With the holidays coming, everyone has shopping on their minds. What do you buy for that geek who has everything? Or how about that couple you might know -- he loves to cook and she's a Star Wars fanatic? --I was trying to be fair. Check out some of these kitchen accessories below for the Star Wars geek in us all.
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OMG! An R2D2 Soy Sauce Bottle! Go figure, you have to buy it from Japan. They are geniuses sometimes. This will run you approximately $18 USD. You can purchase them here.
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That's right R2D2 or R2Q5 (black version) pepper mill or sesame grinder. Same site as above, same approximate price of $18 USD. The "antenna" sticking out of the top of R2's head is the grinder mechanism. Ingenious and hysterical. Click here for the link. I have to admit, this one has been on my Christmas list for the last couple years.
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Not sure what to make with your pepper and soy sauce? Why not check out these recipes from thinkgeek.com! The two volume set is $14.99 USD and features such stunning recipes as: Greedo's Burritos, Twin Sun Toast, Tusken Raider Taters and Qui-Gon Jinn-ger Snaps. Wow.
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This cookie jar from starwars.com is $45 USD and unfortunately, only available in the US. I'm sure other versions of this cookie jar and others (such as Bobba Fett) are available in other places. They're hysterical and a sure hit with all Star Wars fans.
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This toaster, also from starwars.com, is $50 USD and unfortunately, back ordered into the new year. Of course they are! Who wouldn't want a toaster that burns Darth Vader's face onto every slice?
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If you're looking for something retro and cheap, Burger King put out these Star Wars glasses ages ago. There's tons of them around, if you look hard enough. I found quite a few on ebay priced anywhere from $2 USD to $10 USD. They are hysterical and so badly painted.
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This ceramic mug is definitely cooler than the glasses. You can buy it for about $20 USD at yeoldegifts.com. The top flips up to hold your favorite beverage (beer, maybe?).
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There is also, of course, a ton of molded cake pans in every Star Wars shape imaginble. Some of them, like the one pictured above, are original 1980 editions and may be a little harder to find. There's of course, lots of edible Star Wars cake overlays, cup cake decorations, kids cups, spoons, forks, plates, etc.
But I think some of the most revolutionary products are those that have been rejected by the Star Wars franchising division. Check out some of these rejected designs I found.
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This design was rejected but I'm sure that it would have been revolutionary to back yard grillers everywhere.
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This Pepsi and Lucasifilm design was sadly, rejected. I am begging them to reconsider. This would be great in every family or game room. What could be cooler? Okay, that was rhetorical. Please don't answer. I just think that some of these designs that were not accepted were really neat. Maybe one day...*sigh*.
For more great Star Wars gift ideas, check out this article on toques.
