Ever since I was a child I've always loved Smaug. I had a paperback copy of The Hobbit which featured Smaug lying on the treasure on the front cover. I probably still have it somewhere... Over the years I've picked up a few Smaug themed items, but this incense burner really caught my eye. It looks pretty amazing: It take incense cones not sticks. Here's the … [Read more...] about Smaug Incense Burner
Laurent Durieux “Indiana Jones and The Raiders of The Lost Ark” Limited Release Poster
If you're an Indiana Jones fan, and who isn't? Today is the last day to order a limited edition poster by Laurent Durieux. The posters went on sale on Friday and the last orders will be accepted at 2359 EST tonight, June 4th 2016. You can order them here. They're selling for $60 plus shipping, which is about $20 to Ireland. They look fantastic and I've been resisting … [Read more...] about Laurent Durieux “Indiana Jones and The Raiders of The Lost Ark” Limited Release Poster
Geeky Keyboard Waffles
I'll have to admit that I'm not a big fan of waffles, though I will eat them from time to time. However this waffle iron piqued my interest, as its design is so incredibly geeky! The end product will, of course, look like a keyboard, which means it's probably about double the size of a normal waffle: I still think it looks cool even if I'm not a big waffle fan … [Read more...] about Geeky Keyboard Waffles
Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Bookends
The Noble Collection has some really lovely, though quite expensive, Harry Potter licensed collectibles. One of them that caught my eye is this set of bookends. As you can see they depict the Hogwarts Express entering and exiting a tunnel: They look really impressive. According to the official site they're hand painted and are each approx. 7.5 inches long and 5.5 … [Read more...] about Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Bookends
Death Star Measuring Cups
If you're a Star Wars fan AND you like cooking then maybe this might appeal to you. You too can measure your flour and other ingredients using these Death Star measuring cups: When they're not in use they all fit neatly together and can all be stored in the Death Star (obviously) The measuring cups come in the following sizes: 1 tablespoon, 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, … [Read more...] about Death Star Measuring Cups