May 23
If you’ve been playing the space-fighter game Star Wars: Attack Squadron regularly, you might already know the bad news. This game has been in development for some months, and even … Continue reading
May 23
Shih-tzu Ewok won’t Crush Your Head with Giant Logs, but May Leave Them on the Floor
Posted in: Today's ChiliOf all the characters in the original Star Wars trilogy, the Ewoks were my favorites. At the time, I didn’t realize how much they looked like dogs that walked around on their hind legs. if you need any more proof that the Ewok race is descendant from the mighty and fluffy Shih-tzu dog breed, here it is.
Somewhere in a city far, far away a geek has poked the head of his or her cute little shih-tzu through the side of a cardboard box with the body of an Ewok drawn on it. Epic dog photo taking ensued.
It’s almost worth buying a shih-tzu just so I can recreate this photo. It just wouldn’t be the same with my daughter’s Chihuahua poking her boney little head through the box. I sincerely hope this dog’s name is Wicket.
[via Twitter via Nerd Approved]
May 22
We have seen some cool stickers designed to stick inside your toilet on a few occasions. One of the coolest was the Sarlacc stickers that made your toilet look like the monster that ate Boba Fett. Some new and much simpler stickers have surfaced for Star Wars fans that want to pee on something.
The stickers – available from LilMrsCrafty – include a Darth Vader helmet, TIE fighter, and a stormtrooper. If you put these in a toilet on the Death Star, none of the stormtroopers could hit them.
If you ever wanted to take a whiz on Vader, here is your chance. You can also show Vader your fully functional Brown Star. See what I did there?
[via Cheezburger|Geek Universe]
May 22
These Star Wars-themed macarons by Semi Sweet Designs look totally delicious! Om nom nom nom. Apparently, macarons are hard to make, but I know that when you bake these cookie sandwiches correctly, they taste heavenly. Things get even better when it is decorated in a Star Wars theme. Everything is better with Star Wars.
Semi Sweet Designs studied some videos to make sure they had the technique and then got to work making three different macarons featuring a chocolate Chewbacca, and almond and vanilla R2-D2, and the lemon and vanilla Death Star. They came out looking perfect.
They look great. If they taste half as good as they look, those are some delicious treats.
[via When Geeks Wed via That’s Nerdalicious]
May 19
R2-D2 Virtual Keyboard
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Yet another must have for the Star Wars collector. Virtual keyboards have been around in some form for years, but This R2-D2 virtual keyboard projector makes all others look pretty boring.
He will make you feel like you have your very own R2-D2 droid at home. He beeps when you power on/off, as you type and sounds just like the real thing. This little guy can control either your mobile device or your personal computer through a Bluetooth 3.0 connection.
The downside to this; the price. He will run you about $330 over at Run A Town. We think that is a bit of a stretch considering non-Star Wars projectors are about 1/2 of that.
Apr 22
I always get a kick out of mashups of films that I loved as a kid. I really like this new work from artist James Hance. He has taken Princess Leia complete with her giant hair buns and put her in a picture with Indiana Jones.
It is cool to see the wrong character put with his love interest from the Star Wars movies. The art is said to be a work in progress, but it already looks complete to me. In fact, it looks realistic enough to have been some sort of mistake at a movie poster printing factory.
Hance is the same guy who melded Adventure Time with Doctor Who in the past.
[Facebook via Nerd Approved]
Apr 18
I know that R2-D2, the little astromech droid that could, and did in fact, play an extremely crucial role in the Rebel Alliance striking at the heart of the Galactic Empire before, is also a little bit domesticated. What do I mean by that? Well, it might be able to get out of tight spots against other droids that are far larger and more powerful, but it is also a decent hand in the kitchen. Case in point, this $19.99 Star Wars R2-D2 Measuring Cup Set.
The Star Wars R2-D2 Measuring Cup Set, as its name suggests, will feature an entire set of measuring cups that resemble parts of R2-D2. In fact, its whole body is built from a quartet of measuring cups: 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, and 1 cup. You will not be able to find this anywhere else, as it is a ThinkGeek creation and exclusive, and has also been officially licensed by Lucasfilm to roll off the production lines. The detachable utility arms can be used as nested measuring spoons of 1/4, 1/2, 1 tsp, and 1/3 tbsp, while the dome itself is both 1/2 cup and 1 tbsp. It might be able to withstand a laser shot or two, but this R2-D2 is extremely averse to being placed in a microwave.
[ Star Wars R2-D2 Measuring Cup Set spruces up the kitchen copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Apr 18
Your father wanted you to have this. It is the true weapon of a Jedi knight. Well… not the true weapon, those are dangerous. This one is soft. You are just an infant after all. You have a long way to go before you can wield a real lightsaber, my tiny padawan. If you don’t stop drooling and pooping yourself you will never be ready. Here, just take this plush lightsaber.
Etsy seller meowadays makes these adorable plush yarn lightsabers to start training your younglings in the ways of the Force. Each one is 7.5″ tall and you can get them in blue, green or red – depending on which side of the Force you’re rooting for. They are only $25(USD).
May the Force be with you and your baby.
Apr 17
As far as movie sidekicks go, it’s hard to find one as invaluable as Star War’s R2-D2 was. That little droid was always in the right place, at the right time, with the right tool to save the day. And that now includes your kitchen with this R2-D2 measuring cup set that helps ensure your baking ingredients are always perfectly proportioned.
Apr 14
At five feet in length, Rodger Cleye’s X-wing could be the largest flying Star Wars model to date. Except that since it’s built with a framework of PVC piping to keep it light, it’s the last thing the Rebels will ever want to take into battle.
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