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I know what you're thinking right now. "Who in the hell is Koyi Matei?" We haven't the slightest clue, but she was probably the chief protagonist in Episode 2, or something. [ThinkGeek via ChipChick]
It seems that Wall Street is finally an official part of a dark empire. Or at least that's the impression I'm getting from seeing Darth Vader himself ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange earlier.
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Weather reports are complicated. Barometric pressure, precipitation probabilities, there's too much to keep track of. Star Wars Weather takes all that info puts it into terms I can understand: what Star Wars planet the current conditions most closely resemble.
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You probably don't think there's any way you'd ever watch a 70-minute-long YouTube dismantling of the first horrible Star Wars prequel. And you'd be wrong, because this is one of the best things ever.
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A toolkit disguised as R2-D2? Sure, why not. This 1:6 scale model Artoo comes loaded with a utility saw, mechanical gripper, periscope scanner and five other tools of the trade. For helping build your Star Wars toys, naturally.
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Remember the Adidas Imperial Stormtrooper sneakers sneaky sneak preview? The full collection has been revealed. I like the Skywalker and X-Wing models. Yoda is not bad, but Leia and the TIE Fighter are way too much.
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Things one should not say while engaged in romantic duties in a Millennium Falcon bed: "She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid. I've made a lot of special modifications myself."
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You should watch this video for two reasons. One, it's gorgeous, filmed on the Canon 5D/7D dSLRs at 1080p. Two, it gives you a peek outside George Lucas' famed workshop, like a more romantic, landscape-focused version of Cribs. [PhilipBloom/Planet5D]
Buckle the eff up for Remainders today, because we've got: A man in a chicken suit playing "What Is Love," two separate Christmas-themed videos (one Muppet, one Guitar Hero), minor Apple updates, and a severed hand crafted of breakfast foods.
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Any secret door wins me over instantly, but a secret door that reveals Han Solo frozen in carbonite? Wow. Just wow. And it only cost $150 to install.
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Nao the humanoid robot really, really wants us nerds to like him. Or, more accurately, Aldebaran Robotics wants us to really like him. That's why they have him pandering to us with a scene from Star Wars.
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Official Star Wars artist Matt Busch has created six horrific zombified posters for the Star Wars films, with a mini zombie storyline running through them. See Obi Wan decay more with every new movie poster!
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In the comments, show us a picture of the nerdiest holiday decoration you have ever seen. Bonus points if it's a photo you took of something you actually own.
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80 freaking dollars for a golden baseball cap that will make you look like a sexually-confused British android? Oh well, I'm game. But I prefer the $104 Chewie, because it comes with furry earmuffs—totally worth the extra $24:
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We've seen Family Guy take on Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. Come December 22nd, Fox will release DVDs of Family Guy's Empire Strikes Back parody. Here's the first trailer. And yes, I'm still a sucker for knee humor.
I know. I'm a total dork, but these Facebook status updates by Star Wars characters made me laugh this morning. Or maybe it's just all that turkey fat and pumpkin pie bits affecting my neurotransmitters.
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Star Wars: 1,000 Collectibles is one of the best Star Wars coffee-table books in recent memory. It catalogs authorized Star Wars merchandise from around the globe. Some you've seen (and maybe owned), some will just blow your mind.
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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]
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.
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The Ladies of Star Wars, Playing Cards
I know what you're thinking right now. "Who in the hell is Koyi Matei?" We haven't the slightest clue, but she was probably the chief protagonist in Episode 2, or something. [ThinkGeek via ChipChick]The Galactic Empire Has Taken Over Wall Street
It seems that Wall Street is finally an official part of a dark empire. Or at least that's the impression I'm getting from seeing Darth Vader himself ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange earlier. More »Star Wars Weather Finally Puts the Forecast Into Terms I Can Understand
Weather reports are complicated. Barometric pressure, precipitation probabilities, there's too much to keep track of. Star Wars Weather takes all that info puts it into terms I can understand: what Star Wars planet the current conditions most closely resemble. More »Epic 70-Minute Phantom Menace Review Justifies the Existence of The Phantom Menace
You probably don't think there's any way you'd ever watch a 70-minute-long YouTube dismantling of the first horrible Star Wars prequel. And you'd be wrong, because this is one of the best things ever. More »Beautiful Lego in Hoth Photos Have Me in Total Awe
These are not the biggerest of Lego spaceships nor an impossible balancing act. It's just Lego Star Wars perfectly photographed using a very clever, and deceitfully simple technique. This is how the expert Finnish photographer Avanaut did it: More »Is This The Toolkit Your Shed Was Looking For?
