X-Wing and Tie Fighter Engagement Rings: Love is a Battlefield

Paul Michael Design makes so many awesome geek rings that we can’t believe he is still coming out with fresh neat stuff. Check out his new X-Wing ring and a new TIE Fighter ring. If the couple wears one of each, they will surely be ready for a long engagement. Hopefully, not in space, with lasers.
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The colors on the X-Wing version are pretty stunning. It reminds you to stay on target, even if you get cold feet. The TIE Fighter ring is symbolic of the long flight down the trench, chasing that X-Wing, only to crash and burn.

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I kid. I kid. Marriage is cool. Almost as cool as these rings.

[via Fashionably Geek]

Han Solo in Carbonite Rug: Ford under Foot

This Han Solo frozen in carbonite rug is perfect for hiding that trap door to your Rancor pit and it will match the real Han frozen on your wall. It really ties the room together.
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You don’t have a frozen Han on the wall? Well, you can hang this rug as a tapestry too and pretend that you do. What Star Wars fan wouldn’t want a rug of Han Solo frozen in Carbonite? Well, I guess Han wouldn’t want one.

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The rug comes in small which measures 31-1/2″(W) x 71-1/2″(H) or large which is 39″(W) x 90 1/2″(H).

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It is made from 100% polyester/0% carbonite, and in stock right now from ThinkGeek for $49.99 to $69.99(USD).

Flying X-wing Tri-rotor: X-wing Fighters Are Now in Our Skies

Rodger Cleye made this awesome flying X-wing Fighter. Maybe it can shoot down some of those other drones in our skies. This 19 lb., five-foot-long X-Wing Fighter comes after Rodger already made a flying James Bond mannequin with a jet pack and the Marty McFly working hover-board.
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This X-Wing is a tri-rotor design with three 100A ESCs, 1200W 1050KV motors, and 12″ rotors. It just needs an action figure in the cockpit. The frame is made from PVC to keep it as light as possible. The tri-rotor design gives it much better yaw control than quadrotors, but that means that sometimes it ends up on its nose.

Still, it is super impressive to see in action. Maybe he can make some TIE Fighter drones and a Death Star balloon and have a cool dogfight.

[via Hack A Day]

Crochet Amigurumi Stuffed Tauntaun: Soft Hoth

This adorable crocheted Tauntaun will be a great addition to your other plush Star Wars toys. He will look great on your shelf, your couch, in your bed or wherever. He isn’t big enough to cut open if you are facing bitter cold temps though. Which is good, considering the smell.
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This cute little guy stands about 5-1/4″ tall and even has a saddle for a rider. It comes from Etsy artist underafeymoon and will cost you about $14(USD). Display it with your Luke Skywalker action figure as a rider and he will look great in your collection.

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Just kidding about the smell. It doesn’t smell like a real Tauntaun.

Funko Fabrikations Plush Toys: Little Big Merchandise

Funko just made their chibi-style collectibles a thousand times cuter with their upcoming collection of plush figurines called Fabrikations. The first batch will consist of six figurines, featuring Batman, Yoda, Boba Fett, Greedo, Deadpool and Harley Quinn.

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That Greedo. How can anyone shoot that face? These Fabrikations will be released this June for $20 (USD) each. You can pre-order them from a variety of shops, including Amazon, Big Bad Toy Store, Entertainment Earth and ToyWiz. Final Fantasy VII and Xenogears Fabrikations would be awesome.

[via The Mary Sue]

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Millennium Falcon Chevy Malibu: Why Not a Ford Falcon?

You’ve never heard of the Millennium Falcon? It’s the car that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs. I had to stop for gas like five times though. The choice of vehicle for this amazing customization is actually appropriate when you stop to think that Star Wars takes place a long time ago.
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It was built by Bill Deacon from a 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Classic. This image comes from Star Wars Celebration IV back in 2007, but you are seeing it now because it is super cool. That cockpit mounted on passenger-side mirror even has action figures of Han Solo and Chewbacca inside. Naturally, its license plate reads HANCHWY. Apparently it also has a TIE fighter hood ornament but apparently it’s currently out on a mission.

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I hope Bill is still driving this thing. She may not look like much, but she’s got it where it counts, kid.

[Geek Art Gallery via Neatorama]

Life-size Han Solo in Carbonite for $6,999

This life-size Han Solo in carbonite will look awesome on the wall of your palace – especially if you are a two ton slug with a penchant for eating frogs and dressing princesses as slaves.

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This 7-1/2 foot-tall screen-accurate replica is being produced by Sideshow Collectibles and it looks awesome. It has light effects on the sides and base and a rear power canister that makes it look completely authentic.

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It will be available at an introductory price of $6,999(USD) with flexible payment plans for those of us who need them. You can pre-order yours starting April 10th. Seems totally worth it, and it surely will impress your palace guests.

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[via Nerd Approved]

Star Wars: Episode VII tipped to feature Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca

Rumors and speculation about the upcoming Star Wars films is in no short supply, but little has been stated officially. That hasn’t stopped sources from cropping up, with the latest … Continue reading