Tag: gaming

Categories / Kids, Toys and Games

Retro arcade game baby grow

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Babygrow

Pac-man seems to gets everywhere, from seating to a carpet and even a washing-up sponge. Well, now you can inflict the gaming classic on your kids with the retro game arcade baby grow.

It's a simple but instantly recognisable design and comes from the range of The Green Apple, a company who specialize in eco-friendly and ethically sourced products. This baby grow is made from organic cotton, so the kid has got some twenty-first century green credentials as well as the 80s look.

The babygrow costs £19.

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Categories / Gadgets and Tech, Music

Nintendo NES cartridge harmonicas at Etsy

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Nesharm

Here's a great spot of recycling – using old game cartridges to make musical instruments – the work of NESharmonica.

As the name suggests, these are old Nintendo NES cartridges, but mixed with  a Hohner harmonica tuned to the key of E to produce the novelty instrument.  They even throw in some instructions and sheet music, plus the original circuit board that features the game. Well, you never know when nostalgia takes hold.

Take your pick from a variety of games (including the Zelda pictured here), with prices starting at $24.99.

NESharmonica at Etsy

Categories / Homeware, Toys and Games

Retro arcade sponge at Urban Outfitters

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Pac-man sponge

Most people will probably be thankful for anything that makes the chore of washing-up more exciting. For those who have moved from gaming into domesticity, this retro arcade sponge from Urban Outfitters might liven up your task a bit. 

The sponge is in the instantly recognisable shape and colour of arcade favourite Pac-Man. As it says on the packaging, use it to munch your way through the dirty dishes. 

If you're feeling creative, you could get cutting at your own sponges and recreate the look. For those who prefer someone else to do the dirty work, it costs £6.

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Categories / Men's Fashion, Toys and Games, Women's Fashion

Retro gaming iron-on patches

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Pac-man patch

If you've got a favourite sweater that's worn away at the elbows or if you're looking to liven up an old t-shirt, you may be interested in these retro gaming patches. The one pictured is based on the instantly recognisable pac-man ghost and there's also a Space Invaders patch available. 

Those unwilling to leave their consoles will be pleased to hear that they are iron-on for the easiest of applications. They are stocked at Urban Outfitters and cost £5 each. 

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