Changing Jobs

I’m changing jobs.

I’ve decided to work in a slightly different field, still on campus, still with computers, but with a more defined task and, most strikingly, a different department. So, in about a month, you’ll see a new category get added to the list and you’ll probably see a marked change in the subject and topics of work related posts that show up here.

Those who know me and where I’m going will hopefully find this question from my wife just as funny as I did:

So, when does your lightsaber change from green to red?

What are these toys?

Please settle a dispute between myself, my wife and several of our friends and relatives: What insect, animal or being would you classify each of the toys below as? They do not all have to the be same, but if you think they are, that is fine also. Please post your answers in the comments, thanks.

Toy 1
Toy 1


Toy 2
Toy 2


Toy 3
Toy 3



Larger pictures in the galleries.