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Learn to draw, build, or stitch a galaxy far, far away

Crafty fans of Star Wars will enjoy this series of books from Quarto Knows.  With the Master Models series, you can build scenes from Star Wars movies, construct models of characters (like Darth Vader or R2-D2) or ships (like the Millennium Falcon).  The Learn to Draw series helps you learn, step-by-step, how to draw your favorite characters.  There are books to help you explore the Star Wars mythology and blueprints.  There are even books of cross-stitch patterns for needle artists.  Quarto Knows has books to help any Star Wars hobbyist explore their interests.  Books range in price from about $15 to $100.

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Learn to draw, build, or stitch a galaxy far, far away originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 6, 2017 at 10:00 am.

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That’s no moon! That’s a Death Star Dome Tent!

ThinkGeek follows its grand tradition of providing us with great Star Wars collectibles and gear with the Death Star Dome Tent.  With a 7-foot diameter, the tent can sleep three Galactic Empire members.  It weighs only 11 pounds, so you won’t need an AT-AT walker to carry it.  It has a fast-click assembly frame with joints, not poles, which allows quick and easy setup and take down.  The interior waterproof compartment is pre-attached to the frame, and it has pockets and a central hook to hang a light.  The door has a fly sheet for ventilation.  The tent has an Oxford polyester outer shell with 1k HH (Hydrostatic Head) waterproofing.  For $249.99, you’ll get the tent cover, inner compartment, guy ropes, pegs, and a lightweight, waterproof carry bag.  The officially-licensed Death Star Dome Tent is a ThinkGeek exclusive.

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That’s no moon! That’s a Death Star Dome Tent! originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 30, 2017 at 10:00 am.

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Otterbox is harnessing of the power of the Force to protect your iPhone

When people want to wrap their smartphone in the ultimate protective case, they buy an Otterbox case. And now that protection comes with some extra geek appeal because Otterbox just announced their new collection of Star Wars inspired iPhone cases. Compatible with the iPhone 7, 8, 7 Plus, and 8 Plus, these five new Otterbox cases will protect your iPhone from the dark side while remaining slim and sleek in your pocket.

The new OtterBox Symmetry Star Wars Series iPhone 7/8 ($44.95) and iPhone 7 Plus/8 Plus ($54.95) are available now on otterbox.com. Go there now and may the force be with you.

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Otterbox is harnessing of the power of the Force to protect your iPhone originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 22, 2017 at 10:00 am.

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Harness the power of the Dark Side to vacuum your living room!

I felt a great disturbance in the force, as if millions of dust bunnies under my couch cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced… 

Just in time for holiday shopping, Samsung brings us their POWERbot robot vacuum in a limited edition Star Wars theme! Available in either a Darth Vader or Stormtrooper design, the POWERbot maps the contours of every room and includes sensor technologies to avoid getting trapped in its journey. It also includes edge cleaning, remote control via your smartphone app, and voice control compatibility with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. 

Harnessing the power of the Dark Side isn’t cheap: pre-order pricing is set at $799 for the Darth Vader version and $699 for the Stormtrooper edition. But if you’re shopping for the hardcore Star Wars fan who has everything, you can check out the details at Samsung’s website.

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Harness the power of the Dark Side to vacuum your living room! originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 21, 2017 at 9:00 am.

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The UBTECH Stormtrooper robot will recognize your face

Star Wars nerds from the dark side are going to love the Star Wars First Order Stormtrooper Robot by UBTECH. This robot has augmented reality (AR) capabilities, response to voice commands, can be used for sentry patrolling, and even has facial recognition.

The facial recognition feature sounds the most interesting to me. You can create a database of up to three faces that the Stormtrooper robot will recognize for customized interactions. And if you need to keep intruders out of your secret lair, you can order your Stormtrooper to patrol a designated area to detect and respond to intruders.

The Star Wars First Order Stormtrooper Robot by UBTECH will retail for £299.95 (about $400 US) and is now available for pre-order at starwars.ubtrobot.com. There is currently no details on when it will ship and be available in stores.

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The UBTECH Stormtrooper robot will recognize your face originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 19, 2017 at 8:00 am.

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