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Star Wars BB-8 Sphero Droid

Star Wars BB-8 Sphero Droid

Episode VII is just around the corner, so let the Star Wars merchandising blitz begin. One of the first official toys to break cover is a doozie – a special version of the Sphero app-controlled robot that’s been made to look and work just like the rolling BB-8 droid.

The Death Star Architect Speaks out

The Death Star Architect Speaks out

It’s easy to dismiss the first Death Star’s exhaust port as a hilariously overlooked weak point. But Dorkly comes to the defense of the battle station’s architect with some good counter-arguments. Bottomline, it’s hard to account for space wizards.

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Millennium Falcon & AT-AT Lamps

Millennium Falcon & AT-AT Lamps
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Similar to Bulbing, Hand make’s LED lamps diffuse light through carvings on acrylic sheets. The lamps are actually available in a variety of designs, but the Millennium Falcon and AT-AT Walker are the best of the lot.

Star Wars PS4 Limited Edition

Star Wars PS4 Limited Edition

The limited edition Star Wars PS4 console has the image of Darth Vader and the Star Wars logo printed all over the top, and the controller’s colors are based on Vader’s chest plate. Comes with SW: Battlefront or Disney Infinity.

The Force Awakens (Korean Teaser)

The Force Awakens (Korean Teaser)

“There has been an awakening. Have you felt it?” The Star Wars Korea YouTube page posted a new 30-second teaser for Episode VII. While it’s mostly stuff we’ve seen before, there’s a tiny bit of new footage and a focus on the bad guys.

Star Wars Battlefront: Fighter Squadron

Star Wars Battlefront: Fighter Squadron

Fighter Squadron mode pits up to 20 players in aerial combat. Pilot the X-wing, A-wing, TIE Fighter, TIE Interceptor and if you get the power up, the Millennium Falcon or the Slave I. Red Squadron, stay in hyped formation.

Star Wars VR Tech Demo

Star Wars VR Tech Demo

HammerheadVR Studios shows off a proof of concept visual demo of what could be an awesome use for the Oculus Rift – a virtual reality Star Wars game. We’d love it if Star Wars: Battlefront supports VR headsets.

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The Good, the Bad and the Star Wars

The Good, the Bad and the Star Wars

Sad Hill Productions parodies the classic Mexican standoff from The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, but with Han Solo, Boba Fett and Greedo in place of Eastwood, Van Cleef and Wallach. Place your bets as to who shoots first.

The Saber Authority

The Saber Authority

Singapore’s The Saber Authority teaches attendees of its workshops how to properly wield (or dual-wield) and use a lightsaber against an opponent. Rental sabers are provided for classes, but you can buy your own fancy blade too.

Jedi’s Eye View

Jedi’s Eye View

Star Wars fan and VFX artist Bill Parker put on a GoPro to show us what a Jedi Knight might see in battle, using his lightsaber and Force powers to take on the Empire. Bonus points for using the Wilhelm Scream.

Road Wars

Road Wars

This hilarious mashup of Mad Max: Fury Road and the Star Wars universe by Krishna Shenoi envisions a world where Darth Vader has taken over for Immortan Joe. The full title of the film is Road Wars: The Imperator Strikes Back.

The Force Awakens: Behind the Scenes

The Force Awakens: Behind the Scenes

Instead of spoiling any scenes from Star Wars: Episode VII at this year’s Comic-Con, the studio shared this wonderful footage of the film’s return to practical effects, real sets, and the joy and reverence of the cast and crew. (Thanks Paul!)

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SWTOR: Knights of the Fallen Empire

SWTOR: Knights of the Fallen Empire

The cinematic trailer for an upcoming expansion of the MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic is an ominous short film about the Emperor of the Eternal Empire and his twin sons. Knights of the Fallen Empire drops 10/27/15.

Is Star Wars Nerdier than Star Trek?

Is Star Wars Nerdier than Star Trek?

Capt. Picard and the NCC-1701-D fight Darth Vader and the Death Star in a battle to determine who’s dorkier. Is it the jargon-spewing slumber party or the cult of rave toys? All we know is we wish there was a Star Riker show.

Ackbar’s Eleven

Ackbar’s Eleven

“What I’m about to propose to you is both highly lucrative and highly dangerous.” George Clooney is Danny Ackbar in Synaptic Studios’ mash up of the planning scenes in Ocean’s Eleven and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Skip to 1:30.

Star Wars Battlefront: Walker Assault

Star Wars Battlefront: Walker Assault
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Impressively immersive gameplay footage that puts us smack dab in the middle of the assault on Hoth during The Empire Strikes Back – in what promises to be the most epic Star Wars video game ever created.

Han Solo in Carbonite Mini Fridge

Han Solo in Carbonite Mini Fridge
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Keep snacks and drinks cool inside a frozen Han Solo. It’s about 19″x 11″x 11″ and can carry up to 18 cans of soda. It has two removable shelves, a handle on top and red LEDs in front. It cools down to 32°F and can also heat up to 149°F.

Young Anakin as Darth Vader

Young Anakin as Darth Vader

“Yipeee!” What if Anakin Skywalker kept talking and thinking like a kid all his life? We’d get the sci-fi version of Kung Pow. M. deicke mashed scenes from the original trilogy with the young Anakin’s dialogue from the prequels.

Star Wars x Madame Tussauds

Star Wars x Madame Tussauds

The wax figure makers of Madame Tussauds London have launched one of their most impressive exhibitions ever, a collection of insanely accurate sculptures of characters from the Star Wars saga, set into detailed backdrops.

X-Wing Remastered Prints

X-Wing Remastered Prints

Graphic designer and self-proclaimed human-cyborg Nick Harrison created this duo of prints of the Rebel fleet’s iconic fighter, layered from Starfighter Silver and Squadron Red inks and Dark Side gloss varnish. Red 5 standing by.

The Carbonite Maneuver

The Carbonite Maneuver

“Legends will unite and galaxies will clash…” YouTuber SonofSpork made this ’80s style trailer for a crossover movie featuring characters from Star Wars and Star Trek: The Original Series.

Star Wars: The Binks Awakens

Star Wars: The Binks Awakens

“Me-sa back!” YouTuber murdockmotion is a true disciple of the Dark Side, for he knows the villain that Star Wars fans deserve: Darth Jar Jar. The only way he’ll be more hated is if his apprentice was a midi-chlorian.

A Vulcan Explains Star Wars Day

A Vulcan Explains Star Wars Day

Don’t know what was so special about May 4? Let UCB Comedy and Star Trek: Voyager actor Tim Russ explain everything that’s important about Star Wars and its birthday, including the Fourth, the Death Ball and of course the girl character.

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