For kids, back-to-school season is an exciting time of shiny pencil cases, brand new erasers, as-yet undented lunch boxes and freshly sharpened crayons.
Although grown-ups don’t always get to enjoy such treats, we say it’s alright to spoil yourself and spice up your September with a geek-themed back-to-school accessory or two.
Take a look through our gallery of great geeky stationery and cool classroom-themed trifles. Let us know in the comments which ones you might be tempted to spend your pocket money on.
1. Icon Notebooks
These gorgeously simple notebooks offer you 80 blank pages of icon-themed potential.
Cost: From $11.76
2. Nom Nom Nom Lunchbag
What noise does a geek make eating their lunch? You guessed it -- "nom, nom, nom." This meme-tastic food transportation device will warn lunchroom colleagues of your imminent snacking.
Cost: $12.99
3. Deletus
This giant eraser shaped like your keyboard's "delete" key is pretty witty. Now all we need is a real-life "mute" button.
Cost: $14
4. Building Block Calculators
These cute calculators are shaped like our favorite building blocks. They're perfect for adding some childhood chic to your desktop.
Cost: $26.99
5. Space Invaders Pencil Case
We love this Space Invaders pencil case with its awesome arcade-y design.
Cost: $16
6. NotPad
The 9.7-inch "NotPad" can be used in both landscape and portrait orientation and is compatible with pens, pencils and crayons.
Cost: $18
7. LEGO Lunchbox
Modelled on the classic eight-stud brick and available in black, pink and red, we can't think of a cooler way to transport our PB-n-J sandwiches than this official LEGO lunchbox.
Cost: $16
8. Floppy Disk Sticky Notes
These sticky pads (which look just like 3.5-inch floppies of years gone by) offer a great geeky alternative to your traditional Post-It.
Cost: $11.99 for a pack of three
9. Re/Cover
iPhone Case
If you can't justify the purchase of a new standalone calculator, this vinyl skin will give your iPhone 4 a retro-calc look at half the price.
Cost: $15
10. Ink of Me Stamp Set
This ink stamp is a great way to personalize your hard copy communications.
Cost: $19.99
11. iColor Stylus
Your inner child can enjoy this fun silicone stylus which works with any capacitive touchscreen.
Cost: $9.99
12. Paper Tweet Notepad
When you can't get online to tweet, this analog -- and entirely wireless -- solution will help you get your message out.
Cost: $4.99
13. Geek Statement Socks
Designed to ape the vintage tube socks we all used to wear for gym class, this geek-themed footwear range should put a smile on your face as the weather gets colder.
Cost: $10.99 each
14. Space Intruders Eraser Set
These Space Intruder erasers are so fun you might find yourself purposely making mistakes just so you can use them.
Cost: $2.50
15. Ring Binder Boogie Board
You can enjoy some high-tech doodling with the Boogie Board, a type of Etch-a-Sketch for your ring binder.
Cost: $82
BONUS: Report Cards for Real Life
No-one's too old to receive a report card. These authentic-looking tear-out cards will let you assess your colleagues' conduct. Must try harder!
Cost: $14.99
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Although grown-ups don’t always get to enjoy such treats, we say it’s alright to spoil yourself and spice up your September with a geek-themed back-to-school accessory or two.
Take a look through our gallery of great geeky stationery and cool classroom-themed trifles. Let us know in the comments which ones you might be tempted to spend your pocket money on.
1. Icon Notebooks
These gorgeously simple notebooks offer you 80 blank pages of icon-themed potential.
Cost: From $11.76
2. Nom Nom Nom Lunchbag
What noise does a geek make eating their lunch? You guessed it -- "nom, nom, nom." This meme-tastic food transportation device will warn lunchroom colleagues of your imminent snacking.
Cost: $12.99
3. Deletus
This giant eraser shaped like your keyboard's "delete" key is pretty witty. Now all we need is a real-life "mute" button.
Cost: $14
4. Building Block Calculators
These cute calculators are shaped like our favorite building blocks. They're perfect for adding some childhood chic to your desktop.
Cost: $26.99
5. Space Invaders Pencil Case
We love this Space Invaders pencil case with its awesome arcade-y design.
Cost: $16
6. NotPad
The 9.7-inch "NotPad" can be used in both landscape and portrait orientation and is compatible with pens, pencils and crayons.
Cost: $18
7. LEGO Lunchbox
Modelled on the classic eight-stud brick and available in black, pink and red, we can't think of a cooler way to transport our PB-n-J sandwiches than this official LEGO lunchbox.
Cost: $16
8. Floppy Disk Sticky Notes
These sticky pads (which look just like 3.5-inch floppies of years gone by) offer a great geeky alternative to your traditional Post-It.
Cost: $11.99 for a pack of three
9. Re/Cover
iPhone Case
If you can't justify the purchase of a new standalone calculator, this vinyl skin will give your iPhone 4 a retro-calc look at half the price.
Cost: $15
10. Ink of Me Stamp Set
This ink stamp is a great way to personalize your hard copy communications.
Cost: $19.99
11. iColor Stylus
Your inner child can enjoy this fun silicone stylus which works with any capacitive touchscreen.
Cost: $9.99
12. Paper Tweet Notepad
When you can't get online to tweet, this analog -- and entirely wireless -- solution will help you get your message out.
Cost: $4.99
13. Geek Statement Socks
Designed to ape the vintage tube socks we all used to wear for gym class, this geek-themed footwear range should put a smile on your face as the weather gets colder.
Cost: $10.99 each
14. Space Intruders Eraser Set
These Space Intruder erasers are so fun you might find yourself purposely making mistakes just so you can use them.
Cost: $2.50
15. Ring Binder Boogie Board
You can enjoy some high-tech doodling with the Boogie Board, a type of Etch-a-Sketch for your ring binder.
Cost: $82
BONUS: Report Cards for Real Life
No-one's too old to receive a report card. These authentic-looking tear-out cards will let you assess your colleagues' conduct. Must try harder!
Cost: $14.99
More About: accessories, back to school, gallery, geek, Lists, trendingFor more Tech & Gadgets coverage:Follow Mashable Tech & Gadgets on TwitterBecome a Fan on FacebookSubscribe to the Tech & Gadgets channelDownload our free apps for Android, Mac, iPhone and iPad
Posted on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:06:17 +0000 at http://feeds.mashable.com/~r/Mashable/~3/sIqe0XvGnyQ/
Comments: http://mashable.com/2011/08/25/back-to-school-geek/#comments
