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Geek builds his own Lightsaber from spare parts

Shane McGlaun, Aug 30th 2010 Discuss [0]

When it comes to DIY stuff for geeks much of it tends to center around science fiction films or video games and the weapons that the heroes and villains in the flicks use. Last week I mentioned that one geek had made his own replica weapon from the Mass Effect game. Today we find a replica weapon made by another geek that is a version of one of the most iconic weapons ever to hit the big screen, the lightsaber. Read The Full Story

R2-D2 Toy Responds to 40 Voice Commands, Will Play Tag

Evan Selleck, Aug 4th 2010 Discuss [0]

Every time you watch Star Wars, and R2-D2 rolls out into the scene, do you ever find yourself thinking, "Hey, I want one of those."? Well, if you have, there's a brand new way for you to get your hands on one. This new toy, powered by a bevy of batteries, is designed to bring R2-D2 to life, as much as that's possible, anyway. With the ability to walk around your home in that trademark waddle, and respond to your voice commands, it will definitely feel like you've got the real deal. Read The Full Story

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How Lucas Ruined Star Wars, and How to Save It

Philip Berne, Jul 30th 2010 Discuss [38]

Geeks don’t agree on anything. Mac OS or Windows? PlayStation, Xbox or Wii? Peanut or plain? But there is one thing on which all geeks can agree.

George Lucas ruined Star Wars.

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Lucasfilm thinks Wicked Lasers Pro Arctic Laser looks like a lightsaber too

Shane McGlaun, Jul 1st 2010 Discuss [6]

Remember that awesomely powerful laser I mentioned a while back called the Pro Arctic Laser from Wicked Lasers? You know the one that can burn skin, blind users, and catch stuff on fire. It reminded me and a bunch of other geeks of a lightsaber. Read The Full Story

Millennium Falcon lands on kid’s fort thanks to Make a Wish Foundation

Shane McGlaun, Jun 25th 2010 Discuss [0]

When I was a kid, I always wanted a sweet fort in the backyard to play in. I had a friend who had a fort that was two stories and had a trap door and a zip line. We all thought that was the coolest fort that could ever be, but we were wrong. Read The Full Story

R2D2 observatory dome prank is an inspired homage [video]

Chris Davies, Jun 4th 2010 Discuss [0]

This brave student endeavour is being billed as a prank, but who wouldn't want their observatory to look like R2D2? If you ask us, the astronomers at Carleton College should be thanking the students for making their dome look far better. As for the homage part, apparently the idea isn't new: MIT students did something similar, though slightly less convincing, back in 1999. Read The Full Story

The Daily Slash: April 7th 2010

Evan Selleck, Apr 7th 2010 Discuss [0]

It's Wednesday. And interestingly enough, we're probably not the only ones considering today "the day before." The day before what? Well, it's the day before we get to fire up our legendary, homegrown liveblogging system again. We'll be at the iPhone OS 4.0 event, and hopefully you'll join us as we detail what's going down with the latest software update from Cupertino. Until then, we've got tonight's Daily Slash. As we go forth, we'll look into the best of the best in the R3 Media's network. And in the dredge net, we've got the most notorious eReader rumored to make a retail appearance soon, and we have Nintendo telling the world that the iPad isn't for gaming. Then we've got lightsabers that will save your from the dark. And finally, a cellphone that goes way out of its way to be ridiculous. Read The Full Story

DIY R2D2 gets super-detailed build log [Video]

Chris Davies, Mar 16th 2010 Discuss [0]

Having spent almost two years putting together his to-scale R2D2 - complete with authentic sound effects - Victor Franco is now attempting perhaps an even tougher challenge: documenting the whole thing. The 140lb robot has become a mainstay at charity and publicity events, and can be completely remote-controlled. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Death Star grill appears on eBay

Chris Davies, Jun 10th 2009 Discuss [0]

It may not put the fear of the Empire into any nearby planets, but steaks and chicken thighs should begin quivering at Bryan Tate's custom Death Star grill. Currently up for auction on eBay, the grill has a vent built into the weapon-dish and a neat little Imperial Cruiser handle. Read The Full Story

Tauntaun Sleeping Bag might become real

Brenda Stokes, Apr 3rd 2009 Discuss [0]

There were plenty of good April Fool's gags this year, including CADIE and GMail Autopilot from Google, but my personal favorite was a joke product ThinkGeek was offering. The Tauntaun Sleeping Bag was merely a joke--a gag to trick customers--but after an influx of emails, the store might actually offer it. Apparently, so many customers emailed ThinkGeek that they're seriously considering making this sleeping bag. How cool would that be? The only stipulation is that they have no idea if they'll be able to get a license from Lucasfilm. But still, it's awesome that they're going to try. I hope if the real thing is made, it looks exactly like the mocked up photo: furry Tauntaun body outside, Tauntaun guts inside and light saber zipper. Now you can recreate the famous scene from The Empire Strikes Back without the Tauntaun carcass smell. [via OhGizmo!]

Star Wars kites: peaceful distraction while the world goes to ruin

Chris Davies, Jan 29th 2009 Discuss [0]

With the economy in ruins, cyborg bugs threatening to invade every nook and cranny, and no holding off the terrifying DTV switchover, now would be a great time to step outside and fly a nice, relaxing kite. Since we're geeks, however, it can't just be any old kite, and until they create a Steve Jobs model we'll have to make do with these 3D Star Wars kites. Read The Full Story

Star Wars Battlefront III renders leaked by former Free Radical developer

Staff Editor, Dec 29th 2008 Discuss [2]

One of the many employees of Time Splitters developer, Free Radical, That were laid off recently as the company underwent administration has posted a few images from his modeling work on Star Wars Battlefront III on his very own personal blog. Read The Full Story