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R2-D2 Ice Bucket with Han Solo Ice Molds Makes Any Drink Nerdier

Your cocktail parties will surely be the talk of the town once you acquire one of these R2-D2 ice buckets. Not only will it keep your ice nice and cold, but it'll do so using Han Solo ice cube molds, providing ice that's shaped like Solo trapped in carbonite. What ladies will be able to resist the combo of your charm, your extensive knowledge of Dr. Who episodes and a vodka soda kept cold by Han Solo? No ladies, that's who. No ladies. [The Green Head via Oh Gizmo!]

11:40 AM on Tue May 13 2008
By Adam Frucci
6,870 views, 35 comments

Latest by Step666: @LindsayJoy: I don't think Hef's success with women has as much to do with his cheesy lines as it does his grotesque bank balance. Then again, I might just not be giving the wrinkly old geezer the credit he deserves. As for more »

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Star Wars Fans Vs. Sports Fans (Verdict: Both Intolerable)

I've never felt ashamed of being a geek—even before the trend was cool. OK, that's an outright lie. But truthfully, I've always known that the jocks who worshiped every piece of sports trivia were at least as dorky as me. Also of note—acne is a total wash when sized up against sweat and a nasty case of cauliflower ear. [via UberReview]

12:20 PM on Mon May 12 2008
By Mark Wilson
4,412 views, 49 comments

Latest by entropyman: being a huge star wars geek- this is awesome more »

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R2-D2 Cake Brings Balance to the Force, Dorkiness to Wedding

Perhaps knowing that a Death Star wedding cake was starting marriage asking for trouble, reader and chef Charlene made an R2-D2 one, bringing balance back to the Force, and restoring dorkiness throughout the Galaxy. There have been others, but her nine-layer version of everyone's favorite astromech is far more realistic and complex, thanks to some DIY tech hacks. More »

8:00 AM on Mon May 12 2008
By Jesus Diaz
24,849 views, 30 comments

essay

How to Love a LEGO Lunatic

At a party once, Jesus was asked if he were a leg man or a tit man. The answer is neither. He's a LEGO man. Well, to be honest, he's all three, but rather like faith, hope and charity, the greatest of my husband's loves is LEGO. I'm not bitter. The colorful, benippled bricks have just been around rather longer than I have. That's not to say LEGO has never caused problems in our relationship. When it did, though, I came up with the following 10-point solution to cope. More »

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11:00 AM on Sun May 11 2008
By Addy Dugdale
30,376 views, 39 comments

Latest by Purple Dave: @Hvedhrungr: Yeah, I hit that point by the time I finished assembling my fourth or fifth Exo-Toa set. Now, if someone can prove their ability to build the UCS Millennium Falcon from memory, I shall bow in amazement before that more »

star wars

DIY R2-D2 Is Even Better than the Real Thing

Chris James' R2-D2 won four Make Magazine editors' choice ribbons at Maker Faire and it's easy to see why: not only does it have every detail from the original—except having a little person inside—but this one is even more charming, capable of singing the Star Wars theme, and Indiana Jones sound bites. It only needs to have a built-in projector to be absolutely perfect. We asked Chris about the obvious next step: installing sensory inputs and artificial intelligence to make it truly autonomous. His take—and another video of R2 dancing with kids at Maker Faire—after the jump.
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9:20 AM on Wed May 7 2008
By Jesus Diaz
42,721 views, 28 comments

Latest by lilricky: Why is his back panel removed? more »

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R2-D2 Projector in Action Video (Verdict: A Must Have)

We knew that there was a motorized, fully-articulated R2-D2 projector with built-in DVD, iPod dock, all kinds of digital media inputs, and Millennium Falcon remote control, but we never—EVER—imagined it would be so amazingly drooltastic as this video shows. Time to put on your LEGO-made Han Solo jacket or Leia bikini, and buy this thing—because after watching it in action, I don't care about the lack of Full HD support: this thing is absolutely I must have, caress, fondle, and lick all over material. Reaching nerdgasm, however, still costs $2,995. [Star Wars Shop via Star Wars Blog]

