Check out this awesome Darth Vader Helmet that is based on Ralph McQuarrie’s pre-production sketches. Here is the info:

On Monday, February 8th, beginning at 9AM PST, eFX Inc. will begin accepting pre-orders for their unique, new Darth Vader Concept Helmet based on pre-production sketches by Ralph McQuarrie.

Only 250 of helmets – which can be separated into three pieces – will be produced worldwide. Affectionately dubbed “McVader” by developers at eFX, the helmet was created from one of the original concept sketches – chosen by McQuarrie – and brought to life by digital sculptor Jay Kushwara exclusively for eFX.

The retail price for the helmet is $899, plus shipping and handling, and a non-refundable deposit of $250 will be required at the time of pre-order. The balance will be due when the Darth Vader Concept Helmet is ready to ship, which is estimated to be in late May.

Anybody have $900 I can borrow? This is an awesome helmet. You can order the helmet here.

Check this awesome Darth Vader Print:

The Darkside of Death’ Print

This print is a limited edition print done for a upcoming show produced by Vahalla Studios. Vahalla Studios was kind enough to provide Hydro74 with 74 artist proofs to sell on the cheap to friends and fans. The Darkside of Death is a concept that all things come to pass. These prints are limited and won’t be reprinted.

* 8″ x 8″ silk screen print.
* Black ink on White Paper.
* Artist Proofs, signed and numbered by Hydro74. Limited to 74 pieces.

This print is limited so hurry an order yours Merchline.com/hydro74

Throughout the next month we will be helping you ladies out there with Christmas Gift Ideas for your geek. Up first is this very cool Darth Vader Alarm Clock.

Sick of that annoying alarm clock buzzer? How about James Earl Jones as Darth Vader telling you to get out of bed? It may be uncomfortable to sleep knowing that the Dark Lord of the Sith Lord is staring at you. You can choose between the radio or three  Darth Vader movie sound bites, including “Don’t underestimate the force,” “We would be honored if you joined us,” and “The Force is strong with this one.”

The time is displayed in his cold machine eyes. When you check the time it may feel like you are looking into his dark soul. That may sound bad, but its no different than waking up to go to work!

LEGO builder Brandon Griffith created a Star Wars chess set based on Episode IV – A New Hope. The board and pieces use nothing but LEGO bricks.

…continue reading Star Wars: A New Hope Lego Chess

I some how missed this news earlier this month. Artists, comic book creators, toy designers, and celebrity fans are getting out their markers, paint brushes and glue guns to transform blank Mighty Muggs into one-of-a-kind Star Wars art to be auctioned by The Make-A-Wish Foundation.

…continue reading The Empire Muggs Back

This is the greatest costume ever! (via /film)

Sadly we didn’t make it to Comic Con this year, so we have no coverage. It seems this wasn’t the best year in terms of news or exclusives. However, I looked around the web and found some of the best highlights:

Hasbro wants to know if they should make the Darth Vader Funeral Pyre. I say yes (via ActionFigureInsider)

The James Cameron Avatar panel is online with no film footage (via GeeksofDoom)

You can watch the entire Mattel / DC Comics Heroic Partnership (via ActionFigureInsider)

Rumors are being spread that Warner Bros. is getting fans reaction to a Superman suit for Smallville (via TV Squad)

Footage from Tron Legacy premiered

Mattel unleashed Master’s of the Universe Goodness (via ToplessRobot)

Want to see the Green Hornet Car? (via ComingSoon)

Star Wars Clone Wars Season 2 looks amazingly cool

Really good responses to Iron Man 2 Footage (via Ain’tItCoolNews)

A trailer for the Star Wars: Unleashed Sith Edition was shown at the Star Wars Panel.

Mattel will be producing a General Zod Figure (via CoolToyReview)

You can now see Star Wars in concert! (via StarWars)

The Simpsons were awarded Guiness World Record for Longest Running Sitcom (/film)

Kevin Smith may have to get rid of Dicks (via ComingSoon)

Anime Iron Man Trailer looks awesome!

I haven’t addressed the death of Michael Jackson yet. The guy was a big deal, and a website dedicated to pop-culture should post something about the death of Michael Jackson. So I came up with a great way to honor the career of Michael Jackson.

…continue reading Michael Jackson Tribute

Historical Accuracy Fail courtesy from FailBlog.org

StarWars.com has a number of gift you can get your father for Fathers Day, including sleepwear pants, Vader toaster, and these Golf Club Covers:

With the entire Star Wars saga wrapped around one of the most iconic father figures of all time, it’s no wonder fans like to lavish their dads with gifts from their favorite faraway galaxy. And even if your dad can’t remember which movie General Grievous was in or what a Padawan learner is, he probably remembers Darth Vader, Yoda, Chewbacca and others from the classic trilogy, characters we’ve highlighted below in our selection of cool Father’s Day gifts for dad this year.

There’s a great new set of classic golf club covers, Yoda slippers, some cool retro sleepwear pants, the uber-grandpa Obi-Wan Kenobi Mighty Mugg, the exclusive Vader toaster, a cool genre-style Star Wars poster for the den, desk accessories, and even kites for flying with Dad on windy days.

Click images below for links to products, and be sure to get your orders in early for delivery by Father’s Day, June 21!