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[[File:ThinkGeek_logo_1999-2014.webp|thumb|right|''ThinkGeek logo from 1999 to 2014]]
'''ThinkGeek''' is an American [[online retailer]] that caters to [[computer]] enthusiasts and other "[[geek]]y" social groups. Their merchandise includes clothing, electronic and scientific gadgets, unusual computer peripherals, office toys, pet toys, child toys, and caffeinated drinks and candy. ThinkGeek was founded in 1999, is based in [[Fairfax, Virginia]], and is owned by [[Geeknet]].
'''ThinkGeek''' was an American [[retail]]er that catered to [[computer]] enthusiasts and "[[geek culture]]". Described as a "[[Sharper Image]] for [[sysadmin]]s", their merchandise has been likened to "toys for adults, novelties designed to appeal to both your inner child and your inner grad student."<ref name=Wired>Honan, Matthew (September 27, 2010). [https://www.wired.com/2010/09/mf_thinkgeek/ "Inside ThinkGeek, Where Mythical Meat Can Make Millions"]. ''[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]''.</ref> These include clothing, electronic and scientific gadgets, unusual computer peripherals, office toys, pet toys, child toys, and caffeinated drinks and candy. ThinkGeek was founded in 1999 and was based in [[Fairfax, Virginia]]. The brand is currently owned by [[Geeknet]], a subsidiary of [[GameStop]].


==Website==
==History==
ThinkGeek was founded in 1999, and originally based in downtown [[McLean, Virginia]]. The company was founded by Jen Frazier, Jon Sime, Scott Smith, and Willie Vadnais, all of whom were running a small Internet startup at the time, with ThinkGeek initially starting as a side project. The website's official launch date was August 13, 1999.<ref name=WashingtonPost>{{cite web |title=ThinkGeek The Nerd Company at a Crossroads |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/thinkgeek-the-nerd-company-at-a-crossroads/2013/12/11/c7d579ba-4b12-11e3-9890-a1e0997fb0c0_story.html |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|author=Chaney, Jen|date=December 12, 2013}}</ref> Andover.net, a Boston area technology news publisher, acquired ThinkGeek in October 1999. Only a few months later Andover.net was acquired by VA Linux, a California-based tech company that specialized in Linux hardware and software products. VA Linux, after several name changes, became [[Geeknet]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Geeknet Investor Relations|url=http://www.geek.net/ |publisher=[[Geeknet]]|accessdate=January 6, 2014}}</ref>
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===Products===
[[File:TIX clock.jpg|thumb|A 2006 TIX LED clock from ThinkGeek]]
A majority of products sold on ThinkGeek are heavily related to (and sometimes only understood within) [[Internet culture]]. Some t-shirt designs include stick figure with detached buttocks, with "[[LOL (Internet slang)|LMAO]]" as the caption, a ROFLCOPTER (an [[ASCII art|ASCII drawing]] of a helicopter made of internet slang), the [[Pentium (brand)|Intel Pentium Processor]] logo replacing "Intel" with "Geek", and a [[Pixelation|pixellated]] 1up Mushroom from the ''[[Super Mario Brothers]]'' games series.
In August 2000, the company moved its offices to Fairfax, Virginia. ThinkGeek grew steadily and increased the number of employees from six in 2004 up to 83 in 2013. Company revenues also increased during this time period, reaching $50 million in sales in 2009<ref name=Wired/> and $118.9 million in 2012.<ref name=WashingtonPost/> In 2012, ThinkGeek was ranked as one of the top online retailers, listing as #175 on the Internet Retailer Top 500 List.<ref>{{cite web |title=ThinkGeek Ascends to #175 in Internet Retailer's 2012 Top 500 List |url=http://geek.net/releasedetail.cfm?releaseid=672131 |publisher=Geeknet |accessdate=January 6, 2014}}</ref>


ThinkGeek's mascot was a [[monkey]] named Timmy.<ref>Dak (August 9, 2012). [https://www.wired.com/2012/08/monkey-timmy-cosplay/ "Behind the Monkey — Timmy's Story"]. ''Wired''.</ref>
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ThinkGeek runs a points-for-reward system called Geek Points, under which customers can earn rewards for buying more products.


