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Thank Goodness the Lightsaber-Toothed Tiger Is Extinct
A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, the lightsaber-toothed tiger was the most feared predator known to man. But he had a tough time chewing. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by JesusDeSaad: [jesusdesaad.deviantart.com] I first drew a lightsabertooth tiger as an avatar in 2001. These motherfuckers better not try to steal any creator rights... 10 Responses | Other threads
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star wars
Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber Sold for $240,000, Doesn't Work
Some dumbass spent $240,000 on Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the first two Star Wars movies. Didn't that guy realize that there's no such thing as a lightsaber and that it doesn't work??
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By Adam FrucciComment by BethanyMidas: dude.. you're obviously not a fan like some people.... i say good for him. if i had the cash... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Lightsaber vs Sticks
Colbert Attacks Gadget Consumerism with Lightsaber
After Jon Stewart trashed Black Friday, talking about his C-3PO and Lego Millennium Falcon, Stephen Colbert strikes back brandishing a lightsaber against the curator of the National Toy Hall of Fame. The reason: A wood stick. -
Famous Gadgets
Buy Luke's Original Lightsaber for $185,000, Gizmo Animatronic for $5,000
This is it. The real McCoy: Luke Skywalker's one and only lightsaber, used in the original Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back. It can be yours for only $185,000. If you don't have $185,000 handy, you can get the real fedora hat or the bullwhip used by Indiana Jones in Temple of Doom for $61,000 each (reportedly, the ones from Indiana Jones and the Crappy Flying Saucers with the Stupid Kid will be $20.84). These are only three of the original props that will be available in a December 11 auction, which will include one with our name on it: The original Gizmo, the animatronic puppet used in Gremlins, with control box and wires included. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by 3DaysTillTheState_GitEmSteveDave: Is the original LOTR triolgy on Blu-Ray or Standard DVD? 11 Responses | Other threads
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wiimote add-on
Thrustmaster's Glowing Lightsaber Wiimote Add-on Might Make Force Unleashed Bearable
We've seen Wii lightsaber attachments before, but Thrustmaster's version actually looks like something we'd be excited in using. These add-on sticks are powered by three AAAs and have 17 blue or red LEDs for glow-in-the-dark action. Nice, but we're not sure how much more "gameplay" it'll add to The Force Unleashed. Bonus shot for awkward Canadian teens after the jump. [Thrustmaster via Go Nintendo] More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Amplified Hustler: Thrustmaster... Now thats a name you can get behind. 3 Responses | Other threads
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sushi saber
Sushi-Making Tube is More Like a Sushi-Making Lightsaber
Hmmm...this Sushezi sushi tube looks familiar. While it is all but useless as a weapon, the tube can help the average Joe enjoy professional looking sushi at home with its easy roll feature. Now that I think about it, maybe you could use it as a weapon—a salmonellasaber with an incapacitating puke blade. Available for $20. [Taylor Gifts via RGS]
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By Sean FallonComment by aec007: And come October you can get some lambskin condoms, slip one at the end ofyou Sushezi, get your pork fillings... 2 Responses | Other threads
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hippie lightsaber
EcoSaber Shirt: The Kinder, Eco-Friendlier Lightsaber
If there was ever a Jedi hippie, this is the lightsaber he would use. Let's face it, CFLs last a lot longer than energy blades and they are much cheaper to operate. Plus, they help protect the galaxy. Think about it. Available for $26. [Redbubble via Geekologie]
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By Sean FallonComment by jakebathman: this just made me wonder why I never saw them having to plug in a light saber to charge it... 3 Responses | Other threads
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star wars
LED Flashlight Lightsaber Whooshes to Life, Shines Bright Blue Light
