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Loving Star Wars and Super Heroes Must Run in the Genes

It was my nephew's 4th birthday this past weekend and he is a chip off the old block, as evidenced by the Star Wars haul pictured above. Last year he had a Batman themed party that was as fun as this years Star Wars party.


His older seven year old cousin is into it all too. Star Wars, Batman, Indiana Jones, just like me. These two little Younglings remind my so much of myself, it amazes me. Of course they cover the newer toys as I am more of a vintage toy kind of guy, but these two collectors in training run right for the Batcave Toy Room every time they come over my place. They love Uncle John's vintage toys. I know it just kills them not being able to open and play with everything.

To top it all off we had this ultra cool Darth Vader helmet birthday cake. Cake Boss eat your heart out.

Angelina Jolie Inspired Darth Vader

Never realized Anakin has such nice legs.

Darth Vader in the Best 2011 Super Bowl Ad

Sneak peaks of this years Super Bowl commercials are cropping up and for me I'd like to catch some sneak peeks of the trailers for the movies coming out this summer. Especially, Captain America: The First Avenger, but I'll have to wait until Sunday. In the meantime, here's a look at the latest Volkswagen commercial featuring Darth Vader. Your powers are weak young man.

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Was Darth Vader Crazy?

From CNN.com: What is Darth Vader's diagnosis?

French researchers posit that Vader exhibits six out of nine criteria for borderline personality disorder. Unstable moods, interpersonal relationships, and behaviors are all characteristics of this condition, according to the National Institutes of Mental Health. It affects 2 percent of adults, mostly young women.

His "infantile illusions of omnipotence" and "dysfunctional experiences of self and others" are also indicative of his condition at a early age.

It's funny how fictional characters like Darth Vader or Batman get analyzed by psychologists like they are really people. Oh, wait. They are real people.

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Another Fanboy in the Making

I friend of mine had a birthday party for her son this past weekend and guess what. No sign of any interest in Batman, but that's OK the boy loves Star Wars.

Do you think it's wrong to have thoughts of stealing a five year olds birthday presents?

As I sat there watching him open his presents I thought what a hall. All these delicious Star Wars toys could be all mine the minute no was looking, but I decided the kid should enjoy the toys just as much I did when I was his age.

He had cool little cake with Darth Vader on top. Plus cupcakes with lightsabers made out of licorice.


I just love seeing these younglings following in the older Jedi's footsteps. Go all other future fanboys.

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Cool Repro Star Wars 12 Inch Vintage Style Boxes for 3 3/4 Inch Figures

I recently got a hankering for starting my vintage Star Wars 12 inch action figure collection. So I decided to shop around EBay for a bit and see what those guys were selling for these days.

Check out what I found. Reproduction boxes with large action figure designs, but made for the smaller version of figures. I thought it was original since it was the first time I had seen them. Take a look.



















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Remembering Star Wars Large Size Action Figures

I have never owned any of the large size 12 inch Star Wars figures, but they have always been on my wish list. I guess I just never got around to picking any up or just could never find complete figures without paying an arm and a leg.

I do have some 12 inch figures from Mego though. I have a Superman (the Christopher Reeve version), Magnetic Robin, and Spiderman. I'll get around to posting those eventually.

Reis over Geek Orthodox picked up a sweet 12 inch (sorry 15 inch) Darth Vader at the Emerald City Comic-Con this past week and inspired me to look into starting my large size figure collection.

The 12 inch line from Kenner sadly didn't last long, but here's a look at the commercials I remember seeing while watching cartoons on Saturday morning.





Boba Fett is the best.

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Batman Meets Star Wars

This pic is right up my alley. Combining Star Wars with Batman.



What could we call this guy. Bat Vader? Darth Wayne? Oh, I got it. How about the Darth Knight? What do you think?

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Ever Take a Bath with a Ewok?

There were lots of pics popping up lately of Avon's vintage Batmobile bubble bath, which I do own myself. I pulled it out to post a pic of mine and my wife asked me what it was.

She was amazed I still had it and asked me what I was going to post next, soap on a rope? Well, funny you should say that honey. Here's a look at my Star Wars soap collection.

Playful Wicket the Ewok. The small furry Ewok hunter and friend to Princess Leia. He looks harmless, but is a fearless fighter when provoked. That's why he's so great at helping you win the battle against dirt and grime. Lather up with wicket the Ewok and feel playful yourself.

Luke Skywalker, the bravest of all the warriors in the Rebellion. Once a farm boy on the desert world of Tantooine, now he mans his own spaceship, fighting the Imperial Forces, wherever he finds them. That's why he's so great at cleaning up dirt and grime. Lather up with Luke and feel like a hero yourself.

Chatty C-3PO. This talkative droid is always seen with his pal R2-D2, but now you can be his buddy too. C-3PO understands every language, and because he's such a good, all-knowing companion he knows best how to get rid of dirt and grime. Lather up with C-3PO. He's your best pal when it comes to keeping clean.
Fearless Darth Vader. This towering giant is the evil leader of the Imperial Forces. He is the most powerful villain in the galaxy. That's what makes him so great at rubbing out dirt and grime. Lather up with Darth Vader and feel like a giant yourself.



There is something about those descriptions on the backs of the boxes that make me feel more dirty than clean.

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Another Cool Star Wars Toy From the 2010 Toy Fair

I am very excited about the rocket firing Boba Fett that was announced at this years toy fair (I need to find out how to get tickets to that thing). Here's another look at Hasbro out doing themselves with an update to the AT-AT.



Back in 1981 when Kenner released the original vintage AT-AT I thought it was the Catwoman's meow. It is one of the greatest Star Wars toys the had ever come out with.

The Empire Strikes Back celebrates it's 30th birthday this year and Hasbro is helping to celebrate with this baby.

The chin blasters have sound effects from the movie, has movie quotes from Darth Vader himself, has a winch so you can help Luke plant his grenade, a back that opens to reveal speeder bike storage. The All Terran Armored Transport holds up to 20 figures with room for two pilots and a commander in the cockpit. It comes with an AT-At driver and feet sized to scale so it can crush anything that crosses its path.

The force is with Hasbro on this one.



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Cool Photo: Darth Vader Tatoo

I came cross this sweet looking tattoo of the Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader and thought I would post it.

Excellent art work. Can't you just hear the heavy breathing?