[[File:14th St Union Sq W td (2019-10-28) 29.jpg|thumb|A combined [[GameStop]]–ThinkGeek store in [[New York City]] in 2019]]
On April 1 every year, the company posts a fake homepage with absurd fictional products. For example, in 2007 it advertised "Surge Stix", cigarette-like high potency [[caffeine]] delivery systems that, when snapped like a glow stick, supposedly deliver as much caffeine as five cans of [[Coca-Cola]]. Some of the Aprils Fools Day products have been so popular with users that they have been made into actual products, such as the 8-Bit Tie, the Personal Soundtrack t-shirt, the [[Tauntaun]] sleeping bag and the [[iCade]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/looflirpa/ |title=April Fool's Products |publisher=ThinkGeek |date= |accessdate=2012-08-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Honan |first=Mathew |url=http://www.wired.com/magazine/2010/09/mf_thinkgeek/all/1 |title=Inside ThinkGeek, Where Mythical Meat Can Make Millions &#124; Wired Magazine |publisher=Wired.com |date=2010-09-27 |accessdate=2012-08-21}}</ref>
On May 26, 2015, it was announced that pop culture-oriented retailer [[Hot Topic]] had made an offer to acquire Geeknet and ThinkGeek for $17.50 per-share, valuing the company at $122 million. However, on May 29, 2015, it was revealed that an unspecified company had made a counter-offer of $20 per-share; [[Hot Topic]] was given until June 1, 2015 to exceed this new offer.<ref name=bloomberg-hottopicoffer>{{cite news|author=Rupp, Lindsey|title=Geeknet Gives Hot Topic Three Days to Match Higher Offer|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-29/geeknet-gives-hot-topic-three-days-to-match-higher-rival-offer|date=May 29, 2015|work=[[Bloomberg Business]]}}</ref><ref name=wsj-geeknethottopic>{{cite news|title=Hot Topic to Buy Retailer Geeknet Inc.|author=Dulaney, Chelsey|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/hot-topic-to-buy-retailer-geeknet-inc-1432639751|date=26 May 2015|work=[[The Wall Street Journal]]}}</ref><ref name=wsj-geeknethigher>{{cite web|author=Beilfuss, Lisa|title=Geeknet Calls New Takeover Offer Superior to Hot Topic's Bid|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/geeknet-calls-new-takeover-offer-superior-to-hot-topics-bid-1432911893|website=The Wall Street Journal|date=May 29, 2015}}</ref> On June 2, 2015, it was announced that video game retail chain [[GameStop]] had acquired Geeknet for $140 million.<ref name=ars-gamestopgeeknet>{{cite web|author=Hutchinson, Lee|title=GameStop outbids Hot Topic for ThinkGeek parent company purchase|url=https://arstechnica.com/business/2015/06/gamestop-outbids-hot-topic-for-thinkgeek-parent-company-purchase/|website=[[Ars Technica]]|date=June 2, 2015}}</ref> The deal was completed on July 17, 2015.<ref>[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150717005087/en/GameStop-Completes-Acquisition-Geeknet "GameStop Completes Acquisition of Geekne"]. [[Business Wire]]. July 17, 2015.</ref>


On September 25, 2015, ThinkGeek opened its first retail store at [[The Florida Mall]] in [[Orlando, Florida]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Here's where ThinkGeek is opening its first physical store|url=http://fortune.com/2015/09/03/thinkgeek-physical-store/|website=Fortune|accessdate=4 September 2015}}</ref> In 2016, ThinkGeek opened 25 more physical stores in the U.S., along with 25 international stores. The retailer said they were "committed to creating a seamless [[omnichannel]] experience for its customers", including store pickups and ship-to-store options.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.retailwire.com/discussion/once-e-tail-only-thinkgeek-expands-brick-and-mortar-presence/|title=Once e-tail only, ThinkGeek expands brick-and-mortar presence – RetailWire|website=www.retailwire.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-02-12}}</ref>
Think Geek items are usually based on other franchises and items, such as [[Star Wars]], [[Star Trek]], [[Doctor Who]], [[Bacon]], [[Minecraft]], [[Zombie (fictional)|zombies]], [[LEGO]], [[iPhone]], [[Portal (video game)|Portal]], and others.


