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When we claimed that Michael Jackson might just be a cyborg, we weren’t that far off. Apparently, MJ was planning to create his very own robotic doppelganger, even going as far as creating blueprints for the mechanical beast.

Detailed 3D scans were made of Jackson’s body before he died with the intention of creating an “eerily-lifelike robotic duplicate.” The late popstar’s robotic builder claims that he will sell the 1996 scans of MJ for anyone willing to shell out a million big ones. This story just keeps getting weirder and weirder.

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The 80s was an orgy for geeky pop-culture enthusiasts, springing up pop phenomenon around every corner. The list just goes on and on. ALF, The Smurfs, video games, ALF. As you can see, I could just keep going all night.

This 80s Cake celebrates some of the most iconic and obscure elements of 1980s culture including the Rubik’s Cube, Michael Jackson, the Smurfs, Indiana Jones, Gargamel, Azrael and more.

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While surfing through the ole feed reader today I came upon not one, but two awesome MJ “Thriller”-themed shirts, both with a geeky flair. The above tee print is a mash-up of Michael Jackson Thriller-era and the game Left 4 Dead. A perfect mix if you ask me.

Hit the jump for a lego-fied journey to the world of Thriller.

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Hey, what do you know, it’s Saturday and I’m sitting here blogging. Not my usual, but hey, I happened to be in the area. And whoopy, check out what I came across. Some new awesome My Little Pony models to add to the growing collection of Pony mash-ups we’ve seen over the past month or two.

I like to call these mash-ups My Little Pwnies. Just a little thing I’ve been working on.

Artist Mari Kasurinen unveiled an assortment of My Little Pony goodness, including My Little Cthulu, My Little Han Solo in Carbonite, so on and so forth. I see almost infinite awesomeness potential. And it goes on and on.

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Looking almost more like Michael Jackson than Michael Jackson looked like Michael Jackson, this ultra-realistic set of Thriller Action Figures features MJ in both his normal pre-surgical and pre-allegation days, with iconic red leather jacket, and also in his much-touted zombie form.

Thriller is probably my favorite music video of all-time. Having a Michael Jackson Thriller action figure to show off in my office with my other various toys would just add to my overall awesomeness.

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What’s surely to provide hours of lolz and orgasms, the Accidental Video Game Porn Archive collects the best of sexually suggestive video game model posing in one place.

Don’t worry kids, there’s plenty of zombie on zombie action. Check out a few more favorites after the jump.

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I don’t know why I love this so much, but I do. Handerpants are tighty-whities for your hands, gloves inspired by the classic testicle confining pair of underwear.

Just imagine how creeped out you would have been if Michael Jackson wore one of these instead of his one shimmery glove. Warning: After sustained use you might want to get your hand’s sperm count checked out. I’m only slightly embarrassed to admit I want a pair. Scope out the video after the jump, including a Billy Mays wannabe.

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If you’ve ever attempted to design a set of chronological portraits of Michael Jackson, you know that keeping up with this ever-evolving color scheme was nearly impossible. The Michael Jackson Pantone Color Guide follows the various colors of MJ’s skin tones throughout the decades.

Sure, it might not be the classiest memorial ever, but you gotta take the good and the bad.

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Don’t miss the Billy Mays action from earlier today…

• Nike does have the raddest ad department
• Nice whip
• Toyota of all people has developed a brain-powered wheelchair
• Video game to LEGO transformations
• Michael Jackson energy drink on eBay!
• Neat! QR code ruglette

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As most of you have surely heard thousands of times by now, the “King of Pop” Michael Jackson passed away at the age of 50 yesterday afternoon. While he’ll no doubt be remembered most for his musical career, legal troubles and bizarre facial reconstruction, MJ has his spot in geek culture as well. And rightfully so.

Many MJ fans who also happened to be stricken with the geek bug grew up playing the Michael Jackson video game “Moonwalker.” In fact, frenzied geek fans ravaged Twitter yesterday, demanding that SEGA re-release the game. SEGA has tastefully declined… for now. Read more about Jacko’s gadget  innovation after the jump.

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