Star Wars isn’t just popular for it’s plot, characters, or mystifying effects. It’s the overall aurora that surrounds it which leads to all kinds of inspirational ideas. Sound like random babbling? (You’re halfway there!) The effect of Star Wars: Flickr user , “Stéfan”, took one picture each day for an entire year of his two Stormtroopers doing their daily routine. The result is 365 pictures of pure enjoyment. Hop in for a few...
You know the saying “Teach ‘em while they’re young” ? Usually it refers to some crass habit or mannerism the great uncle (or dad) exhibits routinely. But it doesn’t always have to mean something undesirable. Such a case is perfectly highlighted with the above image — an AT-AT Walker. Star Wars has a cult following. It’s one of the geekiest, nerdiest movie series in the history of mankind spanning across furniture, toys,...
LEGOs are geeky enough. Star Wars — times two. Throw fooseball into the mix? Dear god, you’re asking for trouble. Austrian LEGO/Star Wars/Fooseball nut, 2×4 did the unthinkable and mashed together several staples of a geek’s “way of life” into one of the greatest creations of all time: a Star Wars fooseball table constructed entirely out of LEGOs. Does it get any better? Yes, it’s fully playable. Try not to let your 2-ton jaw...
“Lightsaber flash drives” you say with abated breath and a racing heart. Yes, your very own futuristic death sword retired and sent back into the working world as a lowly flash drive. The storage size is a bit puny as far as modern flash drives go — only 1GB — but that shouldn’t stop the most obsessed Star Wars fans. The icing on the cake comes in the form of exterior illumination when plugged in. For only $20 at ThinkGeek, why...
Simply put, if you’re an older geek (or one that’s older at heart), Star Wars is somewhat of a staple experience in your life — especially the “real” older geeks. Growing up through the 70′s and 80′s seeing Star Wars unfold for the first time is something magical that few will ever experience in any form for a long time to come. While you may not be able to fully recreate the splendor and awe Star Wars first had on you as a...
