Star Wars

VIDEO: Tauntaun sleeping bag up for pre-order

We knew it was coming, and now it's here. The awesome Tauntaun sleeping bag, which began its life as an April Fools Joke, is available for pre-order on ThinkGeek's website.

The site says: "after exhaustive movie viewing research and analysis ThinkGeek Labs has...

ITV to show Star Wars I to VI in HD

ITV has announced that it's going to be showing Star Wars episodes I to VI in high definition on its ITV HD service that's available on Freesat. It'll be starting on 24 October with Episode I: The Phantom Menace.

Then the movies will run each weekend through November...

33 geek graffiti masterpieces

Whether it's a work of graphical beauty or just a quick scrawl, graffiti is made all the better when it's got a touch of the geek. Below you'll find 33 fine examples ranging from some nice clear stencilling to some fairly obscure coding references and even a little html...

Tauntaun sleeping bag lets you relive Empire Strikes Back sleepovers

It started off as an April Fools' joke, but rather like Pocket-lint's very own April fool the Tauntaun sleeping bag is to become a reality.

Thinkgeek, purveyor of all things geeky that you can buy on the Internet in the US, has announced ity will be selling the...

Titanic, Terminator 2 and Star Wars to go 3D

The cinema could be flooded with classic blockbuster movies in 3D according to the Hollywood Reporter in LA.

Following the confirmed move by Disney to re-release Toy Story and Toy Story 2 in the cinemas in 3D before Christmas this year, studios are supposedly...

PHOTOS: Star Wars: A New Hope LEGO chess

Star Wars, LEGO, and er, chess. What's not to like? Flickr user icgetaway has lovingly detailed the Star Wars: A New Hope LEGO chess set with a plethora of pics that are a must-view for fans. Taking two months to create it was originally debuted at Star Wars Days at Legoland...

Star Wars Force Trainer up for presale

Brainstorm, the company behind the Star Wars "Science" range of toys, has announced that pre-sale for its latest kid-gadget will begin on 23 July.

The Star Wars Force Trainer lets you manipulate a Jedi training remote using just the power of your mind. An included...

R2-D2 turns up in Star Trek

Cheeky Star Trek director JJ Abrams has snuck an intergalactic reference of intergalactic proportions into the latest Star Trek it seems.

Everyone's favourite feisty droid, R2-D2 is supposedly pulling a Where's Wally moment and according to Paramount, the makers,...

Star Wars "Force Trainer" game to launch

CES saw the launch of Mattel's Mind Flex game, and it seems it could be the first of many as a similar product has been announced for launch in the States.

Mattel's Mind Flex game, due out in the autumn, uses brain-wave activity to move a ball through a tabletop...

Lightsaber torch launches

A full-sized replica of a lightsaber, this torch even makes the trademark "pshwooohhh" noise when you turn it on and off. Emitting a suitably Jedi-ish blue light from its ultra bright LEDs and powered by three AAA batteries, the torch is on sale now from Firebox for £9.95.

Adidas launch id2 Imperial Scout goggles

So we wouldn’t normally bring you news of a humble pair of skiing goggles, but when they make you look like a Star Wars Imperial Scout, they must be worth a shout.

Hitting the shops this winter, the new goggles from Adidas feature a whole host of innovation...

R2D2 made into USB hub

You've got the R2D2 bin, a plethora of Star Wars toys from the Millennium Falcon model to every conceivable size of light sabre, so all you are now missing is an R2D2 USB hub.

And it is coming soon for £24.99.

Now, finally, the force is with you.

R2D2 projection clock launches

This fully-licensed version of everyone's favourite droid projects the time and date in bright red digits on to walls and ceilings at the touch of a button and beeps while he's at it. The R2D2 projection alarm clock is available now from Firebox for £24.95.

Darth Vader CD player launches

If you're not sick to death of Lucas Film's happy-go-lucky Star Wars rights flogging that's seen the characters from the series on pretty much any product you can think of, then this Darth Vader CD player/radio might appeal. 60 euros, available now.

Star Wars fans get mini lightsabre

Work's getting a bit dull, your boss has disappeared to the pub, so what better time for a Star Wars stylie showdown.

Plug this $45 Star Wars Lightsabre into your USB port, and not only do you get a show of lots of pretty lights, but then, once it's charged,...

Star Wars themed webcam lets you see the force

So when you've finished partaking in a very serious video conference with your boss, this must be only webcam out there that you can then disconnect and hurtle around the room with making rocket noises.

Available soon for $33.

Star Wars Millennium Falcon rebuilt

The films are coming out soon in 3D so it's only a matter of time before Star Wars mania hits again.

So why not get in there early and for £149.95, who can buy yourself the ultimate boys toy - a 2.5ft interactive Millennium Falcon.

You can wow your...

Firebox launches LEGO Star Wars tees

Firebox are offering tees to celebrate the wonder that is LEGO Star Wars. There are three designs - Boba Fett ("You're worth a lot to me"), Luke Skywalker ("I am a Jedi, like my father before me") and Han Solo ("Don't get cocky"). At £11.95 each, we say get 'em all.

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Well why not take a peek at the top stories on video.

In the headlines: Google has a new rival; Could O2 face competition for the iPhone 3G contract; More leaked...

Star Wars coming to screens in 3D

Way back in March, Dreamworks CEO Jeff Katzenberg boldly declared that 3D is the future of cinema.

He announced that the company will be ploughing $30m dollars a year into 3D technology and plans to make all of Dreamworks' future films in 3D.

But...

Star Wars Mimobot flash drives on pre-order now

They're dinky, they're useful, and they're Star Wars themed - what else could you possibly want.

The latest series of Mimobot collectible flash drives are now on pre-order.

Pick from an egg-headed C-3PO, Wicket, Imperial Guard and the creepy Emperor...

Whizz Watch-controlled R/C toys launch

A new range of remote control toys combined with digital watches has been announced, featuring sci-fi favourites, such as Doctor Who and Star Wars characters.

From Wesco, the mini remote control characters can be raced around flat surfaces, controlled by a matching...

Star Wars release lightsaber DS styluses

Check out these officially licensed Star Wars Nintendo DS styluses, all kitted out to look like mini lightsabers. Ahh we're suckers for a good gimmick.

They come in two different packs - a pack of three standard plastic versions for $7.99 (around £4), or a two-pack...

Star Wars USB hubs launch

These official R2-D2 and Darth Vader USB hubs from Japan’s Cube-Works have just launched.

Perhaps for the completist rather than the casual fan, they offer movement, flashing LEDs and sound effects as well as four USB ports.

Life-size C-3PO and R2-D2 to launch

Over in the States, Sideshow Collectibles are to offer what they are describing as the most authentic life-size reproductions of the famous Star Wars droids ever available to private collectors.

Available now for pre-order, the models will begin shipping in...