Chris is excited about his Falcon B-day cake! 1984

Here’s Chris! There’s his Millennium Falcon birthday cake! This could be the coolest birthday cake of 1984! I’m pretty sure Chris already knows this…I mean, look at that excitement!…

Jared, family, and the Falcon! 1985

If igrewupstarwars.com has taught me anything, it’s that getting the Millennium Falcon for Christmas is pure bliss! Jared remembers, “My younger brother, my Dad and I somewhere around Christmas 1985. My falcon ended up outside a lot in the snowy …

Jeff is ready for a Star Wars day at school! 1983

Ah yes, who does not love the great Return of the Jedi metal lunchbox? Classic! Jeff is now surely ready for lunch in the best way possible!…

Jason guards his classroom with Han’s Blaster! 1980

Jason must be ready at all times, even while riding a stuffed cougar. Imperial attack can happen at any time, Jason knows this.…

When Star Wars toys attack! Andrew 1980

I knew AT-ATs were dangerous, but this is getting out of hand. Just kidding, I’m sure Andrew is going in to find the decals. Right? Can someone please check on Andrew, please?…

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Jeff introduces Luke and Han to the Wild West! 1981

Very interesting photo! What do the blocks mean? Jeff explains, “I think this one is sort of like Gunsmoke on Tatooine. I grew up in southern NH and visited the White Mountains sometimes. Judging by the name “North Conway” spelled …

Jeff and Wicket are friends! 1983

Jeff remembers the specifics like this: “Me, on my 11th birthday in 1983, opening a birthday card (clearly at the family – read: aunts & uncles – birthday party and not the party with my friends) while rockin'(?) umm… maybe …

Darran brandishes his Force Beam, Santa approves! Christmas 1977

Darran seems mesmerized by his new Force Beam! The power of the Force Beam must be used for good, not evil, Darran. No matter what the huge floating Santa head says!…

Don’t mess with the kid in the Star Wars cap! Darren 1978

If the year was was still 1978 and you saw a kid like Darren, would you tell him you liked his hat? You’d ask just that, and then you’d ask where you could get one. You would, wouldn’t you?…