If Video Games Were Real

We've all wondered what life would be like if video games were real. Would we all walk around with much too large swords and anime hair? Would we be constantly being kidnapped by genetically altered turtles? Would getting to work every day take all the lives that we have and when it was game over, would we just give up and go back to bed?

Caldwell Tanner of College Humor and Hipster Superhero fame has another was of looking at it.

We could keep the polar ice caps from melting

Save the economy

Help with natural disasters

Fix oil spills

 

Finally cure cancer and other life threatening diseases 

Recycle is a positive manner

Of course, we don't need to be video game characters to help with these real world problems. But you already knew that ;)

Thanks to Dorkly for trying to save the World one video game at a time

Geek Chic

Want to wave your geek flag, but can't find anything that fits your elegant style? Tired of the same old graphic tees to show your fandom of choice?

It's time to branch out with Nerd Alert Designs!

This amazing etsy seller, is giving us geek girls a chance to branch out in our geek clothing choices and I, for one, am very excited!

Check them out!

Who's Your Daddy Romper

a perfect summer outfit for every girl!
this romper features a soft, cotton darth vader print on top, with an all black short, side zipper and ribbon belt.

Cocktail Hour On The Death Star

good luck NOT getting drinks bought for you when you hit the town in this cocktail dress!
flattering on all body shapes, this 1960's styled dress features a lovely squared neckline, small pleats and a small slit up the skirt back.

Dr. Oooooooo

 

your ass will look OUTTA this WORLD in this time traveling pencil skirt!
this simple skirt will lead you into any adventure in style! whether you pair it with a fez and a bow tie or a simple red ribbon, you won't need a sonic screwdriver to impress anyone!

You ARTOO Cute In This Dress

you will most certainly be the droid everyone is looking for in this hot number!
this pretty strapless dress is the perfect way to bring your love of star wars to any elegant occasion!
the top features everyone's favorite little fella printed on a soft cotton, with a beautiful cobalt bottom to match.

Set Your Phasers To Stunning

 

you'll put everyone in a mind melt when you walk by in this dress!
adjustable straps and deep pockets are just part of what makes this dress so amazing. kirk himself would have a hard time resisting the soft cotton top, flattering darts and gathered skirt!

You're Going To Be The Star Of The Block Party

oooh girl, you'll be stacking up the compliments in this hot number! this cute made to order dress features an 'x' shaped neck line, a charcoal background with colored tetris blocks falling from top to bottom. 

The Unbirthday Dress

 

 your dates won't mind you being late when you look as good as you will in this dress!
this amazing printed skirt features text and illustrations straight from the book! the top features a high neckline and an open back, brought together by ribbon and vintage lace.

You're Going to WAMPA Get This...

you'll be the feistiest beast on all of hoth in this cute costume!
this dress comes with matching boot covers (with ferocious claws, of course) a lovely bomber-style hat with horns, and plenty of tauntaun blood down the front (optional)

You'll Look So Ka-Chic In This Endor-ing Costume

made special to order, this dress will give you the perfect outfit for any comic con, costume party, star wars day or winter outing!
with this purchase, you will receive one fuzzy vintage cut dress and one pair of matching shoe covers. you will also receive the accessories to transform your outfit into chewbacca (faux leather, hand painted bandolier) AND an ewok (ultra suede hoodie with fuzzy ears)
a fantastic outfit for any fangirl!

Never Be SOLO In This Cute Get Up

this sexy version of everyone's favorite rebel will have the bad guys falling at your feet!
the tight navy pencil skirt with red trim with the sexy black under bust vest is a sure shot!
han solo never looked so good!

 The Ash Dress

  whether you're trapped in a haunted cabin, stuck in the middle ages or just shopping smart (shop s mart!) you will be fearless and fabulous in this cute evil dead dress!
each dress features a hand painted bloody chainsaw on the skirt, with a pocket placed just beneath it. once your hand is in that pocket- INSTANT CHAINSAW HAND!

Tell me these aren't amazing dresses? Go on, I dare you.

They're pretty spectacular, if you ask me.

It's so hard to choose which one is the best out of all of them, but if I had to choose, I think I would go with the Ash dress. Surprised? Yeah, I am a bit too. But really, how can I resist having a chainsaw hand? 

I love the print dresses for a more laid back geek feel, and I would have a hard time choosing between R2-D2 and Dr. Who prints.

As for the costumes, I'm totally there with the Han Solo outfit.

How about you? What outfit does your geeky heart long for? Drop me a line and let me know.

Thanks again to Nerd Alert Designs for making it chic to be geek

Batman Villains

Back in July, I mentioned that I had been invited to Fan Expo by some friends and that we were going to dress up as Batman Villains.

Well, Fan Expo has come and past and I've finally gotten my hands on some of the photos.

So without further ado, I give you Batman's Rouge Gallery.

Bane, Catwoman, Harley Quinn, Joker, Hush, Two-Face, Scarecrow and the Penguin.

We also had an amazing Riddler (who you can see down below) and a fantastic Poison Ivy with us, but she's the one taking the amazing photos. (which you can see more of here)

So much work went into all these amazing costumes. People gave up things like comfort, vision, breathing, hair and blood to do justice to these characters.

