Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[This piranha plant keepsake box is ironic]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/12/this-pirahna-plant-keepsake-box-is-ironic/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/12/this-pirahna-plant-keepsake-box-is-ironic/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/12/this-pirahna-plant-keepsake-box-is-ironic/#comments Honestly, we're not sure how anyone could come up with the idea of a piranha plant keepsake box. A keepsake box, ideally, is designed to keep your precious items in a safe place so you'll always know where they are. Piranha plants, on the other hand, are about as far away from safe as you can get. They're man-eating plants, some varieties of which can breathe fire. Still, despite all that, this keepsake box -- designed by Etsy user lostmitten -- still manages to be kind of cute. As of this writing, there is a single one available for purchase at $60.

We suppose you could pick it up and store your old high school love notes in there. Just watch your fingers when you open it up.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>craftsculturemariomario-brospiranha-plantsuper-mario-brosSuper-Mario-Bros-NESFri, 12 Feb 2010 20:18:00 EST<![CDATA[College Humor writes a complaint to Mario Bros. Plumbing]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/30/college-humor-writes-a-complaint-to-mario-bros-plumbing/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/30/college-humor-writes-a-complaint-to-mario-bros-plumbing/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/30/college-humor-writes-a-complaint-to-mario-bros-plumbing/#comments We've all seen Super Mario Bros. parodies before -- some that even make Mario a pretty sick and deranged dude. Been there, done that. But, what makes this College Humor video so special -- aside from its unusually grody depiction of the brothers Mario -- is its surprise ending. We won't spoil it for you, so you'll have to click on over if you want to check it out.

JoystiqCollege Humor writes a complaint to Mario Bros. Plumbing originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>college-humorDShumormariomario-brosNintendoparodysuper-mario-brosWiiWed, 30 Dec 2009 00:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Men dressed as Mario and Luigi rob a cab driver]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/13/men-dressed-as-mario-and-luigi-rob-a-cab-driver/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/13/men-dressed-as-mario-and-luigi-rob-a-cab-driver/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/13/men-dressed-as-mario-and-luigi-rob-a-cab-driver/#comments While it's unbelievably tempting to litter this piece with allusions to the various Mario and Luigi properties, we're instead going to bite our tongues and tell the story of some less-than-gentlemanly gents who beat and robbed a NYC cabbie at 4AM on November 1. According to police reports, the cabbie stopped his car at a gas station when one of the four patrons attempted to steal money out of his pocket. He asked the men to pay their fare and get out, which resulted in the attack.

In the video found on the NY Daily News website, two men dressed as Mario and Luigi can be seen assaulting the cab driver while another person in their party stands about, presumably watching for interference. The men are still at large and police are asking those with information to contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS, log onto NYPD Crime Stoppers, or text 274637 then enter "TIP577."

[Image credit: Bob Dob]
[Via GamePolitics]

[Thanks, Adam]

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Though our old, embittered brains remember those days fondly, you kids today with your shiny electronics and worldwide exchange of information get the not-so-secret tips straight from the horse's mouth (in sorta high-resolution, no less) on New Super Mario Bros. Wii. After watching the video you see above, we came to a scary realization: there are people out there who might not have any 2D Mario strategies already embedded in their brains. Folks, if you don't have any sort of tactic worked out for red coin collection, we're not sure this video can help you. Or if anyone can, for that matter.

Thankfully, we have a much cooler video after the break.

Gallery: New Super Mario Bros. Wii

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JoystiqNintendo takes the fun out of discovery with New Super Mario Bros. Wii tips video originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqNew Super Mario Bros. Wii coming down the pipe Nov. 15 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The only thing better than playing video games is pretty much living in one. When Antoinette sent this one into us, it was an immediate lock for today's fan spotlight. Not only is redoing a room all in Mario Bros. decor the ultimate in fanboyism, it's also just really cool -- and this particular take on it is tremendous. Forget the decals, folks; this is the real deal, complete with 3D blocks you can slam your head into.

Check out a selection of shots from the project, or hit up her page for even more! And don't forget: we're still looking for all your Final Fantasy swag. Figures? Game collections? Cosplay? Snap a few pics and send 'em in to us at showmeit [at] dsfanboy [dot] com. Of course, we're still interested in regular submissions, too.

Show and Tell is all about your stuff, so long as it's Nintendo-related. We love to see your collections, your crafts, your frosted creations, your t-shirts and swag of all sorts. Just snap a few pictures, tell us what's up, and send it all to showmeit [at] dsfanboy [dot] com. We'll take care of the rest.

JoystiqShow and Tell: It's-a room! originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's a pungent retro flavor to proceedings on the dojo today, a nod to Nintendo's early history. If you'd like to know more, head past the post break for spoilers. If not, just keep on scrolling.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dojofightingmario-brossmash-bros-brawlssbbTue, 12 Feb 2008 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Promotional Consideration: Mario's DIY signs]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/23/promotional-consideration-marios-diy-signs/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/23/promotional-consideration-marios-diy-signs/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/23/promotional-consideration-marios-diy-signs/#commentsFiled under:

Promotional Consideration is a weekly feature about the Nintendo DS advertisements you usually flip past, change the channel on, or just tune out.

Giant advertising firms with international clients and extravagant budgets aren't the only people working hard to push their video games on you; small mom-and-pop stores also develop stratagems to attract the casual shoppers who haven't yet decided on what to buy. These sales-generating tactics can be something as simple as putting up a notice about in-demand consoles being in stock, or as annoying as hard-selling you on preorders and magazine subscriptions.

One of our favorite schemes, and the topic for this week's Promotional Consideration installment, relies on setting up homemade signs with creative interpretations of video gaming's most recognizable mascot, Mario. Join us past the post break for some of the interesting Japanese in-store displays that we've come across.

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JoystiqPromotional Consideration: Mario's DIY signs originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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