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\"Help<\/a>

Help me Obi-wan Kenobi, you’re my only hope<\/p><\/div>George Lucas may well be the most astute director Hollywood has ever produced. He\u2019s one of the wealthiest Hollywood celebrities ever (current worth is estimated at $7.3 billion) in spite of only ever directing six films. His status as a billionaire is all thanks to one decision he made way back in 1973. <\/p>\n

At that time, he was relatively well known having directed his second movie, the brilliant American Graffiti (1971). He spent the next two years labouring over the script for \u201cThe Star Wars\u201d \u2013 a kind of Western set in space \u2013 an idea which most people he touted the project to, laughed him out of town for. Lucas was in a position to command a $500,000 salary for the movie, but instead he approached 20th Century Fox with a proposition. He would take a salary of $150,000 if he could retain the rights to any sequels and \u2013 boom! \u2013 retain all Star Wars merchandise rights.<\/p>\n

20th Century Fox must have thought they\u2019d died and gone to heaven. Previously merchandising from films had been a complete failure, so they agreed. Star Wars went on to create merchandising history after Star Wars became a global sensation. <\/p>\n

Star Wars is the second highest grossing movie of all time with the original movie earning $775 million at the box office ($2.5 billion after adjusting for inflation), which is pretty darn fine, but merchandising was the real star. In 1977 and 1978 alone, Star Wars merchandise generated $100 million worth of toys. In the next 35 years Star Wars themed toys have generated $12 billion worth of revenue and with the latest in the instalment, Star Wars: The Force Awakens hitting our screens on the 18th December 2015, this can only be set to increase.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve all grown up with Star Wars and I am a huge fan (with the exception of The Phantom Menace) so it\u2019s with a great deal of love and affection that Wholesale Clearance UK, present to you some of the weirdest Star Wars merchandise ever created. Some of this is cool, some of it is funny, some of it is illegal and some of it is just downright wrong. Enjoy!
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\nYoda Magic 8 Ball<\/p>\n

\"Turn<\/a>

Turn me upside down, you must.<\/p><\/div><\/strong>I\u2019m going to start with what for me is just sacrilege. Huge fan of Yoda I am. This Yoda Magic 8 Ball is to designed to enable you to see into the future, like a proper Jedi Master. This was released alongside The Empire Strikes Back which introduced Yoda to the franchise and we all fell in love with the little green swamp dwelling wise creature. But where in any of the films do we have to turn Yoda upside down in order to hear his wisdom? That\u2019s right we don\u2019t. It\u2019s just wrong, wrong, wrong to have to turn the great one on his head and read the answer on his backside. Believe it not, do I.<\/p>\n

Lando Calrissian Disguise Kit<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Very<\/a>

Very 1980s, but suave, still suave …<\/p><\/div>If you need a disguise for some reason, or you just need a little help with the ladies (or gentlemen if that\u2019s your thing) then this Lando Calrissian disguise kit should help you pass the mustard as a space stud extraordinaire.<\/p>\n

R2-D2 Aquarium
\n<\/strong>
\n

\"Space<\/a>

Space fishies …<\/p><\/div>Now seriously, this one is kind of funky, in a \u201cI haven\u2019t got a girlfriend\u201d kind of way. If you like fish and you can keep them alive, why not invest in an R2-D2 Aquarium? His main \u2018eye\u2019 is now a periscope which you can use for viewing the fish in his innards. It\u2019s a bit small, so sadly there\u2019s no room to store Jar Jar Binks.<\/p>\n

\"Beep!\"<\/a>

Beep!<\/p><\/div>R2D2: Operation Game<\/strong><\/p>\n

Remember Operation? The funny little fat man whose nose glows red when you extract his innards? Well here\u2019s the R2-D2 version. Look out for the goldfish \u2026<\/p>\n

