Loungefly Star Wars BB8 Dome Bag Top Handle Bag

Just before Christmas this year, hubby and I went shopping at the mall, and I found a really cute BB8 purse at EB Games! It was the Loungefly Star Wars BB8 Dome Bag, and I thought it was so super cute!

I love bags, but don't often carry different ones, or fancy ones. I tend to find one and stick to it, so I really didn't think hubby would get this one for me, but he did!

Pretty much since I received this bag I have carried it everywhere with me.

Loungefly Star Wars BB8 Dome Bag Top Handle Bag 

The Star Wars BB8 Dome Bag has some really cool features like the chrome rebel buttons used as embellishments at the end of the handles, and the Star Wars metal tag on the back, that looks classy.

Of course with the bright orange and white colours the bag stands out and catches people's attention, and they of course love BB8, because really who doesn't?

It is made from Polyvinyl, and Nylon on the outside, and has a 100% Polyester lining.

It has a zipper closure and is 8.5" high, and 9.5" wide.  

I love the look and feel of this bag, and am even starting to get use to how often strangers stop me to tell me how much they love my bag, and ask me all about it. 

There is one thing that I would change, it is a bit small for me, but it does make it cute and easy to carry.  But there are times that I would like it a bit bigger than it really is. 

 

Get the Loungefly Star Wars BB8 Dome Bag

They also have a variety of other Star Wars bags and wallets!  Check them out here!

Dawn Shadow Xbox One Wireless Controller

Our family plays Xbox together regularly and since I am the only girl in the family I tend to turn all my characters, and avatars into a girly representation of me. 

Last year we got the boys an Xbox 360 and each one got their own controllers and my hubby owned all the other controllers. He has the Xboxes, and I have the Wii.  So the boys kept saying how come you don't have your own controller Mommy?

I had been eyeing pink ones for a while, but nothing seemed to work out, and I just was resigned to use hubby's regular boring black ones.  Then this Christmas hubby bought me the Dawn Shadow Xbox One Wireless Controller.

My first thought was how pretty it is! Seriously, it's pretty, but cool too!  The boys were happy that I have one of my own, and they all declared it to be a very cool controller!

Once I took it out of the box, I realized it actually has a textured grip, so it's easier to hold on to.  No risk of it slipping out of my hand, which I am always sort of afraid that I will drop hubby's.  Not that I have, but it feels like I could.

The has a faded magenta metallic finish so it's not overly shiny and it's not like a bubble gum pink either.  Of course you can use custom button mapping and it has improved wireless range.  That wasn't a big deal for us since we aren't that far from the tv, and never had an issue with the range anyway. But it's good to know that it has that feature in case I take it with me, or we rearrange our set up.  Also it has a headset jack so you can plug in any compatible headset, but I haven't needed that either.

If you use Windows 10 PCs and/or tablets, it has Bluetooth capabilities, that you can look into utilizing.  This is not a feature I need either as I am a fairly basic Xbox gamer.  I just wanted a cool looking controller that would be easy to hold and would stand out from the other controllers. This fit the bill for me completely.

 

 

It was easy to set up, and hubby had it working with in minutes of being taken out of the box!  If you want a pink controller, but want something that also looks really sleek and cool and is great for gaming consider this one!

Dawn Shadow Xbox One Wireless Controller

Baby Mario Costume

Photo Credit: Gamer Treasures

Oh my freaking frackers! How cute is this costume (and that baby)?  Gamer Treasures has all kinds of really cool gaming gear! 

You can buy this little Mario Baby Costume for your adorable little one here:

Baby Mario Costume

5 Reasons to get a Solid State Drive

If you are looking into getting a new hard drive, consider going with the new Solid State Drive (SSD) versions. There are many reasons why you would want to go this route over the traditional version.
We have switched over to SSDs in our server, and back up machines. Our kids Xbox 360 will be getting the new WD Green SSD that I received for this review and sponsored post. We also switched over our kids old machine when the hard drive crashed. It had been bumped a few times, so this is a better option. Read on to find out why.

1. Lower power consumption
With the hydro bills going up so high that people can't afford to pay them, and with everyone trying to go to the lower footprint products. The SSD is the better option for power consious people. This is one of the reasons, we have been switching ours over. We are changing all items we can to higher efficiency items as they need to be replaced. This is a great reason to start considering it.

2. Quiet
The older style hard drives are loud. Some are very loud. It can be hard to hear people talking to you, music, tv, or even your own thoughts! You don't want to hear your computer over things you are playing, like video games, or music. SSDs are really quiet, and you can barely hear when they come on. You have to be really listening for it.

