Posted by Michael Pinto on May 21, 2010 in
Hobbies and Collections,
Star Wars 
Even though he’s reffered to a walking rug there’s always been something so charming about Chewie: I think it’s because Wookies remind us a bit of doggies (it’s the nose I tell you!). So you’d think that by making him a cyclops that Chewbacca wouldn’t have any appeal — yet this adorable Chewbacca the Timid Monster proves otherwise. Standing at only 1.5” tall this little guy designed by TrishCzech won me over. Read more…
Tags: Chewbacca, Etsy, Star Wars
Posted by Michael Pinto on Mar 4, 2010 in
Hobbies and Collections,
Star Wars 
As a Star Wars fanboy I’m quite impressed with the level of detail in this Kubrick Star Wars DX Series 1 which is based on Return of the Jedi. Featured in the set are Luke Skywalker as a Jedi Knight, C-3PO & Salacious B. Crumb, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Amanaman the bounty hunter, Bib Fortuna and extra parts to build a Jabba the Hutt! These goodies will be shipping around the end of June however pre-orders are already being accepted. Read more…
Tags: C-3PO, Chewbacca, Jabba the Hutt, Luke Skywalker, R2-D2, Return of the Jedi, Urban Toys
Posted by Michael Pinto on Jul 20, 2009 in
Hobbies and Collections,
Star Wars 
It was nothing less than a historic moment when director George Lucas decided to feature a trash compactor scene in Star Wars: Sure Stanley Kubrick broke ground in 2001: A Space Odyssey by showing a bathroom scene — but it look the bold vision of Lucas to take us dumpster diving into a space station the size of a planet (or small moon if you want to quibble). And that why the Franklin Mint, err Gentle Giant Products has decided to commemorate this milestone in cinematic history with the Star Wars Trash Compactor Bookends Statue. Read more…
Tags: Chewbacca, George Lucas, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Star Wars
Posted by Michael Pinto on Mar 7, 2009 in
Hobbies and Collections,
Star Wars 
A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away there were these cute little mice! I know this sounds like we’re kitbashing Star Wars with the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy but these adorable sci fi rodents are the precious creations of the House of Mouse and can be found on Etsy on their very own page. There are 14 mice in the entire collection so far and they run between $35 and $40, but bet of all if your favorite character is missing they’re open to doing custom orders. Shown above is Princess Leia mouse and below is Darth Vader mouse. Read more…
Tags: Boba Fett, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, Etsy, Ewoks, Obiwan Kenobi, Princess Leia, Star Wars, Stormtroopers, Wookies, Yoda