\"Help<\/a>

Help me, Wholesale Clearance …<\/p><\/div>R2-D2 DVD Projector<\/strong><\/p>\n

I imagine that if you are a huge Star Wars fan the R2-D2, this projection unit would be the ultimate piece of merchandise, because we all know that R2-D2 can in fact project things, so this rings true. However, it\u2019s a tad cumbersome, so save it for your Star Wars themed home cinema room. <\/p>\n

\"Light<\/a>

Light up Christmas Star Wars style<\/p><\/div>R2-D2 Christmas Lights<\/strong><\/p>\n

Well I love these, and I have a feeling that most children would too. The thing is if you\u2019re going to decorate your tree with R2-D2 Christmas lights you would really have to have a Star Wars themed tree altogether. Fortunately, I have seen Star Wars Christmas baubles advertised on Facebook \u2026 hmm \uf04a<\/p>\n

\"Get<\/a>

Get your space tackle out …<\/p><\/div>Star Wars Fishing Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Such a bizarre idea to have a bunch of fishing equipment that\u2019s Star Wars themed, as I don\u2019t recall anyone fishing in the movies. In fact, do any of them ever prepare food or eat? Why don\u2019t we see them tucking into Galaxy bars and popping pink space dust? So, fishing in space is pointless as is this fishing set There\u2019s a lightsabre fishing rod which could be cool. But it\u2019s really not. <\/p>\n

\"Play<\/a>

Play that funky music Darth boy!<\/p><\/div>Darth Vader CD Player
\n<\/strong>
\nSomehow, I don\u2019t think Darth Vader would appreciate the fact that we can play Adele or Little Mix CDs through his adenoids. I wonder in fact; what type of music would Darth appreciate? A bit of Pink Floyd\u2019s Dark Side of the Moon perhaps? A man with taste. Not a bad idea then, but a CD player is a bit old hat (or helmet) these days.
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\n

\"Shriek!\"<\/a>

Shriek!<\/p><\/div>Christmas in the Stars: Star Wars Christmas Album <\/strong><\/p>\n

OMG. As a kid I remember seeing a Star Wars Christmas special and it was really bad. I mean really bad. I\u2019m very glad then that I didn\u2019t receive this album at the same time. Just how awful is this? Well one of the tracks is called, What Can You Get a Wookie for Christmas (When He Already Owns a Comb?), so it is extraordinarily awful. It would be tantalising to own it on CD and play it through the Darth Vader CD player though.<\/p>\n

However \u2013 for those metal heads among you who collect all things rocky, Jon Bon Jovi participates on the R2-D2 track We Wish You a Merry Christmas with his High School choir.<\/p>\n

\"Get<\/a>

Get on, get on up …<\/p><\/div>Galactic Funk Album<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you really need a CD for your Darth CD machine, maybe you should buy the Original Star Wars Soundtrack. However, for a bit of \u2018out there\u2019 funk, I suppose you could give this a spin.<\/p>\n

\"Go<\/a>

Go ahead. Thuck it. Itth sthweet.<\/p><\/div>Jar Jar Tongue Sucker<\/strong><\/p>\n

Possibly the most obscene piece of Star Wars merchandise is this Jar Jar Binks tongue sucker. Now for me, Jar Jar nearly killed the whole franchise so I wouldn\u2019t give it the time of day. In The Phantom Menace there\u2019s an infamous scene (oh have we laughed \u2013 not) where Liam Neeson caught Jar Jar’s flapping tongue during dinner. It would be nice to pin it to the dinner table with a sharp carving knife to be fair, but in this case the Jar Jar tongue sucker is a sweet that is designed to be sucked. Ewwwww!<\/p>\n

\"Wobble<\/a>

Wobble heads<\/p><\/div>The Darth Vader Wobbly Head<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now who decided that one of the most fearsome baddies of all time \u2013 you know the one that destroyed Alderaan without flinching, causing Obi Wan to say, \u201cI felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced” \u2013 should be immortalised as a wobbly head plastic toy? It\u2019s just not right. Who would be that brazen? \u201cYou don\u2019t know the power of the dark side.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Mean<\/a>

