Feb 26
R2-D2 USB Humidifier
Winter got you feeling a little dry and unhappy? Perhaps the R2-D2 USB humidifier will help moisten and brighten your day. We mentioned this little gadget a few months ago, and now ThinkGeek is offering the trusty droid for about $20. The USB-powered desktop humidifier holds just a few ounces of water, so this won’t fill the whole house or office. But hey, why would you want to share? Pop his top, add water, plug him into your computer, and enjoy the misty goodness.
Available from ThinkGeek and other retailers. Retail price $19.99
Tagged with: R2-D2 • Star Wars • ThinkGeek
Oct 27
Star Wars R2-D2 Bobble Head
Whether you have a thing for bobble heads or short droids with attitude, the new R2-D2 Bobble Head from Entertainment Earth may be just the droid you’re looking for. This 7-inch figure is scheduled for release in December 2009.
Yet one more product to add to the expanding assortment of R2-D2 merchandise available from the Star Wars universe.
If bobble heads and Star Wars really get you going, you may also want to check out the other bobble head figures at Entertainment Earth, including some bobbles ready for the holidays.
R2-D2 available for pre-order from Entertainment Earth. Retail price $12.99
Via Botropolis
Tagged with: bobble head • Entertainment Earth • R2-D2 • Star Wars
Sep 18
R2-D2 USB computer hub
As I was browsing the web today, I kept coming across R2-D2 merchandise, like this desktop USB hub. Out of curiosity, I set out to see how many different ways the likeness of the spunky little robot has been used to create collectibles and kitsch, beyond just the action figures.
Over the course of an hour I found over two-dozen products, ranging from wacky to way cool. It is a bit sad to see the depths to which our noble, metal hero has sunk, though. I mean really, a tissue dispenser and soy sauce bottle?! R2 deserves so much better.
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Tagged with: collecting • R2-D2 • robot • Star Wars • USB
