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Pink Samurai's beaded Nintendo shop

2:54 PM on 12.19.2006   |   Niero

Pink Samurai's beaded Nintendo shop photo

Some people play video games. A smaller percentage of people play video games and craft 3x3 beaded pixel-perfect video game sprites that also glow in the dark. For this reason, the Annapolis based artist The Pink Samurai pretty much has a monopoly on the market.  Don't let the fragile appearance of the bead arrangement fool you. Her wares are hermetically glued down on sturdy corkboard or magnets, so they might survive your Chai Tea binge (although cold beverages are recommended). The only thing missing is a  guarantee to drop the panties of any Nintendo fangirl (or fanboy, if you're like CTZ).

Check out her shop on Etsy -- she can't fill Xmas orders anymore but does take custom 8 or 16 bit custom orders. I wonder what kind of artisan magic can be performed with a commission like Toilet Kids? Tempting!  Here's my favorite picks from her present and past work:

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Rainbowblack's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/19/2006 15:24
Rainbowblack
Iv'e been trying to get my godmother to knit me something similar lately. i gave her a 1UP shroom. I'm praying she'll surprise me this X-mas. since she never acually told me she'd do it. I just left it with her in hopes that she will
Niero's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/19/2006 15:26
Niero
Chewing gum is the way to go. Surprise her with a Castlevania whip made of hardened Bubble Yum and watch her facial expressions cycle until one registers to describe her surprise.
Pepillou2's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/19/2006 15:35
Pepillou2
Where can I get some of those beads? I NEED THEM
I used to make some crappy art with them when I was little
Colette Bennett's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/19/2006 15:38
Colette Bennett
Those are insane cool.
Cruds's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/19/2006 16:04
Cruds
custom orders? cool, I want a Mr. Saturn...any arts & crafts store should have those beads.
Knivy's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/19/2006 16:24
Knivy

Those would've made excellent xmas presents and at a pretty good cost..but it's too late now T_T.

Oh well, I'll try to get some when i have money if i don't forget ^_^u .
djnexus911's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/19/2006 16:47
djnexus911
Those would be cool to make, my friend is a huge nintendo fan, I may order him some of those or find the beads at a local store and try a hand at it.
Rainbowblack's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/19/2006 16:49
Rainbowblack
If you have a Micheals nearby or an A.C. Moore they have the beads you need
djnexus911's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/19/2006 19:40
djnexus911
Heres some crazy retro bead art for ya, 11,000 beads to make this. Its the boss from final fantasyIV Zeromus. 26" long and 23" high.

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