It’s May 4th, the day (usually) between the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo. However, it is also of great importance to nerds everywhere, myself included. It’s STAR WARS DAY! And now that we’re a smudge over 7 months away from the release of Episode VII, it’s time to start celebrating. Though the merrymaking might be preemptive (no guarantees that 90% of this dialog won’t be about sand), the Star Wars universe is gearing up once more. Nixon watches is rolling out a collection of high end, Star Wars collectors edition watches inspired by The Dark Side. Vanity Fair surprised absolutely no one with the reveal of the featured characters (Adam Driver is the bad guy, duh, Rey’s last name isn’t revealed yet, obviously.) And I’ve rounded up four (get it!) awesome Star Wars items for my weekly wish list. Celebrate tonight by watching your DVD box set, or buying the original trilogy and the prequels masquerading as cinema on iTunes, and pour your drink of choice into the following.
Stormtrooper Mug
I think this Stormtrooper mug represents the transformative nature of my morning coffee (from the Dark Side to the Light, and that has nothing to do with what I put in the coffee). Possibly even a nod towards the fact that I can’t clone myself, but coffee does make me twice as productive. And it’s on sale today!
“Do or Do Not, There is No Try” – Yoda
Some days I really need to remember this. It would help to have his always-wise words framed in my office! And this pretty watercolor style print is a griller twist on the usual Star Wars ephemera.
Light Saber Keys
A low-key way to rep your Star Wars nerd status, and a baller way to open your door. I want these for myself and everyone on my Christmas list.
Star Wars Engagement Ring
However, if you want to wear your nerd heart on your sleeve – or better yet your ring finger – look no further. This light saber engagement ring by Etsy seller DTEK Designs is $3,400, and is a beauty. Even if it weren’t modeled after a light saber, it’s a stunning, modern and unique design (and you know how I love a pop of color.) The seller also creates custom orders, so you can specify exactly whose light saber you’d like to model the ring after.
