R2D2 casemod is affordable, convincing evidence of our continued love for old sci-fi epic

We'll let you in on a little secret: we find the constant stream of Star Wars-inspired you-name-it to be a little, shall we say... played? That said, this R2D2 casemod is totally, impressively rad. Made from a grabage can, it's obviously a labor of love, and the results are insanely "real" looking -- yup, that's Artoo-Deetoo, hanging out in that guy's humble abode. This droid's got a webcam, speakers, LEDs -- all the good stuff you'd expect from a highly detailed piece of nerdery, and if you're action-oriented, you can make one of your very own for roughly $150. Hit the read link for tons of photos and detailed instructions. One more shot of the little dude after the break.

[RemDX @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:14PM]

This is totally out of this world!

[Seightan @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:30PM]

Too much work. Gay.

[Leo @ Mar 23rd 2009 6:43PM]

I totally agree - AWESOME case.

My views are in-line with Engadget about 99% of the time - as I'm sure most of yours are, but calling anything that's Star Wars inspired "played" is downright wrong. Star Wars is, and always will be the perfect Sci-Fi - it's got Good vs Evil, Chicks, Awesome Weapons & Battle Scenes, It's 6 films long (+ tons of games etc) AND it's not geek-exclusive. I'd say that you can't really consider yourself a man unless you dig Star Wars.

[bolezhinkov @ Mar 23rd 2009 7:13PM]

the combination of plaid and snap-off pants is also out of this world. I vividly recall my statement in grade 7.

[youngstunna @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:15PM]

pretty cool star trek case. i have the same fan controller.

[starscream1985 @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:19PM]

It's a Star Wars case, dude. Star Wars and Star Trek are two totally different things.

[iGoon#2 @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:20PM]

Prepare to have your comment Low-Ranked at warp 9.99

[KatAngel @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:22PM]

WHAT?! Did I just hear you call this a Star Trek case?!?!

I've lost all faith in mankind. Way to go, now I'm going to go bring about the apocalypse thanks to you.

[Oli D @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:25PM]

im considering reporting that comment... it is an insult to us all

[OneLove @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:27PM]

...he just wanted to bring out all the super nerds and snare them. :)

[Oli D @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:32PM]

Well he did, and now were upset ok?

Ill be in my room.

[comments4cheap @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:36PM]

Star trek, Star wars, same star shit different star system.

[Boards of Canada @ Mar 23rd 2009 5:44PM]

Wouaah, nice dildo case! Why the arms though?

[tofudeliveryae86 @ Mar 23rd 2009 10:38PM]

man... you guys got trolled

[The WC @ Mar 23rd 2009 6:30PM]

@comments4cheap:

Oh no you didn't!

[Mustaine @ Mar 25th 2009 12:43PM]

Troll bait.

[bandigolo @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:16PM]

But does it project in 1080p 3D?

[Platinum_Skeet @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:23PM]

Where's the holograms?

[Oli D @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:23PM]

I just had a mindfuck trying to work out whether that was possible.

Surely it would be 1080p squared?

[bandigolo @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:26PM]

cubed?

[Oli D @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:31PM]

No i dont think so, because 1080p sort of refers to the area of the screen doesnt it?

Although its literally a single dimension, its mostly used for short hand for 1920×1080.

[Josh Ladella @ Mar 23rd 2009 8:14PM]

(1080p)^(3/2)

1080p is already a 2 dimensional system, albeit a poorly named one. Square root it (1/2 power) to convert it to 1 dimension and cube it (3rd power) to take it up to three.

3*(1/2)=3/2

I need a life. I just converted 1080p to three dimensions.

[Kali4 @ Mar 24th 2009 10:55AM]

I seem to recall the original projection to have considerably less than 1080 lines of resolution. Also, less color.

Pico projector add-in?

[JS @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:19PM]

I would make one, but then I won't have a bowl to drain my pasta in.

[bangladeshiluv @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:21PM]

Won't get you laid.

[Oli D @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:23PM]

cite your source

[DirtyVegas @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:24PM]

Speak for yourself.

[iGoon#2 @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:48PM]

Its Amok Time!

[Smart People Play Tuba @ Mar 23rd 2009 10:24PM]

WILL get you laid with a geek chick. Worth it.

[KatAngel @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:21PM]

WHAT?! Did I just hear you call this a Star Trek case?!?!

I've lost all faith in mankind. Way to go, now I'm going to go bring about the apocalypse thanks to you.

[KatAngel @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:22PM]

Erm, oops, that was supposed to be a reply to youngstunna.

[iGoon#2 @ Mar 23rd 2009 5:39PM]

Thanks for the abundance of FAIL!

[Oli D @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:26PM]

Without meaning to spark up an inter-intergalactic war, are we agreed that Star Wars is better than Star Trek?

[bandigolo @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:34PM]

Could be. Everything SW before Phantom Menace is certainly superior to ST. But time will tell if the new ST reboot turns the tide. I think we can all agree that modern SW blows ass. If ST can come out swinging in the next 5 years, we may have a new champion.

[DirtyVegas @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:56PM]

Man, I'm not sure how this didn't turn into a flamefest. Guess people are only obsessed about Apple and MS here.

I prefer Star Wars to Star Trek. The new movie looks sick, except that it looks like a boy band is operating the enterprise...

[DirtyVegas @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:57PM]

@ Bandigolo

2 words : Darth Maul.

[bandigolo @ Mar 23rd 2009 5:01PM]

"boy band operating the enterprise"

lol. +1.

[Boards of Canada @ Mar 23rd 2009 5:53PM]

There is only 3 movies in star wars. The originals. 1977, 1980, 1983.

[Smart People Play Tuba @ Mar 23rd 2009 10:27PM]

@ Boards of Canada

The truth you speak! Wise among me are you!

[Ed T @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:27PM]

Star Wars nostalgia - 1979 - probably the last time he got laid.

[Deuche ex Machina @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:39PM]

To Paraphrase Oli:

Hey, Fuck off!!

Gracias for the fucking off.

[Paul @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:45PM]

It's not sci-fi, it's past-fantasy.

[KatAngel @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:44PM]

So, my question is... where can I get a grabage can? I've got garbage cans, but...

[ZenStyleJunglist @ Mar 23rd 2009 5:55PM]

Good catch! I did a double take.

[Smart People Play Tuba @ Mar 23rd 2009 10:29PM]

Speel chek, peple.

[OLight @ Mar 24th 2009 9:41AM]

I don't know, but the same thought occurred to me; better not bring it to work. I'd ruin at least one or two Core Values by opening a grabage can at work.

[BigD145 @ Mar 23rd 2009 4:50PM]

Where's HAL?

[star_wars_is_old.time_to_move_on @ Mar 23rd 2009 5:04PM]

is that david brent?!

[Oli D @ Mar 23rd 2009 5:10PM]

ha no its Larsen Van Der Rapesalot

p.s. Display Name... nice touch

[TIMMAH! @ Mar 23rd 2009 5:46PM]

I thought it was Jonathan Winters...