Storage Devices as Toys

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Parent Category: Gadgets

Category: Media

Published on Saturday, 12 September 2009 21:59

Written by Brad Balfour

What a wacky idea--turning memory sticks into collectibles. But why not. You can hang them on your neck; attach to your computer bag, travel case, or shoulder bag. Hey, they could even be a strange extension for your piercings.

Since 2005, Boston-based design house Mimoco has fused contemporary characters and artist's original designs with the functionality of personal data storage devices. Making its name known both in the pop-culture driven Art Toy underground and in the high-tech gadget world Mimoco has developed a set of lines signing up lots of great creators and classic pop culture icons. With a mission to bring style and soul to consumer electronics, Mimoco is renowned for their flagship collection of Mimobot designer USB flash drives.

The distinctive character-based Mimobot line offers flash memory storage drives from 1GB to 8GB for you to transport all your precious data. One way you won't lose the drive is to remember the unique drive you own. The Mimobot range is available in several crossover flavors, such as Star Wars, Halo, Happy Tree Friends, and Japan's Domo. Moreover, the Mimobot Artist Series has functioned as a canvas for pop-artists like Gary Baseman, Jon Burgerman, and Simone Legno amongst other hip fresh designer toy, street art, and urban cultured talent. Mimobot flash drive creations also originate from the minds of fans through design challenges and through the original Mimobot Core Series of data deprived denizens hailing from far out Planet blõôh (whatever the hell that is!) Whatever design strikes your fancy, Mimoco's has developed a creative take on the portable personal data storage tech tool.

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