Gamer Knits and Other Goodies

Mippy on Metafilter rounds up links to a bunch of game-related knits, sewing projects and other crafts. Who wouldn't want a cute knitted Sackboy?

I [heart] Physics T-Shirt

If you love physics - or know someone who does - Neatorama's "I [heart] physics" T-shirt is for you. As a bonus, your purchase helps support the Neatorama blog, which is full of cool and geeky information.

And yes, the atomic structure is wrong. As Neatorama points out:

This is the perfect gift for the physics lovers in your family, who will no doubt tell you that the depiction of the atom is wrong.

So, to pre-empt that, when you hand over the shirt, say "Yes, I know that the Rutherford model of the atom is wrong, but it's darned hard to make an electron cloud design for all you nitpicking physics wankers. If you look this gift horse in the mouth, I'll go all Schrödinger on your ass."

Oh, did I say that out loud?

(Yeah, they are funny too.)

2008: Most Popular Posts

Here are this year's most popular posts at Gifts for the Girl Geek:

1. Physics Halloween Costumes
   
2. Smart Jewelry
3. Awesome Girl Geek: Guild's Felicia Day
   
4. "And God Said" T-Shirt
5. Redhead Genome Project Scarf
6. Chemistry Stencil Business Card
7. Chemistry Halloween Costumes
8. Erlenmeyer Flask Love Necklace
9. Laboratory Rockstar Lab Coat
10. Erlenmeyer Flask Earrings
11. "If You're Not Part of the Solution . . ." T-Shirt
12. Geek Knits: DNA Helix Scarf
13. Patron Saint of Biologists: Saint Albert
14. Unearthed Gifts for Rock Lovers
15. Custom Anatomical Jewelry

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1. Geeky Jewelry
2. Gifts for Biologists
3. Gifts for Chemists
4. Geeky T-Shirts
5. Geeky Halloween Costumes
6. Geeky Housewares
7. Gifts for Physicists
8. Gifts for Mathematicians
9. Gifts for Astronomers
10. Geeky Bags and Purses
11. Gifts for Geologists
12. Gifts for Coders
13. Geeky Crafts
14. Gifts for Engineers
15. Geeky Art

Einsteinium is a Girl's Best Friend Apron

Etsy seller buffalonerdproject sells a sweet apron that shows your love for the actinide elements. The description of the Einsteinium apron:

It is, of course, named after a certain Albert Einstein. It is also radioactive, hence, hot stuff.

This apron is perfect for that geek chic chef in your life, a great way to celebrate mad skillz (yup, with a Z) both in the lab and out. It is the second of my "hot stuff" aprons, and I hope to create more. It is made from vintage flowered fabric with a felt applique of Einsteinium's periodic symbol in white and green with a gold background. Green iron-on letters proclaim "hot stuff" to warn people about a) radioactive elements, b) food just out of the oven or c) the nature of the wearer.

I agree, totally hot!

Ask Me About My Death Ray

Retropolis Transit Authority's "Ask Me About My Death Ray!" T-Shirt is perfect for those days when you wish you could be zapping away all your annoyances.

Dead Tech Corset

Gallery Serpentine's Dead Tech Corset is sexy geeky chic. This model was worn by computer scientist Ellen Spertus when she won the 2001 Sexiest Geek Alive contest, so it has serious geek cred.

You can also get an Edwardian style corset printed with the same design.

io9's SciFi T-shirt gift list

Science fiction blog io9 has rounded up a list of cool science and science fiction T-shirts that would make perfect gifts! And if you purchase a tee from io9's Neighborhoodies collection, all the proceeds go to the Carl Brandon Society.

Shown: Live Long and Prosper from Design by Humans

Holiday Gift Guide for Women in Science

The Women in Science blog has a roundup of great gifts for women scientists. 

There is also bookstore with fiction featuring women scientists, and biographies of women scientists. 

Shown: "This is what a scientist looks" like T-shirt from Yellow Ibis

Holiday Deals on Bags and Boots at Endless.com

There is still time to order holiday gifts from Endless.com!

• Free Overnight Shipping - and all items marked "FREE Overnight Shipping" can be ordered until 12/23 5:15PST for holiday delivery!

• Free Returns

• Orders over $50 get $5 in AmazonMP3 Downloads 

Endless.com sells shoes and bags, so I wouldn't usually be posting about them, but what girl geek wouldn't want a new laptop or tote bag? Here are a couple that I like: 

AmeriBag Manhattan Messenger Bag,Black,one size
It's a basic very functional messenger bag. Great for subway or bike commutes.


HARVEYS Seatbelt The Messenger,Brown,one size
This bag has a recycled fabric lining, and a cross-body strap for comfort.



Pink Studio Newport Laptop Bag,Charcoal
This basic laptop bag is fashionable and feminine, but too girly. You can carry with using the handles or the included canvase shoulder strap.

Colorful rain boots would be another great gift, particularly for recipients that live in soggy, but not snowy, parts of the country.

Rocket Dog Women's Water Dog Rain Boot
These rain boots are covered with funky images of aliens, robots and stars.



Chooka Women's Peacock City Boot
This peacock feather-printed boot is still colorful, but the print is a bit more sophisticated than cartoon aliens.

