I’m not really the type of person who goes to the mall and window-shops, but I do get on etsy.com and just drool. I used to think etsy was just a place where people bought handmade soap; it is that, but oh, it is so much more. Here’s a list of stuff I’ve wanted to pass on to everyone, as well as a few items that top my own “want” bookmark folder.
Bags
- T-Rex Messenger Bag by happyfamily – Okay, it’s obvious why I might choose the T-Rex bag, but seriously I want practically every design they offer – robots, pirate ships, and more. They offer the designs on T-shirts as well, but I love the messenger bag.
- ’68 Mustang Interior Backpack by thingsbuilt – This isn’t to my taste, but it’s just too cool to leave out. It’s a backpack made of bits of leather, automotive carpeting and vinyl, plus the real interior emblems of the Mustang.
- Classic Video Games Screenprinted Tote Bag by fauxsure – I spy with my little eye a Coleco controller! I like tote bags because I inevitably need them for groceries, so they have a guaranteed purpose, but they’re cute enough to use for anything else.
Jewelry
- White d20 Cufflinks by Cufflinks – Not only do these come in a range of other colors, the seller has a ton of other cool cufflinks, including those made from Legos and Star Wars bits.
- Blue Screen of Death Belt Buckle w/ Reversible Belt by Bare Tree – Not quite sure what message you’d be sending with a BSoD at your waist, but it looks pretty cool.
- Nintendo Game Cartridge Key Chain by TheClayCollection – I’m a sucker for miniatures, and this seller’s got everything you can think of – even the Portal Companion Cube. All hand-made out of clay. Well, I’m impressed.
Clothing
- Impossible to Play Sheet Music T-Shirt by isotope – Has sayings like “with pesto” and “use the cat handle” on it. Too cute.
- Gnome NYC Alien Invasion Shirt by TeeShirtGnome – A gnome watches as aliens invade. This seller also has more traditional arcade-themed shirts, among others.
- Hat for the man in a galaxy far far away by BabbidgePatch – A knit hat featuring everyone’s favorite small and sassy droid.
Have you found any cool geeky etsy produts? Link them in the comments!
About j
I love the Gaming keychains! There are a few other cool sites out there for these sorts of geek things. The most famous is probably thinkgeek.com and there is also woot.com.
But if you are looking for something a bit more custom, try World of Dice. They have keychains, earrings, necklaces, magnets, cufflinks, ect.
I like the chainmail dice bags by various sellers (eg. DarkAngelMetalWorks). They’re probably completely impractical but look so cool.
Err, I actually have an Etsy site. *cough self-consciously*. I make Dice Socks. See here.
There are also some gorgeous laptop bags on Etsy-too many shiny things to spend money on! : )