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The Star Wars Car

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the now-thats-stylish dept.

An anonymous reader writes "You think you're a Star Wars fan because you own a lightsaber? Behold, the Star Wars car. Some of the comments on the forum suggests that it's modelled after a A-Wing. One of the coolest "mods" I've seen in a long time, very original and time demanding it seems."

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  1. MIRROR - Images slashdotted already. by SiGiN · · Score: 5, Informative

    Managed to save few images.. While can.
    Mirror

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  2. Re:Mmmm, star wars by Macgruder · · Score: 5, Informative

    The gentleman's name is Shawn Crosby. His wife, Colleen, is very hot looking. They make costumes as hobbies, winning several awards at conventions. Not to mention they are both huge Star Wars fans. Her website is here. It's already down under the load, but bookmark it for future reference.

    They (and I) are also members of LASFS (Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society). And I bet more than a few of them read Slashdot

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  3. Re:Sad but True by Macgruder · · Score: 5, Informative

    True. This guy's wife, Colleen, is very attractive. And together, Shawn and Colleen Crosby are one of the best costuming duo's in SF/Fantasy fandom.

    (oddness alert, the parent post quoted Larry Niven, who is also close friends to the Crosby's. Members of LASFS and all that. See earlier post of mine for details and links)

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  4. I know the owner of this car by dspisak · · Score: 5, Informative

    Shawn is a pretty cool guy, very creative and artistic.

    Contrary to commonly held views the guy has a lovely wife. I just love how people go straight for the typical stereotypes.

    Anyways, I'm about to do something against the better part of my judgement and post a link to my photo gallery where I have just a few photos of his Star Wars H-Wing car:

    http://www.nonmundane.org/gallery/Bizzare/R2day
    http://www.nonmundane.org/gallery/Bizzare/R2light n ight
    http://www.nonmundane.org/gallery/Bizzare/So lCockp it
    http://www.nonmundane.org/gallery/Bizzare/SolC ockp it2
    http://www.nonmundane.org/gallery/Bizzare/Sol GunLa test

    If I remember correctly it is either going to show up in FHM or Wired magazine among other places.

    And guys, please try to not kill my server if you can handle it. I only do this as it seems like most the mirrors or image hosts are hosed right now and I think people should at least have some idea of what the car looks like.

  5. Re:I just don't get it. by thegrommit · · Score: 5, Informative

    If you read the whole thread, the owner (obi_shawn) shows up on page six and talks about what he does for a living:

    I make action figures, hotwheels toys, props, models, and costumes for a living. So, much like a plumber that advertises on his panel van, my car shows what I do. And you'd better believe no one forgets it- I get a lot of business from being "that dude with the car".

    He also uses the car to raise money for charity.

  6. Yet another MIRROR by jazzbotley · · Score: 5, Informative

    Slashdot this, he says:

    http://cs.baylor.edu/~wilsonj/xwing.html

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