Doctor Who TARDIS Tree Topper: It’s Cheerier on the Inside

It’s November 1, meaning it’s time to skip all notions of Thanksgiving and go straight to Christmas cheer. I you are already digging out your Christmas decorations, you might want to replace that old tree topper with something new and cool this year. How about this TARDIS tree topper from Doctor Who?

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The trademark blue police box even has glowing window lights. I wonder if it would transport the entire Christmas tree through space and time if activated, or just the very top. Find out for yourself at ThinkGeek.

TARDIS Themed Bathroom: Stinkier on the Inside

The web series Golden Thrones is all about finding the best public restrooms in the world. In the latest episode, host Jon DelCollo stopped in at The Way Station in Brooklyn to explore this TARDIS-themed loo.

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The inside walls are decorated with all kinds of Doctor Who themes, like Tom Baker’s scarf, which would have made the perfect toilet paper pattern in this bathroom actually. There’s a weeping angel and a cyberman in there too.

They should have gone all out and made the toilet look like the main console. That way, when you flush it, it can go up and down. That’s what I would have done. But I don’t design Doctor Who toilets for a living, so what do I know?

[via Laughing Squid]

10 Awesome Geeky Valentine’s Day Gifts Ideas

10 Awesome Geeky Valentine’s Day Gifts Ideas

Valentine’s Day is approaching and we have to prepare with suitable gifts for our loved ones. We geeks have quite different taste options when it comes to the things we enjoy and thus it might prove difficult to find the perfect gift, but rest easy, we are here to help.

A typical “you’re my Valentine” card and some flowers would simply not do and thus we give you a choice between some more original products that would better suit the person you care about. Sometimes it is the easiest thing in the world to give a gift to the person you love, but other times it might prove a challenge so here are some options that will hopefully make your search shorter.

Geeky funny Valentines Day gift idea 8-bit Bouquet

8-bit art is something that brings us back to a time when things were quite a bit simpler, at least when it came to video games, and any true gamer will have a nostalgic reaction when seeing them. The great thing about these pixilated beauties is that they won’t need constant care and are just as romantic. The bouquet is 13” tall and you can get it for $21.75, but you also have a choice for a single 8-bit rose that has brighter colors and is a bit smaller, or you can simply pick a legendary hero with three hearts to give to your princess.

 Geeky Cufflinks

Cufflinks are really useful and a great accessory for your boyfriend or husband and if he loves Star Wars then the ones inspired from the Stormtroopers will be a perfect idea. You get them in a wonderful package with a ribbon tie to make them even more festive and they are made from stainless steel, so they will last forever. The best thing is that you can also choose some inspired from the classical Pac Man game of from with the symbol of house Stark from Game of Thrones, so why settle for a single pair? Get them here.

Valentine’s Day Star Wars Stormtrooper Darth Vader

This plush stormtrooper toy is really festive with the rose and candy hearts, making it a great gift for all ages and the most hilarious Valentine’s Day gift. The plush toy has a size of six inches and is truly adorable due to the giant head with a small body. You can currently purchase one for $15.03 on Amazon.  As the perfect companion to the previous plush toy stands the Darth Vader model which also comes with a rose and candy hearts as well as with a red bow tie to make things even more festive. You can remove the small candies and have a great memory for the years to come and they are suitable for anyone over the age of four, so get yours here for $16.86!

 Constellation Earrings

The stars are wonderful and when they are made of white topaz with sterling silver wires connecting the constellations then they are even better, so this is quite an amazing gift for your nerdy Valentine even if she isn’t particularly involved in astronomy. They come in several options with the Big Dipper and Little Dipper or Orion and Casiopeia. When it comes to putting them on, they are worn through the insertion of the back pin through the pierced hole and then rotating the piece up, so even that is quite a unique feature for them, so get them now for only $12.49

Star Wars Han and Leia Hand Towels

Although there were so many jokes made after this exchange of lines in The Empire Strikes Back, it is actually a good way of defining the difference between men and women, so it could prove a perfect gift if you’re a couple with a developed sense of humor and a passion for Star Wars. You have the silhouettes of Leia and Han with their line on one side and on the other is the Rebel Alliance insignia and the towels are made of cotton and bamboo. You can get them here for $24.99.

