Gamertell

The most recent issue of ThinkGeek catalog has been delivered and, as usual, it features several gamer goodies. Here’s a list of the more (and less) notable game-related goodies in the June 2008 ThinkGeek catalog.

On the more notable side there’s a programmable keyboard with mini OLEDs, Mario Kart slot cars, Halo 3 replicas and Zelda plush…

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Recently made available on the Japanese goodies site, You Buy Now, is one of the most glorious, beautiful trash cans I have ever seen. Yes, it is R2-D2 and yes, the lid flips back.

The can is produced by gentle Giant, makers of some of pretty fun and realistic toys including many based on Star Wars, Terminator and The Simpsons. The only bad part is that it costs $149.99.

From the site’s product description:

Imported from Japan, the R2-D2 Trash Can operates via a foot pedal that lifts the little droid’s “head” to reveal a removable waste receptacle. Compatible with any bathroom-sized trash bags, this 23 in. tall R2-D2 figure will hold your trash (or dirty diapers) until ready for disposal. A must for any diehard Star Wars fan’s household.  R2-D2 has to take a lot of garbage from C-3PO, and now he can take some from you as well!

This is an official Star Wars licensed product and is being sold only in Japan. Not sure I’d use it for dirty diapers at that price, though I might consider placing all my Jedi prayers and offerings in it.

Product Page [R2-D2 Trash Can] Site [Gentle Giant]

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WizKids recently sent me samples of their latest Trading Card Game, Star Wars PocketModel TCG, released this past week (late June 2007).

Each game pack, which retails for $4.99, includes 4-8 pocket models (on two plastic cards), 6 game cards, an instruction/rules sheet and a pair of really tiny dice. The unique, and rather unusual, aspect of this game is that the “pocket models” are actually miniature ships. A free sample coupons is available on the WizKids’ web site where you type in your zip code and print the resulting page to pick two free cards and three ships (an X-Wing and two TIE Fighters) at a local shop. The coupon expires July 30, 2007.

Each plastic card in a game pack contains glossy, full-color precut ship parts that you pop out and piece together referencing a tiny wireframe diagram and itty, bitty guide letters on each connection point.

Click through to get more information as well as images of cards and completed ships…

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