7 cool handmade video game items you can buy right now

No doilies here

No, this isn't an article about knitting, I promise. Have you ever been to the site Etsy? It's kind of like eBay for handmade and vintage items. It's a virtual mall where you can find everything from old concert tees, cross-stitch patterns, and most importantly... video game merchandise. Seriously, there's a ton to choose from and you can spend hours filling your cart with things you totally don't need.

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The world of BioShock is rich, full of detail and history, and so is the selection of items. From masks to jewelry to plush, there are over 1000 items for sale. I love the simplicity of this humble greeting card, which is based on a famous piece of Banksy art.

Rub-a-dub-dub

For an instant bathroom design makeover, TealPoodles Minecraft shower curtains keep the water in and the prying eyes out. Let Steve protect you from dastardly villains while you wash your hair.

Back to the classics

Everyone remembers the old Contra code, right? Wait, you forgot it? Well it's a good thing TrueStoryStudio stamped it on a metal bracelet for you. Function meets fashion and it's never looked better.

Speaking of Pokemon...

Uh, a bundle of all three Pokemon starters in t-shirt form YES! Buy this set of shirts and you can go almost half a week without having to wear something lacking in Pokemon. Better yet, buy two sets and that only leaves one day sans pocket monsters.

Impress your friends

Everyone's been to that party where, no matter how hard you look, there is no bottle-opening device to be found. There's always that awkward, somewhat hopeful moment when someone yells out "Does anyone have a bottle opener?" With this Assassin's Creed ring, you can be the party's Assassin savior, just with less stabbing.

Driving me wild

I am in love with Professor Layton. I am not ashamed to admit it. The Professor and I have spent long weekends together, I like to think it was quality time. So it's nice to know that Etsy seller Amatheria loves Layton as much as I do (maybe even more).

Sofa art made awesome

Of course, we can't forget Mario. JamesBit brings us a clever way to pay tribute to our favorite plumber with these colorful prints. Not only do they look great, but they're very cleverly designed to evoke the look of the slot-machine mini-game from Super Mario Bros. 3. This is a simple, but deceptively smart, way to class up that free sofa you found on Craigslist.

Not just for grannies

Hopefully I have proven that Etsy? isn't just for baby bonnets, doilies, and crocheted blankets. Think of it as a convention exclusive that supports artisans, with a whole world of amazing handmade treasures to explore. Check out the site for yourself. New items get added every minute, so there is always something to see. Let me know what I've missed and share your favorites in the comments.