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Star Wars Rogue One RC Tie Fighter lets you fly for the empire

Brittany A. Roston | Nov 8, 2016

Excited about the upcoming Rogue One Star Wars movie? Merchandise for the film is already surfacing, and newest among them is this remote controlled Tie Fighter. With this RC device, fans who are imperials at heart can pilot their own space craft for the Empire, doing so with ranges up to 250ft., and with the convenience of easily replaced AA batteries. Yes, the Tie Fighter is made from crash-resistant material, too.

Baby Groot charger dances in your car’s cupholder

Brittany A. Roston | Nov 7, 2016

There's a new USB car charger out there, and it's entirely too cute for the road. ThinkGeek's new baby Groot charger is designed to fit in your car's cupholder where Groot dances while charging your phone or other small USB gadgets. The charger has two USB ports and can itself be plugged into your car's DC 12V port, and it outputs enough power to charge tablets as well as smartphones. The item is officially licensed and available now.

Flux Capacitor Keychain does nothing at 88mph

Shane McGlaun | Oct 19, 2016

One of the coolest of all the '80s movies was "Back to the Future". The first films was great, the second and third left a bit to be desired though. One of the things I remember most about the movie from my youth was the DeLorean, because if you are going to build a time machine, you should do it with style. I also remember the flux capacitor vividly.

Star Wars R2-D2 coffee press is the preorder your morning needs

Brittany A. Roston | Oct 7, 2016

There’s no shortage of Star Wars kitchen supplies; they span all sorts of gizmos, things like the X-Wing knife block and a dinner timer. Arguably the greatest among them all, though, is a new R2-D2 coffee press that has gone up for preorder. This coffee press looks like a miniature -- though still somewhat large -- R2-D2, only with a clear body rather than a white one. That inner empty space can hold up to 32 ounces of brewed coffee.

Star Trek TNG Bluetooth communicator actually answers calls

Shane McGlaun | Sep 9, 2016

Fans of Star Trek the Next Generation who always dreamed of answering a call by slapping a badge on their chest and saying "Go" can now have that dream come true. ThinkGeek has a new Star Trek TNG Bluetooth ComBadge that actually has Bluetooth inside to connect with your smartphone. That means it will handle your communications wirelessly thanks to its integrated microphone.

Star Trek Bluetooth Communicator works with your smartphone

Shane McGlaun | Jul 1, 2016

Geeks with a penchant for the original Star Trek series with Kirk and Spock who carry a smartphone that has Bluetooth connectivity might as well get out their wallets. ThinkGeek has a very cool new product called the Star Trek: TOS Bluetooth Communicator. Just as the name implies, the communicator has Bluetooth connectivity to sync with your smartphone and allow you to talk over the communicator like you were on an away team with Kirk.

Lightsaber screwdrivers make DIY projects a little more fun

Brittany A. Roston | Jun 20, 2016

If you’ve been a Star Wars fan for a long while, you probably had a lightsaber toy of some sort as a kid, even if it was just a fancy stick you painted neon green. If you feel that such toy ownership as an adult would be too awkward, ThinkGeek has a grown-up alternative: a trio of screwdrivers with lightsaber hilts. Officially dubbed the Star Wars Lightsaber Tool Kit, the trio feature handles from Luke’s, Vader’s, and Yoda’s lightsabers.

Pip-Boy: Deluxe Bluetooth Edition is fit for the apocalypse

Shane McGlaun | Jun 13, 2016

Gamers who have played Fallout 4 or any of the other games in the franchise will recognize what this is right away. It's the Pip-Boy Model 3000 Mk IV that the player wears in the game. It's a perfect replica and while it's worth noting that the one in the photos is a prototype, ThinkGeek promises it will look exactly like it does now when the final version lands. The device doesn't work with the video game, which is sad.

R2-D2 lawn ornament is a droid for your flower bed

Brittany A. Roston | May 24, 2016

The snow is gone, the flowers have bloomed, and your lawn is probably looking pretty open and bare right about now. What better way to fill the void than with a tasteful monochromatic R2-D2 lawn ornament? ThinkGeek has a new one in its catalog, joining the seemingly endless array of other R2-D2 and Star Wars products. Though it is made of resin, the lawn ornament appears to be crafted from concrete.

Star Wars Original Trilogy light box illuminates your favorite posters

Brittany A. Roston | Apr 14, 2016

Posters are great, but hanging them on your wall is a tad boring. Enter light boxes and their simple, welcomed ability to light up your favorite posters. If you’ve been putting off getting one, now’s the time — ThinkGeek has a light box for original trilogy Star Wars posters, making it easy to both showcase and toggle between the three posters.

Let’s See: ThinkGeek April Fools 2016 round-up

Chris Burns | Mar 31, 2016

If there's a battle for best brand each year on this day, April Fools Day, ThinkGeek is certainly in the running for emperor. This year we've got a handle on their entire collection, starting with the couple of products you see here in the header image. That's a very tiny hand of Magic: The Gathering cards - a Travel Edition. Behind it, you'll find a White Noise Machine along the lines of Star Trek. You might see where we're going with this one already.

Valentines Day Gift Guide for Geeks and Nerds 2016

Chris Burns | Feb 8, 2016

The following Valentine's Day gift guide is androgynous and prepared for the nerd in your life. Whether you're in love or just obligated to gift don't want the recipient to get the wrong idea, here you go. This list is for you. It's relatively brief, and everything on the list is 100% full of guilt-free joy. You and yours can partake and feel good about a world full of science fiction and happiness.