Destructoid is an independently-run gaming discussion community updated nearly every 20 minutes. Get started now by creating an avatar to post comments, upload videos, meet people, and create your own blog. Returning Dtoider? login!


all platforms pc/windows wii xbox 360 playstation 3 ds psp retro indie  
most recent
most popular
editors' picks
twitter updates
buy Dtoid gear
RSS feed



Dtoid staff
Nick Chester
Editor-in-Chief
Anthony Burch
Features Editor
Jim Sterling
Reviews Editor
Hamza Aziz
Community Mgr
Niero
Mr. Destructoid
Associate Editors
Brad Nicholson
Conrad
Zimmerman
Jonathan Holmes
Chad Concelmo
Dale North
Colette Bennett
Joseph Leray
Justin Villasenor
Samit Sarkar
Brad Rice
Ashley Davis
Dyson
Jordan Devore
Mike Ferry
Tom Fronczak
Topher Cantler
Qais Fulton
Contributors
Adam Dork
Charlie Suh
Joe Burling
Jonathan Ross

 
Podcasts
Rev on Podtoid
Chad on Retroforce GO!
Jim on The Podcastle

Elephant Software
Thomas Lackner

Destructoid is made by
ModernMethod


For that anniversary you forgot about: Space Invaders wrapping paper
Joseph Leray03.18.08 - 12:58 PM 10 comments

Whimsy is a company whose goal was to design "kick-ass wrapping paper." Congratulations -- you succeeded!

This Space Invaders-themed wrapping paper may be 4 months late for Christmas, but it's 2 months early for my birthday. Fittingly, this is found in the "Dude Wrap" section of Whimsy. It's a nice little niche market: hipster paper products for the metropolitan faux-artist on the go! Genius. You can also score ribbon, notecards, journals, and placemats to assert your masculinity.

But seriously, this gift wrap is awesome, and it's a steal at $4.50, as are the neato-bandeato stickers. To boot, Whimsy is having a Daylight Savings Time sale, so get on the stick and order yourself a roll. What else are you going to wrap those socks in?

[Via Build Your Own Arcade Controls FAQ

 



MORE IN OUR Things gamers do SECTION

Latest comment by Joseph Leray |view all 10 comments
@bhive - buy some and use it to wrap presents for me! My birthday's coming up....



atheistium's Avatar
atheistium at 03/18/2007 12:56

Saw that a couple of months back (in time for xmas 06). very cute.
abs's Avatar
abs at 03/18/2007 13:46

That is some nice wrapping paper!
EnvyMe's Avatar
EnvyMe at 03/18/2007 13:55

That's fucking awesome.
Virtualgirl's Avatar
Virtualgirl at 03/18/2007 14:19

Wow, that rocks...must go buy some now...
velcroman's Avatar
velcroman at 03/18/2007 15:37

Martha Stewart, eat your heart out!
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 03/18/2007 16:17

Great for wrapping up an "I'm Sorry for Shredding Your Asteroids Cabinet" apology gift to someone.
CheapyD's Avatar
CheapyD at 03/18/2007 18:37

You can use that to gift wrap the
Space Invaders Alarm Clock!
bhive01's Avatar
bhive01 at 03/18/2007 21:20

I was so tempted to get some of the wrapping paper and then I realized that I'm the one who wants my stuff wrapped in that paper and my relatives are to net-retarded to know about it and likely scared to buy shit online. Me = Sad Panda...
Karyyk's Avatar
Karyyk at 03/19/2007 09:58

I need to buy some of this. Space Invaders was my first video game (2600 of course), so I think I need to wrap some copies of Taito Classics in this to give as cheap gifts...
Joseph Leray's Avatar
Joseph Leray at 03/19/2007 11:09

@bhive - buy some and use it to wrap presents for me! My birthday's coming up.

You must be logged in to post a comment. Click here to login or create a user account now.

RELATED ARTICLES

The Memory Card .39: Del Lago!
45 comments

The Memory Card .38: Running outside the castle
45 comments

The Memory Card .40: In memoriam
36 comments

Good Old Games: Bringing classic PC games to an Internet near you
32 comments

Digital Leisure celebrates the 25th anniversary of Dragon's Lair
10 comments
Got gaming news?   Email:   tips@destructoid.com


community blogs (28250) members strong

Post a new community blog
October call for entries: The fear! THE FEAR!
Game with us: Friday Night Fights
Meet Dtoiders near you

popular right now
ContestsMega Man 9 giveaway contest and introducing the Mega Man Boss Maker!
326 comments + 26575 views
Things gamers doRamblings of a colorblind gamer
143 comments + 10515 views
HAHA Weird!Sony did NOT win an award for SIXAXIS
56 comments + 10090 views
Final FantasyLittleBigPlanet user creates a tribute to Final Fantasy X
62 comments + 9920 views
MusicIt only took three months, but I think I finally get Wii Music
38 comments + 9075 views
More top stories

contests & giveaways

Little Red Riding Hood BBQ winners announced: it's a man in a dress!
Mega Man 9 giveaway contest and introducing the Mega Man Boss Maker!
Final reminder: Show us your arts and crafts skills, win Mushroom Men prizes
view all contests and previous winners

games reviewed   more games

NHL 09 review

de Blob review

B-Boy review

Kirby Super Star Ultra review

Fracture review

Lock's Quest review

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen review
view more game reviews

new podcast shows   free on iTunes

Hey, Podtoid records tonight

RetroforceGO! episode 62: Mega Man 9

The Podcastle episode 20: Podcastle LIVE II
download back episodes

game figures & toys  via Tomopop
more video game toys and collectibles

     
My Faith is faster than yours: Speeding through Mirror's Edge's Time Trial mode
Behind the wheel of Midnight Club: Los Angeles
Destructoid review: NHL 09
My Faith is faster than yours: Speeding through Mirror's Edge's Time Trial mode
Behind the wheel of Midnight Club: Los Angeles
Destructoid review: NHL 09
Nintendo waited on Wii MotionPlus tech for three years
It only took three months, but I think I finally get Wii Music
Muramasa: The Demon Blade confirmed for Wii-exclusive release
 
     
Mega Man 9 DLC round-up: Proto Man and Endless Attack mode
Cave Story coming to WiiWare this holiday season
Punch-Out!! returns! First screens and video of new Wii sequel
DS: Nintendo trademarks 'DSSCAN'... could this use the DSi camera?
PSP: Destructoid review: B-Boy
PHONE: Peggle to go mobile, batteries to die mid-call
My Faith is faster than yours: Speeding through Mirror's Edge's Time Trial mode
Silent Hill: Homecoming misses its PC release date
Fallout 3 to respect consumers and use less evil DRM measures?
 
         
Contribute

Post a blog
Submit a news tip
This month's theme
Video game forums
Support

Login issues
Community Blogs
Report abuse
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
Keep in touch

RSS Feed
Facebook
Myspace
Flickr
Game with us
Meet ups
Seriously

Advertising

Our software
Jobs - We're hiring!
Our Network

About Destructoid

Japanator
Tomopop
ModernMethod Publishing