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Fake Light Sabers Making Real Cash

Posted by michael on from the enlarge-your-schwartz-now dept.

jdedman4 writes "The fanfare over Episode II brings with it absurdist prequel theories as well as this article from the Houston Chronicle detailing one fan-enterpreneur's success. In eight years, Forney, Texas resident Jeff Parks has made himself a millionaire by making customized light sabers for collectors. "My goal is to be the best light saber designer in the world," quips Parks."

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  1. Why? by NeuroManson · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    "Why do women like jewelry?" Parks asks. "The light saber reaches an emotional need to feel like a hero."

    More like the light saber reaches an emotional need to overcompensate for having a teeny tiny eensy weensy penis...

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  2. Re:duh.. by Shotgun+Jenny · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Warning! Warning! Uber-Dr0k sighted!