We have seen some Amazing Sci-Fi Metal Sculptures in the past, but this Transformers Optimus Prime model might just be the coolest one so far.

The 220 cm (87 inches) tall Optimus Prime 220 is made from old junk, weighs 220 kg (485 lbs) and can be purchased via the Robot-Models.com website for about $4,839 USD.

(Via Nerd Approved)

I don’t know – after having seen Darth Vader in the shape of Christmas ornaments and a talking Christmas stocking, maybe a statue of Darth Vader wearing a Santa’s hat while creating a Death Star snow sculpture is just the next logical step.

Bring home a festive Darth Vader and his ultimate weapon of mass destruction, the Death Star. Featured together in this attractive and entertaining 7-inch tall table piece, this meticulously detailed, hand-painted Lord Vader sculpture is perfect for special occasions or everyday décor.

The Star Wars Darth Vader Death Star Fabric Mache 7-Inch Statue is available over at Entertainment Earth for $49.99.

Someone came up with the brilliant idea of using the classic Space Invaders video game as a source of inspiration when creating a snow sculpture.

The photo was taken by Kotaku reader Ryan when he attended the annual Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido, Japan last week.

(Via Nerdcore)

This colorful lamp lets you create your own geometric light installation with glowing building blocks that can be assembled into dozens of combinations.

The Twist Together Lamp ($100) is designed by Stephen Feuerborn and David Liatti, and is available at UncommonGoods for $100.

This playful and modern light sculpture comes in bright candy colors. The modular blocks use long lasting, low voltage LED lights. These low energy lights emit a soft, subtle glow – perfect for creating atmosphere or as a funky nightlight. Perfect for kids and adults who love to build, the possibilities are endless, especially when you get multiple sets. Sold as a set of four blocks.

A summary of three Star Wars related news from the last couple of days:

LEGO’s Ultimate Collectors Millennium Falcon Unboxed
Remember that Millennium Falcon LEGO set we covered a month ago? Gizmodo has a series of pictures from the unboxing ceremony.

LEGO’s Ultimate Collectors Motorized Walking AT-AT
From the same collectors series comes this cool All-Terrain Armored Transport LEGO piece. Available for $130 at the official LEGO store.

Behold the power of the Empire! For the first time ever, the ultimate Motorized Walking AT-AT is ready to crush the Rebel Alliance at your command. Thanks to the new Power Functions System, the mighty All-Terrain Armored Transport really walks forward or backward into battle!

• Features an opening cockpit and rotating laser cannons!
• Motorized Walking AT-AT really walks and its head moves up and down!
• Handle on top allows for easy transport!
• Stands over 12″ (30 cm) tall and over 14″ (36 cm) long!
• Includes AT-AT Pilot, General Veers, Snowtrooper and Luke Skywalker with grappling line and lightsaber!
• Includes battery box and motor!
• Requires 6 AA (1.5V) batteries, not included.

(Via Boing Boing Gadgets)

Update
Here’s a video clip of the walking LEGO AT-AT in action:

(Via Neatorama)

Yoda vs. Palpatine ARTFX Statue
Last but not least we have this amazing ARTFX statue, standing almost 11 inches tall. Available for pre-order at the official Star Wars shop. The product starts shipping March 2008 and costs $175.

This gigantic ARTFX Statue measures over 15 inches long, and almost 11 inches tall (1/7th scale), with both of the figures being independent of the base, allowing you to position the characters as you like within the Senate diorama base. The Force Lightning is cast in a dynamic, translucent material, and is also removable (via optional hands) for a variety of posing options. Spectacularly detailed, from the wrinkles on the future Emperor’s face, to the texture pattern on Yoda’s robe, this piece stands as a fitting monument to two of the most powerful wielders of the Force.

With its large scale and impeccable paint applications, this ARTFX Statue is a snap-fit kit that can be easily put together in seconds without glue or modeling skill. Kotobukiya’s ARTFX Series continues to produce some of the best Star Wars collectibles in the galaxy.

(Via Uber-Review)

Simon Giles of Billycan Design is the creator of the Mu LighTable concept.

It’s a table / sculpture that lights up using white LED fibre-optics on the top and a color changing LED in the base. A remote control is used to control the changes of the colors.

(Via Designspotter, Gearfuse & SlashGear)

The Yumi Modal company, located in Thailand and run by artist Anchalee Saengtai, makes amazing science fiction inspired metal sculptures with characters from films like Star Wars, Terminator and Spider-Man.

Prices range from $75 for a 25cm (9.8 inches) high sculpture, up to $4300 for an impressive 2.2m (6.6 feet) high version.

(Via Fanboy, Neatorama & Super Punch)