Mean and moody light<\/p><\/div>The Darth Vader Mood Light
\n<\/strong>
\nThere are many things that will put you in the mood, but I\u2019m not sure this is one of them, or really what sort of mood the designer was wishing to create. Welcome to the dark side, my love \u2026 Again, this is one of those gizmos that has \u201cI\u2019m never going to get a date\u201d written all over it. <\/p>\n

\"Smells<\/a>

Smells of the great space unwashed<\/p><\/div>Slave Leia Perfume
\n<\/strong>
\nYou can never go wrong with perfume as a gift for the woman in your life. If she\u2019s sweet and innocent, maybe buy her Britney. If she wants to be sexy and sassy like Sasha Fierce, go for Beyonce. If she\u2019s classy and chic, it has to be Chanel. If her love is like Poison, try some Opium. If you want to make her obey your every whim, and if you want to chain her to your throne, what better than to present her with a bottle of Slave Leia perfume? It comes complete with a miniature manacle around the neck. Sorry \u2013 don\u2019t bother googling \u2013 it isn\u2019t available anymore (I liked it so much I bought out the stock).<\/p>\n

\"Neither<\/a>

Neither 100% Wookie nor with it.<\/p><\/div>Deluxe Chewbacca Backpack<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moving into the fluffy realms of dodgy merchandise now, first up we have the deluxe Chewbacca backpack. Now in essence this is a great idea. One of the coolest Star Wars goodies I have ever seen was a Yoda backpack that looked like you were carrying the little chap, a la Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back \u2013 pretty fab. This however, well, let\u2019s start with the fact that Chewie is about 20 feet tall, and this is not a very well scaled down version. Not to mention that it\u2019s a poor imitation and you look like you killed Chewie\u2019s son. Don\u2019t incur the wrath of the Jedis by wearing this!<\/p>\n

\"Too<\/a>

Too cool for school, this one.<\/p><\/div>Bantha Dog Costume<\/strong><\/p>\n

I won\u2019t hear a bad word said about dog costumes. I think they\u2019re hilarious and this one is superb. Your dog will hate it, but that\u2019s not the point. There are also some cool Darth Vader and Leia ones out there. Get googling.<\/p>\n

\"Yoda<\/a>

Yoda or Darth? You choose sides.<\/p><\/div>Yoda Slippers<\/strong><\/p>\n

I adore these and would wear them, so there. OK, they\u2019re a little small, and Yoda appears to be jaundiced, but still, I want to stroll around the house saying, \u201cYoda feet, have I\u201d.<\/p>\n

\"Have<\/a>

Have you met my Wampa? He’s armless …<\/p><\/div>Severed Wampa Arm Ice Scraper<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s another must have for me. For those moments when you need to scrape your car first thing in the morning and you haven\u2019t got your gloves. Perfect! You can simultaneously scare the neighbours or any loitering traffic wardens. <\/p>\n

\"Poor<\/a>

Poor Tuantaun<\/p><\/div>Star Wars Tauntaun Sleeping Bag<\/strong><\/p>\n

Remember that scene in The Empire Strikes Back where Han had to split open the belly of a Tauntaun, and then placed the injured Luke in there to keep warm? Must have been a bit stinky. Well now you too can enjoy the experience with your own Tauntaun sleeping bag that mimics that very scene. Fortunately, this one is quite cosy and doesn\u2019t come with any gross and slimy innards. I always felt really sorry for the Tauntaun, because he was killed without any second thoughts having done absolutely nothing wrong. It\u2019s an injustice that has bugged me ever since I saw the film. <\/p>\n

\"Poor<\/a>

Poor Wampa …<\/p><\/div>Wampa Skin Rug<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not really ready for the whole \u2018sleeping inside an Tauntaun\u2019 experience, and in any case you prefer warmer climes, then may I recommend an imitation (no folks, it\u2019s faux fur) Wampa skin rug. Unfortunately, it doesn\u2019t come with added slave girl. <\/p>\n

