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Sad: R2-D2 Becomes a Children's Aquarium
Sad: R2-D2 Becomes a Children's Aquarium
During the halcyon Star Wars years, R2-D2 was always willing to look foolish for the benefit of a mission. But now, we've found him in a dark corner of the internet and are sad to report that he's fallen to a truly pitiful level. He is debasing himself as a full-time aquarium. Currently ...
The R2-D2 Aquarium. at Hammacher Schlemmer
hammacher.com — Modeled after the most well-known astromech droid in the galaxy, this R2-D2 holds a 1 3/4-gallon aquarium... tank in his central compartment, ideal for a small freshwater family of goldfish, gouramis, or tetras. The domed head rotates with any vocal ... (more) The R2-D2 Aquarium. at Hammacher Schlemmer
r2-d2 toilet paper cozy is squeezably soft
r2-d2 toilet paper cozy is squeezably soft
technabob.com — That R2-D2 is one talented little droid. Not only can he project holographic distress messages from Princess... Leia, he can grind pepper , play tunes , serve cookies , and keep your drinks cool , and now he can even help you wipe your butt.  ... (more) r2-d2 toilet paper cozy is squeezably soft
R2-D2 USB Flash Drive Built Using LEGO Figurine
R2-D2 USB Flash Drive Built Using LEGO Figurine
techeblog.com — At first glance, it may look like a normal figurine, but this LEGO R2-D2 doubles as a... functional 4GB USB flash drive. Available now, priced at $49.99. Click here for first picture in gallery. The 4GB high speed USB memory stick is compatible with ... (more) R2-D2 USB Flash Drive Built Using LEGO Figurine
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R2-D2 Aquarium
Boing Boing Gadgets — ... droid in the galaxy, this R2-D2 holds a 1 3/4-gallon aquarium tank in his central compartment, ideal for a small freshwater family of goldfish, gouramis, or tetras. The domed head rotates with any vocal command you issue and he utters his familiar "bleeps" from the Star Wars movies. It's $130, twenty inches tall, and plugs into the mains. It even comes with a two-sided cardboard insert so that your fishes can enjoy scenes from the movie. [HS via Wired]

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