YouTuber jrmoorf00t4 decided to run with an idea conjured up by his friend taltigolt, and created this Grand Theft Auto IV mod which features R2-D2 being a complete dick – knocking people over, destroying armies of taxicabs and emitting the most annoying screams ever.
Check it out after the break.
Indoor rock climbing usually involves getting to the top of a wall via boring hand holds. They may be green or yellow or red, but they’re not terribly interesting. The folks at Hangfast Adventure Structures are changing that with their Star Wars themed hand holds. You can dangle from the Death Star, hold on to R2-D2 or take hold of the Millennium Falcon on your way to the top. I wonder how Vader would feel about saving people instead of letting them plummet to their doom?
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Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios are almost here (they start May 18), and to commemorate the occasion, Disney has released some very cool ads. The spread features Star Wars characters and vehicles enjoying the park and all it has to offer. It’s probably as challenging as it looks to fit an AT-AT in the parking lot spaces meant for cars.
In addition to the posters, Disney also put out some funny videos, one of which features Vader brainstorming about the weekends.
Check out more posters and a couple of videos after the break.
Curtis Glover gave water conservation a nerdy twist by creating a rain barrel that looks like R2-D2. Wisely, Curtis thought the droid design would be popular and help raise additional money for The Water Quality Forum’s annual contest/auction for custom designed rain barrels.
This particular barrel can be viewed at Knoxville’s Bearden Beer Market through May 24th. Check out an additional pic after the break.
Disney has come up with a great new item that attendees of its Hollywood Studios park will be excited to obtain: a custom 3 3/4-inch scale astromech droid. The Droid Factory opened yesterday inside Tatooine Traders. Besides being able to carbon-freeze yourself at Star Wars Weekends, you can also choose from piles of components to build your own version of R2-D2.
It was a natural add-on to the “build your own lightsaber” set-up the park already has. People enjoy creating a personalized toy from the universe they love. If The Droid Factory comes to Disneyland, I’ll just hand over my wallet.
(via Star Wars)
Little know fact—R2-D2 likes to DJ on the weekends. Rumor has it that he was in a bar one night and was mistaken by drunken revelers for a keg. Long story short, he got drenched in beer, short-circuited and accidentally created dubstep.
This R2-D2 turntable was sent to us by Nerd Approved reader Jessica. She states that the
“Tech, lights and all mechanics are by Tex Nasty at Remix turntable lab. Paint/Theme art by Ed Hubbs at full blown kustoms.”
Thanks Jessica!
Everything looks better when it’s made to look like R2-D2. That’s my new motto. It even applies to a metal ammo box purchased from a surplus store. You’re probably already way ahead of me, but this shiny case isn’t just for ammo. I mean if you have ammunition that needs to be stored, why not? I, however, would be filling it with Legos, craft supplies, or tools. It measures 10x3x7 – just think of how many dice you could keep in it!
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In order to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Japanese release of Star Wars: A New Hope, Imperial Enterprises Inc. is offering C-3PO and R2-D2 figurines made from pure gold and sterling silver, respectively. The C3-PO figurine is hollow and measures 1.26″ x 3.94″ x 1.89″, while C-3PO measures 1.41″ x 2.36″ x 1.54″. Needless to say, these things are expensive as hell. C-3PO will set you back roughly $6,000, while R2-D2 runs about $1,800.
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The next set in Lego’s Ultimate Collector’s Series brings the droid you’re looking for. The series has previously featured the Death Star and the Millennium Falcon, and now R2-D2 will join the ranks. Lego groups and custom builders have been piecing the astromech together for years. Though they will continue to do so, the rest of us less talented folks can use this kit to build a small droid.
It will take over 2,100 Lego bricks and bits to make the droid, and the price point will be around $250. He has a retractable leg, a computer interface arm, and a cutting disc. R2-D2 should be available in May.
View some close-up photos and a video after the break.
Ben Mayer’s Etsy shop “NirdHaus” is selling a variety of hand-painted Star Wars and Super Mario-themed birdhouses that will allow your feathered friends to camp out in places like C-3PO’s mouth or Mario’s forehead. Check out some additional photos after the break.
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