In June 2019, ThinkGeek announced that it would be discontinuing its online store, and integrating its e-commerce operations into a "curated selection" of GameStop's online operations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-06-14-thinkgeek-moves-in-with-gamestop|title=ThinkGeek closes site, moves in with GameStop|website=GamesIndustry.biz|date=13 June 2019 |language=en|access-date=2019-06-15}}</ref> New product details from after the standalone site closed were made public in January 2020, including [[Jigglypuff]] and Get Schwifty (from ''[[Rick and Morty]]'') themed Bluetooth Speakers.<ref>{{cite web|title=This Jigglypuff Bluetooth speaker could be a sleeper hit|url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/15/21067236/jigglypuff-bluetooth-speaker-fcc-filings-thinkgeek-gamestop-pokemon|website=The Verge|date=15 January 2020|accessdate=26 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Jigglypuff Bluetooth Speaker by ThinkGeek, Inc. hit|url=https://electric.garden/V77-KULO-PK-JG?fccid|website=Electric Garden|accessdate=26 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Get Schwifty Bluetooth Speaker by ThinkGeek, Inc. hit|url=https://electric.garden/V77-KRTV-RM-OTH?fccid|website=Electric Garden|accessdate=26 January 2020}}</ref>
===Mascot===

Think Geek has a mascot in the form of a [[monkey]], named Timmy.{{cn|date=August 2012}}
The Miami location closed in January 2021.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/ThinkGeekDolphinMall/ {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref> In July 2021, the North Star Mall location in San Antonio, Texas closed. In August 2021, the Austin, Texas; El Paso, Texas; McAllen, Texas; and Tacoma, Washington locations announced on social media that they would be closing on September 26, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kisselpaso.com/el-pasos-thinkgeek-store-says-goodbye-with-sweet-message-to-customers/|title='We Love You, 3000' Says ThinkGeek as they Say Goodbye to EP}}</ref><ref>https://www.facebook.com/pg/ThinkGeekLaPlazaMall/posts/ {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref><ref>https://www.facebook.com/ThinkgeekTacomaMall/ {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref>

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After its acquisition by GameStop, most of ThinkGeek's merchandise was licensed from various science fiction and fantasy media franchises<ref name=LADailyNews>[http://www.dailynews.com/business/20150526/hot-topic-buying-star-wars-heavy-thinkgeek-parent-company-for-1173-million "Hot Topic buying 'Star Wars'-heavy ThinkGeek parent company for $117.3 million"]. ''[[Los Angeles Daily News]]''/[[Associated Press]]. May 26, 2015.</ref><ref>[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hot-topic-to-acquire-geeknet-inc-parent-company-of-online-retailer-thinkgeek-300088388.html "Hot Topic to Acquire Geeknet, Inc., Parent Company of Online Retailer ThinkGeek"]. [[PR Newswire]]. May 26, 2015.</ref> such as ''[[Star Wars]]'',<ref name=LADailyNews/><ref>Macy, Seth G. (May 26, 2015). [http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/05/26/hot-topic-buys-thinkgeek-parent-company "Hot Topic Buys ThinkGeek Parent Company"]. [[IGN]].</ref> ''[[Star Trek]]'',<ref name=Wired/><ref name=LADailyNews/> ''[[Firefly (TV series)|Firefly]]'',<ref>Masnick, Mike (April 11, 2013). [https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130410/12122122666/fox-sends-cease-desist-letters-to-firefly-fans-selling-jayne-hats-because-money.shtml "Fox Sends Cease & Desist Letters To Firefly Fans Selling Jayne Hats, Because Money"]. [[Techdirt]].</ref><ref>Yamshon, Leah (July 19, 2013). [http://www.techhive.com/article/2044685/i-almost-got-sued-for-knitting-a-firefly-hat-the-legal-risks-of-pop-culture-fan-art.html "'I almost got sued for knitting a Firefly hat': The legal risks of pop-culture fan art"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151025013155/http://www.techhive.com/article/2044685/i-almost-got-sued-for-knitting-a-firefly-hat-the-legal-risks-of-pop-culture-fan-art.html |date=2015-10-25 }}. TechHive.</ref> [[Marvel Comics]],<ref name=LADailyNews/><ref>Cooper, Daniel (May 27, 2015). [https://www.engadget.com/2015/05/27/hot-topic-is-buying-thinkgeek/ "Hot Topic is buying ThinkGeek"]. [[Engadget]].</ref> ''[[Doctor Who]]'', ''[[Minecraft]]'',<ref name=WashingtonPost/> and ''[[The Big Bang Theory]]''.<ref name=LADailyNews/><ref>[http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-hot-topic-thinkgeek-20150526-story.html "Hot Topic buying Geeknet for about $117.3 million"]. ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''. May 26, 2015.</ref> Other products offered by the company include classic pop cultural icons like the [[Magic 8 Ball]], or products inspired by science, such as a [[Schrödinger's Cat]] Executive Decision Maker.<ref name=Wired/> Prior to the acquisition, ThinkGeek curated a collection of many unique products, especially for the time; such as Miracleberry tablets, a t-shirt with integrated sound effects, and virtual keyboards, well before other retailers stocked such items.

