The recent post about the new R2-D2 USB cleaner got me thinking about all the useful, fun and sometimes impractical USB accessories available for sci-fi and fantasy fanatics. Some, like USB flash drives and hubs, are very practical. Others, like the USB light-up Alien, certainly fall into the fun spectrum. I’ve put together a list of many of the different USB gadgets I found across the web and where to buy them.

Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Best Buy Exclusive
Tranformers: Revenge of the Fallen is out this week on DVD and Blu-ray, but if you really want something extra check out the exclusive Blu-ray gift set from Best Buy. The set includes the Special Edition disk, plus an exclusive Optimus Prime mini-head and a $50 gift card to SideshowCollectibles.com. Many U.S. Best Buy store locations offered special Midnight events for the release. Did you score your copy at one of these events? Tell us about it!
Available from Best Buy. Retail price $49.99
Sideshow Collectibles has officially announced a licensing arrangement with Hasbro to produce Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Maquettes and Statues. Although the agreement was mentioned in July during their panel presentation at the San Diego Comic-Con, the official notice didn’t come until September. According to Sideshow Collectibles, the first piece to be produced will be a 20-inch Optimus Prime Maquette.