Legend of Zelda Premium Journal

Great for both him and for her, this Legend of Zelda journal comes with a map of Hyrule on the endpaper and a shield with the Hylian symbol makes sure your notes remain safe and protected. There are 120 unlined pages in the journal so they are really great for drawing as well as for writing about your epic adventures or anything else. They cost $19.99 and you can get one here.

Space Invaders Necklace

A handcrafted jewel made out of solid gold will certainly impress anyone and this one has an 8 bit robot motif that is ideal for the old school gamers that want to make a statement. The gold is 9k, 14k or 18k and you can choose from a white, yellow or rose finish and the best thing is that you can add custom engravings to make it quite unique. They come wrapped in a gift box so you don’t have to worry about this but it will take around two to three weeks to craft them, so hurry up and get one here for $395.

Bacon Body Wash & Bacon Soap in Tin

If you have a Valentine who really loves bacon then the idea of constantly smelling like one might seem attractive and now you can give them a gift they always wanted without knowing it. This soap can be used by a girl who wants to smell yummier for her boyfriend but you should be careful around dogs after using this soap! To accompany the classy vintage looking soap you also have access to the accoutrements bacon body wash to make your day complete. The soap costs $7.81 and the body wash is $7.15

Zombie Plush Slippers

No matter the age, these are certainly going to be loved by everyone who visits your home. Each slipper looks like a zombie head with the brains and eyes coming out and you just slide your feet into the mouth of the zombie for a comfortable stroll through the house. Undead footwear is something everyone should try and since we all love zombies they are certain to be a big hit. You can get them for $10.37 so it’s a no brainer to get a pair for your Valentine!

Star Wars I Love You – I Know Necklace

Following the same theme as the towels in our list, the quote from The Empire Strikes Back is a great gift for those who love Star Wars and instead of a heart necklace the Rebel Alliance insignia is a really good choice. The two shapes make up the Phoenix starbird and are made of stainless steel with a 28”ball chain that cab be trimmed it it’s too long. You can get it for $39.99.

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This Giant LEGO TARDIS Is Brickier on the Inside

Check out this life-size LEGO TARDIS. Sadly, you can’t buy, but at least you can get a glimpse at what a life-size TARDIS looks like. It looks like the TARDIS only…brickier.

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This impressive life-size TARDIS turned up on Sydney famed Bondi Beach, and is on display in advance of Australia’s inaugural Doctor Who Festival.

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All it needs is a LEGO Doctor and it would be complete. There’s probably little chance that we will see it in the States anytime soon, but I would love to have a closer look.

[via Mashable and Gizmodo]

Doctor Who TARDIS Cutting Board: Chop Some Thyme and Spice

Take your vegetables on a tour through time and space as you chop them and prepare your meal. This TARDIS cutting board is perfect for your Doctor Who themed kitchen. tardis_cutting_board_2zoom in

It has a flexible design with a non-slip base and is perfect for fresh vegetables like celery, which we all know is great for detecting radiation – which is why the 5th Doctor keeps it pinned to his jacket.

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Sadly, it isn’t bigger on the inside and you can’t open the TARDIS door and pull fresh vegetables out, but it will still be the coolest cutting board in your kitchen. It’s only $16.99(USD) from ThinkGeek.

Doctor Who TARDIS Backpack: Time and Space on Your Back

While it’s not quite as cool as this one, this Doctor Who TARDIS Backpack holds a library inside, just like the real thing. Assuming you put your school books in it, that is. Most Time Lords step inside of their TARDIS, but you will be unique because you can wear yours.

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This time machine is made from durable faux leather and is really the perfect companion. Some would say it has more charcter than Clara. Not me. I wouldn’t say that. Some people would though. It measures 12″(w) x 18″(h) x 6″ (d). It’s perfect for hold your books, Doctor Who toys, psychic paper, sonic screwdriver and whatever else you need to carry with you.

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Only $49.99(USD) from ThinkGeek. Always buy your TARDIS. Never steal it.

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LEGO Doctor Who Set Goes on Sale in December

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Whovians have waited a long time for a new Doctor Who set, and LEGO has finally decided to make their dreams come true. With the official launch set for December, it seems that the Doctor Who LEGO set will be available just in time for Christmas.

