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French photographer Cedric Delsaux sees a different setting for the Star Wars saga when he looks through the lens-a post-apocalyptic wasteland full of ruined buildings and bleak landscapes.
It’s the kind of place that seems perfect for devotees of the Dark Side, a world which leaves most droids feeling a bit lost. Here’s a bit on how this photo series came to be:
In his series ‘The Dark Lens’, Delsaux first set out to highlight the decay of the post-apocalyptic modern world, but found the landscapes too plain.
That was when he incorporated notable scenes and characters from Star Wars, with the help of CGI maestro Pierrick Gueneugue, bringing to life two distant worlds.
We’ve featured the works of Cedric Delsaux here on Neatorama over the years (Link and Link), and now he’s back because his series The Dark Lens has been put together in a book, which features a forward by George Lucas (link).
What an interesting way to put a spin on a sub-genre and sci-fi series which are in danger of becoming an artistic cliche. And I quite like the idea of Darth Vader lording over the reconstruction of a massive skyscraper (Death Star Towers, maybe?), while Jabba the Hut is holed up in some rat infested slums, conducting his dirty business from the shadows.
Link –via DesignTAXI
Costume retailer HalloweenCostumes.com recently held a contest for variations on Darth Vader’s iconic helmet. This feathery one wasn’t among the winners, but I think it’s the cutest. Who could resist obeying his every command?
Winners and Other Contestants -via The Mary Sue
Dann Matthews is right. Darth Vader and Don Draper have a lot in common, such as a mysterious past and the ability to force-choke people at ten paces.
-via Popped Culture
This beautiful papercraft Darth Vader imitates the Christian icons of Byzantine art. It was made by the Spanish designer Lubolo. The best part of the project is the video at the link which shows how Lubolo made it. If you’ve ever wondered how three-dimensional papercraft images are made, the video will give you a great demonstration.
He’s more tableware now than man. Alain Bellino sculpted this Darth Vader bust out of old pieces of metal, including silver spoons for the eyes and cabinet hinges on the mask.
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Darth Vader directs a flashmob choir at Algonquin College. The Television Broadcasting students organized this with the help of the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir to lighten the mood during finals.
Please note: Lord Vader is not enrolled or on faculty at Algonquin.
-via Buzzfeed
He-Man’s days are numbered now that he faces a far more dangerous foe. Ryan Renders made this bust for a charity auction. And since we all know that Skeletor is a generous fellow, he’d appreciate the gesture.
James Earl Jones provided the voice of Darth Vader in the original trilogy. In an interview with BBC News, Jones asserted that George Lucas’s first choice for that role was Orson Welles. But Lucas reasoned that Welles’s voice was too well-known.
The tragedy is that Bobcat Goldthwait was too young provide his voice. Surely he would have been the ideal Vader.
What other actors do you think would have been good in the role of Darth Vader?
Link (warning: auto-sound) -via blastr | Images: BBC, IMDb
This Star Wars-themed Christmas tree has gone to the Dark Side. I believe the only light is the light saber! This picture is just begging for puns, which you can find in the reddit thread. Link -via @johncfarrier
Who can hold a candle to the Grinch in evilness? Darth Vader, that’s who! This mashup of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas and Return of the Jedi is the latest from OneMinuteGalactica. -via Buzzfeed
Comments Off Darth Vader — or, as I strongly suspect, a man impersonating Darth Vader — walked into the mayor’s office in Odessa, Ukraine last week. He cited a law that granted free land to any citizen who wished to claim it. Vader indicated that he planned to build some sort of spaceport or base and submitted an application. They gave him the usual bureaucratic run-around:
“The application has been registered and will be considered,” a spokeswoman for the mayor’s office told Reuters.
“We are not on the dark side, we are light-side people,” she added.
Link -via Flavorwire
Princess Leia, say it ain’t so -he may be hardcore, but he’s not only evil, he’s also your father! Well, it still looks pretty darn awesome either way.
At this point, you have to be pretty young to not know what happens in the Star Wars saga. That said, this contains spoilers. Faris is four years old, and here he sees The Empire Strikes Back for the first time. The camera captures his surprise at the twist. -via Metafilter
This cartoon, that Geeks Are Sexy rightfully titled “You’re A Skywalker, Not A Street Walker,” just goes to show how everyone’s adolescent years are pretty much the same -even Princesses.
Link Via Geeks Are Sexy
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Hopefully he is voiced by James Earl Jones instead of Christian Bale. Or Kevin Conroy, who was the best Batman of them all.
Link -via Geekologie | Photo: Unknown
Previously: Bat Vader
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-via The Mary Sue
Through the eyes of Robbi Rodriguez, pop culture icons such as Doctor Who, Darth Vader and the Rocketeer are imbued with frenetic energy, rendered in pen and ink with jagged outlines and a roughness which is counterbalanced by sharp, smooth detail. Take your eyeballs on a tour of the pic gallery posted on ComicsAlliance, then head to Robbi’s website for more ocular delights!
