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By Andrew Liszewski

I’m not entirely sure why Space Invaders has become the poster-child for retro gaming, but I’m sure part of the credit has to go to the game’s simple pixel graphics which are easy to recreate on everything from ties, to ice cube trays, to even cutting boards now.

Hand-made in the USA from cubes of walnut and hard-maple, these Space Invaders themed cutting boards measure 15-inches by 10-inches and are the perfect tool for cutting down those hordes of invading green peppers. But because they’re hand-made, they’re only available in limited quantities. In fact it looks like ThinkGeek is currently sold out until the end of the week, but if and when they’re back in stock you’ll be able to order one for $129.99.

[ Space Invaders Cutting Board ] VIA [ Cribcandy ]

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By Andrew Liszewski

FRED has pretty much cornered the market when it comes to novelty ice cube trays, and if their new Spring 2009 catalog is any indication, that domination will continue well into the new year. Let’s face it, anything related to Space Invaders is going to go over the big with the hipster/gaming/nostalgia crowd, and a 100% silicone, oven-safe ice cube tray is no different. There’s no pricing info yet cause you can’t actually get it until the Spring, but you can probably expect it to set you back about $10, ice not included.

[ FRED Spring 2009 Catalog ]

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By Andrew Liszewski

It’s been a while since we’ve seen a clever ice cube mold that truly brings something new and unique to your next party. And don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing quite as refreshing as sipping a drink that’s been chilled by a LEGO minifig or Han Solo frozen in carbonite, but these shark fin ice cubes are pretty great. They’re engineered like an iceberg so that the fin part always stays upright in your glass, just visible above the beverage line, while the rest of the ice cube remains submerged. And for just over $8 from Play.com, how can you go wrong?

[ Shark Fin Ice Tray ] VIA [ Nerd Approved ]

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By Evan Ackerman

The only way sane people end a busy day is with a glass of whiskey or five. But how to get that one single perfect ice cube (or five) out of the ice cube tray? Here’s how: the Quicksnap. It’s got little snappy things on the bottom that let you pop out single cubes of ice at a time. Painfully obvious, painfully simple, painfully necessary, and it’s painful that it’s currently only a concept… Should be on the market later this year, though.

[ Gizmag ] VIA [ Gizmodo ]

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