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Public Information => The Imperial Cantina => Topic started by: tavrikgannon on January 30, 2008, 11:19:31 AM

Title: Stop the Press!
Post by: tavrikgannon on January 30, 2008, 11:19:31 AM
Oh how I do wish I could get my hands on one of these.... has anyone seen these yet? European release is 2.2.08. I have read on TechEblog (or something like that) that the projectors are going for $2520! Not sure if the webcam is the same price..... that would be one expensive unit if it were! I think I need to win the lottery or something!

http://www.nikkor2d2.com/

 - Bill
Title: Re: Stop the Press!
Post by: Volund Starfire on January 30, 2008, 11:35:22 AM
I'd rather build my own.  It would be a projector in a droid body with a DVD/CD player built in.

Insert the DVD, its head spins around, kicks itself onto the third leg, and projects it on the wall with some beeping.  The remote would resemble Luke's droid caller.

For that matter, hook in some bluetooth tech to make it voice activated!
Title: Re: Stop the Press!
Post by: tavrikgannon on January 30, 2008, 11:59:23 AM
Well... if you are skilled in such areas. I, however, am not. But that would be really sweet to have. I wonder when it will be available here in the States. Now, if that thing could accomodate a gaming system.... yeah, there is nothing like gaming with the screen contents projected up on the wall! I mean, really, how cool is it to see 24" clones or battle droids up on the side of your wall, slugging it out? Let me tell you, it is AWESOME!!!!

 - Bill
Title: Re: Stop the Press!
Post by: guyactor on January 30, 2008, 12:51:38 PM
Our church sometimes hosts a youth game night when they project these games up front. Take down all the chairs. There are tons of 'kids/young adults' there. It really does make a difference.

BA
Title: Re: Stop the Press!
Post by: SpitFireScout on January 30, 2008, 06:38:25 PM
Now, if that thing could accomodate a gaming system....
- Bill

Gonk would be my first choice to house the x-box lol! (because he is huge)

Droidica for the PS3  :twisted:

then a Pit Droid for the Wii  :roll:

now i'm going to go spend more time playing Paper Mario :)



Title: Re: Stop the Press!
Post by: tavrikgannon on January 31, 2008, 07:47:48 AM
He said GONK..... that just brought back memories...... of the sore and bruised collar bone types!

 - Bill
Title: Re: Stop the Press!
Post by: ceric on January 31, 2008, 09:10:59 AM
OMG, He did say GONK! That thing was awesome. Why, Oh why, didn't we keep it. :(
Now, How about a Full Scale MF-type Cockpit to sit in while watching the Saga and playing video games. Something like it will be built for the Fan Film I'm writing, which is still in preproduction, But soon enough.
Title: Re: Stop the Press!
Post by: tavrikgannon on January 31, 2008, 11:50:13 AM
I still have the GONK.... it is sitting in my storage unit. It took on some water damage, because you know it rained like crazy after the exhibit had concluded. So I really haven't done anything with it. Besides... that thing is HEAVY!!!!!!

What could you possibly want with that rustic thing, eh?

 -Bill
Title: Re: Stop the Press!
Post by: Qui-Fawn on January 31, 2008, 12:22:37 PM
Just the fact that it exists is pretty much awesome.....
Title: Re: Stop the Press!
Post by: guyactor on January 31, 2008, 04:54:55 PM
I think we should repair it, flip it over and use it as a portable carbon-freezing unit.......


BA
Title: Re: Stop the Press!
Post by: tavrikgannon on January 31, 2008, 05:24:28 PM
You know... it is almost big enough!  :roll:

 - Bill
Title: Re: Stop the Press!
Post by: Cooter Davis on January 31, 2008, 05:30:18 PM
I think we should remake Gonk, with a lighter material, and let him live again.....
Title: Re: Stop the Press!
Post by: Volund Starfire on January 31, 2008, 06:28:16 PM
If this is a costume you're talking about, we can make my wife wear it... she's got the height down.  :D
Title: Re: Stop the Press!
Post by: tavrikgannon on February 01, 2008, 11:41:48 AM
Lighter materials? Absolutely, man. I do want to do a second version. That first one was and is brutal.

If this is a costume you're talking about, we can make my wife wear it... she's got the height down.  :D

Yeah, umm, dude, trust me, she is not wearing that thing. I can guarantee it! If you have seen what we are talking about it would make you cringe. The thing weighed over 100lbs, at least. I was bruised to the collar bones because it was so heavy. Who would have thought that plywood and other accessory pieces would have amounted to so much weight? Oh, that's right, my fellow costumes did!

 - Bill
Title: Re: Stop the Press!
Post by: Ilovesanddirt on February 01, 2008, 11:55:08 AM
I think we should remake Gonk, with a lighter material, and let him live again.....

tk409 did a very light screen accurate Gonk and even made a tutorial.
Title: Re: Stop the Press!
Post by: Aysel on February 01, 2008, 07:08:05 PM
I can't believe you said I would wear that thing....geez...
Title: Re: Stop the Press!
Post by: guyactor on February 03, 2008, 12:42:22 PM
I can't believe you said I would wear that thing....geez...

so............like, are you saying.................you don't want to?................................
Title: Re: Stop the Press!
Post by: Aysel on February 03, 2008, 02:38:27 PM
how many different ways can I say this....

nope, no, won't, absolutely not, I refuse.

I think I get my point across :D
Title: Re: Stop the Press!
Post by: Volund Starfire on February 03, 2008, 02:52:17 PM
I hate it when she isn't clear about these kinds of things...
Title: Re: Stop the Press!
Post by: Cooter Davis on February 03, 2008, 03:15:41 PM
how many different ways can I say this....

nope, no, won't, absolutely not, I refuse.

I think I get my point across :D

But you would looks so cute as Gonk.
Title: Re: Stop the Press!
Post by: guyactor on February 03, 2008, 04:28:22 PM
I hate it when she isn't clear about these kinds of things...
8) 8)

Title: Re: Stop the Press!
Post by: ceric on February 04, 2008, 07:51:42 PM
But I need droids for the FanFilm. Rebuild that GONK!! Anyone else here have or build droids and want to help in making of the FanFilm, PM me.
Title: Re: Stop the Press!
Post by: Aysel on February 04, 2008, 08:10:26 PM
if it was made of foam, I might wear it, but if it's plywood, heck no!
Title: Re: Stop the Press!
Post by: tavrikgannon on February 04, 2008, 08:14:15 PM
The next one I do will probably be made of some sort of plastic. I do want to rebuild the GONK. It was a pretty cool project.... one spurred on out of a miserable dare. Oh, how I had to succumb to Matt's goading. But after everything was all said and done, I'm glad he egged me on! Even if the blasted killed killed me to wear it!

 - Bill