R2-D2 Measuring Cup Set

R2-D2 has a kitchen assignment: his body comes apart into four measuring cups, sized at 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, and 1 cup. His detachable arms become nesting measuring spoons, so the droid silhouette is doing more than decorating the counter. This is a gift for the Star Wars fan who actually bakes, not just someone with an empty spot on a memorabilia shelf.

The ThinkGeek set is officially licensed Lucasfilm merchandise and stands 6 1/2 inches tall. Its dome also serves as a 1/2-cup measure and a tablespoon measure. We like that the familiar shape gives all those small kitchen tools a shared home, rather than turning R2 into a figurine with one token kitchen function.

There is some upkeep attached to your new assistant. The BPA-free, food-grade ABS plastic is neither dishwasher-safe nor microwave-safe. If hand-washing measuring cups sounds annoying, this droid asks too much. If the little assembly ritual is part of the appeal, he earns his counter space.