by Matthew on November 19, 2009
If you remember the graphics from Star Wars IV then this cool video shows you almost exactly how they were made. The graphics were created by Larry Cuba in the 70’s over at the Electronic Visualization Laboratory (EVL) in Illinois, Chicago.
In the video you will see how the computer graphics for the scene were they are showing how to destroy the Death Star were made. By using wire frame models (far more basic than what we see nowadays) the scene of the Death Star turret was able to be created. Although a lot more basic then what we see today, it still actually surprised me what they could achieve back in the 70’s. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on November 17, 2009
What you see here is a “sci-fi themed desk” which is basically a more legal way of saying it’s a Han Solo Frozen in Carbonite desk. The problem is that none of Tom Spina Designs furniture is officially licensed, and hence a slightly different name.
As can be seen, the desk represents a scene from the Star Wars movie where Han Solo gets frozen in carbonite for various reasons. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on November 16, 2009
Check out the Death Star wedding cake taken right out of Star Wars. The cake was found over on Flickr on Ford Cloudy’s photo stream and I believe it’s actually her own wedding cake.
The cake was designed and made by Mike’s Amazing cakes in WA and although ultra geeky, kind of looks cool. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on October 14, 2009
Walyou has created an amazing list of pumpkin carvings ready for Halloween that is happening soon. The ultimate pumpkin collection includes pumpkins carved out with Wii Logos, Internet Explorer logos along with Pacman, Space Invaders and on to Starwars characters.
The list goes on and on. If you are looking for a bit of inspiration for this years Halloween time then go check them out for some ideas. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on September 15, 2009
The Spacebook T-Shirt makes you understand the risks of being too open on facebook about your job. It is set in the Star-Wars universe, hence the Spacebook name, and shows a storm trooper saying he is going to bunk off work for the day and that Darth Vader is a tool.
Quite a cool t-shirt if you ask me although for some reason, they aren’t printing it. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on August 26, 2009
We have already mentioned the Star Wars Force Trainer a few months back, but as it’s now available at ThinkGeek we thought we’d mention it again.
The Force is all around us. It flows around and through us. It is between us and that tree and the rock, around our sunken X-Wing, going through our wallet, tickling our armpits, and flowing between our ears. You think we’re joking, but the only way to guide the Force outside your body is to guide the Force inside your head. Yoda told us that once when we had stew over at his house. The stew was ok (if you like licking swamp creatures), but the advice was invaluable.
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by Matthew on August 20, 2009
Check out these cool origami models made from money. The creator, Won Park, made each of the models using US notes. Unfortunately I can find no downloadable instructions like he made for the fish model which can be found here.
Hopefully some instructions to make your own startrek and starwars money origami ships will be made available soon. Another picture can be found after the jump. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on July 23, 2009
The Star Wars Brain Trainer allows you to actually use the force. When you are now told to “Use the Force…” you actually can with this gadget.
The Brain Trainer puts you on the Jedi training path by using your mind to move a ball up and down a training tower by just thinking about it. The jedi trainer makes use of a headset that reacts to changes in your brainwaves. All you need to do is simply think and concentrate as much as possible and you will see results. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on July 21, 2009
If you fancy yourself as a Star Wars Clone Army soldier then you should grab one of these Clone Army Voice Changing Helmets. The voice changing helmet should see you easily pass the interview as it will amplify your voice to sound just like one of the other clone’s in the army.
The helmet is life size and can be worn from ages 5 and up. As well as being able to change your own voice, it also comes pre-programmed with a number of phrases from the series. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on July 17, 2009
We just mentioned earlier today that R2-D2 always gets the attention (hence why the R2-Q5 USB Hub was created). Yet again, R2-D2 steals the spotlight again and comes to you in the shape of a tissue paper dispenser.
Although this R2-D2 paper dispenser was designed for the bathroom, it could be used anywhere in the home such as the kitchen. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on July 17, 2009
R2-D2 is always one of the droids you think of when you see Star Wars. The R2-Q5 USB Hub was designed for those who want something different though.
R2-Q5 was a droid that only appears in Return of the Jedi along with a couple of Lego Star Wars games. The only real difference with this droid is that it’s painted black with red accents and simply just looks different to the usual R2 hub that you see occasionally on someone’s desk. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on July 16, 2009
Check out the cool Lego Star Wars Emperor Palpatine mini figure necklace available over at Etsy.
The Emperor hangs on an 18″ silver plated chain and is part of a set of Lego Star Wars necklace characters. Check out other characters after the jump. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on July 15, 2009
The Yoda USB Desk Protector is one of those essential USB gadgets that every office desk needs.
The desk protector is modelled after the Yoda Charachter from Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series. It shows Yoda holding a lightsabre that also illuminates when connected up to your computer. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on June 18, 2009
It’s that time of year again where all the fathers are recognised. To help you with choosing the best tech gadgets for your Dad, here is a list of what we think are the best gifts that you can buy for your father.
If something here doesn’t suit your (or his) needs then check out the following stores for great gadget ideas for men.
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by Matthew on February 6, 2009
These geek style cufflinks were spotted by Geeky-Gadgets today and are essential for all starwars fans out there. [click to continue…]
