Friday, May 13, 2011

ThinkGeek Review & Giveaway: Graduation Week

thinkgeeklogo If you’ve never been to ThinkGeek.com you are missing out on one of my favorite online stores. My brother told me about them a couple years ago when he sent me a list for Christmas and they were at the top of the list.

I don’t know if in one blog post I can convey how twisted funny this company is. If you have someone in your life who has “everything” you have NOT visited ThinkGeek. Let’s talk about some of the “items” they carry, shall we?


Ever had unicorn meat? If not, they’ve got some canned just for you! I think, “Gag”, but you know you’re kinda curious aren’t you? How about bacon? Lately all over Twitter I see people talking about bacon this and bacon that. I ask them if they’ve ever checked out the interesting selection of bacon related products at ThinkGeek and that was before I had the chance to work with them.ThinkGeek CollectionHang on, I need my stomach to settle down as I think of some of the bacon offerings. How about some bacon flavored envelopes or toothpaste. Ahhh, I need to gain control of myself. This stuff cracks me up! They sell, I’m telling you! People have a love affair with bacon. I have a feeling some of these may make their way into my house as my boys would live off of bacon given the chance.


Lets talk about some things that I KNOW beyond the shadow of a doubt that you or your most eclectic friend doesn’t have:



  • Star Wars Rebel Pilot Headphones


  • Video Swim Mask


  • Organ Transport Lunch Bag

  • Star Trek Enterprise Pizza Cutter

  • Pac-Man Hothead Pot Holder

Honestly, there is no way I could begin to explain the insane selection you can find at ThinkGeek. My mom got my brother the book xkcd: volume 0 for Christmas last year. I’ve given him the t-shirt Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock.


Because ThinkGeek has a geektastic selection of Star Wars products, I asked to review the R2D2 USB Hub. My daughter and oldest son love Star Wars more than just about anyone I know. I was shocked at how large the Hub actually was in real life. So awesome! There are 4 USB ports and a plug in on the back in case you want to use a 7.5 external power supply. If you listen to the video below you’ll hear what R2 sounds like.


Did I mention my 11yo said, “I hope Smooch doesn’t go to college so I can have her R2D2.” Way to be thinking of yourself little man!IMG_6024At ThinkGeek you have numerous opportunities to earn Geek Stuff. You can sign up for Geek Points and receive points every time you make a purchase. You’ll see the number of points you can earn on each product page. With those points you can get free stuff! Woo Hoo Then with those products you have, if you take a photo and send it in to them, you could win $100 with their Action Shots. Are you any good at Haikus? I don't understand them at all. I read them all the time and my reaction is, “huh?” I’m missing the Haiku gene from my DNA. If you come up with a winning one you could walk away with $50!




Speaking of $50 Here’s your chance to win a bit of ThinkGeek dough.


Required: Go to ThinkGeek and find the strangest item you can and let me know what it is.


Giveaway open to US residents only 18 yrs or older. Please leave your email in the required entry or have it available in your profile. No email/contact = No entry. Giveaway ends 5/17/11 at 11:59 PST. Winner has 48 hours to respond.




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Tweet this giveaway & leave a link with your tweet (1 entry daily) “RT #WIN $50 from @thinkgeek towards your product of choice at ThinkGeek.com @bigguysmama http://bit.ly/lLKZkc







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*Clearly I’ve received product for review. The opinions expressed are my own and never influenced by the company.

329 comments:

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Unknown said...

The Plush Beating Heart http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/science/becb/ has to be the weirdest thing I've ever seen when it comes to plushed items!

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AEKZ2 said...

Etch your own circuit board kit is pretty strange to me.

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Stephanie said...

humping usb dog - uhhhhhhh
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Deanna said...

I found Edible Giant Toasted Leafcutter Ants:

http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/science/e1bc/



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BethElderton said...

Okay--the Japanese Lucky Golden Poo is pretty strange:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/japanfan/9069/
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Kozi said...

The weirdest thing I think is "My First Bacon plush", but I have bought the bacon flavored microwave popcorn from them!

Hydee said...

The strangest thing I found was the Illuminated JetBib Feeding System
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Anonymous said...

How about a dismembered stuffed unicorn in a can marked Unicorn Meat.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/wacky-edibles/e5a7/
Oi!
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susansmoaks said...

i think the Home >
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kolpin said...

MMMMVelopes - Bacon Flavored Envelopes
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Nance Meyer said...

I found a Survival Kit in a Sardine Can. Weird!

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Heidi Helene said...

I subscribe via email (2) :D

Heidi Helene said...

I follow you on twitter! @DreamFog

Heidi Helene said...

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Katie said...

The Tac Bac - Tactical Canned Bacon is pretty weird!
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Breanne said...

I think the Onion Ring mints are weird.

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LAMusing said...

My First Bacon Talking Plush is pretty odd. It says "I'm Bacon!" when you squeeze it and has a mechanical animated mouth. Did I mention it's a strip of bacon? :)
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Norma said...

The Dismember Me Plush Zombi is pretty weird. So are the finger tentacles.
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Hyzennthlay said...

The things they have there really crack me up and there are a lot of unusual and weird things, but the bacon flavored products.. like the bacon flavored toothpaste are what I consider the weirdest =)

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lace said...

Whiskey Stones! They are made from soapstone and you put them in your freezer and it keeps your drinks cold. I thought they were those plastic liquid filled things but they are actual stones.

Anonymous said...

I thought their Thingamagoop 2 Robo Synth was rather strange!
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/\Heather/\ said...

I've heard about the Miracle Berry Fruit Tablets! They make lemons taste sweet!
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Brian E. said...

Thanks for the giveaway...I find "Bendy Mr. Bacon" both strange & disturbing, but that's just me...

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Storm Safety Blog said...

Caffeinated Maple-Bacon Lollipops. Who thinks of this stuff? If I win, I will put the gift certificate towards something cool and normal, the Tauntaun Sleeping Bag.

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cman said...

Giant Futurama Plush.

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I'm an email subscriber. 2

Bakersdozen said...

I think it is the Edible Giant Toasted Leafcutter Ants. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

Unknown said...

Star Wars Wampa rug is pretty funny.
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Roxann said...

The Phantom Keystroker V2 is pretty strange.

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Charlene Kuser said...

I think the Singing Monkey Balls are the strangest thing on their website

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Anonymous said...

The Giant Bleeding Heart Gummy Candy is very strange. garrettsambo@aol.com

Charlene Kuser said...

I am following your blog (Charlene/Swtlilchick)

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Peter Schott said...

I know this is pictured above, but I still think the Canned Unicorn Meat is the oddest thing I've seen sold. However, my favorite novelty item is likely the Taun Taun sleeping bag - started as a joke, but demand resulted in them offering it. For me personally, I like the portable hammock idea. :-)

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