 Sep 11, 2008 |
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We'll be at minitek in NYC this weekend! Oh and Nintendo candies are back in stock...
So we're a few short hours away from packing up our friend's 4-Runner full of Fractalspin gear, and dead set on building killer playlists for the 12-hour-plus ride out to Brooklyn. Why? Well, we're setting up in the Village [cool stuff to buy n' experience] at Minitek. Not familiar with minitek? WHUT? OK, you have to go. Details follow (And yes, go to Decibel too!).
Also, if you were trying to score some Nintendo Mints / Mushrooms / Wiimote Candy... we have them back in stock.
so,
More about minitek
most ingenious projects and inventions from all around the world off the internet and right to your doorstep. we selected a range of experimental art and technology installations that you can discover and try out in the innovation pavillion during the day. and during the night, visual artists will fill the walls with their most unconventional projections.
And the lineup is pretty sweet: Richie Hawtin, Marco Corola, Magda, Troy Pierce, Audion, Konrad Black (!), Guido Schneider, Butane, Paco Osuna + more
If you place an order between September 11 and 15 we'll send it out on the 16th.
If you're coming out, drop me a line and I'll have a secret present for you behind the table.
-liz
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| Aug 23, 2008 |
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| Aug 18, 2008 |
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Get back to school, save 10%, and win $50 at Fractalspin
  
Hi there,
It's been a while since you heard from us, but we've just been
crouched over our laptops working on Fractalspin.com v.2.0--you'll love
the new features coming your way soon!
___ The new school year is right around the corner,
and we've put together a selection of cool nerdy gear to help you
slicky make
the transition back to student-ness. Here's our top five picks for gear,
including our High
Voltage Messenger Bag and Circuit
Board Notebook. And there's a ton more gear in our special Back
to School category.
___ Oh, and the secret hookup part: take 10% off anything in the store
until August 29 by using the code getb4ck
when you checkout.
___ So we're on Facebook! If you become
a fan of Fractalspin.com by September 1 you'll get entered
into a drawing for a $50
gift certificate. And we made a Geek
Gifts Application where you can send and receive virtual
Fractalspin stuff. Neat, right?
Happy School Season Oh Ate!
-Liz
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| Feb 18, 2008 |
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[Fractalspin New Stuff] Nintendo Wii Controller Gum
 As if things couldn't get any better than our adorable and popular Super Mario Brothers Mushroom Candy and our imitation retro-controller Nintendo Power Mints, behold our motion sensor powered Wii Controller gum tins that are pretty much the same size as the real ones, but lacking the ever-important safety strap. After you've finished off the peppermint gum you can use the case to store useful things like pens, DS cartridges, memory cards, ball bearings, or any small thing you need to tote around inside a Nintendo controller.
If you're feeling of a particularly DIY spirit you can attempt to mod the case into something useful like a toothbrush timer, pre amp, actual remote control, or any of the other projects featured over at Make Magazine (we heart Make!).
Did you know we have stuff at Fractalspin that's 100% free? Thanks to the power of the intertubes we have free downloadable products for your enjoyment like the nerdily-cute paper robot Mandelbot and our awesome electronic music compliation,Teh Choons.
Win a pair of flower Budclicks! Just answer this question: "Which person inspired us to create Mandelbot and why?" The first two correct responses sent to admin(at)fractalspin.com will get their very own pair of Budclicks.
Good luck!
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| Feb 5, 2008 |
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Got a geeky Valentine for 2008? We've got tons of gifts!
 Geeky guys can be hard to buy for, especially when you've already loaded him up with enough Wii games, iPhone accessories, and DIY electronics kits at Christmas a mere few months back. And if you're lucky enough to have a geeky girl as your significant other, you're also stuck trying to find a Valentine's day gift as special as your lady. We've a hand-picked selection of geek chic gifts that will make your hawt n3rd smile on the 14th.
Here are our top picks for geeky Valentine's Day gifts for guys and girls.
Here's the guy link, featuring our brand new silver Transistor Cufflinks.
Here's the link for the girl gift guide.
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| Dec 27, 2007 |
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20% off until Jan. 2, 2008 (only a few days!)
Got a few shopping bags of uber lame stuff this Christmas? Had to suffer through less-than-ideal obligatory family events? We feel ya. Use the code deadtree07 at checkout for 20% off whatever you want at Fractalspin. It's only good until January 2 and some things will surely go out of stock soon, so hurry it up!
http://www.fractalspin.com
Happy Shopping!
