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	<title>GeekAlerts &#187; c-3po</title>
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		<title>Star Wars R2-D2 and C-3PO Christmas Weirdness</title>
		<link>http://www.geekalerts.com/star-wars-r2-d2-and-c-3po-christmas-weirdness/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:36:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Birming</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[c-3po]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[christmas]]></category>
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Did you think the Darth Vader Statue was weird? That&#8217;s nothing compared to these two Christmas inspired Star Wars droids that the guys over at Walyou stumbled upon.


This collectible was inspired by the 1980&#8217;s Lucasfilm holiday greeting card art by Ralph McQuarrie, the concept artist responsible for much of the look of the original Star [...]]]></description>
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<p>Did you think the <a href="http://www.geekalerts.com/weird-darth-vader-statue/">Darth Vader Statue</a> was weird? That&#8217;s nothing compared to these two Christmas inspired Star Wars droids that the guys over at <a href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/2008/11/20/star-wars-christmas-r2-d2-and-c3po-dressed-to-impress/">Walyou</a> stumbled upon.</p>
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<blockquote><p>
This collectible was inspired by the 1980&#8217;s Lucasfilm holiday greeting card art by Ralph McQuarrie, the concept artist responsible for much of the look of the original Star Wars trilogy. The set comes with a display base and includes a full-sized holiday greeting card.
</p></blockquote>
<p>You can get the &#8220;Star Wars Holiday Edition R2-D2 and C-3PO&#8221; from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I3Q5XK?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=geeka07-20&#038;linkCode=xm2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creativeASIN=B000I3Q5XK">Amazon</a> for $30.85 or over at <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-C-3PO-R2-D2-Droids-Christmas-HOLIDAY-EDITION_W0QQitemZ370106302260QQcmdZViewItem">eBay</a> with the &#8220;buy it now&#8221; price set to $33.50.</p>
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		<title>3 Cool Life-Size Sci-Fi Collectibles</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:27:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Birming</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alien]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[c-3po]]></category>
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If the 7-Foot Battlestar Galactica Cylon Figure wasn&#8217;t enough to satisfy your sci-fi collectibles needs, here are three more cool characters to choose from.


R2-D2 &#038; C-3PO
Both figures will include light and sound function, for the most &#8216;real&#8217; experience possible. Details on the sound and light function will be made available in future updates on SideshowCollectibles.com.
Alien
Stands [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/lifesize-collectibles.jpg" width="470" height="234" alt="3 Cool Life-Size Sci-Fi Collectibles" title="3 Cool Life-Size Sci-Fi Collectibles" /></p>
<p>If the <a href="http://www.geekalerts.com/7-foot-battlestar-galactica-cylon-figure/">7-Foot Battlestar Galactica Cylon Figure</a> wasn&#8217;t enough to satisfy your sci-fi collectibles needs, here are three more cool characters to choose from.</p>
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<blockquote><p>
<strong>R2-D2 &#038; C-3PO</strong><br />
Both figures will include light and sound function, for the most &#8216;real&#8217; experience possible. Details on the sound and light function will be made available in future updates on SideshowCollectibles.com.</p>
<p><strong>Alien</strong><br />
Stands 7 feet 7 inches. Resin and Rigid Foam Head. Transparent Dental Acrylic Lips. Vacu-Form Dome. Steel Armature, Armature Wire in Tail to pose. Wood Base (4&#215;2 feet) Heal Pins into Steel Bracket. Latex and Polyfoam Body &#038; Tail.
</p></blockquote>
<p>The <a href="http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&#038;sku=2215">R2-D2</a> ($5,450) and <a href="http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&#038;sku=2212">C-3PO</a> ($5,950) figures from Sideshow Collectibles are due to be released sometime during the third quarter 2008, and for the <a href="http://www.monstergalaxy.com/lifesize_alien_figure.php">Alien</a> ($5,200) over at MonsterGalaxy it says &#8220;contact us for availability&#8221;.</p>
<p><span class="via">(Via <a href="http://gizmodo.com/373766/life+size-star-wars-droids-can-speak-drain-wallets">Gizmodo</a>, <a href="http://www.likecool.com/Lifesize_Alien_Warrior_Prop--Toy--Gear.html">Likecool</a>, <a href="http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/03/29/sideshow-collectibles-life-size-r2-d2-c-3po/">OhGizmo</a> &#038; <a href="http://www.theforce.net/latestnews/story/Full_Size_Droids_From_Sideshow_Approved_113502.asp">TheForce.net</a>)</span></p>
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		<title>C-3PO Vinyl Collectible Doll</title>
		<link>http://www.geekalerts.com/c-3po-vinyl-collectible-doll/</link>
		<comments>http://www.geekalerts.com/c-3po-vinyl-collectible-doll/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:42:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Birming</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[c-3po]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[doll]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[droid]]></category>
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It doesn&#8217;t happen often, but every now and then this golden protocol droid steels the show from R2-D2, Darth Vader and other Star Wars celebs.