Though we're still galaxies away from having real lightsabers, the wonderful people in charge of Star Wars merchandising has given us the next best thing—LED flash light lightsabers. The Star Wars Lightsaber LED torch is a full size replica lightsaber handle which makes that whooshing noise when you turn it on and throws an ultra bright blue LED light. Okay, maybe it's not the next best thing, necessarily, but at least it's kind of useful and it'll only cost you $20. Whoooooosh! [Gadgets.co.uk via Nerd Approved]
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By Elaine ChowComment by Onizuka: I'd like an LED Schwartz ring instead. more » | Other threads
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Lightsaber Chopsticks Lay Waste to General Tso Chicken
Japanese manufacturer Kotobukiya unveiled these awesome Lightsaber chopsticks at last week's Celebration Japan—a huge event that marked the 30th anniversary of the Japanese Star Wars premiere. Unfortunately, there is no word on a pricing or release date for the chopsticks, but if they ever make it on sale in the States I will never use a fork again. [Rebelscum via Topless Robot via Likecool]
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By Sean FallonComment by Gilliam: The perfect weapon to take on Darth Soysauce. more » | Other threads
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wii accessories
Subsonic Wii Laser Sword Attachment Destined for Land Fill in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
One day Wii controller attachment manufacturers are going to run out of plastic, and the world is going to be a better place. But until that day, there's going to be a seemingly never-ending tide of white plastic crap like this "Laser Sword" attachment from French company Subsonic. It's kind of like what Wilson found last year with the Wiimote Light Sword, but adds in a motion sensor so Star Wars poseurs can activate the lights inside with a wrist flick or Star Wars kid ninja move. [Subsonic]
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By Jack LoftusComment by Go Team Venture: i just saw this at target today. thanks for more useless peripheral crap Nintendo, i still love you. more » | Other threads
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lightsaber duel
Bill Gates vs. Steve Jobs: The Lightsaber Duel
What could be greater than a lightsaber duel between Bill Gates and Steve Jobs? A lightsaber duel where YOU get to control one. We don't want to spoil the little touches of the game, so hit the jump and see for yourself. We've already said too much. More » -
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Lightsaber DS Stylus Elicits No Objections From Phoenix Wright
These officially licensed Star Wars Nintendo DS Styluses are just what we need to draw insane circles around Pokemon, help Phoenix Wright solve cases and cut open random people in that really hard doctor game. They come in two flavors: a three-pack of standard plastic ones for $7.99 or a two-pack of glowing ones for $16.99. Both are due July 31, which is exactly the day that we're going to pretending we're gigantic Jedi holding regular-sized lightsabers. [Light-up and Boring via View from Heaven via Oh Gizmo via Kotaku]
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By Jason ChenComment by crapcakes: @Atsumi: They sell them at stores now. more » | Other threads
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diy
DIY Lightsaber Makes Attacking Whiny Jedi Nerds More Authentic
For those of us that saw footage of the drunken Darth Vader attack and found ourselves slightly disappointed by the... well... un-Star Wars-like nature of the Sith Lord's weapon, Instructables has a DIY kit to ensure that our next drunken rampage is truly worthy of the Dark Side. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by VENAT0R: worthy of the darkside MY ASS! thats a BLUE lightsaber! what kind of sith has a BLUE lightsaber?! im totally making... more » | Other threads
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lightsaber keychain
Discount Lightsaber Keychain Proves You Don't Have To Be Rich To Be a Jedi
Whoa, whoa Mr. Moneypants. Pay five dollars for a lightsaber keychain? Do we look like a manager of Baskin Robbins or something? All we can afford is this two dollar lightsaber keychain, which may not have that fancy "authentic movie" handle, but lights up and attaches to your keys all the same. And if we can't get our lightsabers at Darth Cheapo's Discount Lightsaber Emporium, we'll just go ahead and pass. [DealXtreme via GizmoScene - Thanks KC!]
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By Jason ChenComment by ShashiCentaur: @ekeown: I got it for free for pre-ordering Jedi Outcast (not collector version). Can't believe someone would pay 5 dollars for this. more » | Other threads
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gaming
WiiMote Lighsaber Add-on Possible For Xbox 360, PS3?
