E-Mail:
Get my new Windows 7 eBook (PDF) for $7 with 70+ Tips. Download Now!

star-wars

My Birthday Present: Building the LEGO Death Star


Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed

About a year ago, I bought myself a LEGO Death Star. I never have put it together, since I know it’s going to be a huge undertaking for any one person alone. I decided to invite a few friends over to help me build it for my birthday this year!

Read more on My Birthday Present: Building the LEGO Death Star…

LEGO Unboxing


Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed

When was the last time you played with LEGO? What did you build, and did you keep your creation? I bought myself a LEGO Death Star kit for my birthday last year. I never have put it together, because I knew it was a massive undertaking. However, I had friends over for my birthday this year to help me with the build! I know I’m not the only one – do you still build with LEGO?

Read more on LEGO Unboxing…

Happy Birthday Video


Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed

When is your birthday? Mine was on Sunday, and a I had a few friends over to celebrate. We had some excellent food, great conversation – and tons of fun working on building my LEGO Death Star. What’s your most memorable birthday? What about your ideal birthday? I have to say this was definitely my ideal for a perfect celebration.

Read more on Happy Birthday Video…

Toledo Vader


Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed

I bet you never knew that Darth Vader had an evil brother named Toledo, did you? And I also bet you didn’t know that Toledo Vader is so infamous that he has a road named after him. It’s quite true, I assure you. Toledo Vader Road is found right here in Washington, and leads to a town named after him!

Read more on Toledo Vader…

Red and White Darth Vader Figures

Red and White Darth Vader Figures

I’ve been collecting Darth Vader merchandise for the past few years, and I stumbled upon a white Darth Vader this afternoon. This Vader was a part of the “Infinities” comic book series which illuminated alternate realities for the original trilogy. The red Darth Vader is a Holiday figure. I’m not sure if there are any other Vader figure colors out there – but if you know of one, please let me know.

Read more on Red and White Darth Vader Figures…

The Road Not Taken (with Yoda and a Dog)

I was asked to read Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken” poem in the voice of Yoda – scroll down to watch the video. I didn’t do too bad! I’m hereby challenging you to do the same (and record the video for posterity, of course). If you don’t want to talk like Yoda, try another character voice impersonation.

Read more on The Road Not Taken (with Yoda and a Dog)…

The Force is Strong with this USB Hub

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed

I am a USB addict, that’s a well-known fact. I have so many devices, I have to keep a handful of USB hubs on my desk at all times. I also happen to be a Star Wars fanatic, as well. What if I could mix the two together?! Well, I am now the very proud owner of a Darth Vader USB Hub from my friends at ThinkGeek!!!!

Read more on The Force is Strong with this USB Hub…

Corey Vidal and Me

Corey Vidal and Me

I recognized his face right away, but I couldn’t quite place it.

“Where have I seen you before?”

He’s, like… one of the most talented people on the face of the planet. Certainly, more talented than me (and that doesn’t take much, admittedly). If the name “Corey Vidal” doesn’t ring a bell, perhaps “An a cappella Tribute to John Williams” will.

Read more on Corey Vidal and Me…

The Gift of LEGO, Star Wars and Games

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed

A few weeks ago, I was given the opportunity to go on a shopping spree at Sears, using $500.00. I could do anything I wanted to, and decided to buy toys for kids who otherwise wouldn’t have any this Christmas. Now I have the chance to give one of you some toys, as well.

Read more on The Gift of LEGO, Star Wars and Games…

Star Wars Prequels vs. the Original Trilogy

Geek!This is Ramakandra’s submission for the HP Magic Giveaway. Feel free to leave comments for this article as you see fit – your feedback is certainly welcomed! If you’d like to submit your own how-to, what-is, or top-five list, you can send it to me. Views and opinions of this writer are not necessarily my own:

Read more on Star Wars Prequels vs. the Original Trilogy…

Would You Like to Build the LEGO Death Star with Me?


Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed

I am addicted to LEGO. I have been since I was a kid. I’m also addicted to Star Wars! So, it was a no-brainer that I would rush to buy myself the LEGO Death Star. (LEGO has it on sale right now for $199.99!) However, this thing is just huge, with a bazillion pieces. BrickCon is beginning on October 1st. That’s not very far away. I want to get this built before then. Do you want to help me? There’s no way I could get it ready in time on my own.

Read more on Would You Like to Build the LEGO Death Star with Me?…

Are You Also Addicted to LEGO?


Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed

Yep, this is a LEGO Star Destroyer space craft I just finished building. Isn’t it just gorgeous? Datalore gave me this kit as a gift when he visited the US recently for the Gnomedex conference. I was super excited, because I would likely never have bought it for myself. I’ve never even truly had a LEGO kit before. I had some LEGO blocks, sure. But I was such a deprived child. I had a Star Destroyer, but it wasn’t something I built myself.

Read more on Are You Also Addicted to LEGO?…

Are You Creating a Star Wars Fan Film Video?


Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed

I admit it. I’m a Star Wars Fanboy. I’ve loved it since I was a kid. I collected Star Wars memorabilia throughout my childhood. When I got an email from Alex the other day, I had to check it out. It’s a Freeware app for Mac OS X that will allow you to generate your own title sequence for your own Star Wars fan work. Maybe you’re doing a Brickfilm, or a Star Wars fan film. This is going to be the easiest way you’ll be able to generate the imagry for it. Star Wars Title Sequence Generator (or simply SWTSG) is simple to use, and creates excellent looking finished products for you.

Read more on Are You Creating a Star Wars Fan Film Video?…

Luke Skywalker Wants a Wii

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed

A few months ago, I had a bit of fun with an Open Source utility called MacSaber. I remember hearing someone saying that the WiiSaber had come along, causing the same sound effects. The WiiSaber author is the same one who created the MacSaber program I had so much fun with. Being a huge Star Wars and Luke Skywalker fan, I HAD to try this!

Read more on Luke Skywalker Wants a Wii…

Star Wars Has Gone to the Dogs

It is a period of barking war. Puppy spaceships, striking from a hidden bowl, have won their first chewtoy against the evil Galactic Dog House.

During the battle, Puppy spies managed to eat secret plans to the Dog House’s ultimate weapon, the BREATH STAR, an armored treat station with enough yum-yums to destroy an entire planet.

Read more on Star Wars Has Gone to the Dogs…