\"What<\/a>

What have they done to Chewbacca!<\/p><\/div>Chewbacca-skin rug<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alternatively, you could be drawn to the dark side and skin a Wookie. Why would you do that?!<\/p>\n

\"Oh,<\/a>

Oh, I say!<\/p><\/div>C-3PO Tape Dispenser<\/strong><\/p>\n

What to say about this? It\u2019s remarkably undignified, isn\u2019t it? I get (kind of) that it could almost be some sort of shuttle, but it isn\u2019t, it dispenses sticky tape, and C-3PO looks like he\u2019d like to erase your memory banks if you put your fingers anywhere near his dispenser.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>

A true novelty from Virgin Air – a Star Wars Barf Bag<\/p><\/div>Star Wars: Episode III air sickness bag<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Episode III was ok; in fact, it was a vast improvement on Episode I. If you need a little souvenir of the dark times (the episodes before the good ones, that is) then see if you can track down these which were produced by Virgin Airlines. They\u2019re increasingly rare because they are airplane sick bags and are therefore eminently disposable! (I hope). <\/p>\n

\"Just<\/a>

Just say no, kids.<\/p><\/div>Han and Leia T-shirts<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are so many crappy t-shirts out there, and probably enormous amounts of them that are unlicensed, that it\u2019s difficult to know where to start. This probably counts as the worst. This is a pair of T shirts so you need to have a partner (which may be difficult if you already own some of the stuff that made it on to this list thus far) and they have to be happy (or stupid enough) to walk around with figures that don\u2019t look anything like Han and Leia.<\/p>\n

\"Less<\/a>

Less s*** than most other Star Wars t-shirts.<\/p><\/div>The Stormpooper t shirt though? That\u2019s genius.<\/p>\n

\"Be<\/a>

Be mindful of your thoughts. They’ll betray you<\/p><\/div>Star Wars Jedi or Sith Bath Robes<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Another item of clothing that may or may not be cool depending on his is wearing them is the Star Wars bathrobe. If you\u2019re 5 ft. 2 and as wide as you are tall, you may only rock this look ironically, but someone somewhere will think you look adorable. Maybe.<\/p>\n

\"Possibly<\/a>

Possibly the worst costume ever?<\/p><\/div>Star Wars Angry Birds costume<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just. Not. Nice. <\/p>\n

\"Gotta<\/a>

Gotta get a pair!<\/p><\/div>Crocs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another item I really love. I like Crocs. They\u2019re indestructible. Well, the company wanted a little piece of the Star Wars merchandising game and opted for these fur lines lovelies \u2013 a Chewbacca lined clog (not using Chewbacca though \u2013 chill!). See his little bandolier running around the perimeter and the dark-brown fake-fur Wookie lining. And they came in adult sizes. Fab!<\/p>\n

\"Different?\"<\/a>

Different?<\/p><\/div>Zombie Star Wars Posters<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fans of Star Wars is awesome no doubt like science fiction and fantasy in all its forms, so in some ways this combination of Zombies and Star Wars has a certain appeal. Unless you\u2019re a purist and then you\u2019ll probably want to burn this.<\/p>\n

\"Whoop<\/a>

Whoop for Wookiee Cookies!<\/p><\/div>Star Wars Cookbooks<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are a variety of Star Wars cookbooks available if you want to try Wampa steak, Wookie cookies or Aunt Beru\u2019s blue goo. You may struggle to find the ingredients at your local Aldi though, so bear that in mind.<\/p>\n

\"R2-D2<\/a>

R2-D2 gets t work in the frying pan<\/p><\/div>Star Wars spatulas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Available in the USA these spatulas have come in for a bit of flak. Created under license by Williams-Sonoma, there are a number to choose from including R2D2 and Darth Vader. There have been complaints that the shape of R2D2 has a tendency to rip your pancakes to shreds, but my main concern is that using Darth Vader\u2019s head to flip my eggs would lead to him targeting my house with a Death Star. Not a chap to be messed with.<\/p>\n

