As much as I hate to admit it, there are certain Star Wars characters that will probably never, ever be uncool. Chewbacca, Han Solo and, of course, R2-D2. Of these three, R2 is easily the most awesomest as well as the most adaptable to unique and cool products. Case in point, this R2-D2 aquarium that [...]
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Woot’s Got A Nerderiffic Deal Today
If it weren’t such a good deal, I’d probably not even post about it, but until 10PM tonight (or until it sells out), Woot’s got a pretty fantastic deal on the “Star Wars Vault: 30 Years of Treasures From the Lucasfilm Archives” book and CD set. They’re asking $25 plus 5 bucks shipping for something [...]
Underoo$ For $ale
If you’re thinking about getting a cute nostalgic gift for the young one for the holidays, you might want to think again — especially if, like my Old Lady, you’re mulling over vintage Underoos.
$125!!?!? For old underwear!!
Although two things about this are funny/weird. 1) who the hell thought to keep these things around in the [...]
The Future Is Now - CNN Introduces “Star Wars” Holograms
Last night will o down as one of the most historic nights in the history of our country thanks to CNN introducing the world to their new holographic interviewing technology. “Beaming” a person’s image into the Studio with Star Trek style effects, then having Wolf Blitzer and Anderson Cooper talk to them as if R2D2 [...]
The Ultimate Nerd Dad Costume
Star wars theme? Check. Overly intricate construction? Check. Definitely something dad had more fun envisioning and making than the kid is destined to have actually wearing around the neighborhood? CHECK.
Happy Meal Toys Hit A New Low
So, I took my daughter to McDonald’s the other day and hooked her up with her favorite Happy Meal (hamburger, white milk and apple dippers, hold the caramel sauce), and we got the crappiest toy I’ve seen in ages. I worked at McDonald’s back in the early 90s, so I’m more than familiar with the [...]
