Crest friends forever
LEGO STAR WARS: THE RAZOR CREST^
There’s no doubting Disney’s craving for merch moolah – so as we
prepare to receive The Mandalorian on Disney+ in all its 4K glory (see
p26), right on cue here’s a Lego version of the titular bounty-hunter’s
ship. The 1023-piece Razor Crest does a fine job of replicating his trusty
transport, and features a cargo hold with opening sides that double as
access ramps, built-in carbonite facilities, spring-loaded shooters, an
escape pod and a cockpit for two minifigures. Speaking of which, the
Razor Crest is bundled with the Mandalorian himself plus Greef Karga,
Scout Trooper, IG-11 and a preposterously adorable Baby Yoda.
Seriously, the little tyke has somehow become even cuter in Lego form.
£119 / lego.com
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CANON SELPHY SQUARE QX10
Physical media seems to be forever under threat, but where there’s
a fridge there will always be room for printed photos... and Canon’s
battery-powered Selphy Square QX10 wants to make printing them
as easy as possible. The latest addition to the Selphy line prints square
(2.7x2.7in) snaps straight from your phone in just 42 seconds. The use
of dye-sub tech gives your photos an extra layer of quality and, Canon
says, resists the effects of fading for up to 100 years. The paper, sold
separately, has a peel-and-stick back and a border for scrawled
captions. Or if you prefer a more digital approach, an app lets you tweak
your photos before printing. Better clear some space on that fridge.
£140 / canon.co.ukRtro £free (IAPs) / iOS
If you’ve tried Moment (see p39) you’ll
know it’s a serious camera app, turning
your phone into a sort-of DSLR. This one
feels like what happens when the Moment
folks let their hair down. It’s all about vintage
video effects – but not by-the-numbers
filters. Instead, each filter has been crafted
by a pro filmmaker who outlines their
inspiration in a succinct story, along with
what the effect does.
When you’re shooting, Rtro is keen on
immediacy: drag the shutter vertically to
zoom; tap a subject to have focus follow
them; and double-tap to flip cameras, so
you can record your beautiful self rather
than what’s in front of you. You can capture
a minute per movie, across multiple shots,
and share it with the world.DROP
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