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)

Apr 12, 2011