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R2D2 Trashcan! [REAL]

Posted on May 16, 2011 by max

Last week, we featured the DIY R2D2 trashcan, well you can now “buy” one that looks exactly like the real one.  I want one.

Available at ThinkGeek for $99.99.  Pretty pricey but worth it if you are a Star Wars fan.

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R2D2 Trash Can! [Image Cache]

Posted on May 12, 2011 by max

Here’s the world’s coolest trash can, the R2D2 trash can!

via boingboing

Also see more R2D2:

DIY Steam-powered R2D2!

R2D2 Soy Sauce!

Voice-activated R2D2 you can buy for your home!

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IKEA Hack – How to Make an R2D2 IKEA Lamp!

Posted on March 30, 2010 by max

You know for those of you who love Star Wars, making your own R2D2 IKEA lamp such as one featured here could be a lot of fun to make and look at.  Is isn’t “exactly” an R2D2 but it’s a good lamp mod for your work desk for Star Wars fanatics out there.

I am building a full size R2D2 from scratch, when you are scratch building everything begins look like a potential part, well this lamp I just got from IKEA really reminded me of the little domed one so I got bored and with a little bit of tweaking I got him looking pretty good.

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R2D2 USB Hub in action!

Posted on July 5, 2008 by max

Using the R2D2 USB hub might not make your USB devices to run faster but it’s still a fun little USB hub than your regular ol’ hub with no feelings.

So like the Darth Vader Hub, it is animated, provides some nifty Star Wars sound effects and more precisely the famous R2D2 sounds effect. Notice that it goes into action every 3 minutes; it offers 4 USB

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Star Wars USB Hubs!

Posted on June 26, 2008 by max

R2D2 and Darth Vader may be in reach of your USB devices with this cool Star Wars USB Hubs.

Can’t complain now that the evil force is comin’ to get your USB devices.

these official R2D2 and Vader USB hubs. R2’s head moves, he lights up and emits genuine Star Wars sound effects every three minutes, while Vader just seems to have the sound effects and glowing eyes. *Shiver*… menacing. Of c

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Steam powered R2D2!

Posted on April 9, 2007 by max

video://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19g3HdikLVo

Cool, check out the steam powered R2D2 that also got some servos!

The first robot that I ever built, was a R2…. out of legos when I was 5 years old. So after building over a dozen steam powered contraptions, when I “grew up”, I knew I had to visit my old friend R2. I love machines with personalities and charm. You c

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R2D2 Robot from StarWars available now at Hammacher Schlemmer

Posted on October 5, 2006 by max

Yes, now you can get your own!

* able to react to voice commands – this is probably a blessing from go because it’s the only thing that will obey your orders all the times, unless it runs out of batteries. There are over 40 voice commands that the R2 can obey, examples like “turn around” or “move forward two units” show his dedication to pleasure you.

* capable of playing games because of the infra-red sensor – imagine the fun of playing tag with a robot, can you?

* it can have a bad mood

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