Link -via ComicsAlliance
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You cannot resist the power of the Steamy Side. This steampunk mask made by Michael Salerno “represents the Imperial aspirations of the European powers in the 19th Century.”
Link -via Bit Rebels | Previously: Steampunk Darth Vader Mask
To promote the newly-opened Star Tours at Disneyland, Darth Vader himself came to check it out. The problem? It wasn’t quiiiiite ready. What’s a Sith Lord to do? Explore the park, obviously.
You can also see lots of sweet extended cuts:
Darth at the Sword in the Stone
Darth watches a parade
Darth on the tea cups
Darth walks through Sleeping Beauty Castle
Darth at a dance party
Japanese sushi chef Oki showed us his latest creation, Darth Vader made out of carrots! Never has the Sith Lord looked so yummily crunchy: Link - via Between the Pages
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I just got back from Comic Con today and while there were tons of people dressed as Darth Vader and a few artistically painted Vader helmets, there was nothing like this wonderful disco ball or the Darth Vader gas mask featured on this great Oddee article. If there was, I might have ended up spending even more money on things I don’t need.
Darth Vader USB Hub - $44.95
Is the force not with you when it comes to available USB ports? You need the Darth Vader USB Hub from the NeatoShop. This 4-port USB Hub, shaped like Darth Vader’s helmet, makes breathing sounds when you plug in a USB device.
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more frighteningly fabulous Computer Gadgets.
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Dark Lord by Liam Brazier
One thing’s for sure, Liam Brazier’s lack of curvey lines certainly does not disturb the Sith Lord. Check out more of his uniquely angular illustrations here: Link (don’t miss the Cave Man one!)
See also: Neat Star Wars stuff from the NeatoShop
No! Don’t give George Lucas any ideas!
Actually, though, this would be an improvement over the prequels. So, yeah: go with a My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic crossover.
You can view other wonderful Vader birthday cakes at the link. Link -via Geekosystem
Nothing like a cold blueberry Darth Vader pop or a strawberries and cream Marilyn Monroe-sicle to quench your thirst on a hot summer day, is there? Created by a Russian company called Stoyn, these treats also come in Mario (tequila sunrise), a graffiti can (bubble gum), Donald Duck (banana chocolate), Mickey Mouse (mango) and poet Vladimir Mayakovsky (cranberry vodka).
Link via Laughing Squid
Darth Vader LEGO Star Wars Key Light – $11.95
Have you been searching the galaxy and galaxies far, far away for the perfect keychain? You need the Darth Vader LEGO Star Wars Key Light from the NeatoShop. Darth Vader’s movable arms and legs makes dancing around the Dark Lord so much fun. This is an impressive, most impressive, keyring.
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more fantastic Star Wars Items.
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Star Wars Lightsaber Flashlight (Darth Vader) – $25.95
Are you a Star Wars fanatic in need of a new flashlight? Behold the Star Wars Lightsaber Flashlight (Darth Vader) from the NeatoShop. This fabulous red LED flashlight has lightsaber sound effects when you turn it on/off. Get one of these flashlights and a light source force will always be with you! Star Wars Lightsaber Flashlight (Anakin Skywalker) is also available.
Be sure to check out all the fabulous Star Wars items available at the NeatoShop.
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The Galactic Empire Times, which looks suspiciously like the New York Times, has a breaking story.
CORUSCANT — Obi-Wan Kenobi, the mastermind of some of the most devastating attacks on the Galactic Empire and the most hunted man in the galaxy, was killed in a firefight with Imperial forces near Alderaan, Darth Vader announced on Sunday.
In a late-night appearance in the East Room of the Imperial Palace, Lord Vader declared that “justice has been done” as he disclosed that agents of the Imperial Army and stormtroopers of the 501st Legion had finally cornered Kenobi, one of the leaders of the Jedi rebellion, who had eluded the Empire for nearly two decades. Imperial officials said Kenobi resisted and was cut down by Lord Vader’s own lightsaber. He was later dumped out of an airlock.
There’s much more. The ads and comments are priceless. Link -via reddit
Imagine an ice cream truck rolling into your neighborhood playing that tune -wouldn’t you run to it as fast as you can? Admiral Snackbar, indeed! This is an advertisement for Star Wars Popsicles, one of many April Fool’s Day items from Think Geek. Link
Darth Vader Talking Dashboard Driver – $9.95
Do you have trouble coming up with things to say when someone cuts you off? Do you wish you could be cool like Darth Vader? The Darth Vader Talking Dashboard Driver from the NeatoShop is for you! Sit back and let Darth do all the talking (or heavy breathing). Umm….but you will have to still drive the car. Sorry, he can’t do everything for you. Some things you still have to do for yourself.
This item is also the perfect desk accessory.
Be sure you check out the NeatoShop for more Star Wars fun!
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