ThinkGeek was known for its [[April Fool's Day]] gags, wherein the site would post a series of fictional, unconventional products referencing popular culture, such as the "[[Banksy]] Toaster" (which burns pictures of Banksy artwork into toast), "Where's Barb?" (a ''[[Stranger Things]]''-themed parody of ''[[Where's Waldo?]]''), "[[Nerf]] Nuke", and the "[[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]] [[Mjölnir|Mighty Mjolnir]] Mailbox".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/april-fools-pranks-2019-google-snake-waymo-self-driving-cars-for-cats-mcdonalds-pickle-burger/|title=April Fools' pranks: Space burps, Waymo self-driving cars for cats, pickle burger|last=Kooser|first=Amanda|website=CNET|language=en|access-date=2019-06-15}}</ref> Some of the more popular items, however, were made into actual products, such as "Canned Unicorn Meat", the [[cecaelia]]-themed "Tentacuddle Blanket", the [[Tauntaun]] sleeping bag, and the "Technomancer Hoodie".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2018/4/2/17188720/april-fools-day-2018-pranks-thinkgeek-mermaid-snuggie-star-wars|title=ThinkGeek keeps manufacturing some of its most popular April Fools' Day pranks|last=Heller|first=Emily|date=2018-04-02|website=Polygon|access-date=2019-06-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Honan |first=Mathew |url=https://www.wired.com/magazine/2010/09/mf_thinkgeek/all/1 |title=Inside ThinkGeek, Where Mythical Meat Can Make Millions|newspaper=Wired|date=September 27, 2010}}</ref>

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ThinkGeek ran a points-for-reward system called "Geek Points", under which customers could earn rewards for buying more products.<ref>{{cite web |title=ThinkGeek Geek Points |url=http://www.thinkgeek.com/geekpoints/ |publisher=ThinkGeek |accessdate=January 6, 2014}}</ref>


==References==
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ThinkGeek
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryRetail
FoundedAugust 13, 1999; 25 years ago (1999-08-13)
Defunct2021; 4 years ago (2021)
Headquarters
Grapevine, TX
,
United States
OwnerGameStop
ParentGeeknet (2000–2021)
WebsiteOfficial website
ThinkGeek logo from 1999 to 2014

ThinkGeek was an American retailer that catered to computer enthusiasts and "geek culture". Described as a "Sharper Image for sysadmins", their merchandise has been likened to "toys for adults, novelties designed to appeal to both your inner child and your inner grad student."[1] These include clothing, electronic and scientific gadgets, unusual computer peripherals, office toys, pet toys, child toys, and caffeinated drinks and candy. ThinkGeek was founded in 1999 and was based in Fairfax, Virginia. The brand is currently owned by Geeknet, a subsidiary of GameStop.

