Isaac Asimov In Vintage Computer Ad

The Master of Sci-Fi himself pitching an old Radio Shack computer. As usual, rocking the sideburns.

[2Spare]

Steampunk TIE fighter

This is what happens when you combine "steampunk", "lego", and star wars. They even provided some lego steam clouds! Pretty cool.

[Wonderlandblog]

Star Wars Lightsaber lamps

How else are you gonna decorate your Jedi pad? Though I wouldn't suggest picking them up and suddenly fighting. They stand 16″ tall and you can get yours for $23.

[Slippery Brick]

Novel Review: Piers Anthony - Bio Of A Space Tyrant

If you find yourself finished with the first novel and are disappointed at the small number of people who survive, don't worry, the ride is just beginning. The first volume will certainly make you put piracy in the proper perspective, and makes you wonder about the current refuge situation. Mercenary had some well thought out descriptions of space battles as well as how to put a crack team together from within any military structure, in order to put "the dream" in motion. Politician had a very clever description of the machinations of getting elected and it is VERY relevant today. In Executive we watch the "Tyrant" of the Jupiter put in some amazing reforms, and it is fantastic to watch it progress. Statesman saw the Tyrant in Exile scoping out an even larger dream, the great diaspora of the human race out into the stars beyond the solar system. Plenty of sex in all the novels. All handled well and is an integral part of the character.

One of the best series I have ever read. Quite different for Piers Anthony.

Pimped-Out Battlestar Galactica & Star Wars Cars

Dean Shorey built this dream car, based on the Vipers from Battlestar Galactica. How would you like to drive this around town? Click the link for more fan-pimped vehicles.

[IO9]

Galactica 1980 on DVD

Who knew that the DVD set for Galactica 1980 had been released? Quite often panned and derided as one of the worst shows ever, it does have one redeeming quality: an episode called "The Return of Starbuck", featuring Dirk Benedict and featuring a story that was more like the original show. Otherwise, it quickly devolves into a "superkids on Earth" show.

Some memorable moments...Cylons on Halloween...Wolfman Jack...Flying motorcycles...

[Amazon]

UFO light

It's not just a light shaped like a UFO. The height of the light is variable: when placed low, soft light comes through the color shade, when placed high, a more direct light shines through the clear bottom of the shade.

[7Gadgets]

Doctor Who R/C Voice Command Dalek

This remote controlled Dalek is pretty impressive and clearly one of the best you can buy. It's a foot and a half tall and able to track moving objects. He also responds to over 30 voice commands. His memory stores over 50 Dalek phrases. The price is $180 but when you consider that this is probably the best R/C dalek ever, that’s a fair price.

[Iwantoneofthose] VIA [SlipperyBrick]

Alex Ross Flash Gordon Movie 7-Inch Figures

Flash! Savior of the Universe! These amazing Alex Ross Flash Gordon Movie 7-Inch Figures combine the talents of Alex Ross with the awesome designs of the 1980 film Flash Gordon.

Get both Flash and Ming for $29.99.

[EntertainmentEarth]

Firefly Serenity Ornament

One of my favorite all time rogue ships. Serenity! It comes in full color and measures 3 1/2-inches wide x 6-inches long. Included are a display base and a hanger. Estimated to arrive in stock in January 2008.

[EntertainmentEarth]

Star Wars Christmas Ornaments

Over at Geekalerts.com, they are showing off an assortment of Star Wars Ornaments. Add some to your Star Wars tree. They are priced pretty fairly.

[Geek Alerts]

R2-D2 Online Translator

If you've ever wondered how Luke understands R2's beeps and chirps, you aren't alone. Now you can decipher them yourself thanks to this online translator.

[ R2D2 Translator ] VIA [ TheForce.Net ]

Pond Wars - Star Wars Rubber Ducks

Here's a Star Wars product you don't see everyday. Star Wars themed Rubber ducks that light up. They continue the fine tradition of Star Wars knock-off items that started so long ago. May the duck be with you.

[Red5] VIA [7Gadgets]

Doctor Who Police Box Bamboo Door Curtain

If you want to walk into Dr Who’s Tardis to find a HUGE room behind the door, then a bamboo Dr who tardis curtain could be just for you. Put it in the entrance to any room and each time you walk in the door of the tardis you will see a nice big room behind it. Dork!

Each police box bamboo curtain is made of 90 lengths of wire strung with short pieces of bamboo. The pattern of the tardis is on both sides of the curtain.

[Ebay]

Sonic Screwdriver Doctor Who Flashlight

Here's another great way to scare off the opposite sex. Just walk around with this Sonic Screwdriver Flashlight and pretend you are Doctor Who. The price is right at only $13. It's not like you're saving up for a date right?

[Boing Boing] VIA [TechFresh]

Klaatu Barada Nikto

You can own your very own GORT robot from classic 1950's Sci-Fi Classic The Day The Earth Stood Still. He's an 8.5" tin wind-up robot replica of the movie robot. Now would be a great time to re-visit this classic movie robot as a remake is currently underway according to PopTherapy.com, starring Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly. No word yet on whether they will have Gort in the new movie or if he will be "updated".

[Kleargear]

Lost In Space Robot For Sale...And Expensive

If you have 25 grand laying around, you've got to get one of these. This is the ultimate in retro robot gear. It is a 6 foot tall animatronic RC version of the B9 Robot from the television show "Lost in Space" that ran from 1965 to 1968. Made from fiberglass, aluminum, and steel and is created from the original archival molds and blueprints. How cool would it be to parade this thing down your street. DANGER. DANGER.

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Giant 2001: A Space Odyssey VHS Monolith

Now THIS makes the geek in me VERY happy. Yu can almost feel that epic music("Also Sprach Zarathustra") as you gaze upon this modern marvel. David Herbert is an artist who recreates pivotal scenes and images from films, books, music, art and nature. What he created here is a large VHS copy of the monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Every Sci-Fi fan should have one.

[David Herbert]

1979 Battlestar Galactica Catalog

This definitely takes you back. Plaidstallions.com has a nice page full of images from the 1979 Battlestar Galactica toy offerings catalog. Those were some quality toys.

The toy license for Galactica was originally offered to Mego but they passed. Luckily for us, Mattel did not. The toy line sold well, until the show was yanked. Then sales disappeared. They gave us remote controlled cylon raiders, cute talking daggits, even a cheesy Space Alert game.

[Plaid Stallions]

More useless crap in space...Thanks Chewy!

Chewbacca hands off lukes lightsaber for NASA to take into space this October. Has everybody had enough of carrying useless crap into space? Can we not do this anymore? Can we, maybe get down to more serious business and explore the freakin cosmos please?

Who doesn't love Classic Star Wars? But c'mon guys. Get to work on delivering the future already.

Why not take up C3PO's gold metal balls while you're at it and see if they swell in zero gravity.

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