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Bokusatsu_Tenshi: Nope, baseball bat is the right choice there. [xspblog.com] more »
zeroprime: As a comic, that last scene is just missing that je ne sais quoi. It's probably the lack of Geto Boys playing in the background. Who would have thou... more »
x@ck3D: Silly gizmodo poster, lightsabers are for jedis! more »
Kaiser-Machead: They even knew how horrible it is to get HP customer service on the subspace communicator. more »
yantelope: We all knew robots would be here one day but who knew they would suck so much. They don't make my bed or do my bidding and they certainly don't go to... more »
Odin: I'm seriously glad I don't have to bother with any litter box type device at all. We had one for a while when we first got the cat but we quickly move... more »
nutbastard: i think the reason why the elephants are a danger to anyone is probably because they are captive and bossed around by puny humans all day. its like th... more »
Brian: WTF is up with that Hydroglass idiocy? Just were the heck is one supposed to put it? I don't know about your house but anywhere with a drain at my pla... more »
Kaiser-Machead: No love for parakeets. My Parakeet R2-D2 used to love cat toys, the little mesh plastic balls with the bell inside. No one could resist watching him a... more »
thechansen: I would recommend a recycled fire hose chew toy, and a fleece blanket. My parents lab drags the blanket around all day like Linus, and the fire hose ... more »

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What Would've Happened if Hewlett Packard Built R2-D2
Youch. So that's what would happen if HP built astromech droids. Can't say I blame Leia, those error messages make me want to break something, too. Though maybe a lightsaber would've looked more dignified than the baseball bat. [Abstruse Goose]
#robots

Now They're Teaching Robots to Use Lightsabers
The International Robot Exhibition 2009 is underway in Tokyo, and Yaskawa is again showcasing its Motoman robots. We've seen how dexterous previous models were in robo chef demonstrations, but it seems they've now got a taste for the Force. More »
#giftguide

Gifts For Pets Owned By Geeks Who Treat Them Like Spoiled Children
In all honesty, this entire list is a "do not buy" for normal people, but I love my dogs beyond reason. So, here are some unreasonable gifts for them, your pets and your pet loving geek friends. More »
#starwars

Elephant-Subduing Device Appears Inspired by Star Wars
Angry elephants are a big issue. That's why someone invented a remote-controlled device that shoots out nylon rope and binds rampaging elephants' legs. Sounds familiar somehow. How'd those snow speeders in Star Wars subdue the ATATs again? More »
#starwars

Star Wars USB Drives Hands On Gallery
Tyme Machines' Star Wars sculpted USB drives might not have your favorite characters available yet, in its first series, but they do have Vader, Boba Fett, Yoda and a Storm Trooper, and they're quite good. More »
#starwars

Adidas Imperial Stormtrooper Sneakers
Adidas Imperial Stormtropper sneakers. You know, so you can run faster when random people start chasing you down the street. To beat the crap out of you. Or ask where did you buy them. It can go either way. More »
#starwars

Wow, It Took Him This Long?
Everyone's making money off the iPhone, so that might as well include George Lucas. $30 this December. [StarWarsShop via ChipChick]
#iphone

Star Wars Trench Run for the iPhone
Star Wars: Trench Run for the iPhone gets you into Luke's multitouch underpants, so you can blow up the Death Star while Darth Vader and a thousand TIE Fighters chase you. And, apparently, you can play on the Empire's side: More »
#retromodo

1950s Stereo 3D Projector Is Luke's Grandpa
I first saw this 1950s projector when I was a kid. He was evil, he killed that Old Dude, but at the end the Goodguys blew up his Badass Star. It comes without its black cape and lightsaber, but works. More »
#starwars

Mechanical Tauntaun Costume Pushes Halloween Insanity to the Galactic Outer Rim
At last, Star Wars fans all over the world would be able to go to their wedding on a tauntaun, to eat their tauntaun cake, and then carry their imaginary brides to a lovefest inside their tauntaun sleeping bags. More »
#starwars

