As if the Wii isn’t rare enough already, Nintendo is releasing a special Star Wars limited edition Wii system.  Or…this is just an elaborate hoax… Honestly, I have no idea, nor do I really care.  That being said, yes, it looks way cool in black with red lights.  Yes, that’s a great shot of the “man in Black” on the side of the unit. but the $15,000 price tag is 100% grade Z Bantha crap.

Okay… Yes, it was an eBay auction (the scurge of the galaxy as far as I’m concerned), but honestly.  To even put up that price tag is a slap in the face of every fan of the saga, and therefore, a hefty junk-kick is in order.

Here’s a much more reasonable alternative for classing up your Wii.

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The was a contest recently for model builders, both amatuer and professional alike.  The theme?  Wrecked Sci-Fi Models.  Many are phenominal and some appeared to have missed the entire point of the theme, but the one that stands out is of course, the poor abandoned piece of Imperial Hardware.

The AT-AT model’s creator, professional model maker Dimitri Kaliviotis, is interviewed on Gizmodo, which also hosts many photos from this contest. 

 Special mention goes to the Batmobile model, which a lot of complete morons are calling “Drunken Batman“, thus missing the joke entirely.  I won’t tell you what it is though.  You have to figure it out for yourself.

Bonus Points to the first person (not you, QT!) who tells me what the model represents.

Gizmodo’s Pics of the Sci-Fi Wrecks

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With the elections coming up in 11 months or so, Polticians seem to be everywhere, promising the world.  They all make me ill with these false promises, because nobody can give you the world, but there’s one guy who can easily take it from you.

If you’re smart, you’ll be voting for the “Man in Black”.

The fate of your world could really depend on it.

Campaign Commercial #1

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Back in 2005 (see?  Slow to talk about this) Red Bull Racing joined forces with LucasFilm to help promote Episode III.  Normally, I’d say, “Big whoop.  More Promotional fodder.” but in this instance, I must acknowledge and pay tribute to Red Bull Racing on this one.  NasCar did alright by having members of the 501st present at the unveiling of the two Star Wars themed M&M Racing cars, but after the big reveal, that was it.  No more troopers and other folks around.  Just a couple of painted cars.  Nice, but this is where Red Bull’s F1 Racing Team took the lead and won this race, of sorts.  For the 2005 season the entire pit crew had trooper themed uniforms.  They even had one of them in a Vader themed getup as well. 

Here’s a link to an article and some more photos of the Red Bull team during the 2005 season.

The Star Wars Red Bull F1 Promotion - gizmag artice

Just plain cool.

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…and QT has already finished her copy… Hell, she may have read it three times now.  I can’t say I blame her, because Karen Traviss knows her stuff, especially about troopers, be they clone or otherwise.  True Colors continues the story of the galaxy’s favorite test-tube babies and other great individuals such as Kal, Ordo and the rest of the Nulls, as well as Vau, Mird, and their video game money makers, Delta squad.

So far, I’m into chapter three and I’m digging it greatly. Hey, I’m a slow reader… Bite me, ya hump.  Anyhow, you need to get off your butt and buy this book NOW.  Seriously, if you’re a fan of all things armored white, then you owe it to yourself to get educated by the galaxy’s second best teacher. (The first being yours truly, duh.)

More to come when I finish this beauty of a yarn.

Star Wars: Republic Commando - True Colors

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Well, as you may know, QT got her facelift and her role around here is expanding.  As such, she’s got her own blog where you can get a look inside her cute little mechanical skull.  Also, she now has her own myspace page and I’d like each of you to swing by there, become her friend, and show her the love she richly deserves for all the work she does around the bunker here.

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There’s a new section of Yahoo that’s opening up called “The World of Star Wars” which is a new destination for all things related to the saga.  Of course, it can’t be complete without yours truly there, so that’s been addressed and you can now find my page there.

Be sure to check out both sites and leave a comment to let us know you came by!

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      The 501st has entered the Podosphere with thier new podcast, the 501stCast.  They recently released the second episode of the show and I think the tech bugs that always plague new shows are rapidly being taken care of.  I’m just thankful I have QT to help in those areas, or I’d go certifiably nuts.

You’ll hear me here and there throughout thier show, as I lended a hand and my smooth, melodious voice to it.  Each episode also has an ADPoV segment tossed in for good measure, but don’t get too excited about that.  They’re older segments, but still… You shouldn’t be listening the show to hear me anyhow.  Hey, they’re the Empire, and they do good work, so how could I say no to my brothers and sisters in arms, right?  The 501st is a top notch Unit and anything they have to say should be heard.  Follow?

If you’ve found your way here via the 501stCast, be sure to give us a comment and say hi, and welcome to the frey.  Remember, wear a helmet, kiddies, because it can get ugly in here from time to time.

If you’d like to comment on the ADPoV segments you heard in the 501stCast, feel free to do so here, or swing by our forums, start a thread, and speak up.

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I’ve had this little gem for a while now, and up to this point, there wasn’t much of a way I could show her to you all.  That is until bortQ showed up and did a complete refit of the calm in my storm.  I give you all the first look and hopefully many more of my faithful droid, QT-3.14159.  Her help and value to me is simply without end.  One would even say it’s infinate.

Sex up your PC with this exclusive wallpaper, and also be sure to check out her blog at www.qt-pi.net

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Well, once agin it’s that time of year where people on your little rock put on silly costumes and act rediculous.  No, it’s not a Star Trek Convention, it’s Halloween.  So, bring out yer dead!!

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There comes a time in girl’s life when she stands on the precipice, looking out into an adoring, but very judgmental crowd. For this pagent participant, it is that most harrowing time, but instead of cowering in fear, terrorized, she fires a shot that is certain to have left quite a wake of destruction in her path.

Hell hath no fury like that of a trumpet player….except a woman who mearly thinks she’s a trumpet player.

Bring the Pain…Star Wars Style.

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