This Goon Box Doctor Who DEF CON Badge Set Is Both Entertaining and Affordable

DEF CON 26 is fast approaching, and we’re already starting to see some very cool badges. If you’re planning to attend DEF CON this year…

Cameron Coward
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DEF CON 26 is fast approaching, and we’re already starting to see some very cool badges. If you’re planning to attend DEF CON this year, you might even be making your own. But, if you’re going to be buying one, you’ve probably noticed that they can be a bit pricey. As the badges have grown more elaborate over the years, they’ve also grown more expensive. Fortunately, that’s not the case with the Doctor Who-themed Goon Box DEF CON 26 badge—currently on Kickstarter!

At just $25, the Goon Box badge is about as affordable as DEF CON badges get. At that price, it obviously doesn’t have extremely elaborate displays and BlueTooth connectivity like some other badges. But, that doesn’t mean you’re not getting something really cool. The primary selling point, of course, is the Doctor Who theme, which is sure to impress the multitudes of Whovians you’ll come likely come across at DEF CON.

The Goon Box badge is actually two devices: a wearable public call box (the Goon Box), and a handheld screwdriver. Notably, the Goon Box is red like a public phone, and not blue like a police call box and the TARDIS. That’s to avoid potential trademark infringement, but the reference should still be obvious to true Doctor Who fans. When the screwdriver is pointed at a Goon Box badge—any Goon Box badge—an LED will light up on the call box. There is also a secret feature for you to uncover.

You can back the Kickstarter campaign until May 9th for just $25, which will get you the Goon Box badge, the screwdriver, a lanyard, and a sticker. The badge should also be available at DEF CON itself, but you should back the Kickstarter if you want to guarantee yours.

Cameron Coward
Writer for Hackster News. Proud husband and dog dad. Maker and serial hobbyist.
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