. Each game takes 120 minutes and has lots of dice rolling, role playing, and storytelling in the mix. Players can customize their tokens, and the main quests have companions and minion difficulty based on the number of players.

The coolest part is that you can play this board game solo, that is a rarity in board games. Adjustable difficulty means even solo players might beat Lo Pan. Considering today is April Fool’s Day, and this is ThinkGeek listing, you’ll be happy to know this thing is real. Though you might want to check Amazon for a better price, or you will be a fool.

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ThinkGeek Is Closing Its Website?!?

Pac-Man Mug Powers You up with Caffeine

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizza Cutter Set: No Slice Left Behind

Fallout T-51 Nuka-Cola Power Armor Helmet Won’t increase Your Rads

Bronze Edition Picard Facepalm Bust for the Classically Stupid

Doctor Who TARDIS Backpack Isn’t Bigger on the Inside

Game of Thrones Candles: The Scents of Castamere

Bean Bag Onesie: Oh My God, Becky. Look at That Prank!

This Star Trek DS9 U.S.S. Defiant Replica Is Deep Space Nice

Big Trouble in Little China the Game: Never Roll the Dice Faster Than You Can See

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