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They GLOW!!

Last night, I received and update from DoublePunch. It contained a quick blog post about their new GID Space Invaders Pillow Cases!! I’ve seen loads of merchandise celebrating their 30th anniversary, and have even posted some of the things they collaborated with to release, but this is by far the coolest in my book. I mean, not only do they make great home decor, but they GID!! The Mr. has a huge obsession with GID, so these would be ideal for us. I wants now, please!

I do, however, need some help. I think they have the actual pillow cases in the physical shop itself. Their online shop does not contain any merchandise related to Space Invaders. If you go there, or work there, please list them so I can have them. Thank you!

Hey, did you know Space Invaders is officially 30 years old? For once, I did know this bit of information– the release of towels, duffel bags, Gloomy Bears with 30 Years stamped on their foot informed me of such celebration. I’m a fan of Space Invaders, even more when they attacked my screen as an April Fool’s joke [unfortunately, the site is down so I can't refer you to it anymore]. Well, GeekAlerts has just posted this set of 3 Space Invader keychains. They’re trapped in a cube and I want them. The best thing, this set of florescent critters will only set you back $8.50. Click here to buy the set.

So I have seen quite a few of these Space Invaders around the NYC. I never knew who did them until now. It seems an anonymous graffiti artist named “Space Invader” is responsible. He’s been putting these pieces of video game themed art around the world since 1990. I am shocked that I didn’t know about him until now. At least there is a documentary called “BOMB IT!” coming out soon, so I can get the full story on him and other global graffiti art/artists. You can pick up the DVD now or check out the premiere in Los Angeles tomorrow, June 6th. You can check out a trailer for the dvd after the jump.

Source | Laughing Squid

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