First spotted in a French Shop At Home catalog and then officially confirmed by the Danish toy maker, the Doctor Who set has made some hearts (though no double ones) skip a beat. Even though it doesn’t feature all of Doctors, there’s only one companion, and it could generally be considered a minimalistic set, it still brought a lot of joy to Whovians from all around the world.

Only Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi’s versions of the Doctor have been included, and the back of the box even depicts the regeneration of the LEGO Time Lord. While I loved Matt Smith’s Doctor and story line quite a lot, I found the 8th series to be quite dull, and I still can’t tell if it was the new Doctor or his companion’s fault. Even the story seemed unimpressive, but everything seems to be back to normal in the new series.

Speaking of the sole companion found in this LEGO set, it is none other than Clara Oswin Oswald, the soufflé girl (or the Impossible Girl, if you prefer). In terms of villains, we have two Daleks and a weeping angel. I don’t even want to know what would happen if these two monstrosities worked together to bring the Doctor down.

As mentioned before, the set could leave the impression that it’s rather simplistic, but in fact it includes more than 600 pieces, besides the six characters. Submitted to LEGO Ideas by Andrew Clark, the Doctor Who set with model number 21304 is nothing short of stunning. Besides the figurines, it features the TARDIS, which is bigger on the inside, obviously, and several accessories specific to each version of the Doctor. The exterior of the TARDIS detaches from the interior, and can be closed up to look like the traditional Police Box. Some Whovians hope that the Weeping Angel will have a demonic face, while others weep the absence of David Tennant’s Doctor, especially since the 10th incarnation is the most popular one.

The set is expected to go on sale on December 1st, a few weeks before the Doctor Who Christmas Special, where we’ll get the chance to see River Song again. The price of €59.99 in Europe and $59.99 in North America seems decent, for a set of this size. There are no details regarding the availability, and some think that it will sell out in minutes, which really wouldn’t be surprising. If you want to surprise a young Whovian with an incredibly Doctor Who gift this Christmas, the LEGO Ideas set could fit the bill perfectly, as long as the recipient is 10+ y/o.

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Via: Brickset

Official LEGO Doctor Who TARDIS Set Coming Soon

Doctor Who fans will want to check out this awesome LEGO announcement. The LEGO Facebook page has made it clear than an official TARDIS building set is coming soon.

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We have seen DIY TARDIS sets over the years, and many of them are much more complex than the official set we see in this image. Take the 1:3 size TARDIS we saw several years back, which had a whole lot of bricks in it. Granted, it was much larger than the official kit is going to be.

In addition, the Doctor Who YouTube channel has just dropped this amusing video which shows off more of the 623-piece set, which includes both a blue police box, and a complete TARDIS console room, which is naturally much bigger. The set also includes minifigures of the 11th Doctor, the 12th Doctor, Clara Oswald, and a Weeping Angel. It also includes the pieces required to build two Daleks.

Expect the set to drop in time for the holidays for about $50.

The TARDIS Trunk: More Storage on the Inside

All good vehicles have a trunk. I mean you need a place to keep spare tires, emergency and first aid kits and more. What if I told you that the TARDIS has a trunk too? Well, the actual TARDIS is too big to need one, but this TARDIS is a trunk.

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Addled Adventures recently made an old storage trunk into the TARDIS. She found a beat up trunk at a garage sale for $5, brought it home and then went full Time Lord on it and created a mini time machine. She spraypainted it blue and laser cut the door panels. She also added the windows and door signs, and just like that, she had a TARDIS.

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Just like the real thing, the chameleon circuit won’t work and sadly she can’t figure out how to make it endless inside, but it is a great storage trunk for all of her Doctor Who collectibles now.

[via Geek Crafts]

I Do: Doctor Who TARDIS Engagement Ring

Doctor Who TARDIS Engagement Ring

 

Would you say yes to this? This Doctor Who-inspired TARDIS engagement ring will make most girls happy (provided the right man is asking), but it’ll make Whovians over the moon with joy because it’s, well, a TARDIS ring. The double band is generously studded with diamonds, while the miniature TARDIS itself is covered in blue sapphires and even more diamonds.

The design, which was originally posted on Etsy, has since been sold, but fret not. You should be able to ask your jeweller to come up with an inspired design, if you want one.

VIA [ CNET ]