Nerdy retro items for the home

Like all villains, the dark side of the Force usually only entices with empty promises. Who hasn't heard the famous quote from Darth Vader to Luke:...

What does a hero really need? A magic sword, a shirt made of mithril and magical powers? Far from it! All you really need is a thirst for adventure...

It usually lurks in pipes and waits for careless plumbers - now it legally provides light in your room: the Super Mario XL Piranha plant lamp is a ...

If you've ever tried to find all the Koroks in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you'll know: These little forest dwellers are not only cute...

You're on the train, the journey takes forever, the network is poor - but hey, who needs the internet when you can crack level after level in a Tet...

The answer to the question of whether Santa Claus really exists is a resounding "Yes!". Unfortunately, he just never manages to deliver his parcels...

Whether it's against Bokblins, Leunen or simply against the decorative tristesse on your shelf - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Hylia Sh...

Spock played it with the composure of a Vulcan thinking three moves ahead at once — and Kirk never lost his nerve either. Of course, we're talking ...

In the world of Fallout, Nuka Cola is almost a basic survival tool - right next to Pip-Boy, Power Armor and a healthy dose of sarcasm about the sta...

Sometimes all you need is a cold drink and a pinch of retro charm to round off the day - the Space Invaders beer glass brings both directly to your...

Many things are different in the so-called "Upside-Down" than in our world. For example, it is permanently the year 1983, but that doesn't stop the...

Ash and Pikachu, Relaxo and Recovery, Sunny Day and Solar Ray, Salt & Pepper - all equally iconic combinations, but only one of them is needed in e...

Whoever ran home from school in the 90s to not miss a single episode knows: Dragon Ball Z wasn't just an anime — it was religion. Goku, Vegeta, Tru...

There are video game moments that burn themselves deep into the memory. This eerily fascinating mask from "The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask" has ...

Want to keep your loose change safe and still perfect your fighting style? Then sit down with the legendary turtle hermit - with the Dragon Ball Ma...

Before dragons, dragonflower and power-hungry daedric lords, it all started with a floppy disk - and this moment in video game history is celebrate...

Even if you've seen 2001: A Space Odyssey dozens of times, this one moment sticks with you: Dr. David Bowman, floating calmly and intently through ...

When Bugs Bunny calls, you lace up your sneakers - and if you're LeBron James, you'll end up in the craziest basketball game in movie history. With...

In 1991, every arcade had a sign with a single message: Hadouken. Street Fighter II wasn't just a game – it was a cultural phenomenon that tested f...

With the Pokémon Pokéball sandwich maker, your snack ends up where it belongs: neatly caught between two slices of toast. Shiny black on the outsid...

If your breakfast deserves a special treat that doesn't sound like "standard toast", this gadget is practically a little kitchen companion from Kan...

"If my calculations are right, when this thing hits 88 miles per hour, it's going to really crack!" - and what happens is pure nostalgia hype. The ...

Steven Rhodes is the illustrator behind these delightfully dark retro images that look like harmless 1970s schoolbooks – until you take a closer lo...

The Pokémon Pokéball Toaster is the kind of kitchen gadget that makes even morning grouches look like they've just stepped out of the Pokécenter. I...