It was an uncomfortable, exhausting day, but also super fun. Many people stopped to take our pictures and many a child was horrified due to people staying very true to character. (I'm looking at you Scarecrow)

I was very glad to have been a part of this and I look forward to dressing up with these awesome people again in the future.

Thanks to Adam, Paul, Kat, Racquel, Dave, Christina, Jessica, Dave and Mike for including me in this awesome event. You guys rock my Batman socks off!

Star Wars Watches

It's only been the last couple of years that I've started to wear a watch. I was given one a few years ago as an anniversary present, which I then lost within the year. I got so use to wearing it, that when it was gone, it drove me absolutely crazy until I finally went out and got a new one.

It's pink and silver and quite awesome, but if I had known there would be Star Wars watches coming out, I may have waited a little longer. Clearly, these new watches Seiko, due out Oct. 12th, are made for men, but when has that ever stopped me before?

Just take a look at their awesomeness!

Darth Vader

• Black IP coated steel case size: 42.5mm [outer diameter], 11.3mm [thickness]
  Screw back
• Movement: 8B54 Caliber quartz movement with radio correction
• Correction feature: Radio corresponding standard radio (station 2) Japan, 4 Department of China, and the United States
• Solar charging function (from time to time. Driving power save about 9 months from a full charge, driving for 2 years from full charge)
• time accuracy: 15 ± seconds per month difference (in case you do not receive the standard radio, if it is worn on your wrist at temperature 35 ℃ 5 ℃ ~)
• Sapphire crystal with hard coating
• Water resistant to 100 meters
• Limited edition of 1,500 watches
• Price: 141,750 yen (U.S. about $1,820)

Darth Maul

• Black IP coated steel case size: 43.4mm [outer diameter], 11.0mm [thickness]
• Movement: 8B82 Caliber quartz movement with radio correction
• (station receives two automatic selection of Japan) wave correction
• Solar charging function (from time to time. Driving power save about six months from a full charge, driving for 2 years from full charge)
• stopwatch function (measured 1/5 second, 60-minute, measuring up to 6 hours)
• time accuracy: 15 ± seconds per month difference (in case you do not receive the standard radio, if it is worn on your wrist at temperature 35 ℃ 5 ℃ ~)
• Sapphire crystal with hard coating
• Water resistant to 100 meters
• Limited edition of 800 watches
• Price 136,500 yen (U.S. about $1,750)

Stormtrooper

• Steel case size: 41.7mm [outer diameter], 12.4mm [thickness]
• Movement: Caliber 6R21 automatic mechanical
• Accuracy: +25 seconds to -15 seconds difference per day
• Jewels: 29
• Sapphire crystal with hard coating
• Water resistant to 100 meters
• Limited edition of 500 watches
• Price 136,500 yen (U.S. about $1,750)

 Yoda

 

• Steel case size: 41.7mm [outer diameter], 12.4mm [thickness]
• Movement: Caliber 6R21 automatic mechanical
• Accuracy: +25 seconds to -15 seconds difference per day
• Jewels: 29
• Sapphire crystal with hard coating
• Water resistant to 100 meters
• Limited edition of 600 watches
• Price 136,500 yen (U.S. about $1,750)

C-3PO

• Steel case size: 41.7mm [outer diameter], 12.4mm [thickness]
• Movement: Caliber 6R21 automatic mechanical
• Accuracy: +25 seconds to -15 seconds difference per day
• Jewels: 29
• Sapphire crystal with hard coating
• Water resistant to 100 meters
• Limited edition of 600 watches
• Price 136,500 yen (U.S. about $1,750)

R2-D2

• Steel case size: 45.5mm × 46.0mm horizontal vertical [Case], 9.5mm [thickness]
• Movement: Solar Digital quartz movement Caliber S770 with an active matrix EPD with radio correction
• (standard radio receiver that originates from five stations in Japan, USA, Germany, United Kingdom) wave correction
• (from time to time. Driving power save about nine months months drive about 41 months from a full charge from full charge) solar charging function
• (time display can be optionally five) style change function
• (32 cities and regions) World time function
• time accuracy: 15 ± seconds per month difference (in case you do not receive the standard radio, if it is worn on your wrist at temperature 35 ℃ 5 ℃ ~)
• Sapphire crystal with hard coating
• Water resistant to 100 meters
• Limited edition of 1,000 watches
• Price 126,000 Yen (U.S. about $1,620)

 Some of the features that I really like out these watches, start with the little details. Things like the second hand of the jedi/sith watches looking like their lightsabers,

 The emblazoned character pictures overlaying the details inside,

 

the fact that each watch has the characters name in Aurebesh.

Also, the R2-D2 watch uses EPD e-ink to bring up scenes from the movies! How cool is that?

Ok, so with prices that high, I think I made the right choice of buying my pink and silver watch, but hey, a girl can dream. Who knows, maybe one day they'll make awesome, affordable Star Wars watches for girls? Yeah, I know, I'll be dreaming of that for a long time yet.

Thanks to aBlogToRead for all the great info, considering everything else I saw was in Japanese and Adam for sending me the link in the first place.