You may have heard that George Lucas has made a few more changes to his Star Wars films for the big Blu-ray release. Most of these alterations appear to be small and focused on removing errors and polishing the video. However, there is one big change—Lucas has replaced Frank Oz’s Yoda puppet from The Phantom Menace with a CGI version.
Compare the two in the videos after the break and decide whether or not you should be pissed off.
Artist Peter de Sève imagines what it would be like if Kermit and Yoda spent some time fishing together on Dagobah. After all, they are technically related. Plus, they both know their way around a swamp.
(Peter de Sève via Archie McPhee)
From That’s Nerdalicious: “Hello, Dagobah Domino’s?” by cartoonist Jim Benton.
(TDWG)
Yesterday, the aptly named “Yoda” took home first prize in the 2011 World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma Marin Fair.
Look of a champion he has.
(via MSNBC/AP/Image via Noah Berger)
Maybe you can use this Yoda and Stormtrooper stained glass from Etsy seller Donna Terraza when you build your own Rebel Alliance Church or Church of Latter Day Siths.
Check out the Stormtrooper version after the break.
The new Star Wars line of retractable earbuds from Funko features Darth Vader, Yoda and Stormtrooper-styled versions inside some very clever packaging.
The product page claims that they were supposed to ship in September, but it appears that has been pushed back—probably sometime before the end of October. Either way, the earbuds are on sale for a limited time at $17.
Product Page ($17 via ChipChick)
These new hard shell cases for the iPhone 4 feature artsy Star Wars designs featuring Darth Vader, Yoda and a Clone Trooper.
Product Page ($28/Pre-Order for November 2010)
From That’s Nerdalicious!: Believe it or not, this Yoda head is sculpted out of red velvet cake, Rice Krispies treats and fondant. Unfortunately, Yoda met a painful end—check out the carnage after the break.
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