A toolkit disguised as R2-D2? Sure, why not. This 1:6 scale model Artoo comes loaded with a utility saw, mechanical gripper, periscope scanner and five other tools of the trade. For helping build your Star Wars toys, naturally. More »How To Build Your Own Millennium Falcon Xbox
The Millennium Falcon Xbox has been floating around the web, like a phantom, for some time. But now you can build your own, assuming you have a dremel and the 1979 Kenner model. [instructables via craziest gadgets via ubergizmo]Star Wars Adidas Sneakers: The Full Collection
Remember the Adidas Imperial Stormtrooper sneakers sneaky sneak preview? The full collection has been revealed. I like the Skywalker and X-Wing models. Yoda is not bad, but Leia and the TIE Fighter are way too much. More »Hyperspace Dreams
Things one should not say while engaged in romantic duties in a Millennium Falcon bed: "She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid. I've made a lot of special modifications myself." More »A Voyeuristic Peek Outside Skywalker Ranch
You should watch this video for two reasons. One, it's gorgeous, filmed on the Canon 5D/7D dSLRs at 1080p. Two, it gives you a peek outside George Lucas' famed workshop, like a more romantic, landscape-focused version of Cribs. [PhilipBloom/Planet5D]Remainders - The Good, Bad and Ugly Things We Didn't Post (and Why)
Buckle the eff up for Remainders today, because we've got: A man in a chicken suit playing "What Is Love," two separate Christmas-themed videos (one Muppet, one Guitar Hero), minor Apple updates, and a severed hand crafted of breakfast foods. More »A Secret Door, Hidden Room, and Han Solo Frozen in Carbonite
Any secret door wins me over instantly, but a secret door that reveals Han Solo frozen in carbonite? Wow. Just wow. And it only cost $150 to install. More »Nao the Robot Thespian Performs Star Wars: I Give It Five Stars
Nao the humanoid robot really, really wants us nerds to like him. Or, more accurately, Aldebaran Robotics wants us to really like him. That's why they have him pandering to us with a scene from Star Wars. More »Star Wars Zombie Posters Are Crying Out For Zombie Films To Advertise
Official Star Wars artist Matt Busch has created six horrific zombified posters for the Star Wars films, with a mini zombie storyline running through them. See Obi Wan decay more with every new movie poster! More »What is the Nerdiest Holiday Decoration You Have Ever Seen?
In the comments, show us a picture of the nerdiest holiday decoration you have ever seen. Bonus points if it's a photo you took of something you actually own. More »Warning: Wearing These Star Wars Baseball Caps May Be Dangerous for Your Health
80 freaking dollars for a golden baseball cap that will make you look like a sexually-confused British android? Oh well, I'm game. But I prefer the $104 Chewie, because it comes with furry earmuffs—totally worth the extra $24: More »Family Guy: Something, Something, Something Dark Side Trailer
We've seen Family Guy take on Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. Come December 22nd, Fox will release DVDs of Family Guy's Empire Strikes Back parody. Here's the first trailer. And yes, I'm still a sucker for knee humor.What Would Happen If Star Wars Characters Used Facebook
I know. I'm a total dork, but these Facebook status updates by Star Wars characters made me laugh this morning. Or maybe it's just all that turkey fat and pumpkin pie bits affecting my neurotransmitters. More »The Craziest Official Star Wars Stuff
Star Wars: 1,000 Collectibles is one of the best Star Wars coffee-table books in recent memory. It catalogs authorized Star Wars merchandise from around the globe. Some you've seen (and maybe owned), some will just blow your mind. More »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]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 »