\"Pick<\/a>

Pick your poison<\/p><\/div>Star Wars Chop Sabres <\/strong><\/p>\n

May the force be with you. Especially when you\u2019re eating Chinese food. You get to choose whose light sabre you want to spear your crispy fried duck with as they come in a range of Jedi colours.<\/p>\n

\"Yes,<\/a>

Yes, that is the Millennium Falcon<\/p><\/div>Space Slug Oven Mitt<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are fond of cooking and you don\u2019t possess asbestos fingers, far better to invest in a space slug oven mitt. Not a cave until you\u2019ve burnt through the fabric however. The only truly bizarre thing about this is that you are putting your hand up an Exogorth’s backside. Ewwwww. <\/p>\n

\"Quick!<\/a>

Quick! R2-D2 is on fire!<\/p><\/div>R2-D2 Meat Smoker<\/strong><\/p>\n

All the rage in Australia apparently are meat smokers, although they haven\u2019t really taken off in the UK so much yet. If you don\u2019t fancy using R2-D2 as an aquarium, this could be the next best bet. What that would do to R2-D2\u2019s insides remains a mystery but he usually bounces back alright, doesn\u2019t he?<\/p>\n

\"I<\/a>

I prefer my toast well done at the edges.<\/p><\/div>Darth Vader Imprinting Toaster
\n<\/strong>
\nIf breakfast is your favourite meal of the day, then you\u2019re in for a treat. Start off with a little toast \u2013 complete with the great man\u2019s head imprinted on the bread by this fine toaster. It really seems a shame to slather it in butter and jam, doesn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n

\"Little<\/a>

Little C-3P0’s of cardboard goodness. Just add milk from a space cow.<\/p><\/div>C-3PO’s Breakfast Cereal<\/strong><\/p>\n

In addition to toast, and impossible to find in your local supermarket is C-3PO\u2019s cereal (particularly as it hasn\u2019t been manufactured since the 1980s). Who\u2019d have thought that C-3PO even ate cereal. I thought he had oil infusions. Kellogg’s produced this in the US. Once. In a galaxy far, far away.<\/p>\n

\"No<\/a>

No milk today.<\/p><\/div>The Dark Side Coffee<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay on the dark side with this fresh coffee. A perfect breakfast accompaniment to C-3PO\u2019s breakfast cereal.<\/p>\n

\"Shake<\/a>

Shake it off, shake it off!<\/p><\/div>Luke Skywalker\/Darth Vader salt and pepper shaker set <\/strong><\/p>\n

These salt and pepper shakers were actually rejected at the design stage which is kind of a shame (especially when you see what sort of stuff gets through). Apparently the concept for the design read, “Let these legends of the kitchen table be a constant reminder of the battle over good and evil in the galaxy.” Mmm, maybe a bit too deep for fish and chips.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>

The Han in crabonite ice tray<\/p><\/div>The “Han Solo in Carbonite Ice Cube Tray.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

So, along with your wampa steak and chips, liberally salted by Luke, and served with a helping of Darth toast, you\u2019ll need a little gin and tonic. Fortunate for you that I have ice in the shape of Hal Solo frozen in carbonite. Unfortunately, like many similar gimmicks, the Han ice is pretty indistinguishable from any other chunk of ice, the cubes are tiny and you have to fight to get them out of the tray.<\/p>\n

\"Mmmm?<\/a>

Mmmm? Not a healthy look.<\/p><\/div>Darth Vader Burger<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve had enough Star Wars in the kitchen and you fancy a little less intergalactic hassle, you could head out to your local fast food joint, where you probably won\u2019t be served with this luscious looking creation. I really don\u2019t understand why black food doesn\u2019t catch on \u2026<\/p>\n

