Cook’s Cute Star Wars Sketches

Katie Cook’s DeviantArt gallery features a series of Star Wars sketch cards she created for the Topps Star Wars 30th Anniversary trading card set. She also has a nice series of sketches based on DC Comics as well.

Found via Netorama.

Star Wars Pepper Mill

I’m surprised there’s not a matching Star Wars salt shaker:

Star Wars Pepper Mill

“Two Star Wars pepper mills made of ABS plastic and measuring 11cm (4.33″) tall are on their way to the Japanese market on February 29, 2008. Both hold about 1 oz worth of peppercorns. To crush them, twist R2’s dome and flakes of pepper obediently drop from its bottom. Two variants are on offer – a blue and white R2-D2 and a black and gold R2-Q5.”

Found via Geek Alterts.

Darth Vader Blues

Careful Luke he’s embraced the commercial side of the music business…

Found via Dvorak.org.

Femtroopers

Thanks to Digg I discovered this blog entry on Femtroopers (feminine versions of Star Wars stormtroopers):

Stormtroopers blast through gender barrier

“If you want to check out a very welcome new trend in science fiction fandom (assuming you’re a huge geek), then Google the word “Femtroopers”. This is perhaps the most celebratory development for horny Star Wars fans since Princess Leia became Jabba the Hutt’s barge ho.”

There’s also a nice photo essay on the topic here (don’t worry it’s safe for work).

Luke: Turn to the Light Side!

This Darth Vader lamp looks quite swanky for the Star Wars fanboy in search of decor:

Episode 3 Revenge of the Sith Darth Vader EVA lamp

Found via GeekAlerts.

Family Guy Star Wars Poster

Shown above is a special promotional poster for Family Guy from the season premiere episode which pays tribute to Star Wars.

Found via iesb.net.

Skype Me Obi Wan Kenobi!

Shown above is a R2-D2 Wireless Webcam and Skype Phone from Hammacher Schlemmer, which is also bundled with a lightsaber shaped remote control unit:

The R2-D2 Wireless Web Camera

“Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the original iconic Star Wars film, this replica of the headstrong astromech droid is a full-function, 628 x 528 pixel web camera that wirelessly transmits real-time video and audio to a computer, and has worldwide remote access capabilities, allowing you to control R2-D2’s movements and access the web camera from a laptop or a PC anywhere in the world.”

Found via GeekAlerts.

Darth Vader: More Than Meets the Eye!

You only have $50 to get your fanboy friend a gift, but the only trouble is do you pick something with a Star Wars theme or a cool Transformers toy? Well if you want to get the best both worlds you should check out the Hasbro Star Wars Transformer Deluxe Death Star that changes into Death Star vehicle mode into a mecha Darth Vader. The funny thing is that the mecha Darth sort of reminds me of a Gundam robot too…

Side Note: I keep looking for worthy Star Trek goodies to write about but the merchandising biys at Lucasfilm seem to be in hyperdrive mode this year. Maybe that will change when the next Trek film comes out.

Found via GeekAlert.

Darth Vader Watch

Shown above is the official watch of the dark side! Although maybe that’s the dark side of good taste? The Star Wars watch set comes with two different time pieces: A wristwatch in the shape of Darth Vader’s head (shown above), where you open the helmet to reveal the simple digital dispaly. And the other one is an analog desk clock where the front piece of the arch villains helmet has been replaced by the multicolored “3D style” clock face:

Star Wars Watch

Found via GeekAlerts.

R2-D2 Trashcan

Step on R2’s center Foot and his Head Pops open:

Star Wars R2-D2 Trashcan

Femme de Darth

A photograph of the basement of Cal Arts by the talented Ken Stein.

Yoda Lightsabre F/X

Shown above is the Yoda Lightsabre F/X:

Yoda Lightsabre F/X

“The latest FX lightsaber is an exact replica of Master Yoda’s. Its illuminating blade features a power up/power down effect thanks to sequentially lighting LEDs. Lightsaber sound effects have been recorded from the film and are activated by moving the saber or by impacting the blade.”

Found via GeekAlerts.

Ultimate Star Wars Fanboy Contest

Here’s your chance for fame and fortune, well maybe just a little bit of fame: The producers of the Fanboys film are having a contest for the Ultimate Fanboy Video. What’s neat is that the winner will get a walk on part in the upcoming film Fanboys.

