Posted by Ben Huber on Jan 12, 2015 in
Fandom,
Hobbies and Collections 
When I saw these adorable Dinobot plush toys on Topless Robot I simply had to share them with you here. However, as I was writing this article, they sold out! So I suppose now I’m just dangling a tantalizing treat right in front of you. Don’t fret too much, though! In addition to these, Etsy seller MythFit Creations also has plenty of other cute Transformers along with several Deadpool, TMNT, How To Train your Dragon, and Catbug-themed plushes. Check out the rest of their work here, and I bet you’ll find something cuddly to add to your collection! Read more…
Tags: Dinobots, Etsy, plush toys, Transformers
Posted by Michael Pinto on Jul 11, 2012 in
Hobbies and Collections,
Star Wars 
This very nicely crafted Sandy Person Hat was designed by Michigan based artist BeeBeeKins and is available on Etsy. Below is an additional photo which shows off the attached scarf: Read more…
Tags: Etsy, Star Wars
Posted by Michael Pinto on Dec 6, 2011 in
Hobbies and Collections,
Star Wars 
These wonderfully whimsical Star Wars applique stitchery pieces are the handy work of Chelsea Bloxsom who goes by the stitching tag name loveandasandwich (her Etsy shop is here): Read more…
Tags: Etsy, Ewoks, Wookies
Posted by Michael Pinto on Nov 27, 2011 in
Star Trek 
What I like about these Kirk and Spock Christmas Tree Ornaments is that they have a nice sense of style — they almost look art deco, yet are very cartoony and almost toy like. These ornaments are hand crafted by Lisa Penney who is based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Read more…
Tags: Captain Kirk, Etsy, Spock
Posted by Michael Pinto on Nov 12, 2011 in
Hobbies and Collections,
Star Trek 
An average bunny can live for over ten years — however sadly a Star Trek red shirt bunny might not last more than ten seconds if beamed down to the wrong planet! This cute creature is the handy work of Jennifer Hugon who has a shop on Etsy called Woolykins. Logically her collection also includes a Spock bunny as well: Read more…
Tags: Etsy, Spock, Star Trek
Posted by Michael Pinto on May 9, 2011 in
Star Wars 
Harshness by Harshness is a shop on Etsy that features a number of wonderfully done culture jamming art prints — my favorite set deals with “ghetto Star Wars” and features appearances from everyone from a hip hop Yoda to a Jack Daniels drinking Darth Vader. My person favorite is Boba Phat with his ghetto blaster. Here are a quick mini gallery: Read more…
Tags: Etsy
Posted by Michael Pinto on Jun 6, 2010 in
Dr. Who,
Hobbies and Collections 
Standing at ten inches tall this crafted doll of David Tennant is perhaps the first Time Lord that you’d want to adopt and take home! Although it should be pointed out that this is a collectable art toy and sadly not for the kids. The crafty Time Lord was created by GirlCalledRic who has a nice geeky shop on Etsy. Read more…
Tags: Dr. Who, Etsy
Posted by Michael Pinto on Jun 6, 2010 in
Animation,
Hobbies and Collections 
Both the Disney and Apple fanboy in me fell in love with this Snow White MacBook laptop skin decal that I spotted on Etsy. To me an appreciation of old school Disney is what sets the casual fans apart from the real connoisseurs, and if you love the medium you’ve got to worship Snow White for the landmark film that it was.
Tags: Disney, Etsy
Posted by Michael Pinto on May 31, 2010 in
Hobbies and Collections,
Star Wars 
Etsy artist Doc Martin was self trained in art from an early age but took his talent to the next level at a respectable SoCal art school. This colorful series of Star Wars inspired posters draws inspiration from the likes of Andy Warhol and LeRoy Neiman. Featured in this vivid set of prints are Boba Fett, Darth Vader, a Stormtrooper and a TIE fighter. Read more…
Tags: Boba Fett, Darth Vader, Etsy, Star Wars, Stormtroopers
Posted by Michael Pinto on May 30, 2010 in
Hobbies and Collections,
Tech 
I’ve seen a great deal of geek shaped soap in my day, but the added touch of making this faux BlackBerry scented with blackberries is genius! Produced by the Two Eggplants Company this BlackBerry PDA Phone Soap shows some nice detail on the keyboard and even includes a screen full of mock icons: Read more…
Tags: BlackBerry, Etsy, PDA
Posted by Michael Pinto on May 29, 2010 in
Hobbies and Collections,
Star Wars 
Commissioned over 100 years ago in 1903 the paintings by C. M. Coolidge which are collectively now known as Dogs Playing Poker is a cornerstone of pure(bred) Americana. But as good as those doggies were, I belive that an America of the 21st Century needs a more modern for of kitsch — and thus I nominate this Ultimate Boston Terrier Star Wars Dog Art Set for the honor. Lavishly illustrated by Brian Rubenacker this set of prints captures the canine side of Darth, Boba, Princess, Obi-Wan and Yoda. Read more…
Tags: Boba Fett, Darth Vader, Etsy, Obiwan Kenobi, Star Wars, Yoda
Posted by Michael Pinto on May 28, 2010 in
Hobbies and Collections,