Kotaku found this InterSense technology demo down at the Game Developers Conference, which seems to do what Nintendo and LucasArts will not: a 1 to 1 mapping of a gesture controller to a lightsaber on screen. These guys are more of a technology company rather than a peripheral company like Novint, so they're aiming at getting a volume deal with a console manufacturer like Microsoft or Sony to bundle their tech into controllers. Head over to the 'tak to see their demo video. It's a little laggy, but them's the breaks. [Kotaku]
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By Jason ChenComment by davidovitch: Here's a nicer video with some explanations + Watch video more » | Other threads
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lightsabers
Jedi Ginsu Knife Brings Out the Chef/Jedi in You
Have you had enough of lightsabers? Wasn't the breakdown of how we roll on Thanksgiving enough to keep you entertained? Wasn't the synopsis of why Superman would be futile to a lightsaber attack enough to fill your Jedi/lightsaber/superhero demand for the week? Are those two questions the stupidest you have ever been asked? Should I stop with all the damn questions, and let you just watch the Ginsu Jedi lightsaber commercial? Yeah, I'll just do that. [Metacafe] More »
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By Haroon MalikComment by twilight-arc: IKE_SKELTON: You must have missed it. There was another version of the commercial during the super-bowl, and that one included... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Can a Lightsaber Cut Through Superman?
Can a gadget defeat a superhero? Here's a question our sister site io9 posed: can a lightsaber cut through Superman? We put both our nerdy gadget knowledge and our nerdy superhero knowledge to the test and came up with reasons why it could and reasons why it couldn't. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by leopard6789: haha "but the hulk's not real." that made my day. funniest thing ive ever read on giz more » | Other threads
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weapons
The 10 Best Movie Weapons of All-Time: The People Speak!
A few months ago, Wizard Universe released a 50 Greatest Fictional Weapons of All-Time list and, as you might have guessed, geeks were up in arms. There were some glaring omissions (Wolverine's claws?) and a serious mixup in the top 10 (He-Man's power sword beat the lightsaber). Thanks to a survey delivered to 2000 moviegoers by 20th Century Fox, the people have decided on the 10 best movie weapons. Let's see if this list is more to your liking. Check them out after the break. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by benko29: I love the bone gun made from the creepy mutant fish in eXistenZ. more » | Other threads
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Lightsaber Laser Pointers Turn Presentations Into Deadly Duels
Miniature laser pointers in the shape of the classic Jedi weapon: got to be a great idea. Styled to look like Vader's and Darth Maul's lightsabers, use these keychain lasers to point out any old PowerPoint slide you're presenting, and we bet they'll have you wearing a secret grin as you imagine that sound effect. [Technabob]
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By Kit EatonComment by Nintenboy01: These things can still blind you if pointed in the eye right? Might be risky to have duels. more » | Other threads
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Wiimote Lightsaber May Be Axed: Nintendo is Way Too Overprotective
Although there has been no official confirmation as of yet, it appears that Nintendo will not allow Lucas Arts to develop a Wiimote Lightsaber because it is worried about injuries that may result from "bat like" attachments. While I understand Nintendo's predicament, they are going to have to stop changing our diapers sometime. Just slap a warning on the thing and cover it in NERF or something. In the meantime, interested parties could always settle for the wide assortment of unlicensed products that will undoubtedly pop up. [MaxConsole via WiiNintendo via Kotaku]
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By Sean FallonComment by spec24: I just wonder why the hell that damn wii-nunchuck is not cordless? You guys are right, that cord is really... more » | Other threads
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clips
How Gizmodo Celebrates Thanksgiving (With a Lightsaber)
Disclaimer: This commercial may be super old or something, but we're accustomed to ripping our juicy entertainment free from the stinky shell of advertising, to consume with our bare hands, the pulp and syrups flowing down our arms. And besides, any commercial that uses a lightsaber to carve a turkey is pretty much a must post on our part. Man, we'd love to see this guy go to work on the pie next. [superpunch] -
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Wii Light Sword Is Lightsaber In All But Trademark
