star wars

Fake April Fools' Day Product Sparks Demand For Real Version

Fake April Fools' Day Product Sparks Demand For Real Version

Of all companies, ThinkGeek should know that you never taunt a sci-fi nerd with something movie related unless it really exists. Yesterday the company revealed its annual page of fake products to trick customers, including squeezable bacon spread and a “Unicorn Chaser” soft drink. The best product of all, however, was this Tauntaun sleeping bag (check out the tiny lightsaber on the zipper pull!), which sparked so much demand that the company is looking into selling it for real.

Rising Food, Gas Prices, Force Stormtroopers To Carpool

Rising Food, Gas Prices, Force Stormtroopers To Carpool

Paxton Holley submitted the above Storm-Troopers-go-shopping awesomeness to The Consumerist Flickr pool. They also bought Colt 45, and Amstel Light.

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9 Things Star Wars can teach us about frugality. Number one: “1) They do their own maintenance and repairs. Rebels don’t take the x-wing into the local Space Lube Garage.” [Wise Bread]

ShopLego.com Gives Customer "A New Hope"

ShopLego.com Gives Customer "A New Hope"

ShopLego is super nice about sending you out new Legos for free when your mail truck plunges into a gorge, writes Anne:

Stupid Advertising: Harrison Ford for Equifax

Stupid Advertising: Harrison Ford for Equifax