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| Dec 19, 2007 |
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Last minute gift ideas, gift certificates + cool new gear at Fractalspin
Hey, people! Time is running out on expedited shipping options!
For delivery by December 24, 2007 here are the cutoffs. INTERNATIONAL: USPS Express GTD: Dec. 19 | DOMESTIC: USPS First Class & Priority: Dec. 20, 5PM CST USPS Express: Dec. 21 5PM CST FEDEX / DHL 2nd Day: Dec. 19, 5PM CST Next Day: Dec.21, 5PM CST
We also recently added more Duct Tape Wallet options including a change purse and a leather one. Check them out here: New Duct Tape Wallets.
Are you bored of your white iPod earbuds? Wouldn't it be cool if you could
 customize them? Now you can, with Budclicks--flexible decorations that snap onto your earbuds and set you apart from the crowd. Girls will dig the Pink Rhinestone Daisies and guys will heart the Biohazard symbols.
Finally, everyone loves the Lightmare and Black Kerala Trance watches, so we  now have the Black Lightmare Watch available in the same full-spectrum absorbing finish, perfect for people who get edgy around reflective surfaces.
If you've missed the deadlines or can't decide on a gift, remember that we have Gift Certificates that can be delivered through email on Christmas Eve, or any other date you specify. Starting at only $10 you can specfy the exact amount yourself, like "31.41" (pi x 10), "13.37" (leet), "27.18" (e), and so on. How fun is that??
Thank you for a great year and we're excited to share with you the new products and features we've got lined up for next year.
Cheers,
Liz +
The Fractalspin Crew
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| Oct 14, 2007 |
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Beats & belts on the cheap, 10% off candy, Mario madness
[Is this the only thing you can
read? Click here
instead.]
Beats and
belts on
the
cheap
Until
October 21 you can get your very own "Your Beats Are Weak" T-shirt (Men's
or Women's)
for only $19.99 (instead of $24.00), and an IDE
Belt for only $9.99 (normally $16.00). Just add
any of those
to your cart and you'll see the discount at checkout.
10%
discount on our
candy
If you're
wondering what
sort of little gifts you can buy for the people at work or to stuff
into a bunch of stockings, candy will fit the bill. And nerdy / gaming
geek candy is even better. If you buy 12 or more each of our Nintendo
Mints, Game
Boy Advance,
Mushroom
Candy or Nerds,
we'll hook you up with a 10% discount on the lot. You can mix up the
colors of each, too.
Mario hilarity
Finally, we re-stocked
our popular Super Mario Bros. Mushroom Candies but they're quickly
being snatched up! Hurry up and get yours while we have them in stock.
And if you missed it, here's our "must click" list of Mario
Brothers-related parodies, spoofs, and humor: "Awesome
Mario Bros. Nerdery."
It features, for instance, the Mario theme played by a beatboxing
flautist and a hilarious mash-up featuring the chilly protagonist
of Line Rider acing level one of the
original SMB.
Cheers,
Liz
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| Sep 23, 2007 |
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Mario mushroom candy (no, not mushroom flavored candy--ick)
 No,
not “mushroom candy”–candy that tasted
like mushrooms would be pretty gag-inducing. We’re talking
about candy that comes in a Super Mario Brothers-style mushroom. Once
you’re done with the candy you can use the mushroom part to
store a collection of small things. Check them out: Super
Mario Brothers Mushroom Candy
Have you seen our
other Nintendo-related candies with reusable containers, like the Nintendo
Power Mints and Game
Boy Advance
Candy?
While we're on the
subject, here are some interesting things on the internet
related to Super Mario Bros:
What are your favorite Super
Mario Brothers-related things on the internet? Drop a line to
liz@fractalspin.com and I'll add your suggestions to a blog post.
Enjoy,
Liz
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| Sep 13, 2007 |
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Are you a Nerdster? Check this jewelry with Beautility
Curious where you rank on the Nerdster scale? Take our quiz.
And you'll get a coupon code at the end of it that you can use for anything at Fractalspin!
Whatever rank the quiz throws at you, check out the new line of jewelry we added by Individual Icons featuring earrings in the shape of screw heads, ruler bracelets, and compass rings. Pretty sweet, we think. Have a look.
Enjoy!
