Star Wars 7?

For those of you who haven't seen it, Patton Oswalt, in a guest appearance on Parks & Rec, improvises in a filibuster scene about the next Star Wars movie. Hey, I'd watch his version (it's bound to be better than anything Disney and JJ Abrams come up with). Btw, if you don't already watch Parks & Rec, I suggest you get on that immediately.



And just for fun, here's an animated version too:

Beware May the 4th!

Brought to you by The Emperor's Committee to Destroy May the 4th and Geek Tyrant

Mix it Up

While I prefer my own mixer with its original 'Empire Red' paint, a lot of people get creative with theirs, and in some quite cool ways. If you go looking you'll find a lot of flames, swirls, flowers--even writing (and at least one with the inexplicable addition of Guy Fieri's image). But this Boba Fett design is my absolute favourite. The colours, the worn paint...nicely done, DeviantArtist tommyfilth.

Read more here.

Visit Beautiful Cloud City

The best part is, you really can visit Cloud City, only instead of Bespin this city is on Earth, in Dubai to be exact. Sometimes even real life can be awesome...

 

And whatever else, just remember:

In Stitches Pt 2

In my last post I shared some awesome geeky needlepoint. So this time I thought I'd offer up my latest obsession: amigurumi aka super cute crochet goodness. Click on the photos to go to the original source and enjoy (try not to squee too hard).

Proving that bow ties are cute as well as cool (click on the photo to see all eleven Doctors)

Gnome! And a free pattern too (personal use only)

Link seeks to save the yarn princess (and another free pattern)

As seen on TV (the doll too). And yes--another pattern! Crocheters are a generous bunch.

The hero of Canton in cunning doll form

Make a Ms Pac-man of your very own

The Force was with this crafter

One more doctor: Zoidberg

In Stitches

I bring to you a subject near and dear to my heart: needlepoint, geek style! The possibilities are endless when geeky people get creative. Click on the images to get to the original source...

The Hobbit

Evil robots are scary (if you click through to the source there's another link there for the song that inspired this)

My personal motto

TARDIS

Donnie Darko

My Neighbor Totoro

All that those alien face-huggers really want is love

Daleks, the Doctor's nemeses

Bonus: free cross-stitch Dalek pattern (personal use only). Go make something cool!

If you like your zombies cute...

I like how all that armor and the helmet still didn't help this storm trooper (insert Nelson-style laugh).

Originally spotted here.

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

At-At Tree Fort

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

Found here.

R2's on First

Yes, this is a photo from an actual baseball game in Japan. Wonder who won...

Because Droids Care

OMG, I think I remember seeing this as as kid. I have my own reasons for not smoking but the next time you want to light up you should imagine R2 making that sad noise. Guaranteed motivation to quit!

Video originally found via @damicophoto on Twitter.
Vader image found here.

Stormtrooper on Wheels

Protect your face from the wind and intimidate Jedi at the same time!

Read more or buy it here.

Steamed Spud

Mr. Potato Head is one of those things that lends itself well to endless variations. You can go to any decent toy store and pick up...

Spud Lightyear:

Spider Spud:
Opti-Mash Prime:

Darth Tater and Spud Trooper:





Idaho Jones (of "Taters of the Lost Ark" fame ):

But the best version I've seen yet is Steampunk Mr. Potato Head, not least because he's homemade. Childhood nostalgia combines with geekery to make WIN.

Find out how to make your own here.

Even Vader Needs a Vacation...

It's an ad but a funny one:



And speaking of Star Wars, Han and Leia get a mention in a "Top 10 Romantic Onscreen Moments" post I wrote for Heroes & Heartbreakers. Read it here. It is the post you're looking for. You want to read the post...

Book Learnin'

I love it when my geekery (books, crafts, fandoms...) comes together in a harmonious mashup of endless possibilities. These are but a small sampling of the geek-themed craft books available at fine book purveyors everywhere (feel free to point me in the direction of any others you know of).

Keep yourself busy making cantina finger puppets, Jabba body pillows, and R2D2 crocheted beanies:

Or if cooking's more your style:


Can't leave the Trekkies out:

Or the Seuss fans:

Crochet your own ninjas, Vikings, and robots:


Or stick to just zombies:

Break out the knitting needles and make a wizard robe, invisibility shawl, or Quidditch sweater:

Follow a session of crafting gem-covered sandals and bindi greeting cards with a spontaneous group song and dance number:

Or cover all your bases with everything from D&D dice earrings to Super Mario cross-stitch to a Star Wars terrarium... and beyond:

And if anyone knows of any shiny Firefly/Serenity craft books, I'd be much obliged for a link.