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Did you manage to down Illidan before the 3.0.2 patch? Were you one of those people who equipped the Twin Blades of Azzinoth and hung around in front of the bank just so you could enjoy the frantic whispers of “OMG where did you get those?”

Well then you’re the most deserving person to wear a World of Warcraft Illidan t-shirt. Black Temple might not be the hardest raid now, and in a couple of days we’ll get new places to invest time and frustration in, but no one can deny Illidan was the boss to aim for in The Burning Crusade.

Of course, all of us who only saw Illidan in cinematics, YouTube raid videos and maybe the occassional post-nerf raid can get one. Unlike T6 loot, you don’t need DKP for this one, and it’s a nice way to mark the end of an era.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $17.99 on Jinx.com.

The new World of warcraft expansion, Wrath of the Lich King, will be in stores and in the grubby hands of players next week, so I figured it’s the perfect time for more WoW swag.

The Epic T-shirt of Ganking is obviously a Lich King item - it requires level 80 and no life. It’s cloth (100% cotton to be precise), so you mages, locks and priests can stop complaining that you can’t wear the loot that drops. And the stats are impressive: +1337 armor, Duelling, Aggro, Ninja Looting and Farming increases, not to mention the socket bonus of +25 Tea Bagging.

The Equip tooltip might point out a problem, though: it increases chances to evade work by 25%, but also reduces your chances to get laid by 99%.

However, what many people don’t know is that the 1% is so worth it. It means a WoW player of the female persuasion, and a girlfriend who is a real girl OMG and can also kick your ass in a duel is something to hold on to.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $18.95 on SplitReason.com.

Can you really enjoy Star Trek if you take it seriously? Honestly? I doubt it. It’s so silly at times you can’t help but laugh.

Ok, since we established that it’s not blasphemy to make fun of the show, here’s the Bar Trekkin’ t-shirt, featuring inebriated Sulu, Spock, Kirk and McCoy. Even the good guys need to have fun, and there’s nothing better than some intergalactic pub crawling. As long as they don’t go chasing bad guys afterwards.

This is one of the best Star Trek t-shirts out there: cool design, not too flashy, and damn funny too.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $18 on GoApeShirts.com.

Via TCritic

Ah, Halloween… A time for ghouls, ghosts and carved pumpkins… A time we like to spend money, let’s admit it. But if you’re smart you can get a lot of cool Halloween-themed things for cheap and enjoy the holiday without lamenting your empty wallet the next day.

1. Let’s start from the outside. You’ve carved your pumpkin(s), but there’s nothing better than a cult movie for a cool holiday. The Nightmare Before Christmas Yard Sign will make your front yard look a bit more like Jack Skellington’s domain.

2. After they’re done “ooh”ing and “aah”ing over the yard, invite your friends in. Act nonplussed when they pass by the Haunted Portraits in your hallway and they scream because Granny Hazel just turned into a zombie.

3. Once you’re all inside, it’s time for meet and greet with Fido, the family pooch. And he’s dressed up for the occasion in a Star Wars Dog Costume, of course. Princess Leia did look a bit less canine in the movies, but you can’t have everything.

4. Next up, the big dinner. And a proper Halloween dinner needs some fitting decorations. A couple of Lite Up Jack-O-Lantern Mugs can do the trick: any drink (even water) will look creepy inside, and they can also serve as on-the-spot lighting when a trickster decides it’s funny to cut off the power.

5. After eating and drinking comes dessert. And this is the fun part: you don’t get something you eat everyday. Or not really… The Zombie Brain Jelly Mould has yielded some interestingly disgusting results.

6. And finally it’s time to party. But clubbing in a costume isn’t the most comfortable thing in the world, so a nice Halloween t-shirt is just the thing you need. The Lanterns In The Night t-shirt is glow-in-the-dark, and the creepy jack-o-lanterns will make everyone stare.