Admit it, the Wii Light Sword is truly a lightsaber sans Lucasfilm revenue share, a perfect accoutrement for Duel Mode in the Wii version of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. Power-up and power-down light effects make use of the 22 "ultra bright" LEDs buried inside the plastic casing, independently powered by three AA batteries. Not sure if it has the Nerf-like, "don't-hurt-your-brother" cushioning of the DreamGear Soft Sports Kit, but with the kind of action you might be inspired to act out playing The Force Unleashed, a poke in the eye may be the least of your worries. The Light Sword is selling for $30, but only if you pay in British pounds. [Play.com via Nintendo Wii Fanboy] -
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NY Jedi School Trains Lightsaber Enthusiasts (To Be Bigger Geeks)
We'd heard of the NY Jedi School before—for those who haven't, it's pretty much exactly what it sounds like—but we'd never seen a class in action until we spotted this clip on ABC. Given that lightsabers don't actually exist, we were confused just how the...logistics...worked out. Now we know. And yes, it's every bit as dorky as we dreamed (or nightmared) it would be. [nyjedi via abc & neatorama]
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By Mark WilsonComment by KelseyAchelous: They're nice people as I've talked with them at one of their shows. At least they're moving,getting exercise and yes,... more » | Other threads
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home entertainment
WiiMote Lightsaber Game Finally Here
There's going to be something else you'll get besides slightly lousier graphics when you purchase Star Wars: The Force Unleashed on the Wii instead of Xbox 360 or PS3: a lightsaber mode. LucasArts developers just announced that they're adding a Duel Mode into the game, which lets WiiMote users use their sword just as Miyamoto intended—to cut off people's hands and make declarations about their parentage. How well the rest of the game holds up with these controls is almost irrelevant if LucasArts can deliver this WiiMote control correctly. Here's hoping. [Kotaku] -
star wars
iSaber Makes Your iPhone a Lightsaber
Although it's a super- early beta and doesn't really work all that well, this iSaber app actually turns your iPhone into a lightsaber. The developer,who made the MacSaber and the WiiSaber, has tapped into the iPhone's accelerometer and designed the app to have your phone make lightsaber noises when you swing it around like a nerdy Canadian. Here's our wishlist for version 2: More »
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By Jason ChenComment by SomeoneUKno: @sidepocket: So, hypothetically speaking, would I be able to take an iphone, open up the camera function to record mode,... more » | Other threads
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space waste
NASA Mistakes Star Wars for Reality, to Launch Lightsaber Into Space
Now the US space program has really jumped the shark. The Space Shuttle Discovery will carry into space Luke Skywalker's lightsaber, a prop used in Star Wars. The entire journey of this movie prop will be accompanied with crazy fanfare—from prop shop to space and back—all in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the 1977 premiere of the first Star Wars movie. More »
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Comment by RocketScientist loves the edit button!: shockingly enough, one of the reasons a launch costs so much is all the work spent on optimizing the loading... more » | Other threads
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use the soldering iron, luke
Star Wars Goes Steampunk with Awesome Lightsaber
It took 100 hours of Jon C. Acosta's time to make this rather humbling lightsaber. The steampunk and Star Wars fan planned his work with military precision, naming the finished article Lumen Ex Consilium (Light From Within Wisdom) and even cut, using a diamond bit, the hand-painted crystal himself. There's more of Jon's labor of love over at StarDestroyer, but check out the gallery below. [StarDestroyer via Sci-Fi Tech] More »
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By AddyDugdaleComment by macserv: Wow, I would really like for this "steampunk" thing to die a horrible death. Or at least stop gadget... more » | Other threads
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professor darth vader
Star Wars Darth Vader Laptop Helps Kids Gain Empire U. Enrollment
Who better to teach your kids than the Dark Lord of the Sith? This Star Wars Darth Vader Laptop is geared toward young, malleable minds (and, secretly, the rest of us) and employs a lightsaber-shaped pointing device to select from 50 different games. Children can expect to have their memory, typing abilities, and coordination tested, while building their reflexes and musical talents. The product description makes no mention of what Force powers the laptop teaches, but, true to Vader's usual antics, "breathtaking activities" are hinted at. More »