-Liz
PS: Did you vote for the Geek Chic-est people yet??
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| Aug 31, 2007 |
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Who are the most geek chic? Tell your list of guys and girls!
If you love Fractalspin, then you're likely a connoisseur of geek chic. Those of us who combine geekery with personal style usually have a running list of people we admire, even if it’s not on a conscious level.
So pause for a moment and think about it. In your opinion, who are the “role models” for Geek Chic? If there was a top ten list for geekily cool celebrities, who would be on it?
Add your picks: The most geek chic girls | The most geek chic guys
Sure, even the label is open for debate, but here's a few ideas:
Guys: Kevin Rose from Digg, The Tenth Doctor from Doctor Who, Charlie Epps from Numb3rs.
Girls: Morgan Webb from G4, Xeni Jardin of Boing Boing, Chloe O'Brien from 24.
Have fun -- and a great weekend!
-Liz
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| Jul 29, 2007 |
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Nerdy girls are cool! But you already knew that. Check out our new stuff, then!
[Jibberish below?
Go check out our blog: http://blog.fractalspin.com. 07girl10 =
10% off]
We now
have a new category just for girls. Check it out: Girlie /
Pink. Until
August 15th you can use the secret code 07girl10 at checkout
and get 10% off anything
in the category (aren't you glad you joined
the mailing list?).
Here's some new stuff
in that category:
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Pink Nerds are Cool
T-Shirt
The absolutely
essential first step in proclaiming your nerdy
allegiance is to rock this pink faux-vintage tee. It's got a
distressed graphic featuring a happy little Nerd perched atop the S in
"Nerds are cool." $20.
 >
Credit Card
Organizers - Pink - 6
Card & 12
Card
One of our most
popular items and coolest gadget is now available in
pink. It holds 6 credt cards that correspond to each of the switches on
the top. If you want to grab your Visa, just push the VISA switch and
that card gets nudged out just enough so you can grab it. When
you’re done, just put it back in the slot and
you’re ready to go. No more leafing through your wallet at
the store while the crowd behind you in line gets angry!
$39.50
Hey, did
you know we have a Myspace profile? Come be our friend: Fractalspin
Myspace page.
Take care,
Liz
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| Jun 2, 2007 |
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Geek Dad Gifts, :-) Jewelry, Nerdy Earrings & more ways to pay
We <3 dads
"World's Greatest Dad" schwag is totally overplayed, and a tempera finger
painting isn't going to cut it as a Father's Day Gift any more. Why not get
him something really cool that'll he'll brag to all his other dad-friends
about? Check out our suggestions:Father's Day Gift Guide & Father's Day Gift Ideas
＼(＾▽＾*) Emoticon jewelry: share your mood
(*＾▽＾)／
Emoticons :-) either you depend on them to convey playfulness in your
instant messaging, or you despise people who pin them at the end of every
sentence. Either way, you’ve got to appreciate the thoroughness of the
design of these necklaces featuring a wide array of emoticon-ed emotions.
They're available in sterling silver, 14-karat gold, white gold, and gold
vermeil. Have a look: Emoticon Jewelry
Get some nerdy jewelry and express your geek self with taste
Floppy disks are great for many things these days except storing most
files we use and making earrings--unless you make them very very small and
cast them in silver, then they're perfect! We now have sterling silver Floppy
Disk, Microscope, Calculator and Cell Phone Earrings. Check out some Gnerdy
Earrings
Finally you can snag those reward points and cash back bonuses
We now take American Express and Discover in addition to Mastercard and
Visa, so you can get rewarded for scoring chic geek gear.
Hope your summer is going spectacularly,
Liz Knight
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| Apr 27, 2007 |
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Not sure what to get mom? We've got some ideas!
[click: http://blog.fractalspin.com/news/zomg-what-to-get-mom]
Hi there!
 So your mom can program in assembly? Or maybe she's just really into totally unique jewelry? Either way, we'll help you find a nice Mother's Day gift for her that she'll adore. For instance, check out these Estrogen Earrings featuring the estrogen molecule cast in sterling silver. There's also a matching necklace to complete the "feminine" look.
 Your mom loves to travel? Why not get her a matching set of Circuit Board Luggage Tags? The bright red ones will make her suitcases stand out in a crowded baggage carousel so she can grab them quickly and get on with her trip. Pick up a matching Circuit Board Notebook so she can keep a journal of her journey and jot down notes. And surely she'll meet interesting fellow travelers along the way and want to stay in touch. A Circuit Board Business Card Case is just the thing to hold her calling cards.