3. Faster access time
When you are playing a video game, or trying to open a file from the hard drive you don't want to have to wait, or worse yet, the lag! Oh man the lag is killer! SSDs are much faster to access so they can eliminate a lot of these issues for you.
With read speeds up to 545MB/s and write speeds up to 525MB/s, WD Blue SATA SSDs deliver fast system boot times and less load time. The WD Blue SSDs is optimized for multitasking, it will let you simultaneously run several demanding applications with ease, which is awesome for gaming!

4. Smaller form factor
Bigger is not always better, people! Hard drives can be really clunky, and take up a lot of space in the CPU. The SSD is a much smaller form factor thus reducing the space it takes up, while still holding tons of data and being faster and quieter.

5. Not as susceptible to impacts
We have been replacing our hard drives with SSDs as we have upgraded, but I remember the days when the CPU would get bumped and then you would hold your breath. Sometimes it would get scratched, and start failing. The SSD is not as susceptible to those small bumps and josteling that the other type is.
An endurance rating of up to 400TBW ensures WD Blue SSD can help guard your data for years to come.

Now is the time to make the switch, since you can get 25% off on either WD SSD Blue or SSD Green with this discount code SUPERCHARGE on the WD Website.


Disclaimer: This post is a sponsored post, but all opinions and reasons for using SSDs are our own.

Cardboard MINKANAK Virtual Compatible Smartphone

Virtual reality "glasses" have been around for many years, but they use to be really cheesy!  These days they are getting more and more advanced.  Now you can even get them in cardboard!! That's crazy!

The Cardboard MINKANAK Virtual Compatible Smartphone glasses suit most smart phones with up to a 6" screen, no matter if if it's an iOS or Android device.  It has a biconvex lense that is 37mm in diameter with a focal length of 45mm. This brings you a wider view and will let you get a more immersive experience, which really is the point, right?

These glasses are inexpensive at just $20 and even includes QR codes so you can find various virtual reality apps, quickly and easily.  They are quickly assembled, and you get to enjoying them quickly and easily.

These glasses would make a great stocking stuffer idea, or a small inexpensive present idea!

Give the gift of Virtual Reality

Plants Vs Zombies 3D Jigsaw Puzzle

My boys are hugely into Plants Vs Zombies still and we are always looking for ways to get their minds working as well as improving hand-eye coordination.  So I thought this Plants Vs Zombies 3D puzzle would be a great idea.

I like the idea of this puzzle, but it can only be put together one time then it is more of a display piece.

 Gift This Puzzle

Controller Shields

Our family games together and we each have our own controllers, sometimes it can be hard to tell whose is whose.  For the boys we took some of those pre-printed labels with their names on them and put them on the back. But I really love the idea of these KontrolFreek Shields that lets you change your controller to your unique personality without any fuss or muss.

The KontrolFreek Shields can be purchased for: PS4, PS3, Xbox One and Xbox 360 controllers and come in 7 exciting designs.  They look good and protect the controller from dirt and grime buildup.

They can easily be removed and do not leave a sticky residue.

These are fairly inexpensive and would be a fun gift or stocking stuffer for the upcoming holiday season.

Gift a KontrolFreek Shield

10 Video Game Controller Facts you Probably Didn't Know

Yeah, They're Natural and Fabulous

If you are looking for a funny gift for a lady that likes Dungeons and Dragons and is a little risque in their humour, then we have a present for you!

This Yeah They're Natural shirt is funny, and a little naughty, but all fun!

Ladies we are introducing our first women’s Dungeons and Dragons gaming T-shirt! You can roll all the nat 20’s you want with this funny tee. Our laided D7D tee come with two D20’s place perfectly outside the phrase “Yeah They’re Natural” show it off, be the best of the group!

 So.... are they natural?

DND Choose Your Weapon

Dungeons and Dragons is a hugely popular game with longevity in the gaming industry.  If you are looking for a gift for the role playing Dungeons and Dragons fan on your list, then you need to grab this Dungeons and Dragons Choose Your Weapons shirt:

Ok all you elves and mystics and dungeon masters out there, we know you've seen this dice t-shirt on TV and wanted your own, so here's your chance to finally own it.  Our Choose Your Weapons Wisely t-shirt features six dice, along with the corresponding phrase in a stylish, medieval font.  Dazzle your fellow D&D players or give one a gift they'll cherish on each passing quest.

Which one would you choose?

Crit Happens

Any Dungeon and Dragons fans out there?  Do you have any on your gift giving list?  Check out this Crit Happens tee shirt:

Anyone who's thrown their share of d20s knows about the dreaded critical fail all too well, and it's never a pretty scene.  The Crit Happens t-shirt from Guerrilla Tees features a stylish medieval font alongside a red d20, with the words "Crit Happens" in clean, easy-to-read lettering.  It comes in your choice of gray or black, with red lettering that's professionally screenprinted for lightweight comfort and years of good looks.  Guerrilla Tees is proud to offer the best selection of Dungeons and Dragons T-shirts available anywhere.