I Ain't In This for Your Revolution, I'm In This for the Star Wars T-Shirts
Hans Solo or Guitar Solo? Dark Side or Who's Your Daddy? Obi-Juan Kenobi makes me laugh too... hmmm, I'm having a hard time deciding which of these 22 Star Wars t-shirts will better fit the dorky nerd in me: More »
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These Are the Bikini Princess Leias You Are Looking For (Updated)
Did you know Princess Leia had a twin sister? And that they sunbathed on Jabba barge's deck, half-naked and oily under the torrid light of Tatooine's twin suns? Neither did I. [Update: ANTHR CLEERER PICTRR AFTRR JMP] More »
#starwars

This Is Why You Shouldn't Put Drunk Ewoks On Live TV
In honor of Halloween, the Today Show had a Star Wars themed episode. The only trouble is that no one considered that sticking a bunch of drunk midgets into Ewok costume might end with dry humping, fighting, and moon-walking. More »
#imagecache

Where Are Those Damn Droids?
If I were these Imperial stormtroppers, I would trust the Force and click on "I'm Feeling Lucky." [Flickr and Flickr via Ellephanta]
#starwars

Great News: No All-New 3D Star Wars
The rumor is that the greedy all-you-can-sell-and-eat alien entity known in Earth as George Lucas was preparing a new trilogy, all filmed in 3D digital. You can rejoice now, for there won't be any new Star Wars movie in 3D: More »
#starwars

I Want a Slice of this Amazingly Freaky Dead Tauntaun Wedding Cake
I've seen plenty of nerdy geeky freaky cakes in my life, mostly Star Wars-related: R2-D2, the Death Star, the Millennium Falcon, Darth Vader, and pregnant Darth Vader. This dead tauntaun wedding cake, however, is just sick. And I love it. More »
#wrongmodo

Craigslist Ad By A Horrid Excuse for a Human Being
If you begin anything with "this might seem strange and offensive," then stop. Seriously, just stop. Don't be like this guy who posted on Craigslist searching for a double amputee to be part of his Chewbacca-carrying-C3PO-around Star Wars costume. More »
#starwars

Star Wars Uncut Trailer Teases An Incredible Fan Production
A while back, Casey Pugh decided to challenge the Internet to recreate Star Wars, 15 seconds at a time, and then put it together into one big fan-made production. So far there are 393 scenes and this amazing trailer. More »
#transformers

R2-D2 Caught In Transformers 2
ILM Special effects supervisor Scott Farrar said that R2-D2 had a cameo in Transformers 2. My bet was that he was behind Megan Fox's ass at one point, giving her a back rub. With his special back vibrating thingapparatus. Updated. More »
#clothing

R2-D2 Hoodie: Look Like a Short, Stout Droid
Pro tip: there's nothing that gets ladies worked up like seeing a man in an outfit that combines sci-fi references with the laziest article of clothing possible. For only $92, how can you say no? [Etsy via Technabob]
#fashion

Ecko Star Wars Watches, If You're Not Fett Up Yet
We can only imagine how much money there is to be made on a $100 geek hoodies, which probably why Marc Ecko, teamed with Timex, is looking to release a line of Star Wars watches next. More »
#remainders

Remainders - Things We Didn't Post
If Robots Killed People, Soldiers Wouldn't Have To...Sweden Disappears from the Internet For a Day...Over 95% of People Screw Up Username and Password...Founder of Jedi Religion "Intimidated" By Shopkeepers More »
#starwars

Drop The Knife, The Tauntaun Sleeping Bag Is Now Real
Thanks to Lucasfilm's nod of approval, ThinkGeek's got a treat for every Jedi's snuggly-wuggly-cuddly-just-ten-more-minutes-please-mom side. I wanna throw a sleepover to have an excuse to roll out lotsa these Tauntaun sleeping bags which "simulate the warmth of a Tauntaun carcass." More »
#starwars

Darth Pumpkin and Yod-o'-lantern
Today, reader Jason Lindquist spotted these two at a local shop in Roseville, MN. The Force is not that strong in these pumpkins. Perhaps I can find new ways to motivate the carvers the next time. [Thanks, Jason]
#legends