 She won't believe that the pretty teal "beads" on the Teal Triple Capacitor Necklace are actually real capacitors until she sees them up close. For the less-nerdy moms out there, just tell her to flip the package over so she can learn about how vital capacitors are in most electronics. And to complete the look, get her a pair of matching Teal Capacitor Earrings.
 Most women have either a handbag or shoe addiction (or both!), so why not get your mom a cool purse? She'll flip when she sees the Diskette Handbag that has six real floppy disks on each side. And for nights on the town, she'll appreciate the use of duct tape in the Duct Tape Purse and Starburst Duct Tape Clutch. Remember when mom would put little notes in your lunch? Write her a note saying how great a mom she is, and then hide it in one of the pockets for her to find--it's totally sweet and it'll make up for all those times you forgot to call. :-)
Here's a few more of our choices for nice gifts for mom.
Take care,
Liz
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| Apr 19, 2007 |
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fbxrd gear link [fixed]
...and the fbxrd link was fbxrd. Sorry about that!
These should work in your email client:
fbxrd gear | fbxrd gear - redirect preview
<3,
liz
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| Apr 19, 2007 |
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fbxrd == $sale && new t-shirts && jewelry (one week only!);
Hey, our blog is a bit fbxrd--we lost a bunch of posts from February through April, but the main site is fine. Use the code fbxrd07 to get 15% off anything until April 27.
To uh, "celebrate," we made a bunch of gear that you can either wear proudly or use to mark things that are fbxrd.
And for those of you who own Dopamine Earrings, we now have the matching Dopamine Necklace! Cool, huh?
So while we're on the obscure internet phenomenon kick, we added the "laughing Quaker guy" to our t-shirt collection. You know, the HA! HA! guy.
More stuff is on the way, but if you want a discount you better grab some gear while it's on sale! Mother's day is coming up, you know...
Take care,
-Liz
ps:
f • bx • rd [fuh bux erd] -adjective:
1. To be incapacitated; In a broken state; Injured or ill. My nephew put a slice of cheese in the DVD player and now it’s fbxrd. ORIGIN: fark.com discussion thread.
2. 2. An Associated Press [AP] identifier for news stories that originate from Fairbanks, Alaska.
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| Mar 15, 2007 |
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Earn cash by sharing your love of geek-chic: Join our affiliate program!
Have a blog or two? Think our stuff is awesome? Why not get credit for referring people to us? How does a 10% commission sound?
When you join our affiliate program you can either create links to individual products, grab one of our banners, or just toss up a general link to our site. And we've got a 30-day cookie duration, so you'll get credit for almost a month after you put up a link.
Don't have a blog? That's OK! You can create your own coupon code to earn commissions. Pick anything you want, like "HotLinka33" or "$omghttp$" or whatever. Just tell people to use that code--they'll get a 15% discount and you'll get the commission. Pretty hot.
Are you down? Here's the info on our affiliate program.
And when you're ready, just fill this out.
Hope you'll join us. If you have any more questions just send them to affiliates(at)fractalspin.com.
Take care,
Liz
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| Mar 1, 2007 |
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15% off everything! YA RLY! (including the awesome new keychains)
From now until March 17th everything at Fractalspin is 15% off. Now's the time to grab that gear you've had your eye on for a while.
The ORLY sale is on now!
We also just added molecule keychains in the form of Caffeine, Testosterone, and Serotonin, and sold out of the Testosterones pretty quickly, (and Uncrate.com loves them too!) but they'll be back on the 10th.
And more gear is being added this week so check back soon.
Take care,
Liz
PS: If you need to brush up on your internet memes, here's a bit about the beloved ORLY Owl.
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| Feb 2, 2007 |
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Get your Nintendo Game Boy Advance candy in the color you want!
Hey there,
Here's some candy to get your gaming-obsessed sweetie for the big V-Day: gummy Nintendo characters packaged in a replica of the Game Boy Advance: Nintendo Game Boy Advance Candy
It's available in the same colors are the real version, too, but there's limited quantities of each, so grab the color you want now while it's in stock.
Feeling a bit nostalgic for GBA gameplay? Check out our blog post on Game Boy Emulation.
Happy almost-Valentine's Day!
-Liz
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