7:10 AM on Thu May 1 2008
By Jesus Diaz
169,140 views, 85 comments

Latest by CompostHeap: @mediaphile: You seen this work in person? I have . toogoodtobetruedude more »

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Fluidhand Prosthetic Makes Us Think of Darth and Luke

*Warped voice through Tannoy system* Chut chut. Pay Luke Skywalker bolla Tatooine frumf ti pund, konchee er pinkosponto kapa. Luke Skywalker bolla Tatooine frumf ti pund, pay." Translated from Huttese into Galactic Basic, that reads: "Greetings. Could Luke Skywalker make his way to the Tatooine Lost & Found, where his prosthetic hand has been handed in. Luke Skywalker to Tatooine's Lost & Found, please." More »

11:00 AM on Tue Apr 29 2008
By Addy Dugdale
8,086 views, 23 comments

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R2-D2 and C-3PO Easter Egg in LEGO Indiana Jones

Reader LindsayJoy just received her Indiana Jones and the Lost Tomb LEGO set, complete with snakes, the Lost Ark, snakes, Marion, snakes, Indy, snakes (I hate snakes,) and a special piece we didn't notice the first time we saw the first production set photos: a piece with the hieroglyphic engravings of R2-D2 and C-3PO in the Well of Souls, just like in the movie. [Update: actually, not like in the movie. As a reader has pointed out in the comments, it's Leia putting the Death Star plans in R2-D2 as C-3PO watches, like at the beginning of A New Hope.] More »

8:00 AM on Mon Apr 28 2008
By Jesus Diaz
12,447 views, 33 comments

Latest by LindsayJoy: @nutbastard: You made up for it! more »

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Actual Video of Drunk Darth Vader Attacking Jedi

Remember the case of the drunkard dressing up as Vader and beating some Jedi-wannabees with a crutch? Here's the vid. I can't believe someone got charged with assault for this. Footage of the actual attack just takes all the juice away from the tale. I mean, in the old days, you had to take off someone's arm or head, or scorch their Jedi robes at least. Kids these days. [BBC]

2:43 PM on Fri Apr 25 2008
By Brian Lam
31,928 views, 70 comments

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Death Star Wedding Cake Wins Fanboy of the Year Award, Sets Grounds for Divorce

I got this picture from our Tips mailbox just after reading Wired's article on Fanboys, Ernie Cline's odyssey of a group of diehard Star Wars fans who break into Skywalker Ranch to steal a copy of Episode I before opening day. Reader Rye Clifton explained what it is, much to Addy's disbelief: More »

8:00 AM on Tue Apr 22 2008
By Jesus Diaz
104,119 views, 50 comments

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Toy Modder Puts Eclectic Spin On All Your Favorite Action Heroes

Action figure customizer Sillof has made everything from steampunk versions of Ironman to Star Wars characters circa World War II. We've featured his sets several times on this site, but what we've covered are only bits and pieces of an amazing body of work. The master model maker himself gives us the goods on why, and how, he does what he does after the jump.
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8:30 PM on Sat Apr 19 2008
By Elaine Chow
14,109 views, 13 comments

Latest by Margatron: The Han Solo 42' looks a bit too much like Indiana Jones. more »

toys

Stunning Hasbro Millennium Falcon Jumps Out of Hyperspace

This is THE Millennium Falcon toy that never arrived when every 9-yo kid wanted it in 1977: the 2.5-foot Hasbro's Star Wars Legacy Collection Millennium Falcon, worthy of the most mind-blowing SW collections. It's probably the most realistic Falcon toy you can buy this side of an actual prop, with LEDs everywhere, sound, movable parts, and absolutely every detail imaginable except real engines. And when I say every detail, I mean every single detail, as you will see in the full hi-res gallery after the jump. More »

9:30 PM on Sun Apr 13 2008
By Jesus Diaz
80,447 views, 72 comments

Latest by NikFromNYC: Why is there a big hole in the top? Does it come with Viagra? more »

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Leaked Clone Wars Trailer is the New Force Hotness

Feast your eyes—squinting a bit—on the leaked two-minute trailer that was briefly seen in YouTube and then pulled off just to be rescued at the last minute by a Polish Corvette, saved into an astromech droid, launched onto a desert planet, and found by us in a garage sale somewhere in Kraków. Or something like that. The trailer further shows the work of the three hundred 3D animators who have been working on this project at Lucasfilm Animation for the past three years. And except for its lousy quality it, it seems that we are in for a ride (here's hoping Mr. Lucas didn't write the dialog.)

