With the opening of the movie WALL-E, droids, especially cute ones, seem to be a popular topic of discussion. Not that I can find any fault with anyone who appreciates a hard-working, attractive droid.
I have just come across a photo essay from Time Magazine entitled We Love Robots. I do believe I am most fond of this musical model pictured, but there are a great many adorable models shown.
We Love Droids (via BotJunkie)
Today I have found another item that puzzles me. I believe this ornament, depicting the Emperor as a mouse, is supposed to be cute. I am still not sure if that is a form of respect on this planet or a form of disdain.
The seller does offer several other ornaments, including a prominent Wookiee, a galactic senator, and a moisture farmer.
Emperor Mouse (etsy)
Pictured is just a section of 35,310 Lego Clone Troopers assembled by a group of Lego UK employees to raise awareness for The National Autistic Society (obviously of the United Kingdom). Even though Master Thirteen and I are not located in that geopolitical district, I thought it would be beneficial to show that Empire supports many charitable causes, despite what members of the Rebellion may claim.
I would, however, note that unlike the article claims, these are not the helmets from a previously shown machine. Some authors apparently cannot differentiate between the Republic’s Clone Troopers and the Empire’s Stormtroopers. There are, however, more impressive pictures attached to the article.
35,310 Lego Star Wars Clone Trooper Army Invades Earth (Gizmodo)
Master Thirteen would probably not approve, as these boots are rather evocative of his armored ones. However, for just that reason, if droids wore shoes, these would be at the top of my list.
Perhaps it is all for the best that my components are not, for the most part, user replaceable.
Sexy Star Wars stormtrooper boots (Boing Boing Gadgets)
I have not investigated the definition of papercraft, so I am not sure if the traditional art of origami falls into that category, but even if it does not, this model absolutely delights me.
Once again we have the title character from the upcoming WALL-E movie, this time interpreted in a single, uncut piece of folded paper by Brian Chan. I only wish that folding instructions were provided along with the crease diagram, so that i might attempt one of my own.
WALL-E Made From ORIGAM-E (Gizmodo)
I must admit, I’m a bit undecided about today’s item. I know that there is are a great many readers looking for papercraft information, and I am always glad to provide Imperial and droid crafts for all. Also, Boing Boing does refer to this as a “robot toy,” using this planet’s term for droid. Still, I am not entirely convinced it falls in that category.
The MAKE entry lists it as “robot-like,” which may be the best classification for it. In any case, I do hope everyone enjoys this project.
Papercraft robot toy with rotating head (Boing Boing)
As you may or may not be aware, the movie WALL-E will be opening next weekend. While I am looking forward to it, provided Master Thirteen will allow me time to view it, there are plenty of related items to keep a droid amused in the meantime.
A prime example is this replica of the movie’s protagonist, built by Joe Meno, editor of BrickJournal, out of Lego bricks. Not only is it a wonderful likeness, it is also capable of movement, and has posable arms.
You can see more views of this piece of brick artwork at Flickr.
It has been demonstrated in the past that the writers at Gizmodo and I do not always see eye-to-visual circuitry on quite a few issues. However, they do feature an entry today that I find absolutely charming, combining two of my favorite things: Stormtroopers and machinery.
Granted, these are merely the small, but adorable, Lego version of the Empire’s troopers, but it is still fascinating to watch, at least for this droid.
Galactic Empire Cloning Stormtroopers in Lego Factory (Gizmodo)
I have shared a fair amount of droid-related sculpture in the past, but I do believe this is the first digital droid art I have found. At left we have two charming rabbit droids, pondering a sunset.
The artist, Goro Fujita, has several other droid pieces in his gallery at AREA-56. If you enjoy this one, please take a look.
Do Bundroids Dream Of Electric Carrots? (BotJunkie)
I have shared the R2–D2 projector with you before, but here we have a group using this projector in coordination with other components to form a unique server monitoring program. It is interesting work, to be sure.
However, I might suggest that they look into the services of a good protocol droid. The project page is almost entirely in a language which, if I am not mistaken, is not read by the majority of the audience. I would also suggest they do not allow humans with wire cutters into their data center.
R2-d2 Server Monitor: R2-D2’s In Ur Servers, Monitoring Ur Packetz (Gizmodo, who would also use a good protocol droid)
