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And by “assault” I mean the mailman puts the bills in the ass of the ship. But annnyway…
Was “The Force” simply a figment of George Lucas’ imagination, or is it a real power that is all around us? My guess is that the real Force exists with Star Wars-themed merchandise, and it is constantly beckoning us to open up our wallets. The following 10 Star Wars products have definitely harnessed that power.
In an effort to bring the conventional mailbox into the 21st century, POSTCN01 employs email style to alert you when new tangible mail has arrived. It has sensors to track how many times the lid has been opened and displays the possible number of letters received on a digital display. The only problem is that nobody writes letters anymore, so this is basically a giant orange bill and solicitation collector.
Product Page: (?4,980, or about $55 via Oh Gizmo via Akihabara News)
A few years ago, the postal service celebrated the 30th anniversary of Star Wars with R2D2-themed mailboxes. These versions are only 6-inches tall, but you don’t have to break the law and drag one off in the middle of the night to own it.
Product Page ($38.99, Feb 2010 arrival)
Hey, even nerds still get old fashioned mail now and then. Mostly eBay-ed collectible action figures and products from the Bacon of the Month club—but mail nonetheless.
Product Page ($230)
It can be hard to cram all of your hunting magazine subscriptions into a standard mailbox, which is why the serious outdoorsman should consider stepping up to this giant shotgun shell version. Plus, it sends a clear message to horny teenage boys that may call on your daughter late at night.
Product Page ($98)
