Two nifty items today, in the stuff-I-don’t-need-but-want-anyway category… one of which I had to buy, because I couldn’t say no to it.

First up, wash your hands old-school style with some Pacman soap. Awww…. It smells like bananas, and the description says it has moisturizing eyes (which is actually a little creepy, now that I think about it). And it can be yours for the low, low price of $3.00.

Second, is the one I bought… Nintendo Cartridge Earrings! I’m a sucker for earrings… I’ve got more than I could ever wear, and I just keep buying them (they’re like freakin’ crack, I swear). But these were too cute to pass up, and for something made in miniature out of clay, the detail work is awesome. Best of all, you can pick your titles. I got the original Super Mario Bros. and SMB3 on mine. The maker of this fine jewelry has a fairly extensive collection of other Mario-inspired items to hang from your earlobes, too.

Ok, maybe it won’t be the next Wii, but it’s still pretty nifty. If only I were a little more hardware-inclined… and could afford a Roomba…

Aww… ^_^

Oh Etsy.com, do you ever fail to disappoint? You always have something nifty that I have almost no practical use for, but want anyway.

For example, check out these Super Mario Bros. shoes. They even come in Zelda. At $42.00 they’re a bit pricey, but damn they’re cute…

If you happen to be a woman’s size 6 1/2, it looks like you can pick up a Zelda-themed pair at a discount (and if I didn’t have huge size 8 1/2 feet, I would so grab those…).

I’m a sucker for everyday items that incorporate anything gaming related… which is why a cutting board inlaid with the triforce (of Legend of Zelda fame) makes me feel all tingly inside.

Sadly, the item sold out within two days of being posted on the site. I wonder if they’ll have any more available? It would look awesome on my kitchen counter.