Star Wars Toys that Never Were

These toys never made it past the concept stage. For the most part that's probably a good thing but some of these I definitely would like to have seen!

Also dispenses the light and dark sides of the force.

Sorry--it only looks like a droid.

Not only can it destroy planets but it gives you game too!

Does anyone really want to see what's inside Vader? (Suddenly I hear Nelson from the Simpsons saying "blood...and guts...and black stuff...")

Warning: Do not ingest carbonite!

Although I do like the carbonite popsicle molds, I think the Yoda backpack is my favourite. And whaddya know--somebody actually did go ahead and make it:


If you must have your very own Yoda backpack, click here.
For more photos and lots more information by one of the designers, click here.
Originally spotted on geektyrant

Lighting, Tetris Style

That's right--it's a Tetris lamp and, yes, you can rearrange the components. Why has it taken this long to come up with such a magnificent piece of geekery? Who knows...but you'll have to wait a little longer as it won't be available until September.

Via Geek O System

Sir Mixed-a-Lot

Couldn't resist posting this--and proceeds from the shirt go to a good cause. It's win-win!

Get your shirt here.

Choose Your Alignment

For D&D fans (or the casually interested), I think the grid above gives a pretty perfect idea of the different alignments. Sorry about the size but hopefully you get the idea (in case you can't tell the True Neutral character is Treebeard from LOTR).

And just because I like Mad Men, I thought I'd share this further example...

If you just can't resist finding out where you stand, take this alignment test, or perhaps this one (apparently I'm somewhere between Neutral Good and Lawful Neutral).

The Doctor's Video Storage

Want. That is all.

Originally spotted on Facebook.

Prometheus Trailer

It's a new Alien movie. It's directed by Ridley Scott. I think my heart just stopped for a second there.

Accio royal icing!

The Burrow is one of my favourite locations in the Potterverse and I love gingerbread houses, so a gingerbread replica of The Burrow? Pure genius (we can even forgive the OP for calling it The Burrows).

Found here.

Gifts, Steampunk-Style

Ray gun

Ragnarok gas mask


Stormtrooper helmet


Dice


Pocket watch


Book pendant

'Tis the season for giving so why not give something chock full of steampunk goodness? These can all be found on etsy, along with thousands of other nifty items.

More photos and info here.

Hobbit House

Okay, hobbit houses have always appealed to me and this is just awesome (not to mention the Tolkien collection). Anyone else jealous?

At-At Tree Fort

Want! (Although what happened to the top of the tree?)

Found here.