Posted on January 30, 2013
Computer Science Ph. D candidate Lingxiang Xiang has managed to further exploit the wonders of the cheap Raspberry Pi computer. He went on to repair a broken R2-D2 toy replica using the computer and a few online tools to create … .
Posted on December 12, 2012
We’re tired of seeing gizmos and accessories that are seemingly inspired by the R2-D2 design and concept. From coffee machines to mundane pen drives, there seems to be no end to the attempt at being identical to the original bot … .
Posted on August 20, 2012
Drink dispensers can be really innovative, needless-to-say, corny as well. If you look at what this interesting little R2-D2 does, you may well believe what I say. The droid-shaped dispenser manages to release the stored fluids from its being, from … .
Posted on July 19, 2012
There’s a little that can be done to make sure waking up is totally awesome. However, the R2-D2 Projection Alarm Clock does reduce the malady manifold. The bot’s rendition of the clock allows you the good fortune of seeing the … .
Posted on March 16, 2012
After Darth Vader, the R2-D2 has undoubtedly the most sought-after character by fans. We have seen a lot of stuff in the past getting the R2-D2 treatment but a full-fledged LEGO set just made it so much better. LEGO has … .
Posted on November 22, 2011
The idea of R2-D2 merchandise and themed goods was mainly to bring about the whole appreciation of the incredibly brilliant droid. Now, we’re gradually seeing the idea of ‘devices’ melt into day-to-day goods. What once was nearly a catastrophic vacuum … .
Posted on June 17, 2011
Just as we expected, the Tokyo International Toy Show had on display some pretty jaw-dropping and eye-widening toys shown off by manufacturers from around the globe, including this little R2-D2 robot. Now unlike the original robot that projects Princess Leia, … .
Posted on May 17, 2011
Planning to give that old rusty barbeque grill a facelift for the summer? Well, if you’ve got a 55-gallon drum lying around and an Ugly Drum Smoker (UDS), you could just create a masterpiece barbeque grill that will seem to … .
Posted on November 22, 2010
I love all this is Star Wars, be it action figures, Book Ends, Vader Chewing Gum, Posters, costumes and anything else other fans can think off to market the merchandise. So when someone comes up with the nifty idea of … .
Posted on August 19, 2010
In the history book I intend to write about bizarre weddings here’s one that I will make sure features somewhere in the very beginning. One of Star Wars’ most eligible bachelors has tied the knot after all these years. Before … .
Posted on December 22, 2009
For the Star Wars wine coinsures who were wondering when someone would come up with something epic for their tastes will find the Star Wars Wine Stoppers to be the perfect accessory to any wine cabinet. The set includes characters … .
Posted on October 18, 2007
Need I say more? I didn’t think so! Yes all ye Star Wars Fans, this ones for you; The R2-D2 multimedia speakers. Each droid’s head flips open to revel the speaker. Order a set and you will get both the … .
Posted on August 10, 2007
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the original iconic Star Wars film, this replica of the headstrong astromech droid is a full-function, 628 x 528 pixel web camera that wirelessly transmits real-time video and audio to a computer, and has worldwide … .