The Face Behind Tiny Vader Revealed

Feb 7, 2011 By Sharon Feliciano in cool stuff, kids, media, Star Wars

Okay, I was wrong. I was comvinced Tiny Vader was a she. I saw the pink room and the baby doll, and no sister in sight and proclaimed “Tiny Darth Vader is a GIRL!”. But alas, I was wrong. Tiny Vader is played by the adorable and talented (how did he emote so much in a full costume?) 6 year old Max.

In this clip from the Today show Vader uses the force before unmasking:

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Of note: Like the “real” Darth Vader, Max depends on technology to keep him healthy – he has a pacemaker.

Everyone Else, Give Up. Tiny Vader wins.

Feb 4, 2011 By Sharon Feliciano in cool stuff, media, Star Wars

This has been floating around the internet for a few days, but in case you haven’t seen it, here is Volkswagen’s Superbowl commercial.

This utterly charming commercial made us laugh. The kid in the costume is able to express so much. The very end, when tiny Vader jerks around surprisedly is hilarious. I doubt we’ll see anything better than this on Sunday.

Seattle Area Geeks: Lego Build for Children’s Hospital

Feb 4, 2011 By Sharon Feliciano in cool stuff, seattle

This is sooooo cool! A Seattle-area kid named Ethan is hosting a Lego Build fundraiser for Children’s Hospital this Saturday. For a $20 donation each participant gets a 100 piece Lego set and the opportunity to build for prizes! The most creatvie entries (as judged by a Boeing Engineer!) get prizes.

Lego Build for
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Date: February 5, 2011
Time: 10am – 11:30am
Doors open at 9:30 am for registration
Entry fee: $20
Location: (map)
Christ the King School gymnasium
415 N 117th St, Seattle, WA 98133
Open to ages: 5 – adult
(age groups to be judged separately)
5-8 yrs, 9-12 yrs, 13-16 yrs, 17-adult
Prizes awarded to the winners of each age group category. All participants walk away with a lego kit!