Star Wars Mood Lights Light up Your Dark Side

While Darth Vader and his Imperial stormtroopers are officially on the Dark Side of the Force, it doesn’t mean there’s not a little bit of light inside of them. At least that’s the way I’ve decided to interpret these awesome Star Wars inspired mood lights.

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Each one of these lamps is illuminated by bright LEDs inside – Darth Vader with red ones, and stormtroopers with white. Since they’re battery powered, they have no cord and can be set anywhere. Heck, you can even use them as a mood light the next time you go camping in the forests of Endor.

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Choose from two models – a small light that measures about 5.3″ high or a large one that measures about 9.8″ high. Bigger is always better when it comes to Darth Vader. Just look at those Death Stars.

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All four lamps are available from Firebox. The small ones go for about $24(USD) each, while the bigger ones are about $64. So use the Force to open up your wallet, and order one today.

Dune Sandworm Costume: We Have Wormsign

This awesome costume is a Dune sandworm that you can make yourself. It also could double as Sarlacc pit. He who controls the spice controls the universe, while he who controls the costume controls the worm – otherwise known as Shai Hulud.
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If you want to get in touch with your inner worm and wriggle around in some sand, you can find the instructions for building your own here, thanks to Instructables contributor Canida.

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For this costume you need a $13 kid’s-play tunnel, six yards of sandworm-tan fabric, mouth-pink fabric, poster board, wire, and a large cardboard box. You will also need some basic sewing skills. After you put them all together you have yourself an awesome worm costume.

I would suggest burying yourself in a sandbox or on the beach and leaping out to scare kids, but that’s just my personal preference.

[via Neatorama]

R2-D2 Adirondack Chair: This Droid’s Got Your Back

Despite what it says on its front, this really is the chair that I am looking for. When you spend all day piloting an X-Wing fighter, you get used to having an Astromech droid at your back, so those off-duty hours can feel a bit lonely. This chair solves that problem by putting an R2 unit on your back once again.
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Paul Ryan of Xtinct 3D Design in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, made this chair out of CNC-cut cedar wood and it looks lovely. Paul previously made a Stormtrooper version, which is cool, but I prefer R2. I would totally sit on this on my porch if I had a cabin on Endor.

[via Homes and Hues]

Death Star Wall Tiles: Now I Just Need a Spherical Room

Thanks to these custom tiles, I can finally turn my room into the Death Star. They look amazing. You really could turn any room into a Death Star. Death Star shower? You could do that. And it would be amazing. Of course then you would need some Death Star soap to go with it. This station would be the… ultimate shower in the universe!
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Artist and designer Victor Brown collaborated with Tom Spina Designs when his client wanted a sci-fi inspired custom home theater. One requirement was wall tiles that you can’t just find at your local Home Depot. They came up with tiles that look like the Death Star Trench run scene from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.

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They designed 14 different 12″x12″ sculptures, then artist Lonnie Hale reproduced a total of 120 Death Star tiles in cast resin. They were installed under the home theater’s screen and along the lower walls and steps. As you can see in the video and it really completes the theme. I want a whole wall full of these amazing tiles.

[via Homes and Hues]

Hoth Wampug Cave Dog Bed: Of Course We’ll See Master Luke Again

Our pals over at Homes and Hues spotted this Wampa-inspired Hoth Wampug Cave made by Tom Spina Designs for Kristen Andrews’ famous pet pug Chubbs the Wampug. She will knock you out and drag you to her icy cave, where she will hang you upside down and save you for a later meal. But she will look cute the whole time, so you really won’t mind.

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As you can see, Chubbs the Wampug looks pretty adorable here in her Wampa costume, just hanging out in her Hoth ice cave dog bed. The coated foam sculpture even has an upside down Luke action figure hanging from it and the cave has a ramp granting the dog easy access.

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Be sure to check the action filled video of Chubbs in action. Spoiler alert: It is better than the prequels.

[via Homes and Hues]

Nissan 3E Augmented Reality Glasses: Drive Like a Cyborg

I find that receiving too much information while I’m driving can be a major distraction, but I guess that Nissan thinks that Japanese drivers can handle it. They’ve just unveiled their own augmented reality glasses which appear to compete directly with Google Glass.

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It’s expected that Nissan’s 3E glasses will connect to the Internet, allowing you to overlay real-time information on the heads-up display. You will be able to record projected images, communicate with your friends on Facebook, and more! Tipsters believe that the AR headset will use low-energy Bluetooth in order to save power, and will be able to pair up with a smartphone.

Assuming these ever make it past the concept phase, I’m pretty sure there will be a lot more accidents on Japanese roads, unless of course Japanese cars start driving themselves.

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[via Jalopnik]

Star Wars VII actor auditions online and in-person internationally

There’s a casting call out this week for two major characters in the upcoming Disney-produced Star Wars film, this “Star Wars VII” set to begin shooting in the Spring of 2014. That leaves a window of time between when a new set of talents must be found and when they’ll be needing to actually set […]

Darth Vader Self-stirring Mug: Feel the Power of the Dark(Roasted) Side

Drink your morning coffee like Darth Vader. As in, don’t bother with a spoon and just use the force to stir your coffee. You will feel like a true Jedi with every Sith you take. See what I did there?

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This is an awesome mug for us non-Jedi non-Sith humans since it will make us feel like we are using the power of countless Midi-chlorians to stir our coffee. You will almost feel the Force flowing through you as you watch that dark liquid swirl.

This Star Wars Feel the Force Self-Stir Mug will be your favorite mug ever. It is only $24(USD) from Amazon. As Yoda might say, “Stir or stir not, there is no try”.

[via Geekalerts]

Doctor Who Mobile Will Help Your Child Through Their Latest Regeneration

Timelords have it so easy. They can die a jillion times and come back as a different person, who is really the same person and each time they are already an adult. No need to physically grow up at all. Humans on the other hand, even if you believe in regeneration/reincarnation, have to go through the messy process of being born, teething,pooping and peeing all over yourself etc. It’s not fair.

Well, this TARDIS mobile can help your baby through this tough human regeneration time. Or maybe it will tick your child off by reminding him or her of how easy Timelords have it.
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This mobile belongs to some friends of UTLVRev1312, who bought the mobile on Etsy, though they don’t say what artist made it. You’ll notice it’s got a plush Doctor, a TARDIS, and a Dalek, but there’s also a weeping angel dangling about off camera. Best to not let your baby blink.

Get this. The baby’s name is Amelia. Do you think her last name is Pond? It wouldn’t surprise me.

[via Neatorama]

Stay on Target: Star Wars Target Posters

When you are a rebel fighting Imperials, flying an X-Wing or a snowspeeder is all good, but you need to know how to properly aim your blaster. This war isn’t all about fancy ships and lightsaber battles. There will be a lot of blaster fire and you better know how to shoot. These awesome Star Wars target posters should help.
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These designs by Sneaky Studios feature Darth Vader, a Stormtrooper holding Leia hostage, Boba Fett, and a rancor. Judging by the movies, Stormtroopers never practiced much on the range. Use that to your advantage and also use these posters.

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Perfect your aim until you can get headshots on all of them.

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They sell for about $32(USD) each from Firebox. Get shooting kid!

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