I’ve all the time beloved Star Wars. I spent the primary Christmas day that I can keep in mind flying Luke and his X-wing round the home. I met Darth Vader (David Prowse) once I was 6. I can nonetheless really feel the shiver of concern as he strode by means of the double doorways, reaching over the group to shake palms with me as my Dad held me up. I by no means questioned why the Darkish Lord of the Sith was in Woolworths.
Once I grew to become a dad, I had a contemporary excuse to go to that galaxy far, distant, and purchase new toys. (I nonetheless remorse promoting my very own in a storage sale to lift funds for our first residence.) My spouse and I like the unique films, our children favor the prequel trilogy, however all of us loved watching the newest exhibits collectively. Since everybody is aware of I’m a fan, I’ve acquired (and given) many, many Star Wars items through the years. These are a few of my favorites.
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