R2 D2 USB Hub Star Wars

Novelty USB hubs are nothing new in the gadget world which is why we only post about ones we think our readers may be interested rather than every one out there.  The R2-D2 USB Hub is will appeal to the Star Wars fans amongst us.  This Astromech droid USB hub offers four USB ports and will sit nicely on your desktop occasional with eyes flashing and head spinning.

R2D2 USB Hub features:

- Size: H15cm (6in)
- OS: Win XP/MacOSX and up
- Interface: USB 2.0
- Number of ports: 4
- USB cable: 1m (39.4in)
- Package: window box
- Manual: Japanese only

Price: $118
Available: Japan Trend Shop

Check out the R2 D2 USB Hub in action

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Walkie Talkie Star Wars Watches

Priced at a fraction under $30, the Star Wars Walkie Talkie Watch is an ideal gift present for Star Wars fans out there.  Using the watches, kids and adults can interact and role play scenes from the film The Clone Wars providing hours of endless fun.

The Walkie Talkie Star Wars Watches are unavailable at the minute; however they are expected to be shipped in March 2009 and are currently accepting pre-orders for them.

The Clone Trooper Walkie Talkie Watches (set of 2 watches) ships March 2009 and can now be pre-ordered from the official Star Wars Shop for $29.99. Includes 2 x watches and batteries to power them.

Price: $29.99
Available: Star Wars Shops

Remote Control Star Wars R2-D2

I’m pretty damn sure there are some star wars readers of Mint Gadgets and this is what you have been waiting for, the Remote Control Star Wars R2-D2 action figure.

Now that you have money and a real job you can show up that damn Star Wars action figure hoarding brat. This R/C R2-D2 Action Figure is like a Star Wars fanboy’s wet dream come true. The size of a regular action figure, this tiny droid is fully controllable from the included lightsaber remote. Authentic R2-D2 sounds, turning head and red LED eye complete the package. No more playing with your old skool Star Wars figures by shaking them and talking in a funny voice, this is the real deal… and we don’t kid when it comes to Star Wars. We would have killed for this little R2 gem as a kid and it’s still pretty damn cool as an adult.

R/C R2-D2 Action Figure Features:

- Action Figure sized R2-D2 drives across your desk, controlled by the included Lightsaber remote.
- Make R2 go forward, or turn reverse in a circle
- Realistic Sounds, Turning Head and Red LED eye complete the effect
- Infrared Control Technology
- Button Style Batteries Included
- Imported from Japan
- Fully Licensed Star Wars Collectable

Check out the remote control R2-D2 in action.

Available: Thinkgeek
Price: $29.99

Star Wars Lightsaber Lamp

Do we have any Star Wars fans out there? Yes, well this is your lucky day. Mintgadgets.com brings to you the Star Wars LightSaber lamp a must for all Star Wars fans out there. Just plug the lamp into your USB port and bingo; you have your very own LightSaber.

Features

- A desktop USB lamp styled like a lightsaber.
- When it is plugged-in the lightsaber will charge-up.
- Press the bronze button on the lightsaber’s hilt to activate the light.
- The lightsaber can be removed from its USB powered dock and used as a mini Star Wars toy.
- The light emitted is a subtle one in full daylight but pop it in the dark and it looks totally awesome.
- Requires a USB port.
- Suitable for ages 8 years+.
- Size: 33 x 6cm.

An ideal Birthday or Christmas present for Star Wars geeks, the Star Wars LightSaber is available from iwantoneofthose.com priced at £24.99.