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Cupcakes are one of life’s most perfect substances. No one can pass up a delicious cupcake topped with a glob of sweet icing. On the other hand, I would have to give pause before sinking my teeth into these Muppet-themed creations by Cupcake Occasions. The UK-based baker served up cakes topped with everyone’s favorite Muppet characters.

These are such a work of art I don’t think I could bring myself to destroy it by biting into it. Unless perhaps the Miss Piggy ones taste like bacon.

Via The Daily What via Film School Rejects

Super fan Jambe Davdar recently completed work on his film documentary of Star Wars: A New Hope. His “Star Wars Begins” combines numerous sources for a comprehensive look inside the landmark 1977 film. The project he calls “the ultimate audio/visual commentary” took nearly four years to complete.

Oddly enough, this is the third Star Wars-based documentary produced by Davdar. The filmmaker previously created “Building Empire” and “Returning to Jedi” about the final two movies in the original trilogy. The new production can be found in 14 parts on YouTube. A downloadable DVD image for each documentary can be had, provided you know where to look. (*Cough* Bit Torrent *cough*.)

I previously watched Davdar’s “Building Empire” and I can’t wait to spend some time with “Star Wars Begins.” His Pop-Up Video style of presenting information over the existing film is a great way to learn more about George Lucas’ creation. He also intercuts alternate angles, rare footage, and various interviews for a compelling presentation.

The Super Bowl (yawn) is just around the corner, and Volkswagen has already uploaded a commercial to their YouTube account, and it’s a gem. It’s not so much the concept that makes it great, it’s the physical comedy of the kid in the Vader suit. Watch it and tell me it doesn’t make you want to have a little kid to live vicariously through.

Today Disney unveiled it’s upcoming line of Pirates of the Caribbean LEGO sets. Get ready for full-on LEGO PotC madness, because these sets will be accompanied by a new video game from TT Games and probably a huge amount of merchandising.

I can’t really say I’m looking forward to the next installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean series, but I’ll admit, the LEGO sets look pretty cool. Since I’m an adult now with a limited toy budget, I’m sure I’ll just end up getting a tiny set to get my hands on a Jack Sparrow minifigure. Although, if someone donated that Queen Anne’s Revenge to the THS cause I’d happily put it together and play with it for hours.

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As someone who pushes pixels all day, I’ve grown to appreciate folks who can actually make physical objects with their own hands. How’s that work? Etsy has no shortage of awesome geek gear, and this Angry Birds Crochet Pattern is no exception.

My sister pointed this out, which is appropriate since she made me these awesome crocheted Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for Christmas. It’s amazing seeing Angry Birds making the leap from our iPhone screens to the real world with all the shirts, toys and games coming out lately.

What should be the next bit of Angry Birds merchandising? Undies?