After seven straight years of growth, LEGOLAND has made a very special announcement: more growth. Like, over 2000 Star Wars models and 1.5 million pieces growth. Together it’s just one more excuse to go back.
“On March 31 LEGOLAND California becomes the first of three LEGOLAND Parks to launch a new STAR WARS Miniland area. Guests can enjoy seven of the most famous scenes from the six live-action STAR WARS movies, as well as a scene from the animated series STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS™ all made out of 1.5 million LEGO bricks and built in 1:20 scale.”
“The models for the new STAR WARS area are being developed and built by See the rest »
Yes, bikini Ewok-pillow fights, gaseous carbonite thawing, it certainly looks like “… a fantastic adventure through time, space, and the boundaries of good taste.” Again.
This makes the trifecta for Family Guy Star Wars specials. Re-watch the other trailers here: See the rest »
Yes, it has rotating wheels on the bottom of the feet.
Yes, it has a spring-loaded Rocket Punch firing fist.
Yes, you are crazy for wondering if you need it. Of course you need a two-foot tall Star Wars Super Shogun Stormtrooper.
In the world of jumbo-sized Japanese toys known as Jumbo Machinders, or even Shogun Warriors, no new characters have been produced in this size for over 25 years. Until now.
Some nice CG effects by Danny Choo. No doubt inspired by the VW GTI spot with David Elsewhere puppet-dancing for Gene Kelly.
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This lost lightsaber scene from Return of the Jedi just debuted at Celebration V (via) reminded me of an auction Mel and I went to where George Lucas donated an ‘authentic’ Obi Wan lightsaber …
… complete with ‘authentic’ Made In China sticker still present. You know, for added realism.
You can’t buy any prints but you can make a custom request on his commission pieces. Perhaps a Victorian boudoir Slave Leia portrait for the parlor? (via Kottke)
It’s not just tiny, bearded streakers promoting FIFA World Cup viewing parties. Attik just joined the game with a follow up to their awesome Star Wars x Adidasvid:
“adidas Originals invites you to join David Beckham, Daft Punk, Snoop Dogg, Franz Beckenbauer, Noel Gallagher, Ian Brown, Ciara, Jay Baruchel, DJ Neil Armstrong and some of your dear, old friends for an intergalactic 2010 FIFA World Cup viewing party that you’ll never forget.”
When you drink this in your egg-shaped chair with built-in speakers, rocking out to my Moog Mix below, take additional comfort in knowing proceeds will support the Foundation’s interactive educational programs to teach science through music—as well as the eventual creation of a Moogseum. Yes, a Moogseum. Full story at Craft Beer News »
