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Tokyo Subway Gets Lightsaber Handrails

Posted by samzenpus on from the count-your-fingers dept.

jafo writes "I can't imagine that even the most steadfast haters of Lucas' meddling in the series won't warm their cold, cold hearts a little when the new release brings the awesomeness of light sabers to the Tokyo subway system. As a promotional tie-in, the handrails have been outfitted with stickers, LEDs, and buttons, turning them into fully-functional (well, almost) Jedi weapons. Be careful, Tokyo, of what part of the handrail you reach out for!"

2 of 61 comments (clear)

  1. Brilliant ! by o'reor · · Score: -1, Troll
    As a side announcement, a whole lot of material might turn glowing green in Tokyo in the next few months. Not just lightsaber handrails.

    I hate to remind you all of the dire consequences of the Fukushima disaster, but I know slashdotters have the attention span of goldfish and
    OOOOOHHH LIGHTSABER HANDRAAAIILLLS ! COOOOOL ! *DROOOLS* *WANTS* *WANTS* *WANTS*
    well, you see what I mean...

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  2. mo3 dowN by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    shit-fiile3, confirmed that *BSD