Awesome Star Wars

A toddler gets his grubby little mitts on a deadly red lightsaber, wreaking havoc around the house and on his family in this amusing shakycam short film by Joel and Jared Erickson. At least he doesn’t have a Death Star.

Given how Anakin built C-3PO, it’s only appropriate that artist Gabriel Dishaw make a bust of the helpful robot using scrap from computers, calculators, adding machines, printers and typewriters.

Illustrator Adam Schickling drew and painted this awesome poster by hand. It shows the lead characters as they look like today but in the style of the iconic Star Wars posters made by artist Drew Struzan.

Was the destruction of the Death Star an inside job? YouTuber Graham Putnam reveals a traitor within the ranks of the Empire in this silly parody of the 9/11 conspiracy series Loose Change.

Watch Darth Vader duke it out against one brave Jedi in an awesome first-person perspective. The video was made by The Stunt People using a GoPro camera and modified Hasbro Force FX lightsabers.

It doesn’t carry holographic transmissions but this R2-D2 flask will take care of other precious cargos. It’s just one of the many designs available through YourFlask.com. They do custom too.

An awesomely detailed 1559 piece LEGO kit based on Luke Skywalker’s X-Wing Fighter. The 20″ long model has wings which open and close smoothly, a see-through cockpit, and a tiny R2-D2 minifig.

This Jedi Kitten possesses a very special gift – though he prefers to use his powers for evil, not good. We’re going to name him Anakitty Skywalker. VFX by FinalCutKing.

(NSFW: Language) The guys at FilmDrunk envision what might have been if Lucas had cast The Arnold for the voice of Darth Vader instead of James Earl Jones. It’s not a toomah! It’s no moon, either.

Graphic designer Anthony Herrera has released a new set of his Star Wars character and ship-themed paper snowflake patterns. They’re free to download, or buy window cling decals here.

Take on those pesky Jedi when you win one of three Dark-Sided Star Wars jackets or hoodies by Marc Ecko Cut & Sew. Choose from Boba Fett, AT-AT, or Stormtrooper styles. (Contest Ends 12/23).

David Creighton-Pester turned the characters and creatures of Star Wars into sports team logos. The designs are available as prints, gadget skins and cases, t-shirts, hoodies and more.

Han Solo meets James Bond in Ian Leino’s latest t-shirt design, a must wear for Star Wars or 007 geeks. New customers get $5 off their first order through 12/9. Greedo doesn’t stand a chance.

Marc Ecko Cut & Sew’s latest Star Wars collab offers everything from classic varsity looks to a slightly less traditional hairy-with-an-ammo-belt look. Available in R2-D2, Luke, Vader, Fett and more.

Conan O’Brien envisions what it might look like if the quirky director were hired on as director of the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VII. More hilarious directors’ auditions here, here, here, here and here.

Disney has acquired Lucasfilm, owners of the Star Wars franchise. The Sith Lord took time off from his busy schedule to check out his new home. Based on a foreshadowing Disney ad from last year.

Shoppers and passersby at the Wallraf Square in Cologne, Germany were treated to a surprise performance of the Star Wars main theme by the WDR Symphony Orchestra. Busking like a boss.

You don’t have to be a Jedi to relate to this funny t-shirt. The illustration is taken from Jeffrey Brown’s book Darth Vader and Son, a touching “what if” of Anakin and Luke’s relationship.

When your a Jet-i, you’re a Jet-i all the way… That’s the tune that popped into our heads when we saw this doctored clip from West Side Story, featuring the world’s tiniest lightsaber battle. (Thanks RG!)

Probably not official Star Wars merch, but it could still be the droid costume that you’re looking for. It zips up all the way to the top of the hood. All you have to do is mimic Artoo’s sound.

For your private cantina. Unlike the famous smuggler ship, this one’s no piece of junk. It has a magnet on the back so you can dock it on your fridge, ready when you and your first mate need it.

A masterfully-designed series of Star Wars tees by artists Mitch Bwoy and Shogun for UK wearables line Addict. While C-3PO, R2-D2, Fett and Vader are pretty great, we still can’t resist Slave Leia.

Sculptor Andrea Eusebi made a bust of the Jedi master using plasticine, but instead of the usual stiff green skin Eusebi went with a more human appearance. For sale, it is. Buy it, you will want to.