Archive for Star Wars

R2-D2 Lunch Kit

Posted in Star Wars by Conner Flynn on July 20th, 2011

Most adults don’t really carry lunchboxes, but as lunchboxes get cooler, you will see more of them packing a lunch since we are all geeks at heart. This R2-D2 lunch kit is pretty cool. Adults and kids alike will want to carry this one around.

It’s only $14.99 and measures 5¾” W x 5½” D x 11¼” H and even has integrated sounds and LED light effects. That beats the Lunchbox I had as a kid. The noise that this one makes will likely get your kid in trouble.

Make Star Wars Pancakes

Posted in Star Wars by Conner Flynn on July 18th, 2011

Pancakes are awesome. When they are shaped like Star Wars characters they are even better. Now you can get two sets of molds, one with a bunch of vehicles, the other Star Wars heroes and villains. So now you can enjoy your pancakes on both the light and dark side of the force.

What could be better than dining on a Stormtrooper head or a Tie-Fighter? Not much, but then we are hardcore geeks. They range from $9.95 a set to $19.95. May the force be with your breakfast.

Star Wars Millennium Falcon Haynes Manual

Posted in Star Wars by Conner Flynn on July 14th, 2011

If you just bought a used Millenium Falcon, you probably need to do some repair work, but it didn’t come with the original manual so you have no idea what to do and no Wookie to help you. Fear not. The Millennium Falcon Owners Workshop Manual from Haynes can help.

Now you will be able to find out everything you need to know in order to repair your Millennium Falcon. It features detailed repair plans just like the Haynes manuals that are available for most of the cars on the road today.

Tatooine Sand Wristwatch

Posted in Star Wars by Conner Flynn on July 6th, 2011

Star Wars fans will love this Tatooine watch almost as much as they love the planet. Back in the old days, movies were more authentic and had more style since you had to build highly detailed props instead of using green screen. Scenes had depth and character. As you might remember Lucas traveled to Tunisia, where he built the Lars homestead, which still stands in the same spot all these years later.

But the forces of nature have not been kind. It needs help. That’s why some fans have banded together to save it, through Kickstarter. They have already reached their goal, but the more help they get, the better. If you pledge $77 you’ll receive an official Lars Expedition Wristwatch, which will contain sand from the location. That makes this a kind of Holy Star Wars relic.

Star Wars Hoodies Look Great

Posted in Star Wars by Conner Flynn on June 19th, 2011

You can’t always wear your highly detailed and expensive Star Wars costumes out in public, but these hoodies are a great option. This new line of hoodies is now available online for great prices. You can get the Stormtrooper, Darth Vader, and Boba Fett.

The fabric is a 60/40 cotton polyester and will survive many washings. These hoodies are the kind that can cover your whole face, with netting on the eye sockets so you can see. They cost just $49.99.

Razer Star Wars: The Old Republic Gaming Keyboard

Posted in Star Wars by Conner Flynn on June 9th, 2011

The Star Wars: The Old Republic gaming keyboard by Razer has some stylish looks as well as a Star Wars theme. It features a full-color highly sensitive multitouch LCD panel and ten adaptive tactile keys, giving you more room for easily accessible skills, hotkeys, and macros.

It also has an adjustable multi-color LED, 1000Hz Ultrapolling/1ms response time, a USB cable and gold backlit keys with slim key caps for faster actuation and shorter travel distance. Expect to drop $199.99 on it.

Star Wars Lightsaber Bottle Opener

Posted in Star Wars by Conner Flynn on June 2nd, 2011

What better way to open a beer than by using the force. Or at least a lightsaber. Well, now you can do just that with this lightsaber bottle opener from Thinkgeek. It’s how all of the Jedis open their beverages.

This bottle opener is around 5.5 inches long and has been modeled on Luke’s Lightsaber from Return of the Jedi. It is also an officially licensed Star Wars product. That means that you are funding one of George Lucas’ many remixes of the films.

