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Use the Force to make your own lightsaber knitting needles

NEWS – I’m currently learning to knit, and just like with every interest I have, I need to find as many accessories as I possibly can.  While searching for knitting accessories, I discovered plans for making a pair of lighted knitting needles that look like miniature lightsabers on the Instructables website.  You start with Lucite rods and pocket-sized LED flashlights.  You’ll need to have some soldering skills, because you’ll need to replace the white LED in the flashlight with a colored LED.  The photo above shows the finished pair of knitting needles.

If you want to take a different approach, you could use these lighted knitting needles as a starting point for your lightsabers.  The NeedleLite shop on Etsy offers lighted needles in different lengths and diameters for $34.95.

NeedleLite also has 12″ lighted conductor batons for $29.95.  The batons already have a small handle attached that you could use as a starting point for the lightsaber grip.

Unfortunately, I don’t have any further instructions for you.  Go forth, Padawan, and craft your own weapon!

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These are the sneakers you’re looking for

NEWS – Let everyone know that you’re the ultimate Star Wars nerd when you come strutting into the room wearing a pair of R2-D2 sneakers from Po-Zu. Created under license by Lucasfilm and Disney, the R2-D2 sneakers are made of organic cotton featuring full coverage R2-D2 graphics and that high-top classic Converse style. The kicks are available in unisex US sizes from a tiny Jawa size 3 and up to a size 13.5 if you have Chewbacca sized feet. The sneakers are priced at £69 (US $91) and are available for preorder with shipping due at the end of August. Visit Po-Zu to order and if R2-D2 isn’t your favorite Star Wars character, Po-Zu has a variety of other Star Wars themed shoes to choose from.

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Use the Force and the Millennium Falcon multi-tool kit for repairs

The Star Wars Millennium Falcon is a 4″ x 3″ multi-tool kit that easily fits in a pocket.  It’s made of die-cast zinc alloy, with the hex keys and screw drivers made of carbon steel.  The ship’s design cleverly conceals four hex keys, two screwdrivers (one flat-head, one philipps), and an adjustable wrench built into the ship’s helm. ThinkGeek says “the hex keys store away nicely in the back underside of the ship which is sealed shut with the power of magnets. Screwdrivers tuck away in the sides, and the wrench is adjusted by a wheel located in the center of the Falcon.”  The screwdrivers and hex keys have rubber grips so they don’t fall out of their storage silos.

This officially-licensed Star Wars product is a ThinkGeek creation and is available exclusively at ThinkGeek.  The Star Wars Millennium Falcon Multi-Tool Kit is normally $29.99, but it’s available right now for $19.99 at ThinkGeek.

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Otterbox’s new ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ cases are the best co-pilot any iPhone could ask for

On Tuesday, Otterbox released their new Solo: A Star Wars Story collection of iPhone cases in anticipation of the 2018 Star Wars film. They join the previously released Galactic Collection of Star Wars Otterbox cases as part of the companies Symmetry Series.

“You don’t have to be a scoundrel to protect your favorite co-pilot,” said OtterBox CEO Jim Parke. “Star Wars fans are getting ready to view the epic tale of their favorite smuggler, Han Solo, and now there’s a Symmetry Series that proves their allegiance.”

Cases worthy of the galaxies favorite smuggler

There are 3 different galactic designs to choose from. The “All New Millennium Falcon” featuring a shiny version of the galaxies most infamous ship, a younger goggle-wearing “Chewbacca” and “All or nothing” which displays different Star Wars symbols.

The Symmetry Series is designed to protect from both drops and bumps all in a sleek one-piece design. And easily slides into pockets and purses.

The polycarbonate case features a raised, beveled edge to protect the screen and grip along the edges.

Perfect for making the Kessel run in less than 12 parsecs.

The cases are available for the iPhone X/8/7 for ($44.95) and 8 Plus/7 Plus for ($54.95). You can smuggle yours today from Otterbox.com.

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Read by the light of your light saber

ThinkGeek has come through with another Star Wars-themed product that’s as useful as it is cool.  This time they have a Star Wars Lightsaber Book Light.  The officially-licensed clip-on LED book light features a lightsaber hilt with one LED instead of a plasma blade and an 11″ flexible neck.  The hilt is 4″ long and a half-inch in diameter.

You can clip the base to a 3/4″ stack of papers or just clip it to the book’s back.  You’ll need to supply your own AAA battery.  To conserve that battery, the light will switch off automatically after 20 minutes.  Don’t worry, you’ll get a flashing warning before it cuts off and leaves you in the dark(side).

You can choose between Luke Skywalker’s or Darth Vader’s saber.  Each book light is on sale for $9.99; normal price is $14.99.  Order your Star Wars Lightsaber Book Light now from ThinkGeek.

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