BUY THE CRIT HAPPENS SHIRT

I Beat Boys

Are you looking for a gift for the gamer girl in your life? Then you need to get this shirt! I love this Tee from Guerrilla Tees!

Are you the girl in your group who's consistently beating your male gaming buddies?  If so, this just might be the perfect women's gaming shirt to show off your skills.  Our I Beat Boys ladies t-shirt comes in your choice of either black or pink, and features subtle yet inspiring graphics of two controllers and the respective phrase in clean, easy-to-read lettering.  Wear it on gaming night, to the bars or anywhere you feel like unleashing your inner warrior!

There is no place like.....

Here is a little geeky humour in the form of a shirt! You can buy it too!

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5 Back To School Gamer Gear Must Haves

It's getting close to Back to School time, and if you are raising little gamers, than consider sending them back to school in style!

Here are some things

 

Minecraft Creeper Backpack

Minecraft creeper backpack for boy and girls ages 8 and up. Excellent quality with 100 percent polyester. Minecraft backpack game creeper backpack children school bags boys; double shoulder bag block coolie kids schoolbag  

 

 

 

 

Nintendo - Console Backpack

For the retro loving Nintendo fan! Not only does this backpack look cool, but it will keep all your stuff in side.

It's a high quality large size backpack (16" x 13" x 5")

 

Halo Master Chief Messenger Bag 

Schlep your stuff around like a Spartan Warrior of the USMC! This Halo Master Chief Messenger Bag looks just like the advanced armor that the Spartans of Halo wear. Complete with an adjustable strap and under flap pockets for extra storage, the messenger bag can fit up to a 15-inch laptop. Plus, the messenger bag even comes with a Halo 5 REQ pack downloadable content code!

 

Super Mario Bros. 3D Motion Notebook

Keep notes in three dimensions with your Super Mario Bros. 3D Motion Notebook featuring a Super Mario Bros. graphic on the cover and plenty of pages for your magnificent chicken scratch. 

Measures approximately 6 1/2-inches by 6 1/2-inches. 

 

Keyless Bluetooth Smart Padlock

The Noke Padock is a Bluetooth enabled smart lock that unlocks with your iOS or Android phone to get rid of the need for keys and combinations. By using Noke and your smartphone, you'll always have easy access to all the important things in your life. In addition, you'll be able to share access to your possessions easily, safely, and securely.

 

 

10 Awesome Gaming Things to Print

If you own a 3D printer (or want to), then you know there is an endless list of things you can print, or design and print.  I thought it would be a great idea to round up 10 Awesome Gaming Things to Print to get you started!

1.  Low-Poly Pikachu

Because you gotta catch them all ...

2. Castle dice tower with moveable gate

Holds and rolls the dice for you!

3.  Treasure Chest Dice Case

The chest holds 36 12mm 6-sided dice (the Warhammer standard) or a full set of D&D dice. The key will lock the lid in place and the hinge allows the lid to open and shut.

4. Nintendo Style Case for the Raspberry Pi

The NinTastic case for a Raspberry Pi prints in 3 pieces that can easily snap together.

 5. Cthulhu mini

 

Rock-a-bye Cthulhu, In R'lyeh deep.
Dead you may be, or only in sleep.
When you awake, the madness will fall,
Then the Old Ones will teach man new ways to shout and kill and revel, and all the earth would flame with a holocaust of ecstasy and freedom.

6.  Pocket-Tactics: Legion of the High King against the Tribes of the Dark Forest 

Introducing Pocket-Tactics! A fast-paced, modular strategy board game that all fits in a tiny bag! That's right! Print your own Board Game!

7. Settlers of Catan collection (magnetic)

This thing includes all pieces (except cards & dices) for the board game Settlers of Catan.

8. CardEasy - Printable Playing Card Holder

CardEasy helps hold and organize a hand full of cards and if you print one out for someone that has that problem, they will love you for it.

9.  Pocket-Dungeons

Introducing Pocket-Dungeons! A modular, competitive dungeon-crawl for two to six players.

10. Nintendo 3DS Game Card Box

 

5 Must Buy Gamer Gear Items

Hubby and I love shopping at Think Geek for presents and just for ourselves to enjoy really cool things! I thought I would highlight some of the awesome gaming themed items you can buy from them:

Classic Collectors Arcade watch

This is a real working watch that displays the time in analog-style. It uses a fun combination of dials with asteroids and a little ship. Press the "fire" button to light up red the hour indicator dots on the dial and revel in the "pew" sound as you destroy... several seconds of your life.