The Endless.com promotion expires on 12/24 at  11:59:59 PM, so order soon!

Last Minute Sale at Yellow Ibis

Tomorrow, December 15, is your last day to take advantage of the Last Minute Sale on Science T-Shirts at Yellow Ibis. They have a great collection of tees of various geekdoms. There's something for everyone:

• For your favorite mathematician: Euler's Identity Tee or Cow Pi Tee 
• For your favorite scientist, of any sort: "This is What a Scientist Looks Like" Tee
• For your favorite chemist: create your own chemical t-shirt
• For your favorite physicist: Newton's Law of Cooling knit hat or mittens 
• For your favorite geologist: Tough Schist Tee or I Date Rocks tee
• For your favorite biologist: a tee with a reproduction of Charles Darwin's first sketch of an evolutionary tree
• For your favorite astronomer: We are All Made of Stars tee

Geeky fabric designs at Spoonflower

Spoonflower is a fantastic custom fabric printing company that allows users to share their designs. Some of them are geek-fabulous:

binary by Beth Boller


map by f lane shows the various moon shots


ant_swatch by pigeoncircus


Angler_skeletons by Nalo Hopkinson


It makes me wish I could sew!

Klein Bottle Woolen Hats

What better to keep a mathematician's head warm this winter than a Klein Bottle inspired knit hat? You can get one for yourself (or your favorite mathematician) from Acme Klein Bottle.

Sale at The McSweeney's Store: Perfect for Giant Squid Lovers!

The McSweeney's store is having a 50% off sale this week and it's a great opportunity to pick up some geeky gifts, either for yourself or a friend.

You feel poor. We feel poor. Let’s feel poor together. This week only, almost everything is half-price at on our store site. Escape the holiday rush and cross every name off your list in one cheap swoop.

Some of the quirky-yet-geeky options:

• Animals of the Ocean, in Particular the Giant Squid, Dr. & Mr. Doris Haggis-on-Whey
About the author:


Dr. Doris Haggis-On-Whey has seventeen degrees from eighteen institutions of higher learning. She is a world-renowed and much-feared expert on just about everything. With her husband Benny, she has traveled the world over, and has learned about all aspects of life, including outer space and food, first-hand. She has written or will soon write over 147 books.

• McSweeney's Squid T-Shirt
• Nerd Bird T-Shirt
• "What Happens in La Brea Tar Pits Stays in La Brea Tar Pits" T-Shirt

Shirley Geek Robot Tee

If you like your geeky t-shirts to be glossy and stylish, the Shirley Geek robot tee adorned with rhinestones and beads might be for you. Shown is the longer length short sleeve women's tee in black for a not-so-cheap £48.

Make A Space Suit Costume for Cheap!

Here's a cool video about how to make a science fiction-style astronaut costume for less than $50 (and lots of elbow gease):


(via io9)

Spacy Socks

The Sock Dreams Sock It To Me Space socks are perfect for astronomers and others who want to share their love of orbital bodies.

Best Halloween Costumes for the Inner Geek

ShinyShiny has a gallery of the best Halloween costumes for your inner geek.

And if you haven't found a costume yet, you can still order one from Amazon.com. Free shipping on most orders of $25 or more through October 23. They have a few geekalicious options.:

• Star Trek ToS SCIENCE UNIFORM Classic Adult Blue T-shirt
• Star Trek ToS ENGINEERING UNIFORM Classic Adult Red T-shirt
• Star Trek The Next Generation Jumpsuit Uniform Costume (Red)
• Deluxe Deep Space Nine Star Trek Uniform Costume Jumpsuit (Teal)
• Official Battlestar Galactica Kara Thrace (Starbuck) Dog Tags
• DC Comics Deluxe Wonder Woman Adult Costume
• Adult Jedi Robe Costume
• Mad Scientist Lab Kit Halloween Haunted House Prop (681a-b)
• Astronaut Suit Adult Costume
• Adult's Adventurer Halloween Costume Kit
• World of Warcraft Night Elf Latex Prosthetic Kit

Radioactive Zipper Pulls

Gadget.brando.com.uk sells a nifty zipper pull with a GTLS - gaseous tritium lighting source. It would be an excellent accessory for any geek's jacket. The only drawback is that radioactive gadgets might be illegal. There is discussion at BoingBoing (but no consensus) about the law in that regard.

National Chemistry Week Gear

National Chemistry Week is October 19-25, so there's still time to order some chem pride gear from the American Chemical Society. This year's theme is "Having a Ball With Chemistry", so have some fun!

Shown above: Women's "Proud to be a Chemist" Hoodie, Meg A. Mole Plush Doll, Women's Baby Doll T-Shirt, Plastic Flasks.
See the ACS web site for the full selection of sizes and many more chem-related items.

Science T-Shirt Sale at Yellow Ibis

Yellow Ibis, purveyors of fabulous science-themed t-shirts and other apparel, are having a Halloween sale: 20% off orders of $30 or more, or 3€ off any purchase of at least 15€. See the Yellow Ibis blog for details.

Shown left: Black cotton/spandex skirt printed with the chemical structure of estrogen

Shown right: Feynman Diagram T-Shirt

See my previous post about Yellow Ibis: Create Your Own Chemical T-Shirt