Thingiverse contributor Drew Smith not only designed and made a near perfect replica of the visor worn my Star Trek: The Next Generation’s Geordi La Forge, but he then took it to be signed by the Twitter god himself. Nerd points +10!
Even better, he’s uploaded instructions on how you can make your own visor!
The TV show Community hasn’t appeared on this blog yet (as far as I know) but I’m going to have to declare it geeky. Some signs of geekiness include: massive amounts of internal and external “inside” geek references, holodeck-like sets, claymation episodes, some time-warps/alternate timelines, and of course, the fact that it is rumored to be ending prematurely, to the devastation of its small, but fiercely dedicated following. If that isn’t enough to establish geek cred, I submit, for your approval, this amigurumi tribute:
While I don’t think Loki would appreciate being described as “cute”, “adorable”, “darling” and “huggable”; he really is when you crochet him in this cute, adorable, darling and totally huggable pocket version. From his removable hat, to his long flowing black hair, and his familiar black and green robes, Loki can go anywhere with you to cause mayhem and disaster keep you company when you need him.
Handmade piranha plants? Stompable balloon Goombas? A DIY chain chomp piñata? Homemade mushroom cupcakes? This has got to be the best Super Mario-themed birthday party ever! I hope this kid appreciated it—it was only his fourth birthday. I’d be pretty psyched if someone threw me a party that awesome now, and I’m 31.
This week Twinkie, purveyor of fine crocheted non-edible edibles, brings us yet another adora-bubble crochet tutorial.
You could be dancing round your apartment, dinner fork in hand, singing “Under da Sea” with these gorgeous crochet mermaid accessories in no time!