Star Wars 
This kawaii set of Han and Leia Kokeshi Dolls are designed as cake toppers — although I think they’d stand out on their own as a collectable. They were crafted by PeanutbutterBandit who who hails from Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Read more…
Tags: Etsy, Han Solo, Japan, Kokeshi Dolls, Princess Leia, Star Wars
Posted by Michael Pinto on May 28, 2010 in
Hobbies and Collections 
Even though I’m vegetarian the Japanophile in me craved this wonderfully detailed Ultra Realistic Sushi Lover Deluxe Soaps Gift Set. Designed by the Two Eggplants Company this set includes soap shaped likes shrimp, salmon, fatty tuna, calamari, cucumber, spicy tuna, roe sushi and a cute little gyosa as a bonus. And best of all the soaps are wasabi scented! Read more…
Tags: Etsy, Japan
Posted by Michael Pinto on May 24, 2010 in
Animation,
Hobbies and Collections,
Videogames 
I recently came a across a nice series of fan videos by GoldenJellyBean on YouTube which included a few well done tutorials on creating crochet anime and videogame characters. Here’s a nice one on creating a Totoro: Read more…
Tags: Anime, Crochet, Etsy, fan videos
Posted by Michael Pinto on May 24, 2010 in
Hobbies and Collections,
Pulp Fiction 
H.P. Lovecraft was great at spinning a good yarn and I think he would have been quite charmed by this little guy! This Holy Guacamole Cthulhu Baby is suitable as either a key chain or backback buddy. Designer UglyGerbil also makes a wide range of these guys available in almost every color of the Cthulhu rainbow. Read more…
Tags: Crochet, Cthulhu, Etsy, H. P. Lovecraft
Posted by Michael Pinto on May 23, 2010 in
Hobbies and Collections,
Star Wars 
This young Padawan is too young to know the power of The Force, yet is not too tiny to amuse fanboy and fangurl parents with this Baby Yoda Hat! This charming baby cap was crafted by Demulcent Arts, who is a middle school art teacher that you wish you had a child. Read more…
Tags: Etsy, Star Wars, Yoda
Posted by Michael Pinto on May 22, 2010 in
Hobbies and Collections,
Star Trek 
The sad fate of most red shirts is Star Trek is brutal, but poor Ensign Bernie here has it worse than most Enterprise away teams! Usually a security officer can count on getting killed in a clean manner like a motral but quick and painless phaser wound, but poor Bernie has been turned into a sad version of oysters on the half shell by some Etsy monster that I’m sure we’ll meet in the future. Credit for Ensign Bernie goes to Ory B. Read more…
Tags: Etsy, Star Trek
Posted by Michael Pinto on May 21, 2010 in
Hobbies and Collections,
Star Wars 
Even though he’s reffered to a walking rug there’s always been something so charming about Chewie: I think it’s because Wookies remind us a bit of doggies (it’s the nose I tell you!). So you’d think that by making him a cyclops that Chewbacca wouldn’t have any appeal — yet this adorable Chewbacca the Timid Monster proves otherwise. Standing at only 1.5” tall this little guy designed by TrishCzech won me over. Read more…
Tags: Chewbacca, Etsy, Star Wars
Posted by Michael Pinto on May 20, 2010 in
Comic Books,
Hobbies and Collections 
This beautiful series of pop art comic book inspired headbands is designed by Janine Basil. She specializes in making a wide range of hats in her London flat, although both the Batman and Roy Lichtenstein fanboy in me found this series to have the most POW! Read more…
Tags: Batman, Etsy, Roy Lichtenstein
Posted by Michael Pinto on Feb 21, 2010 in
Hobbies and Collections,
Star Wars 
Being a Jedi can be a dirty business, so what better way to keep it clean than with Star Wars Logo Soap? This appears to be a fan made item judging by the fact that it’s on Etsy, so enjoy these scented mandarin sandalwood bars while they last: Read more…
Tags: Etsy
Posted by Michael Pinto on Jan 1, 2010 in
Hobbies and Collections 
David Lipson of Lipson Robotics has been doing some impressive work with his homemade robot sculptures. His latest Speaker Bot creation takes this to the next level — it features a working speaker which can be plugged into a mp3 player. Shown in this photo is Lipson’s retro first generation iPod: Read more…
Tags: Etsy, Robots
Posted by Michael Pinto on Aug 26, 2009 in
Battlestar Galactica 
Temple7e has made my fanboy heart happy again with these wonderful Battlestar Galactica Kokeshi dolls! For those not in the know Kokeshi are traditional Japanese wooden dolls, however in this case artist Craig Galentine has updated the themes of the dolls with a sci fi touch: Read more…
Tags: Battlestar Galactica, Etsy
Posted by Michael Pinto on Aug 4, 2009 in
Star Trek 
I hate to say it, but this is one of the more clever Star Trek t-shirts I’ve ever run across on Etsy! For starters the humor is conceptual which always wins me over, but I also love the smart looking illustrational style on the shirt itself. Credit goes to Cincinnati based artist peanutbutterandyelly. Read more…
Tags: Captain Kirk, Etsy, Star Trek, t-shirt