7. But what if you spill your drink on it? Be prepared. With another glow-in-the-dark t-shirt, of course. The Ghosties t-shirt is less scary and tons more fun and will make the best impact in a club with two areas - one lighted and one dark.

And that’s it. The 31st of October is just around the corner, so if you want to spend the perfect Halloween you’d better start planning right now.

I repeat: Halloween is perfect for glow-in-the dark clothes. After hearing ghost stories and watching a couple of scary movies (no, not those), a severed head apparently floating around in the dark is a sight to remember.

Ok, the Lanterns In The Night t-shirt doesn’t have any actual heads, but it’s chock full of evil grins which just might make it better. If you aren’t jack-o-lantern carver supreme (with lots of free time), there’s no way you could achieve this effect the hard way.

Bonus points: you can (try to) scare your friends on Halloween, but the t-shirt isn’t too holiday-centric so it’s also perfectly fine for any other day of the year.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $24 on DesignByHumans.com.

Via TCritic

If there ever was a time for glow-in-the-dark t-shirts, that’s Halloween.

Everyone loves the holiday… and I mean everyone. Ever the dead. How else would you explain the Ghosties t-shirt? The three biologically challenged protagonists have dressed up for the occasion and are taking advantage of your chest and the wonders of glow-in-the-dark paint to yell “BOO!” at unfortunate passers-by.

No, this won’t replace a real costume if you want to go trick-or-treating. But you can’t do better for a casual Halloween party. Hint: if you’re in a dark room, go to the bathroom, wait until the paint start glowing again and then return. Enjoy the scared or amused reactions.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $15 on Woot.com.

Via TCritic

World of Warcraft players are currently facing new challenges with the release of a new patch, just one month before the long-awaited expansion, Wrath of the Lich King. Servers are unstable, the changes can be confusing… a trip to the real world won’t hurt. Especially when the real world lets you express your love of the game in a highly personalized way.

The Custom World of Warcraft Tabard t-shirt is genius. You get to choose your tabard style (using the same icons as the game), your realm, guild, character name, race and class, and finally print it on the t-shirt you like.

This ranks very high on my “coolest WoW apparel” list and it would be one of the best presents a dedicated player could get.
(*hint hint*)

How much under $29.99?
A little: $24.99 on SwagDog.com.

People’s sexual preferences are their business only… but when they’re printed on a t-shirt they’re just asking to be discussed.

Especially when it’s the I Screw Robots Shirt. We have to admit that it’s a bit… unusual. Especially considering how robots are not usually fleshy. A different experience to be sure.

Then again, maybe the collective geek mind is too dirty. Screws are used to build things. “I build robots” is a fun and educational way of spending the time. And much less likely to be frowned upon.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $16.99 on MyShopify.com.

Via FashionabkyGeek

Chain letters are stupid. And yet, how many people don’t get it? Even worse: how many are your friends? Depressing indeed. Intelligent people seem to lose it when faced with a story about how Bob didn’t forward it and then got hit by a truck. And, while the internet undoubtedly contributed to the general well-being of the world, it also made sending chain letters so much easier.

But you know… there’s no way out. If I get one more retarded e-mail, I’ll personally kill the sender. On the other hand… maybe the Chain Letter t-shirt has a point. In which case, I’m sorry, you’re screwed either way.

(Then again, at least Death is cute!)

How much under $29.99?
A littke: $25.99 on ShirtPervert.com.

Via FashionablyGeek

Lemurs are seriously cute animals. From Dramatic lemur to the ring-tailed lemurs we see wandering around on Discovery, this endangered animal seems to be very well-loved.

Naturally, someone dedicated a t-shirt to them. The Lemur Tee features artwork by Eleanor Grosch and it’s unisex, so girls won’t feel left out like it happens so often. (Seriously, there are so many guy t-shirts out there and so few girlies…)

So if you’re a lemur lover, get this t-shirt and wear it to the nearest zoo. The animals won’t care, but it looks cool.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $24 on ShanaLogic.com.