Star Wars Talking Dashboard Statues

Luke use the turn signal! The Star Wars Talking Dashboard Statues shown above spout a clever Star Wars phrase when you push their yellow button. Although I’m surprised that they don’t have an R2-D2, even though he doesn’t speak human he seems more like an ideal passanger for ones own X-Wing vehicle…

Two Word Reviews: Ewoks vs. Jar Jar

Millennium Falcon LEGO: Ultimate Collector’s Edition

It’s Han Solo ala Lego! At almost 3 feet long and containing over 5,000 pieces, the Ultimate Collector’s Millennium Falcon ($500) is the biggest Lego set ever made. Pre-orders are now open and the starships will start shipping on October 1, 2007:

Millennium Falcon LEGO: Ultimate Collector’s Edition

Pug Vader

Just admit it, you think this is cute!

Found on Cute with Chris via Neatorama.

Darth Vader Laptop

The toy shown above is a Star Wars themed faux laptop aimed at kids. Here’s the description from Oregon Scientific:

Star Wars Darth Vader Laptop

“Are you part of the Dark Side? Pick up the interactive light sabre and choose a learning path with Darth Vader. Darth Vader laptop is the ultimate learning toy for your children. Enter Sith’s realm and let Darth Vader challenge young children’s skills in mind-blowing games in logic, music, and other breathtaking activities.”

Found via Engadget.

Ultimate Star Wars Home Theater

You have to admire a Star Wars fanboy that takes his hobby seriously! The above home Star Wars theater system and collection is located in Seattle, Washington. To see the full slideshow go to modernhometheater.com.

Found via techtechtechy.blogspot.com.

Star Wars ABCs by Michael Flemming

Illustrator Michael Flemming is doing an amazing series called the Star Wars ABC set. Shown above is B is for Banta, I love the amount of charm and detail that he packs into each illustration. You can find Michael’s blog here:

Tweedlebop.com/blog/

Fan Boys Trailer

I guess we’ll have to wait until the final cut to see if it deserves the fanboy.com seal of approval. I also wonder if they will mock Jar Jar after they’ve been kissing up to Lucas so much?

R2-D2 Interactive Astromech Droid

At long last fanboys (and fangurls) everywhere can not only own their own robot, but they can own an authentic Star Wars robot:

R2-D2 Interactive Astromech Droid

“Direct from Industrial Automaton comes this scaled down version of the Astromech droid made famous by the documentaries collectively known on Earth as “Star Wars.” This little R2 unit is ready to obey your commands – voice commands, that is! Just like the larger version of R2 you know from the flickers, this R2 needs nothing but some tender words and he’ll do what you command.

Without a doubt, this has to be the coolest Star Wars toy ever created. Artoo really will listen. You can talk to him and he’ll chirp back. You can ask him about different characters and he’ll have amusing reactions. Artoo will even play games with you (Spin the Droid is our favorite!) He’ll guard your room; let you plot a course for him to execute; carry your Juri juice around; and if you are really lucky, he’ll play a message for you from a certain Princess.”

Dig this video which shows this R2 unit in action:

Star Wars Mimobot Thumb Drives

These cute little storage devices are now available through ThinkGeek.com:

“Mimobots are a cute mashup of designer toys and USB storage devices. We originally carried these nifty monster-style thumb drives a couple of years ago at ThinkGeek, but when we heard that Mimoco (the somewhat insane creators of Mimobots) had secured an official Star Wars license we really perked up. It turns out that Mimobots + Star Wars = Some pretty sweet collectable USB Thumb Drives. Choose from Darth Vader, Chewbacca, R2-D2, or Stormtrooper. All are cute, limited edition, and can store up to 2GB of data while protecting it with the force.”

…speaking of things geeky: You know what’s sad? It’s that were living in the the 2007 and I’m now using these thumbdrives ala my early sneakernet days in the late 80s.

Tales of the New Republic

This animated Star Wars teaser claims to be not an official Lucasfilm production, but man if this is a fanboy powered tribute it’s one of the best Star Wars tributes that I’ve ever seen:

By the way on a related note here’s a sneak peak the new official animated seriesStar Wars: The Clone Wars.