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Art | Japan Pulse

Today's J-blip: Geek-approved cutting board

by Christopher Robinson

Contributing Writer

Instead of bopping mushrooms with his head, this Mario helps you slice and dice them. Iowa artist Jim Van Winkle takes Mario and other 8-bit favorites off the screen and into the kitchen. No coins required for use!

From Prairie Oak Studios on Etsy

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