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Some of these Snow Sculptures are homemade, some are professional. All are awesome!

It’s been raining around here for about 3 days, and though the stupid, boring drizzle rain (what we’re having right now) get’s really old, storms are awesome. Lightning, Thunder, Wind and we’ll quit right there with the examples before it sounds like we’re trying to call Captain Planet.

Since about all you can do on a rainy day is browse the internet we did just that. And came up with some fairly awesome pictures of lightning storms. Enjoy!

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Awesome Pictures of Lightning Storms

Darth Vader is Anakin Skywalker; the Republic’s Only Hope; Luke’s Father; the Emperor’s Apprentice; and One of the Most Recognizable Characters in all of Pop Culture.

Darth Vader made us appreciate the power of the force, and gave us reason to cheer on the good guys. He made us sad when we saw how he came to be, and angry at how people pretend to be him at Halloween.

Darth Vader is an icon. And it’s apparent by the massive amounts of toys, posters, art, figurines, videos, and more that people make/build/design of him. However, some people get it all wrong.

Some are cute, some are funny, some are cool, and some are just plain wrong. In no particular order, here’s the The 50 Most Unique Representations Of Darth Vader to show how much the world “appreciates” and “respects” him. Enjoy!

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1. Giant Darth Vader Inflatable - The coolest bouncy castle in the world.

2. Darth Vader Mug – Darth takes his coffee black.

3. Darth Vader USB Port – Every Sith Lord should have one on his PC.

4. Darth Vader Back Pack – The best part is the kid’s hat, it reads “Comic Images Security.”

5. Darth Vader from Family Guy – Nothing is more depressing then seeing the guy who killed Obi Wan working as a meter maid.

6. Darth Vader Mosaic – Art at it’s finest.

7. Darth Vader Flashlight – Use the force… and by force, we mean that flashlight.

8. Darth Vader Dog – This actually looks like a cross between Vader and Yoda.

9. Darth Vader Clock – If you look close enough, you can see one of these in that medical ball Vader uses as a bedroom.

10. Darth Vader Cuff Links – Perfect for weddings, proms, and business meetings.

11. Darth Vader Watch – What time is it? Time to turn to the dark side.

12. Darth Vader Flash Drive – Perfect for use with your Vader USB Port.

13. Darth Vader “Sith Happens” – Truer words have never been spoken.

14. Darth Vader Botanical Garden – Little known fact, Vader loves to garden.

15. Darth Vader Duckie – Vader Duckie you’re the one, that makes bath time so much fun.

16. Darth Vader Painting – Depiction of Vader conquering Europe in the 1700’s.

17. Darth Vader Pez – The best part, it dispenses little X-Wing candies… nah, we’re kidding.

18. Darth Vader Burger King Mascot – Advertising inflatable from Burger King, does anyone else think his hands look like the Swedish Chef’s?

19. Darth Vader Laptop – For controlling the Death Star from home… also for downloading porn.

20. Darth Vader Transformer – Vadertron is watching you download porn on your Vader Laptop 2000.

21. Darth Vader Hologram Bobble Head – Better than the regular bobble head, it’s blue!

22. Darth Vader Slippers – It gets cold on the Death Star, these go perfect with a warm cup of cocoa.

23. Darth Vader Steampunk – With a lightsaber made of steam and a monocle?

24. Darth Vader Girly Edition – Scrapped from the original film…

25. Darth Vader “Who’s Your Daddy?” – Standard issue garb in the Death Star’s Orphanage.

26. Darth Vader Step Art – Art on a step… only question is what building approved this?

27. Darth Vader Stackable Art – Looks kinda like a Darth themed Chia head.

28. Darth Vader Nutcracker – Your mom would love this sitting on her mantle, trust us.

29. Darth Vader Samurai – Badass is it not?

30. Darth Vader Lego Man – Star of Lego Star Wars, where was this playset when we were kids?!?!

31. Darth Vader built from Legos – Once again, where was this playset when we were kids?!?!

32. Darth Vader Cupcakes – Made for some lucky kid’s birthday party… just kidding, he was 32!

33. Darth Vader Bear Hybrid – Canadians love two things, polar bears and Vader… this is the freak child of both loves.

34. Darth Tater - The single greatest potato themed toy ever.

35. Darth Vader Gargoyle – Very real and from the National Cathedral in Washington D.C.

36. Darth Vader Ornament – Christmas themed Vader, once again… remember your mom this holiday season.

37. Darth Vader Fridge Magnet – Vader is fine… but that Tigger looks like he has a belly ache.

39. Darth Vader Fiddler – Swing your partner round and round… wait, WTF?!?! Vader playing a fiddle?

40. Darth Vader Butter Statue – Mmmmm. Butter.

41. Darth Vader Battles A Unicorn – Epic.

42. Darth Vader Surfer – Let’s go surfing now, every Vader’s learning how…

43. Darth Vader Builds A SnowDeathStar – The cutest thing you’ll see this Christmas.

44. Darth Vader Sand Sculpture – Umm… why is Yoda sitting on his lap? And why is he using R2D2 to rest his arm? And why does he have a blanket over his legs? So many questions…

45. Darth Vader Pumpkin – The sad thing is, this will eventually rot away… such a loss.

46. Darth Vader Lamp – Perfect to read your “Chicken Soup for the Sith Soul” book by.

47. Darth vader/Hello Kitty Tattoo – Wow.

48. Darth Vader Cat – A cat dressed as Darth Vader. Our first thought was, who would dress their cat up like this. Then we thought, cats are so weird, they’d probably do it themselves just to screw with us.