George Lucas Imagines the Future of Cinema (On Cellphones)
Wow! That's what I've got to say after listening to George Lucas speak at the World Business Forum today. The legendary filmmaker discussed everything: innovation, his movies being made for phones. More »
#starwars

Adorable Star Wars Baby Costumes Guarantee Virginity for at Least Four Decades
Looking at these Halloween Star Wars baby costumes, I wish I was one year old again. To dress as Chewbacca, drool all I wanted, grab any boob at hand, and eat fruit and cookies purée. And then poop it out. More »
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Even the Dark Side Takes the Bus
Do you think Vader has time to drive his kids to school? Pfft. He's got an entire evil empire to manage. And on a slightly related side note, just why couldn't AT-ATs hover? [cubecraft via Super Punch via gearfuse]
#wii

Vader Wii Sensor Bar Impedes Our Quest for Social Normalcy
We'll hand it to those Star Wars toy engineers: They've stolen our hearts yet again with another clever Wii/Vader mash-up. More »
#lego

Lego Star Wars Flash Memory Keyrings
The Force is so strong in these Star Wars Lego Minifig flash memory keyrings that it can actually give Lego Yoda a three-stud stiffy. That's a D17 in real world penis sizes. A lot, all these I like: More »
#starwars

Star Wars Bath Robes Are More Jawa than Jedi
They may not be as stupid as the Snuggie, but they come close enough: These 100% cotton velour Star Wars Bath Robes are supposed to be Jedi gowns, but they will make me look like a Jawa. [Findmeagift via Likecool]
#desert

This Darth Vader Cake Has Dark Side Frosting and a Banana Creme Filling
This Vader cake, made by the House of Cakes in Dubai, looks amazing. But the fact that it has a banana creme filling? Next level. [Great White Snark via Technabob]
#starwars

Awesome R2-D2 Houses Eight Game Consoles and Projector
For the love of the holy underpants of Yoda! This R2-D2 is the most amazing astromech mod yet. Created by Popular Science reader Brian De Vitis, it holds eight consoles, a sound system, and a projector! Check its interior. More »
#obsession

This Is What Happens When a Star Wars Fan Is Loaded
There are nerds who have their collections on shelves in their apartments, and then there are rich nerds who turn their apartments into an incredible museum of obsession. And this is the craziest version of the latter I've ever seen. More »
#usb

R2-D2 USB Humidifier Keeps You Moist During The Winter Months
Before you know it, the air will be cold and dry—fortunately, R2-D2 can help you keep that cubicle nice and moisturized. More »
#starwars

Galactic Truth Surfaces as President Obama Finally Reveals Himself as Jedi Master
Today is a Great Day in America's history: President Obama has revealed himself as a Jedi Master, playing with a lightsaber while making sounds like *swisssssh* and *swoooosh* with his mouth. The Star Wars Kid has been vindicated, at last. More »
#humor

When You Think About It, The Death Star Was Stormtroopers' 9/11
Is this the most tasteful Star Wars parody ever made? Far from it. But I'll admit that it made me laugh. I mean, Stormtrooper truthers? Amazing. [CollegeHumor]
#humor

Always Remember, Your Employer Can See What You Post on Spacebook
Unfortunately, it looks like this t-shirt design by Hogboy was not selected for printing at TeeFury, which seems like a mistake. Then again, it may just work better as a cartoon than a t-shirt. [TeeFury via The Daily What]
#lego

Lego Boba Fett Costume Owns All Star Wars Costumes to Date
If there's anything better than a home made Boba Fett costume, it has to be this Lego Boba Fett costume. This little kid will be one of the most popular and happiest kids next Halloween, as his face shows: More »
#starwars

Nothing Says Let's Spend Our Life Together Like an AT-AT Costume for Couples
"Look honey, I won't marry you, but I love you, and I want to parade on this AT-AT couple costume together—every Halloween, for the next decade or so." More »
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"Someone Get This Big Walking Car...dboard Box Out of My Way"
Dragoncon, the one weekend every year nerd wet dreams come true through the magic of paper, paint and fabric. But not deodorant. Definitely not deodorant. See more—including a really incredible Terminator, complete with John Connor—at io9: [io9]

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