Best cases for iPhone

We've looked at cases for the iPhone several times before, covering leather cases that fold to protect the screen, rubber cases that don't and shock-proof cases for clumsy techies. The truth is, if you're looking for a case like those we just described, you don't have to look too hard to find them. So we thought we'd look for unique cases with fantastic art or features, rather than listing the standard array.

If you're looking for something a bit plainer or a tad sturdier, check out our previous collection of great iPhone cases.

Price: AU$42

These awesome pop-culture cases seemed to be the best way to kick off this collection — especially the Nyan Cat-inspired Boba Fett case on the left.

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Price: AU$28

It's one thing to have a case that looks good, but how about one that feels good, too? This Star Wars Chewbacca case is awesome, with genuine Wookie fur all over it.

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Price: US$35

Sort of like Threadless, Society 6 sources art for its products from various talented people, and you can have this art printed on a number of different media. The iPhone cases are just some of our favourites.

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Price: AU$49.95

If you love the look of awesome retro posters, especially those promoting cheesy Z-grade horror movies, than Zazzle has got you covered. If you think you can do better than the range on offer, you can upload your own image to print to a case.

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Price: AU$69.95

These wooden cases look awesome, even if they are a bit pricey and add a little heft to your iPhone.

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Price: AU$59

We're not sure what we like more: the awesome design on this wooden iPhone case, or the name of the online store, "A Skull of Foxes".

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Price: US$19.95

Let's be honest. Happitaps iPhone Interactive Bear cover is kinda stupid looking, but we love that you can have a case like this handy to slip your phone into before passing it over to the kids to play with.

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Price: US$59.95

The Gizmon Camera Style Case is not just a pretty face; it actually transforms your iPhone into a retro camera, with a working shutter button. It also looks rad.

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Price: AU$39.95

Struth! Toss another shrimp on the barbie! No Aussie BBQ is complete without some dude swinging the Opena iPhone case on his finger like a wild west sheriff swinging his pistol.

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Price: AU$34.95

There is nothing worse than having to remove your funky iPhone case every time you need to charge it. The CandyShell Flip is the answer.

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Price: US$14.95

Gelaskins is similar to Society 6, with a host of artists' work and a variety of products to apply it to. In this image is the work of an Aussie artist, Colin Thompson, who has several awesome designs to choose from.

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Price: AU$39.95

Heading to the Olympics in London this year? Boy, having a Tube map on the back of your phone would sure be handy. But where in the world would you find something like that?

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Price: AU$39.95

Although it's nowhere near as practical as the Cygnett TubeMap, this London-inspired case is cute nonetheless.

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Price: AU$44.95

These grungy-looking cases are pricey for clip-ons, but the images are really very cool.

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Price: AU$24.95

While most of the cases in this collection are stiff plastic, the cases from Id America are softer to touch, made from a spongy foam. We also love the cool 8-bit designs.

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Price: AU$39.95

Here's another series of iPhone cases featuring awesome artwork, this time from the mind of Nathan Jurevicius. There's a whole series of different images with different colour palettes.

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