Star Wars Han Solo Carbonite Ice Cube Tray

Posted in Star Wars by Reuben Drake on May 26th, 2011

Check out this Han Solo tray that will allow you to make ice cubes fit for drinks in Jabba’s palace. You could also make Han Solo Jello or even chocolates with this tray. Star Wars fans will be eating a lot of Han Solo treats.

It makes a great gift for the geek in your life. This Star Wars Carbonite Silicon Tray is available for just $10. Get several and have a Star Wars party.

R2-D2 barbecue grill

Posted in Star Wars by Conner Flynn on May 17th, 2011

Hey even the evil Empire likes to have a barbecue now and then and when they do they do it in style. R2 has caused them quite a bit of trouble over the years and now it is payback time. The droid will be made to serve the empire by cooking up some delicious meat.

If you have a 55-gallon drum lying around and Smoker, you can create one just like this. Then give it a paint makeover. May the force and good burgers be with you.

Star Wars Cookie Cutter Set

Posted in Star Wars by Conner Flynn on May 8th, 2011

We all love cookies and some of us also love Star Wars. So if you are looking for a way to geek up your cookies fresh from the oven, then check out these Star Wars cookie cutters. Now you can take a bite out of any character who annoys you or soak up some force energy from any of the good guys.

The set comes with eight cutters featuring different characters from the movies. Each one is spring-loaded, so that your cookies turn out good. Just press on the button at the back to push the dough out of the cutter.

Star Wars Blu-ray set ships Sept. 16th in the U.S.

Posted in Star Wars by Reuben Drake on May 4th, 2011

We finally have more information about the upcoming Star Wars Blu-ray releases. They will hit store shelves on September 16th. The three editions are: The Complete Saga with all of the movies included, or the original trilogy / prequels by themselves. The release dates are September 12th internationally, and the 16th in the US.

There are 40 hours of special features. Right now the site is having trouble from the entire worls trying to access it, but apparently there is a promotion where fans share the page on social media networks, and access additional artwork and more as more people continue to visit throughout the page.

Luke Skywalker Jacket with Yavin Medal

Posted in Star Wars by Conner Flynn on April 24th, 2011

Fans of Star Wars will recognize this jacket right away, but the rest of you will need an explanation. This is the jacket worn by Luke at the end of episode 4, after the death star was destroyed and it was time to give out some medals.

Now you can own this awesome replica for just $148.50. Not a bad price for such a good replica. I hope everyone doesn’t show up at the next Star Wars convention wearing one though. That would be pretty embarrassing. Wait. Nothing embarrasses you guys.

Star Wars Blu-ray release is September 16, 2011

Posted in Star Wars by Reuben Drake on March 30th, 2011

Star Wars fans have some good news today. The Star Wars: The Complete Saga, Star Wars: Original Trilogy and Star Wars: Prequel Trilogy Blu-ray sets now have a firm date. They will have a September 16th arrival.

That’s a Friday, so feel free to plan a party and dress up as your favorite Jedi or Ewok, then enjoy your geekend. Mark your calendars. Do or do not buy, there is no try. May George Lucas’ money printing machine be with you, and so on.

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace returns to theaters in 3D February 12, 2012

Posted in Star Wars by Reuben Drake on March 4th, 2011

Perhaps the Mayan calendar was right. Maybe the world will end in 2012. Maybe it should end if we feel we need to pair a crappy prequel with crappy 3D. The new 3D-converted editions of each movie are on the way, withThe Phantom Menace officially returning next year on February 12th.

The effects people at Fox, Lucasfilm and Industrial Light & Magic think the visuals of each movie would be good in 3D. Lucas thinks you’ll pay for the privilege of another reworked series. Again. We can’t wait to see Jar Jar slip and juggle fruit in 3D. You?

Darth Vader CD Boombox

Posted in Star Wars by Conner Flynn on February 10th, 2011

Still rocking CDs? Star Wars fan? If so, you might like this Darth Vader CD Boombox sitting on your table. This Darth Vader “CD Boombox” with red LED eyes that light up, will make you feel like a Sith apprentice while you are rocking out.

This CD player comes with built-in speakers and you can connect your media player. It also has a built-in FM radio. No word on when it will arrive, but it will retail for $69.99. May the dark side of the force be with you.