Bonnie Burton

Dancing Stormtroopers take over ‘Britain’s Got Talent’

Stormtroopers might have the worst aim in the galaxy, but they sure can dance. On Saturday, the Boogie Storm troupe took to the stage on “Britain’s Got Talent” and did an elaborate routine wearing Stormtrooper armor. The dancing Stormtroopers strutted their stuff to music from “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” by Silento, “Gangnam Style” from Psy, …

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‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ movie trailer gets Lego tribute

When the first trailer for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” dropped at the beginning of April, fans were so excited — us included — that every scene was analyzed scene by scene for clues. Now we can dissect the trailer all over again, but in Lego form. The video “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story in Lego” was created …

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Grab some free comics, Free Comic Book Day is today

Celebrate your love for the Avengers, Doctor Who, Suicide Squad, Hellboy, Archie, the Simpsons, Grumpy Cat and others by picking up free comics from your local comic book store this Saturday, May 7, for Free Comic Book Day. On the first Saturday each May, comic shops around the world open their doors to fans and readers. Many of the stores …

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Building Iron Man’s gauntlet and Captain America’s shield

Even if you aren’t a card-carrying member of the Avengers and don’t have access to Tony Stark’s bank account, you can still make an arsenal worthy of a superhero. In a new webseries for Mouser Electronics, former MythBusters cast member Grant Imahara teams up with Youtuber and engineer Allen Pan to teach fans how to use real-life electronics to making …

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Forging the Fury’s Song sword from Call of Duty: Black Ops III

When you spot a badass weapon in a video game, you can’t help but be impressed by the design that went into it. For some fans, making a replica is the ultimate tribute. In the latest video from “Man at Arms: Reforged,” posted May 2, Matt Stagmer and Kerry Stagmer of Baltimore Knife & Sword and their team of talented …

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Watch the White House Star Wars Day Dance Party

Dance. Or dance not. There is no try. #MayThe4thBeWithYou https://t.co/9g1JUHV1n5 — The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 5, 2016 “> When you’re strong with the Force, you might as well show off your dance moves. To celebrate Star Wars Day on May the 4th, the White House posted this geektastic video of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama getting …

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Why strong female Star Wars role models matter

Princess Leia has been my role model since I first laid eyes on her as a little girl in 1977. She pushed her “rescuers” aside, grabbed a blaster and shot at Stormtroopers. Even when her home planet was destroyed by Tarkin or she was forced by a slimy drug lord to wear a drafty metal bikini, she still got her …

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Exercise like an Avenger with this Black Widow workout video

The threat of a villain taking control of our city is the only thing that will get some of us training like a superhero at the gym. So why not let an exercise routine fit for an Avenger get you in gear? Related stories How to watch every Marvel property in the perfect order This new workout video stars Heidi …

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Name your price for hacking books on Humble Bundle

Ever wanted to hack an Xbox? Or perhaps you have a desire to learn how to generate your own electricity? Does creating your own surveillance system from scratch seem like a great way to spend a weekend? The latest Humble Book Bundle offers books on hacking, security, online privacy and more by No Starch Press. Humble Bundle, a digital storefront, …

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Fan builds giant Lego Star Destroyer with multiple levels

If you want to construct a giant Lego Star Destroyer, you might as well give your Star Wars minifigures a home they deserve. Imgur user Doomhandle built a Star Destroyer named ISD Tyrant so magnificent it houses three levels, including a hangar bay, a command bridge, a conference room, a captain’s cabin and officers’ quarters. There’s even a Sith meditation …

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