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Portal Bookends: For Science (Books)

Technabob — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:15:35 +0000

The concept is simple. Left side: Test subject enters orange portal; Middle: ???; Right side: Test subject exits blue portal. While it’s not a wholly original concept, these aluminum Portal bookends look even more refined than the originals we spotted on Reddit over a year ago. Since the guy who made the original apparently didn’t take our advice and open an Etsy shop, ThinkGeek went ahead and started selling these so we can all enjoy them on our bookshelves too.

This time, the bookends are officially-licensed Portal merch, so you don’t have to worry about Cave Johnson coming over to your house and throwing some combustible lemons your way for violating his intellectual property rights.

You can grab a pair of Portal bookends over at ThinkGeek now for $25 (USD).

[via Nerd Approved]

Portal Bookends: Read Books. There Will Be a Test.

Technabob — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 03:19:26 +0000

Came across this listing over on Etsy tonight:

“Hello [shopper name here]! Welcome to the Oberon Woodcraft Enrichment Center. We hope your shopping experience is enhanced by these lovely Portal inspired bookends. Now crafted in Poplar wood. Please record all of the relevant data below for future reference. You will need it for your cake.”

These Portal-inspired poplar and metal bookends can be found over on Oberon Woodcraft’s Etsy shop for just 20 bucks for the pair. Portal gun not included.

Jabba’s Palace Bookends: Complete with Carbonite and Leia in Disguise

Technabob — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 16:00:49 +0000

Looking for a place to put your collection of Star Wars books? While you could grab some of those trash compactor bookends, you might want to put a set of these Jabba’s Palace bookends on another shelf.

Created by Gentle Giant Studios, these bookends feature the pint-size likenesses of Boba Fett, a Gammorean guard and Princess Leia in her Boushh disguise. The Tauntaun taxidermy head is a nice touch too. Of course, the best part is the frozen block of carbonite, enshrouding Han Solo. I only wish that Jabba himself made an appearance.

Each set of limited-edition bookends measures about 14″ (w) x 9″ (h) x 6.5″ (d), and is made from polystone. You can order a set over at the Star Wars Shop for $225 (USD).

Portal Bookends Are Not Lies

Lambert Varias — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:38:15 +0000

…but they’re not for sale either. Not yet anyway.

This wonderfully apt creation was made by redditor TriangleMen’s friend using “a CnC table and spare time/metal.” The picture below would have been more awesome if they placed the bookends and books on the opposite sides of a wall.

To TriangleMen’s friend: Etsy, dude, Etsy. Make a couple (hundred) more and you’ll probably get enough funds for the holiday video game onslaught.

[via Reddit]

Lightsaber Bookends Will Reveal Your Inner Geek to Everyone

Range — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:13:55 +0000

It’s taken over half a year since you could find ‘em, but these illuminated Lightsaber Bookends are available for pre-order again. You might have noticed – if you have keen eyes – that this lightsaber is none other than Darth Vader’s.

The other cool thing about these bookends is that they are light up. Needless to say that they require rechargeable batteries. What was the last time your bookends needed batteries?

Anyway, if these tickle your fancy, expect to pay about $50 at the Star Wars Shop. They won’t win any awards for good looks, but they are a neat gimmick to have around your books. (Look, I made a rhyme.)

[via Ubergizmo]

Star Wars Trash Compactor Bookends for the Lucas Literati

Technabob — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:50:45 +0000

These most excellent bookends are the perfect addition to any Star Wars geek’s bookshelf.

Inspired by the famous garbage compactor scene from Episode IV: A New Hope, these limited-edition hand-painted bookends flip that classic movie moment inside-out. You’ll notice that instead of keeping the walls from closing in on them, Han, Luke, Chewbacca and Leia are all working to keep the books upright. Clever. Although the way I remember it, Chewie was just hopelessly banging on the walls, and not really helping in any way. Of course, you can always flip the bookends around for a more accurate recreation of the original scene.

Unfortunately, you’re going to have to wait a while if you want these for your room. They’re not coming out until April 2010. In the mean time, you can pre-order them over at the Star Wars Shop for $189.99 (USD).

While you wait, sit back and enjoy this brief video interlude…

[via The Awesomer]