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So you're jumping like a Jedi because May 25 marks the 30th anniversary of “Star Wars.” Ring in the sci-fi saga's big 3-0 with some Force-friendly swag worth jumping on.
“STAR WARS ROCKS” LIMITED EDITION IPOD VIDEO CASE
($29.95 at shop.starwars.com) For those who came to rock the Force, we salute you. This colorful iPod case features artwork by Hugh Fleming of Luke and other New Hope notables kicking out some concert action. For first-generation 30GB and 60GB iPod videos.
DARTH VADER LIGHTSABER UMBRELLA
($99.99 at entertainmentearth.com) The lightsaber is a powerful weapon of the Jedi, one not to be trifx led with. The umbrella lightsaber? Trifle away. The grip's based on Vader's own lightsaber, so you fend off rain as only a Sith can.
DUCK FADER
($12.51 at iwantoneofthose.com) Give in to the “duck” side of the Force with this quacky take on the Dark Lord of the Sith. Fader floats and glows with evil as only a dastardly Darth duck can.
“THE MAKING OF STAR WARS: THE DEFINITIVE STORY BEHIND THE ORIGINAL FILM”
by J.W. Rinzler (Random House Publishing Group, $35) This grand book has grabbed quite the buzz lately and for good reason. Thanks to Lucasfilm Ltd. executive editor Rinzler, you get tons of “Star Wars” stuff sans any sequel or prequel distractions. We're talking behind-the-scenes photos, frank interviews with director George Lucas and more.
STAR WARS CHUBBY NESTING DOLL
($9.99 at shop.starwars.com) Many major players in the “Star Wars” mythos have an evolutionary tale, like Anakin Skywalker from whiny kid to wheezing Vader or Obi-Wan Kenobi from fresh-faced apprentice to bearded badass. Enjoy the evolution with nesting dolls of Vader and Obi-Wan, as well as C-3PO, the Sith, Wookiees and General Grievous. Each doll has two more inside. Triple cool.
René A. Guzman | 210SA contributor
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