The C-3PO collectible doll is 21 cm (8.26 inches) tall and made of soft vinyl. It can be pre-ordered for $58 and will start shipping in February 2009(?!).
Surely they must mean [...]]]></description>
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<p>It doesn&#8217;t happen often, but every now and then this golden protocol droid steels the show from R2-D2, Darth Vader and other Star Wars celebs.</p>
<p><span id="more-877"></span></p>
<p>The <a href="http://mgrsti3030s.seamlesstech.biz/templates/frmTemplateR.asp?CatalogID=14461">C-3PO collectible doll</a> is 21 cm (8.26 inches) tall and made of soft vinyl. It can be pre-ordered for $58 and will start shipping in <em>February 2009</em>(?!).</p>
<p>Surely they must mean February 2008, or?</p>
<p><span class="via">(Via <a href="http://ncsx.blogspot.com/2007/11/vcd-star-wars-c-3po-sofubi-toy-import.html">NCSX</a>)</span></p>
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		<title>Star Wars Pillows</title>
		<link>http://www.geekalerts.com/star-wars-pillows/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Oct 2007 16:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Birming</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[c-3po]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[darth vader]]></category>
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A new line of pillows in the same style as the Transformers one are now available at ThinkGeek. This time with a Star Wars theme.

The officially licensed Star Wars pillows ($20) are imported from Japan. They are 13 inches high and you can choose between Darth Vader, Stormtrooper or C-3PO. The reverse of the pillow [...]]]></description>
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<p>A new line of pillows in the same style as the <a href="http://www.geekalerts.com/transformers-pillows/">Transformers</a> one are now available at ThinkGeek. This time with a Star Wars theme.</p>
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<p>The officially licensed <a href="http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/blankets/9334/">Star Wars pillows</a> ($20) are imported from Japan. They are 13 inches high and you can choose between Darth Vader, Stormtrooper or C-3PO. The reverse of the pillow has the Star Wars logo and the name of the character featured on the front.</p>
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		<title>C-3PO Helmet &#8211; Collectors Edition</title>
		<link>http://www.geekalerts.com/c-3po-helmet-collectors-edition/</link>
		<comments>http://www.geekalerts.com/c-3po-helmet-collectors-edition/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 09:03:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Birming</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Style]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[c-3po]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[helmet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mask]]></category>
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When it comes to designing stuff shaped like droids from the Star Wars saga, it is usually the can-shaped R2-D2 who gets the honor(?). But this time it&#8217;s the golden human-like Mr. Threepio who gets the attention.