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By kevinhall2Comment by Trackback: In yet another attempt to cash in on the nostalgia of my youth, Oregon Scientific has created a Darth Vader... more » | Other threads
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star wars
Search Your Feelings, This Darth Vader Phone is For You
This Darth Vader phone can even do the heavy breathing for you during those late-night romantic phone calls, as well as other sound effects such as the Imperial March every time the phone rings, and that noise the lightsaber makes, too. More »
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Comment by frndlybnny: @ homer_s: and how is this going to get me laid? Well, you could always use it to call an escort.... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Star Wars Micro Lightsabers Give Your Keychain The Force
If you're not getting enough of The Force while you're, say, driving to work, maybe you need one of these really small Star Wars Micro Lightsabers hanging on your key chain. Or perhaps a strong cup of coffee would do even better. More »
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Comment by Ramistat: Lightsaber in your pocket, or are you happy to see me? more » | Other threads
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gadgets
10 Gadgets We Should Have in 2007
We were promised things—great things. Things of an extraordinary nature that seemed just within our grasp. And then we never received them... More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by sisedi: What if we got a machine that was all shiny and played movies on discs with grandiose storage space and,... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Lightsaber Universal Remote
This Lightsaber universal remote is just the thing to have when the Star Wars episodic TV show heads our way in 2009. Featuring five buttons—volume and channel up/down and a gigantic power switch—this 20cm-long remote will make you feel like you're Alec Guinness or Liam Neeson slumming for cash. And when the show turns out to stink as much as the last three movies did, well, you'll be able to switch over to House while making noises with your mouth. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by jkantor: I have one like that - only longer and thicker. more » | Other threads
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Lit-Up Umbrella Shafts Use The Force to Repel Rain But Not Muggers
Check out these umbrellas with lightsaber handles and fully-lit shafts, stealing Star Wars juju with reckless abandon. Pick out your choice of red, blue, or black canopies, and light up the night with that red, white or blue lightsaber look. More »
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Comment by MeesterBell: Hmmm, batteries? As any good "skin-job" could tell you: (something like) "We made you as best as we could" ..."but not to last" more » | Other threads
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Lightsaber MP3 Player: The Opposite of a Chick Magnet
How many times a day do you say to yourself, you know, if only some company would combine an MP3 player and a lightsaber my life would be so much better? Hopefully the answer to that is "zero times," but if not there's hope yet. This lightsaber comes with 8GB of flash memory in addition to Bluetooth, used to transfer music to and from your computer. And you thought those multi-colored iPod Shuffles were cool? Who knows how many friends you'll make, to say nothing of the number of young ladies who'll no doubt flock to your side once they see your lightsaber? More »
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By GizlocoComment by Jesse in Japan: Would that be a chick repellent or just a chick magnet in reverse polarity? more » | Other threads
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peripherals
Confess Your Nerdom with a Lightsaber Skype Phone
From Nikko Japan and on display at CES was this very interesting Skype phone that shares striking similarities with a Lightsaber. It doesn't have any kind of external energy beam, but it does produce the Lightsaber noise upon plugging into a computer. It even includes a very flashy stand that allows you to proudly display your Lightsaber Skype phone, right next to your virginity. Zing! More »
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Comment by Xenobiologista: Oops sorry double post...here's the link to the product site. http://www.nikkor2d2... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Spring Loaded Lightsabers From Hasbro
We all pretended to duel with lightsabers when we were kids—poor Ghyslain was the only one who got filmed doing it. But of all the things my maimed brother and I used to use‐sticks, crutches, toy lightsabers, the long lightbulbs from bathrooms—none of them had the pop-up action of real lightsabers. Until now. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by KingPsyz here for HappyFunKingPsyz©: So thought I'd give an update for anyone who cares. They colapse fairly easliy and the spring while working well... more » | Other threads
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