The joystick is ornamental, but how could this watch be as awesome without it?

It could not.

It may be a bit bulky, but it still seems pretty awesome!

 

 Critical Hit D20 12 oz Ceramic Mug w/ Lid

What goes better with gaming then hot cup of coffee or tea? And let's face it, if you are gaming and going to be enjoying a cup of something, you need an awesome mug!

This Critical hit dice mug has a lid that allows you to steep your tea or just keep your beverage of choice warm longer. But also has the awesome bonus of keeping the dice out of your drink! YAY!

The mug is dishwasher and microwave safe, because we've met you.....and honestly, every mug should be. Seriously. If they aren't dishwasher safe, they don't belong in my life.

Portal Bookends

Do you need somewhere to keep your science manuals? Then you need these Bookends!

The left side features half of a test subject going through an orange portal, and of course the right side features the other half of the test subject coming out the blue portal.

Ok ok you don't have to use it for your science manuals....we will accept gamer guides as well.

Minecraft Sheet Magnets

Need to hang stuff on the fridge?

Hate when it's boring and blah?

These fridge magnets are really cool, and even the kids will like them!

In each pack of Minecraft Refrigerator Magnets, you will receive two magnetic sheets packed with 80 colorful, classic blocks.  

 

 

Power-Up Arcade Light Switch Plate

Replace your light switch with a joystick with the Power-Up Arcade Light Switch Plate!

Recapture the joy of living in the arcade as a kid with this easy-to-set-up light switch plate. No wiring or electrician skills are needed.

The Power-Up Arcade Light Switch Plate easily fits over your existing wall switch. Just remove the 2 screws on your switch plate and place the Power-Up Arcade Light Switch Plate over the top and replace the 2 screws. Because this switch plate is powered by 2 internal "AA" batteries, no electrical connection is needed!

6 Must Buy Things for Game of Thrones Fans

Hubby and I had managed to skip the whole Game of Thrones craze, right up until mid-way through Season 6. Then he caved, and talked me into watching it.

We ended up watching all 6 seasons in a matter of a few weeks, and now we are hooked. We caught up too fast, and now have to wait until next year to get new episodes, so I thought I would find some really cool merchandise for myself and other Game Of Throne Fans.

Game of Thrones Wax Seals Coasters

Every one knows the best way to show the house you support is displaying their sigil!

Which house will you choose?

The Game of Thrones House Sigil Wax Seal Coaster 6-Pack features 6 beautifully designed drink coasters that are made of silicone with the house crest designs.

 The Game of Thrones coast set includes the Stark, Targaryen, Lannister, Baratheon, Greyjoy, and Tyrell house seals. It comes in a nice tin canister for storage and display.  

CLUE: Game of Thrones Board Game 

High treachery and betrayal are behind the two mysteries to solve in Game of Thrones Clue.

Featuring a double-sided game board, players choose to solve the murder mystery in The Red Keep or in Meereen.

WHO was responsible for plotting the murder? WHAT weapon was used and WHERE did the crime take place.

Game of Thrones Longclaw Umbrella

 

When you are up against the storms of life (or weather) you will want to have this Longclaw Umbrella!

We have heard tales of it defeating White Walkers, as well as shielding it's holder from the great rains.

It comes with the carved handle look of the hilt of Longclaw with plastic gemstone eyes.  It has a thumb assist opening and closing as well as as a handy strap with hook and loop for when you are not using it.


And it's really cool looking!

Winterfell Desktop Sculpture

Ok I have to admit, this is really cool, and you can get several of the Kingdoms.  It would be really amazing to have a set up of all of them!

This cast piece from heavyweight holystone and captures Winterfell as a stunningly detailed desktop environment. Winterfell is a numbered limited edition of 1,500 pieces and includes a presentation box and certificate of authenticity.

This is a beautiful center piece of any desk or display.

Dragon Eggs Collectible Set

It's Dragon eggs. What more reason do you need than that?

No Game of Thrones collection is complete with out Dragons, or their eggs.

Please note Daneryus does NOT come with these eggs, and we wouldn't recommend trying to hatch them via fire.

But they are a conversation piece, and come in the collectors box.

Hand of The King Pin

Who put YOU in charge? Oh, what, the king? THE king? You'd better be packing some proof that the king sent you to do his bidding, like this Hand of the King pin.

It sort of lets people know that you're acting on behalf of the king. People in Westeros have no choice but to respect your power while wearing it. Just make sure your son doesn't have access to any crossbows.

It might be a good idea to lock the bathroom door while you're at it, but you should already be doing that anyways. If you can stave off the occasional assassination attempt, you can wield power second only to the king!

(Note: Hand of the King pin only works as a symbol of authority in Westeros. It just looks cool everywhere else.)