\"You<\/a>

You need to be careful what you dangle.<\/p><\/div>Sarlacc pit toilet transformation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Having over indulged on Star Wars delicacies, chosen from your cookbook of course, and then prepared in your intergalactic galley, you may find yourself in need of a trip to the smallest room. Why not decorate your loo with these awesome stickers? Bring your boring old toilet back to life by turning it into a sarlacc pit of doom with these decals, as seen in Return of the Jedi.<\/p>\n

\"Pond<\/a>

Pond Wars!<\/p><\/div>Pond Wars Ducks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Staying in the bathroom, bathtime becomes much more fun if you have these little fellas for company. These glowing Pond Wars Ducks will help you fight the evils of dirt as you soak, allowing you to bask in hard won freedom fighting glory.<\/p>\n

\"Just<\/a>

Just what??<\/p><\/div>Bootleg Action Figures<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are so, so many bootleg action figures that they kind of have become collectible in their own way over the years. Usually made in the far East where Lucasfilm can\u2019t quite reach, there are some classics. Here\u2019s a few of my favourites:<\/p>\n

Darth Vader Traffic cop?<\/strong><\/p>\n

This “Star Knight” seems to depict Darth Vader as a policeman on a motorcycle, that has bump-n-go action, lights, sounds, and a voice chip. Turn it on and the lights and sirens begin and the bike rolls forward. Then the motorcycle stops and Darth Vader shouts “HALT!” before shooting machine guns. Weird.<\/p>\n

\"Wring,<\/a>

Wring, so wrong. But hilarious nonetheless.<\/p><\/div>Lucasfilm have banned Polish company, Uzay\u2019s figurines as they were unlicensed and pretty bloomin\u2019 awful. Howard Roffman, the President of Lucas Licensing, which is in charge of the global Star Wars merchandise business stated, “When companies…try to make a profit by confusing fans and flagrantly violating our trademark rights, we have to take action.” But knock-offs can be big business and the Uzay figures are notoriously shoddy and hilarious. Some of these products now sell for thousands of dollars!<\/p>\n

\"Hugely<\/a>

Hugely collectible<\/p><\/div>Star Wars Kinder Surprise Eggs<\/strong> <\/p>\n

These Kinder eggs have made the headlines after being banned in the USA. The chocolate outer shell hides a plastic inner shell which contains a toy. In Europe this isn\u2019t a problem. Generally kids know the plastic egg has a toy and they don\u2019t try to eat it. In the USA the kids don\u2019t understand the difference between chocolate and plastic (and joking aside there have been one or two fatalities). Over 60,000 Kinder Surprises are seized at American airports every year and many people have fines levied against them. However, in Europe these remain hugely collectible.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>

The Boba Fett guitar!<\/p><\/div>And finally \u2013 the piece de resistance<\/strong><\/p>\n

True collectors of Star Wars memorabilia would do well to start hunting for this spectacular piece. The Boba Fett Guitar (which retailed at around $2000) is extremely rare. While Boba Fett wasn\u2019t a guitar player, this has become a coveted item. Created in 2001 by Fernandes Guitars International in conjunction with Lucasfilm, there are apparently just a few hundred of these guitars in existence. <\/p>\n

The big Star Wars Merchandise winners<\/strong><\/p>\n

Well, the major players are lining up to cash in on the new Star Wars merchandise deals with the release of the new film. The force will be with Disney, Hasbro and EA. Hasbro particularly has deals lined up for all the new movies through to 2020. Meanwhile Disney is beginning its campaign in a coordinated way by introducing toys and merchandise on YouTube and J.P. Morgan estimates that Disney will see a 200% increase in Star Wars merchandise sales equating to $500 million of revenue. <\/p>\n

Over to you<\/p>\n

Do you have any fond memories Star Wars merchandise from when you were growing up? What were your favourites? What were the worst items you can remember? Share your thoughts with us below or come and join the chat on Facebook \ud83d\ude42<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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