If R2-D2 and C-3PO were born in an alternate universe — you know, one where the punks are all steamy — they might look something like this. Read more »
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Star Wars: The Blueprints is the Only Star Wars Book You’ll Want This Year!
Star Wars fans, there is no other book that you will want to buy this year after seeing what the guys at Epic Ink have in store for you! They are releasing a collection of blueprints and photos of many of the things you have fallen in love with. The book is called “Star Wars:The Blueprints” and it comes with a custom made case and a a certificate of authenticity. (You never know – they can make copies of everything these days!) The case is actually beautiful – especially with the book inside. I have the feeling that what’s inside is what’s going to give you a serious case of Read more »
This R2D2 BBQ Will Force You Out of the Basement
It’s that time of the year – when the weather allows people to act like “normal” human beings again. Little by little, you see people spending more time outdoors. Maybe those who live in basements (interpret that as you wish) will disagree with me, but once you see this awesome custom-made thing that you have to use outdoors, you might just change your mind. I found this R2D2 barbecue in a forum, and not much can be said about it, really. It looks awesome, and I bet it took a good deal of work to make it look like it does. Oh, yes, this R2D2 BBQ does work – with Read more »
R2D2 Has Never Been This Cool
In my part of the world, there is no such thing as winter. We only have two seasons – dry and wet. As such, you are quite unlikely to find creations such as snowmen. We have to content ourselves with living these experiences vicariously. Read more »
Star Wars Droid Bathing Suit. R2D2 Has Never Looked So Curvy
Judging from the feminist attacks I received when I wrote my Star Wars Corsets article, which by the way I meant no ill will towards women with, I chose to take a slightly safer approach this time, so I introduce to you the Droid bathing suit from Black Milk (notice the single piece, body covering design). The Droid outfit is debuting in Australia where the summer is about to begin as our bleak, cold, wet Autumn and Winter take over the U.S. So what do you think? Can you really enjoy the view at the beach if the swimmer looks like a curvy version of R2D2? Read more »
Kenny Baker Gets Plucked From R2-D2, Replaced By Big Person
R2-D2 was so small during the making of Star Wars that a little person (Kenny Baker) had to crawl inside to control R2-D2′s every action. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with the original R2-D2 it’s not made for normal sized folks, but now that has changed. A fan of the Star Wars series created his very own, larger, R2-D2 figure which he is able to crawl inside of and then operate just like the original. The video below shows the fans creation with working lights and sounds. Read more »
R2D2's New Gig: A Candy Stripper?
If you’re a kid who loves robots or a Star Wars fan who’s fallen sick, you’d love to be staying at this hospital in Bangor, Maine, where R2D2 has been visiting sick patients to raise their spirits. It should be known that this isn’t some cheap rip-off of R2D2, but a very real looking replica that offers sounds and movement, just like the R2D2 we’ve all come to love. I can’t do the replica justice by explaining it, so here’s a news report about his new duties as a candy stripper…so to speak: Read more »
