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The Ultimate Star Wars Gift: Decoding Lightsaber OptionsIn the toy world, lightsabers have been big sellers for Star Wars merchandising. There are numerous lightsabers on the market, ranging from the mass produced to the customized. Here are a look at lightsaber options:
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Adobe AfterEffects Tutorial: How to Create a Lightsaber EffectGuide on how to create the lightsaber effect. Prior knowledge of AfterEffects required.
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Darth Vader Vs. Darth Maul: Who Would Win a Lightsaber Duel?In a fantasy lightsaber duel of Darth Vader vs. Darth Maul, who would come out on top?
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How to Make Lightsaber Birthday Party Favors from Water NoodlesWater Noodle Lightsaber party favors can be fun and safe for all at a child's birthday party. They can also be cheap to construct. Here's how: -
Wii Star Wars Lightsaber Now AvailableThe lightsaber will accommodate your use of the upcoming Wii game Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. Currently available to order now through Play.com, the lightsaber is pretty damn cool. The
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How to Make a Lightsaber in PhotoshopThis is a simple tutorial for creating a lightsaber (as seen in Star Wars) effect in Adobe Photoshop CS4 or earlier. This tutorial assumes a very basic understanding of Photoshop, but is suitable for novices. -
The Five Best Star Wars Lightsaber BattlesIf you're like most Star Wars fans, some of the best parts of any of the movies are the lightsaber scenes. So, which are the best lightsaber battles of all time?
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Lightsaber: IPhone Application ReviewLightsaber is a free application for the iPhone that simulates a Star Wars light saber. This is a full review of its features.
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Creating a Lightsaber Beam Effect in After Effects and Saving it as a Preset for Later UseUsing Adobe After Efects you can create a light saber effect or neon pole. You can also save your effect to use again with one click.
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The Best in Fictional Weaponry: The LightsaberWe begin a new series of articles that look at the best weapons that don't actually exist.
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The Ultimate Lightsaber DuelThis is a piece that I wrote to help end the raging debate of who is the baddest Sith Lord
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Where to Find a Custom Star Wars LightsaberMy children are Star Wars fanatics. I'm often asked where is the best place to get custom lightsabers. Here's where:
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Vader vs. Maul: Who Would Win a Lightsaber Duel?A review of a popular nerdy discussion as to who would be victorious in a fictional lightsaber duel to the death.
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Ideas for Fun Halloween Costume Mash-UpsDo wizards carry automatic weapons? Can Vulcans named spock wield a lightsaber? Why not? On Halloween, anything should go - especially to make things more fun. -
Revenge of the Sith: Star Wars is Part of ChildhoodGrowing up in the 1980's, it was nearly impossible not to become a Star Wars fan. Whether it was having lightsaber duels on the playground, playing with the action figures, or discussing the films ad naseum - it was a vital part of my childhood.
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A Look at Hasbro's "Final Jedi Duel"Final Jedi Duel captures the essence of Return of the Jedi's final lightsaber clash extremely well,
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The Worst Films Ever Made, No. 2: Star Wars, Episode II: Attack of the ClonesCertainly I wasn't expecting anything great, or even good, but . . . Yoda had a lightsaber fight, for Christ's sake! -
Are You Really Ready to Marry a Star Wars Geek?Before you tie the knot with a man who daydreams about lightsaber duels, wears Boba Fett T-shirts, and has a dog named "Salacious Crumb," here are some important things to consider. -
Worst Films Made by Good DirectorsEven good directors tend to really screw up once in a while. Here are ten such directors and the worst movies they ever made.
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Film Directors that Sold Their Souls to the DevilThere are a few directors out there that are truly great and others you have to wonder: How did he get that gig?
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Who Will Endorse Ron Paul?The Ron Paul campaign is raising money at a fantastic rate and has a great, enthusiastic base of loyal followers. As with any national campaign for political office, endorsements are needed by well known celebrities. Who will step up to the plate and endorse Ron Paul?
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Scion Volume 6: Royal Wedding from Checker Book PublishingScion is an interesting series in the Cross Gen Comic Universe that is a blend of epic fantasy with science fiction high tech. The result is a storyline readers can really get into, despite the interesting, but not necessarily needed, high tech twist.
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10 Unique Christmas Gift IdeasRather than the same old thing, here are ten ideas for Christmas gifts for that special someone.
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The Fortunate Womp Rat, Chapter OneThis is the fictionalized accounts of my gaming groups Star Wars game. Enjoy.
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Theme Park Review: Disney's Hollywood Studios, Orlando, FloridaDisney's Hollywood Studios is generally viewed as Disney's third park in Florida, but it is arguably the best for active visitors
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What to Buy: Lego Star Wars, or Lego Indiana Jones?An article weighing the pros and cons of Lego Star Wars and Lego Indiana Jones. Answers questions on both games, recommends what game to buy.
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Gift Ideas for Linux UsersDo you have a friend who finally got tired of all the crashes and bugs that come with Windows? Then these are the perfect gift ideas for your shopping list. The following gift ideas are perfect for all penguin loving Linux users.
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Top 10 80s Action MoviesThe action movie really came into its own in the 80s. Here are the 10 best of the decade.
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Writing Tips to Make Your Science Fiction Stories More ExcitingWhile writing for the hit television shows Star Trek: The Next Generation & Deep Space Nine, I formulated helpful writing strategies. Let me share them with you to help your own science fiction writing. -
Top 50 Unusual Presents for Men This YearAre you tried of getting boring presents for the man in your life?
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A Look at the Evolution of a Collectible from "a Galaxy Far, Far, Away...."Kenner unwittingly revolutionized the toy industry when it became one of the few licensees of Star Wars merchandise in 1977, but its original figures and playsets are eclipsed by more detailed versions from its successor Hasbro.
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My Nodding Approval for Post Cereal MLB BobbleheadsHumor columnist Christopher Wilson sits down at the breakfast table to bask in the glory of Post Cereal's miniature Major League Baseball bobblehead dolls. -
Why You Should Quit WritingNo, seriously---put down the pens and paper and just stop. You're horrible at what you do. -
Star Wars - Yoda Puppet or Pixels?Is your Yoda a puppet or a pack of pixels? There is no try - either do or do not. Choose! -
Greatest Battle Scenes in Film HistoryWith certain newer releases like The Last Legion, I thought it would be cool to give you my list of the greatest battle scenes ever put to celluloid.
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Luke Skywalker in Ceremonial Outfit: Kenner's 1996 Action Figure of a New Hope's HeroAlthough Luke Skywalker only wore four outfits in Star Wars - Episode IV: A New Hope, it took Kenner Toys and Hasbro 19 years to release a 3.75-inch action figure depicting the Classic Trilogy's hero in his ceremonial outfit from the film's Throne Room scene.
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Unique Secret Santa Gift IdeasLiven up your office Secret Santa grab bag with these 10 refreshing gift ideas under $20 that are sure to get a laugh.
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The Fortunate Womp Rat: Chapter TwoThis is a write up on my groups Star Wars Game, fictionalized through one characters eyes.
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A Look at Hasbro's Darth Vader with Imperial Interrogation DroidReleased in 1999 as part of Hasbro's Power of the Force 2 Collection, this version not only includes the menacing little torture robot seen in Episode IV, but also comes with a "talking" Dark Lord of the Sith
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Book Review: Hero's Guide - a Star Wars D20 RPG SupplementThis book is a great addition to the Star Wars d20 role playing game! It's hard to find, though.
