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The Story Of The Stormtropper Carbon Fiber Helmet

By David Ponce on 02/19/13 • Leave a comment!

Back in 2011, Leonard Carson, an engineering technician for San Diego Composites, decided he wanted to make a Stormtrooper outfit out of carbon fiber. Seeing as his company had the materials needed, he convinced three of his co-workers to embark on the project with him. With the blessings of the company’s president, they finally created some decidedly eye-catching outfits which went viral when initially revealed online. Fast forward a year. A company called CarbonFiberGear managed to acquire a helmet from one of the four engineers, and they went on Pawn Stars to see if they could sell it. Pawn Stars being what it is, they walked away from the offer. They didn’t want to hold on to it though, so up on their website it went, and they did finally manage to sell it, for $3,500.

So that means that you can’t buy it. The three other helmets still belong to the guys who made them, and are not for sale. Maybe the person who bought it will put it back on the market, maybe not. Meanwhile, you can look at pretty pictures. A bunch more after the jump.

Glow-in-the-Dark Dinos, Yoda, and The Hobbit Coins are Worth More Than You Think

By Hazel Chua on 02/18/13 • Leave a comment!

Would you pay $30 or even $150 for a coin that only has a legal tender value of $2? The obvious answer is ‘no.’ Obviously no one in their right minds would have over so much cash for a coin that has so little value. But you’d be surprised to hear that many people do so on a regular basis, because they’re not just buying regular old $2 coins. They’re buying special, limited-edition mints that might be worth thousands, even tens of thousands, in the future.

Remember the Doctor Who and Transformers coins we featured a few weeks ago? Well, it turns out there’s more to those where they came from, and you might just be lucky enough to get your hands on a couple more, if you can still find them.… Continue Reading

DIY: R2-D2 Heels

By David Ponce on 02/06/13 • Leave a comment!

These pretty awesome, and pretty geeky heels are more likely to remain the kind of thing you just look at. Because to actually own them, you have to make them. The good news is that the Instructables link at the bottom gives you a pretty detailed set of instructions on how to accomplish this. The bad news is that the first tool needed is a MIG welder, and that right there might be the kind of stumbling block where most casual DIYers will throw in the towel. Other tools, to give you an even better idea, include a blowtorch, a rotary tool and an electric drill. This project is business. But hey, if you got it in you, don’t hesitate to hit that link and get started. Us? We’re just gonna look at the pretty pictures and wonder how great it would be to have any hand-eye coordination.

[ Project Page ] VIA [ IncredibleThings ]

Crocheted X-Wing Pilot Helmet Hat

By David Ponce on 01/23/13 • Leave a comment!

Last time we wrote about something that was made crocheting, we were looking at the Panzer tank slippers, and you guys loved them. And that’s even taking into account that all that was actually available was a PDF of the pattern, so you could make some for yourself. This particular hat however come fully made, to order, and looks sort of like the helmets the X-Wing fighter pilots were wearing in Star Wars.

You too can be outside braving the cold, all the while sporting a Luke Skywalker-about-to-blow-that-Death-Star-up look. It’ll just cost you a pretty hefty $60.

[ Product Page ] VIA [ Technabob ]

My Little Storm Trooper Ponies

By David Ponce on 12/17/12 • Leave a comment!

Perhaps one of the cool things about living in a planet populated with 7 billion individuals is that if you wait long enough, even the most far fetched things will likely come to be, sooner or later, in one form or another. Take for instance the above figurine, created by one Sheena Henderson (Roogna), on Etsy. It’s the body of a Little Pony with the head of a Storm Trooper, is made out of Apoxie Sculpt (a kind of synthetic sculpting compound), “and is entirely hand painted and sealed. He is named, signed, and dated on the bottom of his feet.” You can play around with it, and his head turns a bit, but it’s not meant to take much abuse.

We… kind of dig it, but we’re not sure why. That’s the thing about art, we suppose. You can buy this for $150, though visiting Roogna’s Etsy shop will reveal a few other models, like a Chewbacca My Little Pony.

[ Product Page ] VIA [ Technabob ]

Nestle To Release Limited Edition Star Wars Branded Coffee Machines

By David Ponce on 12/03/12 • Leave a comment!

With the recent purchase of Lucasfilm (and the rights to Star Wars) by Disney, the franchise got an infusion of life and energy. Not that it needed it of course, since Star Wars stuff has sold pretty well over the years. But it’s no surprise to be hearing about Nestle’s announcement, especially in the wake of this news. They’re planning on making available a special limited edition of their Gold Blend coffee machine, with two themes: the “Dark Set” and Darth Vader or the “Light Set” with threepio. Each comes with a matching mug, and there will be 5,000 units made in all. Priced at 9800 Yen ($120), the machines are available starting this week, but only in Japan.

Hit the jump for a couple more pics and links.

Aren’t You a Little Cotton for a Stormtrooper?

By David Ponce on 11/13/12 • Leave a comment!

This is a sponsored article. -Ed.

We’ve seen the Sith Lord bathrobes. We’ve even seen the Jedi Master bathrobes. We’ve even used both in conjunction with those replica lightsabers and acted out the scene from A New Hope on the landing, quipping one liners like ‘You can’t win Darth’ at each other whilst obliterating any tall standing lamps in the vicinity. We’ve even superimposed a see-through Hayden Christenson off in the distance as we frolic with the Ewoks. In fact, if you can think of an event in which a Jedi or Sith robe could be used to cause trouble, we’ve pretty much done it. And then got a bit bored. Fortunately though, we’ve found something new.

What with the recent news that Mickey Mouse pulled up in his stretch Cadillac and nonchalantly purchased Lucasfilm from beneath the largely bewildered nose of old George, the 7th episode announced for fast-track release in 2015, and the release of Angry Birds: Star Wars, we’ve all gone a bit intergalactically nuts again of late.

As such, who wouldn’t want to reinvigorate the bathrobe battles by donning the outfit of everybody’s favourite group of cock-eyed, arthritic, can’t-aim-for-toffee, clone-soldiers-for-hire: The Stormtroopers!

Yep, that’s right. This little gem, located roughly in the locale of the Find Me a Gift website is just like our Jedi and Sith bathrobes, except with this we lose any previous ability to aim a gun and not look exactly like Jango Fett. We’ve also recently been hit with the realization that those were, in fact, the droids we were looking for. Damn it all.

As a Christmas present, any Star Wars fan will undoubtedly lose their marbles over this ineffable garment, and whether you’re new to the unending fun of larking around the house like a nine year old, breaking expensive things and pretending to be a Jedi, or are a seasoned veteran of the sport, and simply need to add a new guise to your collection, the Stormtrooper robe undoubtedly provides.

You can find this and many more great gifts for men at Find Me a Gift.

This R2-D2 Vespa Is Unfortunately Not For Sale

By David Ponce on 11/08/12 • 1 Comment

We wish we were clever enough to make all kinds of funny Star Wars references while writing about the above scooter, but sadly we were born creatively challenged. So instead of entertaining you while writing, we’re just going to flat out tell you… what you’re clearly able to see anyway. You’re looking at a Vespa that was lovingly modified to look a lot like R2-D2. Using “some meticulous cutting of adhesive vinyl”, the Vespa went from classic scooter to most awesome scooter this side of the galaxy (there… that’s a start…) We particularly like the suitcase on the back with stickers from other galaxies, far far away.

Want more pics? Hit the jump.