2:40 PM on Sun Apr 13 2008
By Jack Loftus
105,460 views, 88 comments

Latest by diver0129: You guys who are critizing this clip are idiots. lol. Look at the ships in the video. They look vastly better than the CN cartoon. I think even the characters look better. Just compare Asajj Ventress in this clip to more »

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WWII Star Wars Action Figures

Action figure customizer extraordinaire Sillof is at it again, following up his Steampunk Star Wars collection with a World War II themed line of figurines. Choice pieces include Han Solo in a bomber jacket, holding a German Mauser (which incidentally was the base for the prop used in the Star Wars movies) and a gorgeous rendition of a Stormtrooper, outfitted in armor and burlap. The gallery is below. [Raving Toy Mania]

5:41 PM on Sat Apr 12 2008
By Elaine Chow
47,167 views, 29 comments

Latest by GOKOR: @hanswurst0815: So says the person being petty. @EnochLight: You're confusing the Nazi Party with the German Army. The majority of the country became members of the Nazi Party out of fear, but the army was not officially and was not more »

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Star Wars Action Figures Stoke the Steampunk Fire

You would think that steampunk would have gotten old by now, but when masterful artists like Sillof work their magic on products like Star Wars or Iron Man figures, we just can't help but get swept up in all the nerdiness. Peruse the gallery to see what I mean. [Sillof's Workshop via Slashfilm]

9:30 PM on Fri Apr 11 2008
By Sean Fallon
25,084 views, 37 comments

Latest by moogoescow: Those actually make me wish they'd do a remake called "steamwars" more »

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R2-D2 Actor Kenny Baker Taken Ill, Giz Says Get Well Soon

Kenny Baker, the man behind everyone's favourite 'droid, is in a Manchester hospital after suffering a severe asthma attack. The 73-year-old actor was on a Manchester-bound plane returning from a sci-fi convention in the US when he was taken ill. A speedy recovery from everyone at Gizmodo, Kenny. [Telegraph]

8:17 AM on Thu Apr 10 2008
By Addy Dugdale
5,667 views, 39 comments

darth t

Steampunk Vader Mask Makes Me Look Like Darth Kaiser

Mr. T doesn't understand all this jibba-jabba about Star Wars and steam punk! I ain't gettin into hyperspace, Han! They need Mr. T to install'em a new engine and shielding in da Falcon! And I pity that chump, Darth Vader, always having to wear that stupid mask. But I like this gold steampunked mask and chest thing 'cause I like the paint job and the nozzles! You heard me, suckas? NOZZLES! Jump to see all the pictures 'cause I'm heading to eBay to buy it!

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6:10 AM on Tue Apr 1 2008
By Jesus Diaz
8,800 views, 23 comments

Latest by bosskev: @tamoko: Chrono-watch works robots! Fittings and rivets and gears, oh, my! And despite--or was it because of?-- the goofy-yet-apropos Dorothy allusion, his eyes misted over, shedding a single, enraptured tear... more »

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Irony: Boba Fett Cast In Carbonite (Well, Bronze) For the Wanton Pleasure of Others

An artist named Scott recently cast a Boba Fett PEZ dispenser in bronze using the lost-wax process, and ended up (I think accidentally) giving it a "battle scar" that would make George Lucas proud. It's haunting, seeing that lifeless helmet stare out at the world, moving only when the cruel and greedy snap back its neck for a tasty treat. It may be a fate better than the Sarlacc pit, but it's an irony that I'm sure would tickle Han Solo. [Geekologie]

12:00 PM on Mon Mar 31 2008
By Wilson Rothman
6,015 views, 26 comments

Latest by maven2k: @strider_mt2k: DO you have a pic of that?!?!? I grew up watching L.I.S. and love the Robot. Anyway, that "battle scar" is sweet looking, looks like it was supposed to be like that. more »