Darth Vader Is Teaching Japanese People English
Is this a joke? Nooooooooooo! This is for real. A Darth Vader-themed English-Japanese dictionary was released this month in Japan.
The Darth Vader Samurai Figure We All Deserve
Star Wars is famously inspired by Japanese samurai films. So it makes sense for Bandai to release this wonderful Samurai-style Darth Vader.
The Next Star Wars Pinball Trilogy Might Be Better Than The Last
The second triology of Star Wars tables for Pinball FX 2 and Star Wars Pinball begins with Darth Vader. Not the Midichlorian-rich little boy Darth Vader, but full-on, James Earl Jones-talking, force-choking, 25-sandwich-a-day-eating Darth "Motherf***ing" Vader. That's how you start a second trilogy.
Amazing Star Wars Sculptures, Made Out Of Techno-Junk
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I can't decide which one of sculptor Gabriel Dishaw's Star Wars models is the craziest. Tank Vader on the left, or the Clone Fembot in the middle? Probably the latter. But I'm pretty sure there's no better way to make use of old hardware and keyboards.
How Star Wars Might've Had a Different Darth Vader
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The Japanese influence in Star Wars is no accident. George Lucas' hero is acclaimed filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, and he was inspired by the Japanese director's films, such as The Hidden Fortress.
There's Now Darth Vader "Energy Cola" Pepsi in Japan
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Hanging Out with Darth Vader Sure Seems Fun
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Camping. Skateboarding. Getting your hair done. If you're a looking for a buddy, Darth Vader is the Sith Lord you want.
Five Comics That Question Everything You Know This Week
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Darth Vader Invades South Osaka (Noooooooooo!)
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When I first moved to Osaka, I lived near Shinsekai—a rough part of town in the south. My apartment was clean and spacious, but the area was populated with drunks, prostitutes, and gangsters.
Kinect Star Wars Makes Chris Pratt More Powerful Than You Can Possibly…
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Parks & Recreation and Moneyball star Chris Pratt's turn as a micheivious Obi-Wan in this commercial for Kinect Star Wars does not make me want the game. It does, however, make me to hang out with Christ Pratt.
Darth Vader Riding Charizard
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Thank website Doodle of Boredom and be glad Vader is out of the ladies room and back where he belongs: riding a Pocket Monster.
Ugly Force Unleashed II Watches Are Collectively Attractive
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These Force Unleashed II X G-Shock watches might be hideously ugly, but only 50 pairs are being made, and that makes them beautiful.
About The Time Darth Vader Robbed A Bank
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Vader held up a bank in Long Island, New York on Thursday. As seen on Boing Boing.
Open Darth Vader's Head, Eat Gum
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Ever wonder what is inside Darth Vader's helmet? Well, besides actors Sebastian Shaw and David Prowse.
Vader Senses Much Movement In Your Wii Remote
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The only reason to think that Power A's officially licensed Star Wars Darth Vader Wii Sensor Bar holder is a stupid idea is that you didn't think of it yourself. Or maybe the price.
(RIP Soul Calibur: 1998-2008) Yoda, Vader Make SCIV Cover
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First Guitar Hero kicks the bucket, now this... Soul Calibur IV has been dated and priced for Japan. That's good news! The game will be released on July 31st for ¥7,800 (US$73). Above is the official Japanese box art for the game, box art that features Darth Vader for the PS3 version. Yoda is on the Xbox 360…