This past weekend I joined Forces with some old buddies from High School for a weekend getaway to Mohegan Sun. No worries, I came home intact and still financially stable. The cell phone cameras were out of sight, out of mind, but I had to snap a picture of this amazing piece of Star Wars geekdom that was hanging inside one of the shops. A life-sized replica of Han Solo frozen in carbonite. Just like the one that was on display in Jabba's palace in "Return of the Jedi". It had a whole lighting system and everything. It was one of those "Shut up and Take my Money" moments. ........until I looked at the price tag: $9,500
It made me wish I had an extra $9,000 laying around. I'm sure I could convince the wife to make space in the living Room for it.....
Oh, and on a related note, SOLO: A Star Wars Story opens in theaters this week. It tells the back story of one of the most beloved characters in the franchise. and his co-pilot Han Solo. (I'm kidding, but Chewbacca better get his OWN movie someday.....)