This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss Microsoft’s BUILD conference, Windows Holographic and HoloLens, Will’s first impressions of the Apple Watch, the new Macbook, and a whole lot more.
This Is Not Financial Advice – 4/28/2015
Sideshow Collectibles’ R2-ME2 Custom Droid Project
What happens when you give 90 artists the same blank Star Wars toy and tell them to make it their own? That’s what Sideshow Collectibles did with their R2-ME2 project, which produced these amazing custom toy modifications based off of a sixth-scale R2-D2 astromech. We get up close with these beautiful pieces that take inspiration from every corner of pop culture.
Shot by Joey Fameli
Edited by Benito Gonzalez
Rancho Obi-Wan’s Star Wars Fan Art and Artifacts Collection
The largest privately-owned collection of Star Wars memorabilia is housed at Rancho Obi-Wan, where Steve Sansweet has been hunting rare and unique pieces for over 35 years. We chat with Steve about trends in collectibles and the rise of fan-created artifacts inspired by the Star Wars saga.
Shot by Joey Fameli
Edited by Benito Gonzalez
The Force Awakens Stormtrooper Armor by Anovos
We were surprised and delighted to find that Stormtroopers from the new Star Wars film attended Celebration Anaheim in force! Anovos, makers of officially licensed sci-fi costumes and armor, worked with Lucasfilm to equip members of the 501st legion with the new suits. We get up close with these replicas and learn how they differ from both The Force Awakens’ filming costumes and the classic trilogy Stormtrooper armor.
Shot by Joey Fameli
Edited by Benito Gonzalez
Prop Store’s Original Star Wars Props and Costumes
At Star Wars Celebration, Prop Store had on display some incredible pieces of original props and costumes from the Star Wars films. We chat with Stephen Lane to learn about some of these items, including an original TIE-Fighter pilot’s helmet, Leia’s ceremonial dress, and hand props. Plus, post a comment below and we’ll pick a few people to win auction catalogs!
Shot by Joey Fameli
Edited by Benito Gonzalez
Episode 298 – Celebrate Good Times – 4/23/2015
Steve Neisen’s Star Wars Studio Scale Ship Replicas
We meet up with modelmaker Steve Neisen to geek out over his new studio scale replicas of ships, droids, and mechs from Star Wars! Steve has spent years hunting down the original model kit components that the ILM modelshop used for the filming miniatures, and the resulting Y-Wing, Imperial Probe Droid, AT-ST, and Tantive IV Escape Pod look incredible!
Shot by Joey Fameli
Edited by Benito Gonzalez
Watches – 4/21/2015
Science-Fiction Replica Ship Kits from Moebius Models
We learn about the latest scale replica model kits from Moebius Models , including a slew of science-fiction vehicles like the Ranger from Interstellar, Johnny Quest’s Dragonfly, and a beautiful Flying Sub from Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. These kits are beautiful!