The best (and weirdest) Star Wars merchandise
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The best (and weirdest) Star Wars merchandise
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This month saw the eagerly-anticipated release of George Lucas�s seminal
sci-fi films on Blu-ray (have you got your copy yet?). To celebrate this
historic occasion, we've assembled a gallery of the best - and quirkiest -
Star Wars merch to hit stores in recent memory. You can't truly call
yourself a fan until you own a Tauntaun Sleeping Bag and R2-D2 Aquarium.
Most of this stuff can be ordered online through a quick Google search. So
get your Alliance Credits in order and start reading!
Star Wars: The Complete Saga
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Finally, the entire legendary saga can be yours in Full HD. This nine-disc
collection should provide enough of a geek fix to have you smiling for
three days straight, while the included limited edition 35mm frame
featuring original artwork will make you feel warm and fuzzy inside.
R2-D2 Aquarium
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Like Star Wars? Like fish? Then you can't go wrong with this R2-D2
Aquarium. The droid's central compartment can hold around 7 litres of
water and the fishies of your choice. Other goodies include a built-in
periscope, motorised head and a full compliment of beeping noises.
Presumably you could also use it as a beer vat at stupendously geeky
parties.
Lego 10179 � Ultimate Collector�s Millennium Falcon
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Sure you could go for the 7965 piece Lego Millennium Falcon kit, but any
real fan would accept nothing less then this gargantuan offering which
packs in a whopping 10,179 pieces with which to create your masterpiece.
So what if you have to sell your car to buy it? It�s a space ship for
crying out loud.
Darth Vader Toaster
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Add a sinister edge to breakfast time with this official Darth Vader
toaster. Even the galaxy's most feared Sith Lord has time for a balanced
breakfast.
Han Solo Carbonite iPhone 4 case
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If you�re going to protect your iPhone, you might as well slather it in a
case which perfectly captures the moment at which Han Solo is incarcerated
in carbonite. Protecting your beloved device from bumps, scrapes and drops
is a nice gesture, though we�re not sure poor old Han would notice any
mishaps, given his unfortunate predicament.
Galactic Empire Dressing Gown
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Whether you�ve just come out of the shower or want to pop downstairs for
some Sith toast, this blacker than black Galactic Empire dressing gown
should compliment your Force lightning rather nicely. Just remember to
ditch the fluffy slippers � image is everything these days.
Wampa Skin Rug
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This big game rug is guaranteed to "really tie the room together". (Oops,
sorry, got our cult movies mixed up for a moment there.)
Lego Star Wars 2011 Advent Calendar
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As much as we love Star Wars and Lego, we still wouldn�t advise munching
back on any of these advent calendar treats. Featuring 24 collectible
pieces including eight Lego minifigures � one of which is an exclusive
version of Yoda � this is the perfect solution to a little daily dose of
Star Wars goodness.
R2-D2 ice cube mould
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Take the appreciation of the coolest droid in sci-fi history to another
level by serving up chilled beverages with R2-D2 ice cubes created from
this silicone tray mould. A perfect companion to ensure that your next
Yoda soda is an authentically ice-cold affair.
Star Wars costumes for dogs
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Animal abuse should never, ever be condoned - unless it ties into your
Star Wars addiction. These "adorable" Star Wars-themed dog costumes come
in a variety of sizes to fit everything from Poodles or Great Danes. You
can also pick between Yoda, Darth Vader or Princess Leia (though
thankfully not the slave bikini outfit. That would be taking creepy to a
new level.) Just pray those Jedi mind-tricks work when your dog tries to
savage you.
Death Star Trash Compactor Bookends
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Liven up your book collection with these trash compactor bookends which
have immortalized the fateful moment in which our heroes were mere moments
away from dropping 10 dress sizes in a matter of seconds. Pro tip � can
also be used for games, DVDs and Blu-rays.
Star Wars-themed Xbox 360
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This limited-edition Xbox 360 will be hitting stores some time in 2012. In
addition to the eye-catching R2-D2 finish, it also comes bundled with a
gold 'CP30' controller and, uh, The Force Unleashed II. (We suppose you
could use the latter as a Star Wars-themed coaster.)
Lightsaber Room Light
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Come young Padawan, it�s time to craft your very own lightsaber and mount
it on the wall for all to see. Marvel at its remote control and eight
hypnotising colour effects while it bathes your personal quarters in
light, protecting you from the shadows of the dark side.
Tauntaun Sleeping Bag
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Rest easy in this Tauntaun sleeping bag, assured in the knowledge that it
wont be covered in flies when you wake up in it. Instead a soft head
pillow should cradle your noggin rather cosily and the mini plush
lightsaber zipper is a nice little touch.
Star Wars Cookbook
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This culinary tome of geeky recipes promises budding food connoisseurs
access to wookie cookies and other galactic recipes. If the thought of
Jabba jelly with Yoda soda gets your gastric juices flowing, this is the
cookbook you�re looking for.