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15 geeky dorm accessories to brighten your tiny room

Everyone knows the best part of moving is decorating.

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Moving away to college is exciting, scary, and of course, a lot of work. But all that elbow grease really pays off, especially when it comes to dorm decor. 

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You want to make the most of those four cement walls, as it will be your home for the next few months, at least. The sooner you start shopping, the more options you’ll have which will cut your stress level in half.

Dorms are meant to show off your personality and your style, so ditch the cliche Kurt Cobain smoking a cigarette or Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s posters for something more unique, like what we have listed here!

1) Measure up with this exclusive Star Wars R2-D2 measuring cup set.

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How else would you measure your ingredients for your cookie-in-a-mug recipe?

Price on ThinkGeek: $9.99 (while supplies last)

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2) Try this Star Trek electronic door chime when knocking just isn’t enough.

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Now when you lock yourself out of your room at 2am, you can easily wake up your roommate and not have to deal with the RA.

Price on ThinkGeek: $29.99

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3) Know your way around with this Westeros poster.

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There must always be a Stark in Winterfell, and there should always be evidence of your epic fandom in your room.

Price on Allposters.com: $9.99

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4) Warn your friends that danger may lie ahead with a Hazmat bathmat.

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At least you can say “I told you so!”

Price on ThinkGeek: $19.99

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5) Stand out with this Han Solo fridge.

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Cold or hot. Glow in the dark, or not. This fridge is whatever you want it to be.

Price on ThinkGeek: $159.99

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6) Work hard, play harder with a Pac-Man ghost USB lamp.

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Activate the sound on this cute little desk friend and you’ve got yourself a Party Ghost!

Price on ThinkGeek: $28.79

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7) Snuggle up with this Labyrinth woven throw blanket.

When you’re feeling homesick, except for David Bowie.

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Price on Allposters.com: $43.99

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8) Spice up your bathroom with theStar Wars Dagobah shower curtain.

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Turn your bathroom into Yoda’s birth place in one simple step.

Price on ThinkGeek: $24.99

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9) Help sustain the earth by using these planetary plates.

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Unfortunately, these do not make your food taste any better, but they are pretty out-of-this-world.

Price on ThinkGeek: $29.99

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10) Tell time with this numberless LED word clock.

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Numbered clocks are so last season.

Price on ThinkGeek: $79.99

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11) Keep your room organized with this take-out box that’s actually a hamper.

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Disguise your dirty laundry in this symbolic chinese take-out box, all the style without the odor.

Price on ThinkGeek: $24.99

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12) Eat in style with this Doctor Who sonic screwdriver cutlery set.

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Make eating an adventure with this cutlery set!

Price on ThinkGeek: $29.99

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13) Show your love for video games with these classic Nintendo posters.

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Nothing is better than the classics, right?

Price on ThinkGeek: $9.99

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14) Sleep comfortably with this Star Trek TNG uniform bedding set.

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Roll out of bed fully recharged with this bed set.

Price on ThinkGeek: $49.99-$89.99

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15) Let the mothership know you’re ready when they are with these alien abduction bookends.

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Show off how much you believe with these simple silhouettes!

Price on ThinkGeek: $24.99

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