49. Darth Vader Cookies - Nom Nom Nom

50. Darth Vader Hot Air Balloon – The original plans for the Death Star weren’t nearly as intimidating.

Quantum of Solace comes out tonight, and you bet your ass we’re gonna be there. Maybe you will be too. Maybe we’ll see you there.

Anyway, in honor of the new Bond movie, we’re gonna count down the…

Top 15 Most Ridiculous James Bond Gadgets!

These gadgets make the list because they meet at least one of the following requirements.

1.) They have funny sounding names.

2.) They look funny.

3.) They are impossible in real life.

4.) They are very possible in real life, and thus boring.

5.) Because we said so.

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#15 – Self-Destruction Bag as seen in the movie Dr. No

Okay, so the idea is that the bag will destroy itself and the secret documents it holds. But, is it really a good idea to send a bag like that to the airport?

#14 – X-Ray Document Scanner as seen in the movie Golden Eye

Yeah, that’s a Tea Tray, and that’s what Q disguised this X-Ray scanner as. Sounds convenient huh? “What’s that you have there under your coat James?” And besides that, what document needs to be x-rayed? Do documents have bones?

#13- Signature Camera Gun as seen in the movie License To Kill

This item makes the list because of it’s silly rules of operation. It only shoots for the person that it’s programed to shoot for via a sensor in the grip. Well, how did they test to see if it even worked, did James have to be there through all of the test phases? What if his hands were dirty and the sensor couldn’t tell it was him? That could get a little frustrating.

#12 – Revolving Sofa as seen in the movie The Living Daylights

Never actually used by James Bond, but it was tested by Mi6 to “eat” people that sat on it. Furniture with a mouth.

#11 – Credit Card Lock Opener as seen in the movie A View To Kill

This has to be the least inventive gadget ever. A credit card used to open a lock. Right… you call the locksmith, give him your credit card for payment, and he unlocks the door. Nice.

#10 – The Pager as seen in the movie From Russia With Love

You have to give the folks at Mi6 a break on this one considering how long ago the movie was made (1963). But, seriously, even by the standards around back then… was a pager all that impressive? People in the 60’s were flying to the moon for goodness sake.

#9 – Underwater Jetpack as seen in the movie Thunderball

Sure, the underwater rocket pack sounds awesome. Right up until you realize just how cumbersome this would be to move around. You can just picture Bond trying to wheel this thing down to the beach on a dolly or in the back of his vehicle only to get stuck and totally pissed.

#8 – Mini Rocket Cigarette as seen in the movie You Only Live Twice

The problem with this gadget is the what if factor. What if you happened to light the wrong one?

#7 – Pocket Snap Trap as seen in the movie Diamonds Are Forever

The idea behind this gadget is that if someone tried to pick your pocket, they’d get their fingers snapped. How many times did James Bond come into headquarters with his wallet missing before they designed this?

#6 – Clothing Brush Communicator as seen in the movie Live And Let Die

Seriously, what the hell? Who even has one of these. It doesn’t matter if you can call people with it. Actually, I think my Grandpa had one. So, Grandpa and James Bond carry lint brushes.Go Grandpa.

#5 – Grappling Suspenders as seen in the movie For Your Eyes Only

Nothing says secret agent like suspenders. Just ask some of our favorite secret agents, Balki from Perfect Strangers and Urkel from Family Matters.

#4 – Bag Pipe Flamethrower as seen in the movie The World Is Not Enough

There really isn’t anything in the world less intimidating than a bagpipe even if it does spout flames and bullets. Truth be told, music played by it is okay if accompanied by guitars, fiddles, drums, etc. But, by itself…

#3 – Crocodile Submarine as seen in the movie Octopussy

Well, this just sounds like a terrible idea all the way around. The “boat” is a fiberglass shell covered in “actual crocodile skin” that one person can tool around in. Bond used it to disguise himself while crossing a moat filled with crocs. Sounds nice, right up until…

#2 – Wetsuit with a Rubber Duckie as seen in the movie Goldfinger

This has to rank right up there with one of the stupidest ideas anyone has ever come up with for anything at all… ever. It was a rubber suit, with a rubber duck on it’s head. Helpful for getting around… if you’re trying ot sneak around in a BATHTUB!

#1 – Fake Nipple as seen in the movie The Man With The Golden Gun

We’ll admit that we’ve never seen this movie. But, why does Bond need a 3rd nipple? And how is that considered a gadget? What’s next, a belly button that opens beers?

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That does it! Tell us about the gadgets you do and don’t like in the Comments Section.