Posted on Apr 26, 2011 by Pete

Best of Star Wars Graffiti

If you're a fan of street artists like Banksy, Jase, Claw or Saber... then you'll definitely want to check out this cool new list titled '32 Examples of Star Wars Graffiti' over at walyou. The list contains a nice mix of graffiti skills, with a lot of different Star Wars characters represented, although Vader gets more than his fair share of love.

I personally dig the Boba Fett piece (above) the most of any on the list. What's your favorite?

(Via walyou.com)

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Posted on Apr 19, 2011 by Pete

Swagalicious: Big Boy Edition

In this edition of our Swagalicious feature here in our blog, we focus on collectors who have some coin to spend - the "big boys" of the Star Wars collecting world. We start with the jaw-droppingly gorgeous giclee (seen above) by William Silvers. Titled, "Use the Force Luke", it is now available from ACME Archives in both a canvas edition and paper edition.

Canvas edition:

30" x 15"

95 piece edition signed by artists William Silvers

Available stretched, rolled or framed

$385 (unframed)

Paper edition:

26" x 15"

200 piece edition (unsigned)

$185 (unframed)

Okay, if that didn't put you into Swagalicious overload... maybe this will! eFxCollectibles will begin taking pre-orders on their Legend Edition Darth Vader helmet on Wednesday, April 20 at 9AM PST. But if you want this bad boy... you better act F-A-S-T!!!

This helmet replicates Vader's helmet in 'A New Hope' as it appeared on screen! From eFx and will cost $999:

"Perfect for the Star Wars purist (you know who you are). It will have all of the qualities of the Limited Edition, but the face mask's two-toned black and gunmetal paint pattern will have the film-accurate brush-painted look and will have some of the more identifiable dents and scratches found on the original helmet. The edition size will be limited to only 250 pieces worldwide, thus making this one of our rarest collectibles.

The Legend Edition will be available for pre-order starting . This version is EXCLUSIVE to our website. There is a $350 Non-Refundable deposit required when you place your pre-order."

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Posted on Apr 14, 2011 by Pete

Little Girl Joins The Darkside at Disneyland

You gotta love a girl who knows what she wants. And Sarah Gallego wanted to join the ranks of the Sith at the Jedi Training Academy at Disneyland. She obviously knows the power of the Darkside!!!!

(Via /Film.com)

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Posted on Apr 12, 2011 by Pete

Help Build an Working, Life-Size AT-AT

Some people dream big. And some people dream HUGE!

Mike Koehler of Oklahoma definitely falls into the latter category. Mike has started a project called "AT-AT for America", with the goal of building a life-size, fully functional AT-AT. Now that's a dream we can really get behind here at GalacticBinder!

But Mike's plan is to get help from people all over the country/world. Check out what he has to say on the website he created for the project.:

"Nerds, I have a great idea to make America great again. We can show our brain power, our manufacturing prowess, our organizational skills and our geek-fueled eye for detail.

That idea: an AT-AT for America.

Now I have an idea, but no money and a total lack of mechanical aptitude.

That’s why I am hoping this project spreads like wildfire, inspiring the nerds, makers, geeks, motorheads, sportos, dudes, steampunks, Jedis, halfwits, greasers and geniuses to band together for one goal.

To build a fully fuctional, full-scale model of an AT-AT Imperial Walker from The Empire Strikes Back.*

Impossible? Perhaps. Inspiring? Of course.

The AT-AT would become an instant monument of America’s obsession with popular culture and our ability to be awesome.

I’ve already shared this idea with some of the kings of geek/make culture. Adam Savage of Mythbusters, Mark F. of BoingBoing and Make Magazine and Ken Denmead of Geekdad.com.

Now the rest is up to you. Spread the word. Get organized. We can get this done.

If America can put a man on the Moon, we can bring a little bit of Hoth to the Earth.

To volunteer to help, email ATATforAmerica@hotmail.com"

Mike's already getting huge publicity on his project. Check out this recent clip for G4's "Attack of the Show". (Skip to 2:10 of the video to watch the segment):



(Via theforce.net)

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Posted on Apr 2, 2011 by Pete

Amazing New Millennium Falcon Coffee Table

Star Wars and furniture go together like peanut butter and... well.... okay, not jelly... but maybe peanut butter and bananas.

Check out this amazing new bronze cast Millennium Falcon coffee table that was designed by R-9 in the U.K. These are the same folkss who made an amazing Han Solo In Carbonite table recently (see the gallery on their website for images of that project).

The new Falcon table features a bronze colored finish with a wooden veneer along the outer edges. As of now, the table is just a one-off (and already sold)... but there may be plans for a limited edition run.



(Via Sideshow Freaks Forum)

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Posted on Mar 25, 2011 by Pete

Simon Pegg and Nick Frost - Droids!

There's only one thing to about this video - it rules! Simon Pegg and Nick Frost filmed this ode to Star Wars on the set of "Paul". Check it out for a guaranteed laugh or twelve.

(Via seattletimes.com)

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Posted on Mar 24, 2011 by Pete

Amazing Star Wars Home Theater

Wowza!

Check out this amazing Star Wars home theater that's inside a 10,000 square foot home in Hawaii. It feature no less than six flat-panel HDTVs, each with a touchscreen remote.

"It has life-size R2-D2 and C-3PO replicas that talk to the audience (I assume 3PO stays quiet during the actual screenings), a ceiling featuring a three-dimensional fiber optic scarscape, and a motorized pocket door that serves as the entrance, just like you'd find on a Corellian Cruiser.

The designers, Acoustic Innovations of Boca Raton, FL, didn't want the gear to break the intergalactic illusion, so they hid it: acoustic panels on the walls were designed to look like starship doors, equipment racks turn 180 degrees, so they can be concealed by a concave cabinet, and the Runco DLP projector that makes the magic happen is hidden inside a soffit in the rear of the room. The screen is a curved, anamorphic 107-inch display from Stewart Filmscreen, which is acoustically transparent to accomodate the five speakers behind it. The only problem with the whole space-age setup? The popcorn is freeze dried."

(Via curbed.com)

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