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Feel the Force!

Updated on: 22 May,2009 09:43 AM IST  | 
Balaji Narasimhan |

Many non-geeks think that we only know how to write arcane code for PCs. Well, let's prove them wrong, by Vader!

Feel the Force!

Many non-geeks think that we only know how to write arcane code for PCs. Well, let's prove them wrong, by Vader!

When Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope was released 32 years ago on May 25, 1977, nobody would have thought that this would be so popular. Wikipedia says that, as of 2008, the overall box office revenue generated by the six Star Wars films has totalled approximately $4.3 billion, making it the third-highest grossing film series behind only the James Bond and Harry Potter films. Bond beating Star Wars? In money alone, not in style, you could say. Personally, I would rather kiss a wookie instead of watching Bond!


But my liking Star Wars and not Bond is merely a matter of choice. Talking of choices, we checked out thinkgeek.com and found some cool Star Wars items for you. Check them out and send me some as gifts or I will use my choke grip on you!


Time to buy this toy then! It has a light sabre remote that can be used to control it and it features authentic R2-D2 sounds, and even has a red LED to make it feel so real! ($29.99/Rs 1,425)

At last we meet: Just in case you run into Obi Wan, keep this light sabre handy. It's around 44" long and features a glowing blade that ignites with realistic power-up/down effects. It also has a metal hilt that looks and feels like a real light sabre. You can power it with the Force, or with 3 AA batteries. ($99.99/Rs 4,753)

The circle is complete: Ok, a Jedi robe is not a tech gadget, but which self-respecting Jedi would be caught dead without it? Wear it while meeting your boss, gesture like a Jedi and say "You will give me a hike, recession or no recession!" ($49.99/Rs 2,376)

Let Vader help: Recessions are a good time to save, and this Darth Vader piggy bank is great for protecting your spare coins. Nobody will steal your money because the Dark Lord of Sith is protecting them!u00a0($14.99/Rs 712)

What do you know, Padawan? If you feel that you know everything about the Star Wars universe, buy this book. It features 150 colour photographs and 2,500 questions, along with an electronic scoring module that runs off 2 AAA batteries and asks you questions from all the six episodes. ($27.99/Rs 1,330)

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