History

[edit]

ThinkGeek was founded in 1999, and originally based in downtown McLean, Virginia. The company was founded by Jen Frazier, Jon Sime, Scott Smith, and Willie Vadnais, all of whom were running a small Internet startup at the time, with ThinkGeek initially starting as a side project. The website's official launch date was August 13, 1999.[2] Andover.net, a Boston area technology news publisher, acquired ThinkGeek in October 1999. Only a few months later Andover.net was acquired by VA Linux, a California-based tech company that specialized in Linux hardware and software products. VA Linux, after several name changes, became Geeknet.[3]

A 2006 TIX LED clock from ThinkGeek

In August 2000, the company moved its offices to Fairfax, Virginia. ThinkGeek grew steadily and increased the number of employees from six in 2004 up to 83 in 2013. Company revenues also increased during this time period, reaching $50 million in sales in 2009[1] and $118.9 million in 2012.[2] In 2012, ThinkGeek was ranked as one of the top online retailers, listing as #175 on the Internet Retailer Top 500 List.[4]

ThinkGeek's mascot was a monkey named Timmy.[5]

A combined GameStop–ThinkGeek store in New York City in 2019

On May 26, 2015, it was announced that pop culture-oriented retailer Hot Topic had made an offer to acquire Geeknet and ThinkGeek for $17.50 per-share, valuing the company at $122 million. However, on May 29, 2015, it was revealed that an unspecified company had made a counter-offer of $20 per-share; Hot Topic was given until June 1, 2015 to exceed this new offer.[6][7][8] On June 2, 2015, it was announced that video game retail chain GameStop had acquired Geeknet for $140 million.[9] The deal was completed on July 17, 2015.[10]

On September 25, 2015, ThinkGeek opened its first retail store at The Florida Mall in Orlando, Florida.[11] In 2016, ThinkGeek opened 25 more physical stores in the U.S., along with 25 international stores. The retailer said they were "committed to creating a seamless omnichannel experience for its customers", including store pickups and ship-to-store options.[12]

In June 2019, ThinkGeek announced that it would be discontinuing its online store, and integrating its e-commerce operations into a "curated selection" of GameStop's online operations.[13] New product details from after the standalone site closed were made public in January 2020, including Jigglypuff and Get Schwifty (from Rick and Morty) themed Bluetooth Speakers.[14][15][16]

The Miami location closed in January 2021.[17] In July 2021, the North Star Mall location in San Antonio, Texas closed. In August 2021, the Austin, Texas; El Paso, Texas; McAllen, Texas; and Tacoma, Washington locations announced on social media that they would be closing on September 26, 2021.[18][19][20]

Products

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After its acquisition by GameStop, most of ThinkGeek's merchandise was licensed from various science fiction and fantasy media franchises[21][22] such as Star Wars,[21][23] Star Trek,[1][21] Firefly,[24][25] Marvel Comics,[21][26] Doctor Who, Minecraft,[2] and The Big Bang Theory.[21][27] Other products offered by the company include classic pop cultural icons like the Magic 8 Ball, or products inspired by science, such as a Schrödinger's Cat Executive Decision Maker.[1] Prior to the acquisition, ThinkGeek curated a collection of many unique products, especially for the time; such as Miracleberry tablets, a t-shirt with integrated sound effects, and virtual keyboards, well before other retailers stocked such items.

ThinkGeek was known for its April Fool's Day gags, wherein the site would post a series of fictional, unconventional products referencing popular culture, such as the "Banksy Toaster" (which burns pictures of Banksy artwork into toast), "Where's Barb?" (a Stranger Things-themed parody of Where's Waldo?), "Nerf Nuke", and the "Thor Mighty Mjolnir Mailbox".[28] Some of the more popular items, however, were made into actual products, such as "Canned Unicorn Meat", the cecaelia-themed "Tentacuddle Blanket", the Tauntaun sleeping bag, and the "Technomancer Hoodie".[29][30]

