While we sit here patiently waiting for today’s Star Wars Black 6 inch reveal, let’s take a look at some of the deals that ThinkGeek and Amazon are having this glorious and highly publicized Star Wars day. Was it always like this or is Disney pushing the hell out of this already huge property? Anyway, this isn’t so much about toys as it is just odd and/or nice Star Wars things. It can’t always be about toys, right? We toy collectors have other interests and needs. At least 10% of the time.
ThinkGeek slashed 20% off all of their Star Wars merchandise and I went through and picked out some of the interesting tidbits. Like, say, a Tauntaun sleeping bag?
Absolutely brilliant. The lightsaber zipper is genius, and it is also incorporated into this Tauntaun hoodie.
I know a certain someone who has been looking for a Stormtrooper helmet, and while this one isn’t endorsed by the 501st it would probably be a nice addition to a casual fan’s display.
As I’ve gotten older I’ve come to enjoy the feel of a bathrobe when I get out of the shower or just lounging around. Never thought I’d see the day. But now I’m thinking about one of these Star Wars inspired bathrobes to fancy things up a bit!
Or I could go all out and splurge on this Chewbacca bathrobe. Mmm, furry.
Not a bathrobe type person? Prefer lying in front of a roaring fire on a skinned animal of some sort? How about a nice Wampa rug?
Too highbrow? I know when I’m sitting at the bar I like my barstools to make a statement. Mostly the “I like Star Wars, I don’t care what you think” kind of statements.
Which leads me to the assorted uses for R2-D2. I had no idea the little guy was so versatile. You can make anything out of an object of his shape. Still at the bar and need to close off that bottle of fine wine? R2 bottle stopper to the rescue!
Perhaps you’ve already polished off the bottle. You can dispose of it in your R2 trashcan.
You’ve been drinking, you shouldn’t drive. You should just call a friend to take you out. Good thing your phone is charged on this R2 car charger.
But where do you go? Oh, how about sushi? Good thing you brought your R2 soy sauce dispenser!
Good grief! Back off R2, some other characters need some off-the-wall memorabilia love! My story kind of fell off the tracks when you were at home but your phone is charging in the car, but I don’t care!
R2!
Over on Amazon, the Star Wars Day festivities continue but in staggered releases. Star Wars Black Maul and Luke are going to go up a little later today in a Lightning Deal but it doesn’t list a price.
Amazon does have both the Original Trilogy and Prequel Trilogy on Blu-ray/DVD combo for 47% off.
I bought them because I realized just the other day that the only copies of any Star Wars movies I own are on VHS. I don’t have a VCR. My son doesn’t even know what a VCR is…