In what will likely be viewed as either the cooest thing ever or sacrilege of the highest order, Raphael Heusser created this LEGO mashup between the Millennium Falcon and Lightning McQueen. Before you decide how you feel, check out the additional photos after the break.
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What happened to the hula girl you had on your dashboard? It would seem like she was eaten by the Dashboard Zombie. She tried to run, but just ended up wiggling around uncontrollably. Where’s Buddy Christ when you need him?
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Nerd Approved reader Robert aka “creatorofdestruction” sent us some pics of 2007 Dodge Magnums he decked out to look like an Umbrella Corporation police car and the Ecto-1. Both come complete with working lights and sirens.
Check out more pics of these awesome rides after the break.
For this year’s Gold Rush Rally from Denver to L.A., Brian Zuk wrapped a 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 in a temporary Star Wars-themed vinyl skin.
Now the whole thing looks like a spaceship complete with Jedi Order and Galactic Republic/Empire crests on either side. It even features an R2 unit on the roof.
Check out a video of the car after the break.
Who needs anti-lock brakes when you have pi? Math will save you in a skid.
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The following trailer was officially commissioned by Pixar for the upcoming release of Cars 2. It’s the original trailer remade in Lego by Patrick Boivin, who you you might remember from such promotional videos as Ninja Nexus S.
Pixar’s got the right idea with that whole digital animation thing. Lego would just take forever.
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This is what nerdy nerds do with disposable income—buy a DeLorean and mash it up with features from Kitt and the Ecto-1.
The upgrade process is still in the early stages, but you can see what Ernie Cline is going for in the video after the break.
Let’s face it, that minivan of yours isn’t a muscle car—and you don’t see many guys getting out a car like that wearing a baby carrier.
No worries though, you can still have your fun with the Vroominator. When plugged into a car’s DC adapter, the Vroominator will sync to the alternator signal and fill the cabin with the sounds of a throaty V8 engine. At school crossings you’ll feel the rumble of idle. Then, when you step on the gas and begin your slow ascent to 35 mph, you’ll hear the roar of redline and feel as though you are blazing down the track.
Plus, at only $40 this is certainly a cheaper option than actually buying a gas-guzzling sports car.
Sorry Prius owners, this ridiculous little gadget won’t work with hybrid or electric vehicles. Some would say you needed it the most.
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I’m not a big fan of minivans with soccer balls and cheesy family bumper stickers / decals, but the stuff from Kelly Kreations is allllright.
You can get Star Wars (and Transformers) family decals for your car featuring Vader, Stormtrooper, Fett, and more. Check out some selections in the gallery after the break.
Those of us who are old enough to remember the original Transformers series no doubt look back on it fondly, even in the midst of the revamped franchise from the new films.
The infographic pictured after the break is a massively thorough look back at the original Autobots and the cars that inspired them.