The Collectors Edition C-3PO Helmet Mask ($70) replica is composed of heavy duty vinyl and will fit most adults [...]]]></description>
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<p>When it comes to designing stuff shaped like droids from the Star Wars saga, it is usually the can-shaped R2-D2 who gets the honor(?). But this time it&#8217;s the golden human-like Mr. Threepio who gets the attention.</p>
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<p>The <a href="http://www.80stees.com/products/Collectors-Edition-C3PO-Star-Wars-Mask.asp">Collectors Edition C-3PO Helmet Mask</a> ($70) replica is composed of heavy duty vinyl and will fit most adults (sizewise that is).</p>
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		<title>Star Wars Talking Dashboard Statues</title>
		<link>http://www.geekalerts.com/star-wars-talking-dashboard-statues/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 06:59:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Birming</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[c-3po]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[car]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[darth vader]]></category>
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Do you sometimes feel a bit lonely when driving around in your car? Now you can let one of the Star Wars Talking Dashboard Statues ($10) keep you company. Choose between Darth Vader, Yoda and C-3PO.

Here&#8217;s a video of the dashboard statues In action:

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<p>Do you sometimes feel a bit lonely when driving around in your car? Now you can let one of the <a href="http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/cubegoodies/9748/">Star Wars Talking Dashboard Statues</a> ($10) keep you company. Choose between Darth Vader, Yoda and C-3PO.</p>
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<p>Here&#8217;s a video of the dashboard statues In action:</p>
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		<title>Star Wars Life-size Cardboard Figures</title>
		<link>http://www.geekalerts.com/star-wars-life-size-cardboard-figures/</link>
		<comments>http://www.geekalerts.com/star-wars-life-size-cardboard-figures/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 20:40:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Birming</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[boba fett]]></category>
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You will probably need to be in the very top of the ultra hard-core Star Wars fan chain to want to spend your money on one of these life-size cardboard figures (if you don&#8217;t go for Boba Fett that is).
Some of them also features a built-in speaker with quotes from the movies.
Available in seven different [...]]]></description>
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<p>You will probably need to be in the very top of the ultra hard-core Star Wars fan chain to want to spend your money on one of these life-size cardboard figures (if you don&#8217;t go for Boba Fett that is).</p>
<p>Some of them also features a built-in speaker with quotes from the movies.</p>
<p>Available in seven different models:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.80stees.com/products/Slave-Girl-Princess-Leia-Cut-Out.asp">Princess Leia Slave Girl</a> ($40)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.80stees.com/products/Princess-Leia-Cut-Out.asp">Princess Leia</a> ($50)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.80stees.com/products/Talking-Luke-Skywalker-Cut-out.asp">Luke Skywalker</a> ($50)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.80stees.com/products/Darth-Vader-Cut-Out-Star-Wars.asp">Dath Vader</a> ($50)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.80stees.com/products/Boba-Fett-Cut-out.asp">Boba Fett</a> ($40)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.80stees.com/products/Talking-C-3PO-Cut-Out-.asp">C-3PO</a> ($50)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.80stees.com/products/R2-D2-Cut-Out.asp">R2-D2</a> ($35)</li>
</ul>
<p>Doesn&#8217;t Luke look very strange?</p>
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		<title>Retro Star Wars T-shirts</title>
		<link>http://www.geekalerts.com/retro-star-wars-t-shirts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2007 10:52:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Birming</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Style]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[c-3po]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chewbacca]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[han solo]]></category>
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Any of these t-shirts will pretty much make you look like you haven&#8217;t changed your outfit since that memorable day that changed your life back in 1977:

Chewbacca ($26)
R2-D2 &#038; C-3PO ($28)
Chewbacca and Han Solo ($28)

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.geekalerts.com/u/star-wars-tees.jpg" width="450" height="185" class="border" alt="Retro Star Wars T-shirts" title="Retro Star Wars T-shirts" /></p>
<p>Any of these t-shirts will pretty much make you look like you haven&#8217;t changed your outfit since that memorable day that changed your life back in 1977:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.80stees.com/products/Chewbacca-Star-Wars-T-shirt.asp">Chewbacca</a> ($26)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.80stees.com/products/R2-D2-C-3PO-Star-Wars-T-shirt.asp">R2-D2 &#038; C-3PO</a> ($28)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.80stees.com/products/Chewy-and-Han-Star-Wars-T-shirt.asp">Chewbacca and Han Solo</a> ($28)</li>
</ul>
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