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Tech it out with MIMOBOT Designer USB Flash Drives, Mimoco, $35 (1GB), $45 (2GB), $65 (4GB), $100 (8GB)
Mimobots now enjoy cult status and have become sought-after collectibles. They are made by the Mimoco company in Boston, which specializes in USB memory sticks with off-beat designs. They come, for example, in the shape of Chewbacca, Darth Vader, R2D2, and other characters from the "Star Wars" science fiction movie or cartoon figures from "Happy Tree Friends". Their latest hit is the rayD8gig with 8GB capacity.
Perfect for traveling on the go, these attach to your key chain and can store between [1GB] and [8GB]. Aside from being cute, each one is preloaded with a variety of character-related content such as games, music, and wallpaper.
The Star Wars fanatic father in your family will love the special features loaded on these designer USB flash Drives like character-themed icons, wallpapers, and more. May the force be with his file sharing. Mimobots, $50 each.
Techie Dad
Obsessed with the latest technology? Gadgeteers will get a kick out of being the first on the block to score these state-of-the-art devices.
One-gig USB memory sticks in the shape of Star Wars characters will amuse fans of the sci-fi classic. Mimoco, $60 each, urbanoutfitters.com
Fed up feeling no love from your USB stick? The chip you load with so much precious information, that you always make sure is safely stowed, but never, ever gives you anything back? Rewrite this relationship in lonely cyber space by making your digital portal your friend! The FriendsWithYou MIMOBOT Series 1 is available in 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB storage capacities, from www.mimoco.com.
Meet Swirl. He's a Mimobot, a cross between an art toy and a USB flash drive, and just one of the many cute limited-edition characters you can choose to transport your files.
mimobots are featured in the April issue of CG! Loves Cool Sfuff To Keep Your Radar This Month Tech Toys Section. Check it out on stands now!
We're kind of obsessed with Mimoco's new mimobot Designer USB Flash Drive series, featuring these colorful FriendsWithYou characters. They're so muhc fun, you'll forget they're practical! Plus, their fuzzy key chain "hoodies" ($5 each) are too cute for words. Collect 'em all and you can back up your photos for life!
At some point between the release of Luke Skywalker Underoos and the broadcast of I Love the '80s Strikes Back, it became acceptable to wear your Jedi obsession on your sleeve. So fear taunting not young Padawan, and carry Mimoco's Star Wars-themed flash USB drives without shame. The 1GB, 2GB and 4GB doodads are perfect for storing important data, like that spreadsheet of how many "female humanoids" have resisted your Jedi mind tricks.
Hey all, there's a killer new event in town... well, "in town" if you're in New York. Introducing GOOD December, an amazing community center/gallery store, that features mimobots!
You know that nifty computer chip Chief keeps plugged into the back of his helmet? Well, this is cooler - a limited-edition 1GB, 2GB, or 4GB USB flash drive in the cartoony shape of Master Chief, preloaded with Halo goodies like artwork and a special episode of This Spartan Life. They're pricey because they're rare: Mimoco's making only 5,000 of the Master Chief edition, and only 3,000 each of the red and blue Spartans.
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For the gamer who loves Halo 3The "Acquaintance" gift
Master Chief Mimobots
We're sure Master Chief would just love having his armored suit made into this superdeformed USB thumbdrive, but the guy's gotta carry Cortana around in something. You pop off the Chief's head and stick his body into the USB port on your computer for 1GB of storage (2GB and 4GB are also available). You can also get the Mimobot Spartans in red or blue.
Cute and quirky, these USBs take computer accessories from geek to chic.
mimobots Featured: Lili Chin's Link and Betty-Lou, Star Wars Series 1 R2-D2, and Hanazuki's One Love.
Have you been looking for that special something to whip out at the big meeting to show everyone that you've got style, class, and money to burn? Well perhaps you should take a peek at the latest set of Mimobot Core Series 2 USB flash drives, which come fashioned in a wide variety of cute-as-all-get-out cartoon monsters, designed by illustrator Dino Alberto.
Just try resisting the mimobots (even if the last thing you think you need is another tech gadget). They're USB flash drives in the form of fiercely cute toy characters brought to you by Boston-based electronics meets toy company, mimoco. These limited-edition items are designed by top character artists and are available in up to 4GB capacities.
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Halo mimobot USB Drives
Cute and quirky, these USBs take computer accessories from geek to chic.
mimobots Featured: Lili Chin's Link and Betty-Lou, Star Wars Series 1 R2-D2, and Hanazuki's One Love.
Fairybit Fairybot featured in Faces, a Swiss Lifestyle Magazine on the electronic goods, Plug in USB Sticks page.
