From what I understand, these were available a few years ago and then most retailers ran out of stock. From what I’ve read at Tech Digest, they’re coming back soon! Woot!

It’s certainly corny, but I’m a sci-fi nerd and I want one. It is of course, an R2D2 Novelty Phone, a ‘dead ringer‘ for Luke Skywalker’s famous co-pilot. The little fellow stands at 12 inches high and the handset pops out of R2D2’s leg featuring volume control and last number redial capabilities.

You want to know the cool part? Its head spins, the lights flash and it makes R2D2 sound effects when the phone rings! Sweet!

According to TechDigest.tv, Boys Stuff in the UK will have some in stock soon for £49.95.

Something tells me the wife’s not going to let me put one of these in the living room though.

[via TechDigest]