Some of you will probably hate me for this, but I have to honest and say that Star Wars never got to me. Although I’m an outsider to the phenomenon, I appreciate the entire culture around it and I completely understand the fans’ passion for the movie (I’m a movie addict too). So I have a little something for you that might make you very happy: Lightsaber Chopsticks.
With my wild imagination and all, I still have trouble picturing Darth Vader eating Chinese, but somehow these chopsticks help me out a bit. I’d like a pair too, because green is my favorite color and it would match my dining set. So, would you eat some spicy pork with a pinch of the Force?
How much under $29.99?
A little: $22.98 on Amazon.
Via: Thingsthatlooklikeotherthings.
Do you have a kid who loves Star Wars? Even The Clone Wars? Or, even better, do you have two children who do?
In that case, you’re in luck. The Clone Trooper Walkie Talkie Watches are ready for preorder and will ship in March, to the joy of all the young ones and the horror of parents who will listen to yelled conversations through bad speakers.
Just… you know. Good at 8 years old, but a horrible idea at 13. It sounds like fun, but the design is horrible and no teenager will be caught dead with one.
How much under $29.99?
Exactly $29.99 on StarWars.com.
Via SlipperyBrick
What will the George Lucas empire think of selling next? You wouldn’t have guessed it, but… Star Wars Misters.
They’re sort of cool and sort of useful, but the combination is still weird. Not that anyone would object – collectors need anything, no matter how silly – but who else will want one? Yes, having a fan to blow cool mist on your face is great in summer, but why pay almost $20 for Yoda’s head when you can get a regular one for a fraction of the price?
Anyway, for the Star Wars fans out there: they come in three models, Yoda, Boba Fett and Vader, and, uh, have pretty colors. Not much else to add, really.
How much under $29.99?
Some: $18.95 on TheWirelessCatalog.com.
Via OhGizmo!
I dare you not to groan at this. A powerful Sith Lord turned into a toy… and disgraced by a Santa hat?
Exactly. The Santa Vader Bobble Head comes in a limited edition of 2,000 pieces, but that won’t make our Lord any happier. A limited edition of 1 would be too much to bear. It’s got a Santa hat, for God’s sake! A villain associated with such a jolly fellow… that just won’t do.
If you’re inclined to cruelty then you’ll love this. It’s cheesy, it’s funny, it’s the ultimate insult to Vader – it rocks! (Well, as much as a bobble head can rock.)
He’s 6″ tall and one of the few Christmas products I’ve seen so far I wouldn’t mind getting. Stocking-stuffer, yes, but the good type.
How much under $29.99?
Some: $14.99 on ThinkGeek.com.
Is your life truly complete? Yeah, there’s a good job, your faithful lover, a nice account in the bank and great friends… but do you have a pair of Chewbacca Slippers?
Thought so. But we can fix that.
Starting with the obvious: these slippers are decorated with Chewie’s head in plush form (thank God, imagine how bloody they’d be if it were really his head…). They’re soft, fluffy and comfortable, and go up to size 12 (men’s). And you won’t be fulfilled until you own them.
All right, they’re pretty disturbing, but I know a couple of Star Wars fans who’d have their credit cards out in 5 seconds.
How much under $29.99?
Exactly $29.99 on ThinkGeek.com.
Getting a woman isn’t extremely hard, but you need to follow a few simple rules.
Rule no. 1: don’t buy an R2-D2 Pepper Mill. Or, if you need to have one, for the love of God hide it from her.
What’s wrong with showing a little love for a favorite movie? The problem is “a little love” – which this is not. It’s a lot. It’s a 5-inch robot that grinds pepper by turning its dome. For $25, no less.
This does not mean that all fan merchandise is somehow wrong and will automatically repel any member of the female population. But Star Wars meets kitchen…. no. Don’t.
Unless she’s also a fan, that is. In which case: you lucky bastard!
How much under $29.99?
A little: $24.99 on StarWars.com.
Via TechieDiva
If you felt the American Star Wars product market was getting boring… you have at least one reason to be happy today. (Although with a franchise this big you’d need to be Bill Gates to buy everything…)
Anyway, the Darth Vader Lightsaber Flashlight Keychain is cool and worth having. It’s not only a replica of our Sith Lord’s saber, it’s also a functional flashlight with a red LED. At about 3 inches it’s pretty big however, so it’s not exactly the kind of keychain you can just throw in your pocket.
As long as you’re not fussed about that, $10 is a little for something that will fuel your passion and help you find the keyhole late at night.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9.99 on StarWars.com.
Via UberReview
More than 30 years after the first movie, the Star Wars franchise is still going strong. It’s hard not be to jaded about it, not a day goes by without a new R2-D2 shaped pencil sharpener or Vader underwear. You can sell anything if you stick a well-known character on it, even though sometimes the products are questionable.
But… sometimes it’s worth it, and the Pond Wars Ducks are a perfect example. You take Star Wars, but you do more than slap an image on something; you remodel bath duckies, give them appropriate names (Duck Fadar, Pondtrooper, Princess Layer and Luke Pondwalker), add some LEDs and get a toy that’s cool for parents and kids. Furthermore, the lights only turn on in water, which might prove helpful with convincing the little ones that bathing is fun. Even the ducks love it!
How much under $29.99?
Some: ~$13 on Firebox.com.
Via BoingBoing
Most phone charms are silly and useless, and a large number are also ugly. The Star Wars Phone Flashers look surprinsigly good, however – design and featurewise.
They’re shaped like a Darth Vader or Storm Tropper head, which will ensure instant sales from Star Wars fans, but they also serve a worthy purpose. Since they light up and spin whenever the phone rings or receives a message, it will allow cubicle monkeys to leave their cells in silent mode. Everyone knows you love your latest ringtone, but the rest of the monkeys would rather not be forced to hear it.
So, the Star Wars fan in your office? The one who has the theme song set as ringstone? Get him a present for his birthday and maybe you’ll be spared in the future.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: ~$9 on Firebox.com.
Via Gizmodo
True (read: obsessed) Star Wars know no limits when it comes to their passion. Who needs food when you can have Luke?!
If you’re bored with simple action figures, you can expand in the realm of remote controlled toys. The R/C Star Wars R2-D2 comes straight from Japan and can offer you about 5 minutes of excitement while you watch the adorable robot move across the desk. The remote is a light saber (extra cool points for that) and R2 makes the characteristic sounds, can turn its head and even has a LED eye. It can move forward or back and turns in circles in the way we all know and love.
…And that’s about as much enthusiasm I can muster about it. I’ve seen enough Star Wars gadgets to last me a lifetime and an R2-D2 to move around me is the last thing I need. But seeing how many fans there are… a couple are bound to go nuts about this.
How much under $29.99?
Exactly $29.99 on ThinkGeek.com.