ThinkGeek ran a points-for-reward system called "Geek Points", under which customers could earn rewards for buying more products.[31]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Honan, Matthew (September 27, 2010). "Inside ThinkGeek, Where Mythical Meat Can Make Millions". Wired.
  2. ^ a b c Chaney, Jen (December 12, 2013). "ThinkGeek The Nerd Company at a Crossroads". The Washington Post.
  3. ^ "Geeknet Investor Relations". Geeknet. Retrieved January 6, 2014.
  4. ^ "ThinkGeek Ascends to #175 in Internet Retailer's 2012 Top 500 List". Geeknet. Retrieved January 6, 2014.
  5. ^ Dak (August 9, 2012). "Behind the Monkey — Timmy's Story". Wired.
  6. ^ Rupp, Lindsey (May 29, 2015). "Geeknet Gives Hot Topic Three Days to Match Higher Offer". Bloomberg Business.
  7. ^ Dulaney, Chelsey (26 May 2015). "Hot Topic to Buy Retailer Geeknet Inc". The Wall Street Journal.
  8. ^ Beilfuss, Lisa (May 29, 2015). "Geeknet Calls New Takeover Offer Superior to Hot Topic's Bid". The Wall Street Journal.
  9. ^ Hutchinson, Lee (June 2, 2015). "GameStop outbids Hot Topic for ThinkGeek parent company purchase". Ars Technica.
  10. ^ "GameStop Completes Acquisition of Geekne". Business Wire. July 17, 2015.
  11. ^ "Here's where ThinkGeek is opening its first physical store". Fortune. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  12. ^ "Once e-tail only, ThinkGeek expands brick-and-mortar presence – RetailWire". www.retailwire.com. Retrieved 2017-02-12.
  13. ^ "ThinkGeek closes site, moves in with GameStop". GamesIndustry.biz. 13 June 2019. Retrieved 2019-06-15.
  14. ^ "This Jigglypuff Bluetooth speaker could be a sleeper hit". The Verge. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  15. ^ "Jigglypuff Bluetooth Speaker by ThinkGeek, Inc. hit". Electric Garden. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  16. ^ "Get Schwifty Bluetooth Speaker by ThinkGeek, Inc. hit". Electric Garden. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  17. ^ https://www.facebook.com/ThinkGeekDolphinMall/ [user-generated source]
  18. ^ "'We Love You, 3000' Says ThinkGeek as they Say Goodbye to EP".
  19. ^ https://www.facebook.com/pg/ThinkGeekLaPlazaMall/posts/ [user-generated source]
  20. ^ https://www.facebook.com/ThinkgeekTacomaMall/ [user-generated source]
  21. ^ a b c d e "Hot Topic buying 'Star Wars'-heavy ThinkGeek parent company for $117.3 million". Los Angeles Daily News/Associated Press. May 26, 2015.
  22. ^ "Hot Topic to Acquire Geeknet, Inc., Parent Company of Online Retailer ThinkGeek". PR Newswire. May 26, 2015.
  23. ^ Macy, Seth G. (May 26, 2015). "Hot Topic Buys ThinkGeek Parent Company". IGN.
  24. ^ Masnick, Mike (April 11, 2013). "Fox Sends Cease & Desist Letters To Firefly Fans Selling Jayne Hats, Because Money". Techdirt.
  25. ^ Yamshon, Leah (July 19, 2013). "'I almost got sued for knitting a Firefly hat': The legal risks of pop-culture fan art" Archived 2015-10-25 at the Wayback Machine. TechHive.
  26. ^ Cooper, Daniel (May 27, 2015). "Hot Topic is buying ThinkGeek". Engadget.
  27. ^ "Hot Topic buying Geeknet for about $117.3 million". Los Angeles Times. May 26, 2015.
  28. ^ Kooser, Amanda. "April Fools' pranks: Space burps, Waymo self-driving cars for cats, pickle burger". CNET. Retrieved 2019-06-15.
  29. ^ Heller, Emily (2018-04-02). "ThinkGeek keeps manufacturing some of its most popular April Fools' Day pranks". Polygon. Retrieved 2019-06-15.
  30. ^ Honan, Mathew (September 27, 2010). "Inside ThinkGeek, Where Mythical Meat Can Make Millions". Wired.
  31. ^ "ThinkGeek Geek Points". ThinkGeek. Retrieved January 6, 2014.
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