Posted on Jun 28, 2010 by Pete

Swagalicious: Luke Skywalker (Hoth Gear) Mini-Bust

In tune with the 30th anniversary of "The Empire Strikes Back", Gentle Giant Ltd. has slipped our pals over at GentleGiantCollectors.com an early Luke Skywalker in Hoth gear mini-bust from their upcoming release. GGC has put together a full review of the piece, complete with video and a super photo set.

With their usual attention to detail, and an uncanny likeness of Mark Hamill, this bust certainly qualifies as swagalicious. Make sure to head over and check out the in-depth review. With only 2,400 pieces in the edition size, this bust is sure to sell quickly... so if you want one... make sure to pre-order one from one of our sponsors.

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Posted on Jun 21, 2010 by Pete

Sillof Delivers "Pixar Wars"

With "Toy Story 3" having dropped into theaters this weekend, Pixar is once again flexing its muscles with the movie-going public. And just like everyone else, I’m right on board. The Pixar gang continues to deliver homerun after homerun… and “Toy Story 3” appears to be no exception. While “Up” remains my personal Pixar fave, my children prefer to watch “Monsters, Inc.” over and over and over and… well you get the idea!

One of our favorite artists out there, Sillof, has also been bitten by the Pixar bug and has released this drawing titled, “Pixar Wars”. And according to his page at DeviantArt, he’s planning on actually sculpting these creations, and believe me… when he does… we’ll be sure to get some photos to you!



(Via Rebelscum.com)

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Posted on Jun 12, 2010 by Pete

Star Wars Meets Hello Kitty

Well, hello Kitty! For anyone who's into "super cute"... these should scratch you right where you itch. They were created by illustrator Joseph Senior, and he also created many other character crossovers including Batman, Robocop and Wolverine. Enjoy!

(Via Geekologie)

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Posted on Jun 12, 2010 by Pete

Stormwalking!

I loved Michael Jackson right up through "Smooth Criminal". When "Thriller" dropped on MTV I was the perfect age to have it wash over me and appreciate what I was experiencing. Clearly, in terms of his dancing ability and affect on pop culture, I can't write anything in this blog that hasn't been written about him before... but gosh darn it.... the dude ruled!

So when I saw this picture, which is titled "Stormwalking" by photographer Gareth Payne, I just had to share it with you. Heck, I made it my screensaver. Gareth has done lots of Star Wars toy photography, especially Lego mini-figs. So make sure to check him out on Etsy.

(Via Technabob)

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Posted on Jun 11, 2010 by Pete

Star Wars Invades NBC's "America's Got Talent"

I've never really been a huge network TV talent show watcher (i.e. "American Idol"), but I couldn't help myself when I saw this performane by ArcAttack on NBC's "America's Got Talent". The “technological performance group” from Austin, Texas had one amazing audition, despite Sharon Osborne's indifference.

I'm not sure what these guys can do for an encore though. Seems to me they migh be a bit of a one-trick pony. But we'll see. Hopefully they'll "shock" us in the next round (pun most certainly intended!)

(Via Geeks of Doom)

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Posted on Jun 9, 2010 by Pete

Snoop Dogg Owns Chalmun's Cantina

The partnership between Lucasfilm and adidas certainly has been an interesting one. adidas brings a swagger all it's own to a galaxy far, far away. With cool StarWars adidas co-branded apparel dropping like rain in Seattle, how could it get better? Well, toss in a Fifa World Cup angle on the promotion and well... and things certainly just got cooler!

What am I alking about? Well, check out the promotional video adidas just released as part of their 2010 Originals campaign, "The Street Where Originality Lives". The video features David Beckham, Franz Beckenbauer, Snoop Dogg, Noel Gallagher, Ian Brown, Ciara, Jay Baruchel, Daft Punk, DJ Neil Armstrong, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, Obi-Wan Kenobi and of course... Wuher!



(Via StarWars.com)

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Posted on Jun 8, 2010 by Pete

R2-D2 Sees the Stars

Okay, I'll admit it... I've never been to Minnesota. Not sure what I would do if I went there. Well, that was up until the other day when I saw that some zany students at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota transformed the Goodsell Observatory there into RD-D2! Someone call the folks at the Guinness Book of World Records because I have to think this is the largest R2 to ever exist. Hopefully school officials got a chuckle and didn't take the whole thing too seriously. Heck, if they're smart... they'd have left it up. I bet applications would have doubled for the upcoming school year!



(Via Gizmodo)

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