Allen and his Han Blaster! 1981

Allen says,”Those aren’t snow goggles. The holster’s on the wrong side (my Dad is left-handed). I also know Han’s Hoth parka was brown and the Kenner figure’s was blue, but I had to make due with available materials in the …

…that time Santa gave Jay a blaster! Christmas 1980

Sorry Jay, but the first thing that comes into my head? YOU’RE GONNA SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT, KID! …

Thomas is ready for action! Star Wars action! 1982

Decked out in a fantastic Luke Skywalker outfit, Thomas is ready to take on Imperial Forces! …

Phil and friends are locked and loaded, Star Wars style! 1978

Phil tells us, “I definitely grew up Star Wars, having been 7 when it came out. I lost all my Star Wars toys in 1979, and sadly there’s only one photo of me with any Star Wars toys. It’s this …

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Trooper Shawn and Batman! Halloween 1980

Trooper Shawn is all smiles as he prepares for Halloween! Batman seems a tad less enthused. Probably because a Star Wars costume is infinitely cooler than some random superhero. Oh well, this can be remedied next Halloween. …

Michael is Star Wars blaster ready! 1978

Michael prepares to battle unseen Stormtroopers! Take heed evil-doers! There’s a new Space Pirate in town! …

A proud Star Wars family! Nick and family, Christmas 1978

A family that Star Wars-s together, stays together! Nick aims his new Blaster, while his brother shows off his new Luke Skywalker figure. Dad looks pleased, as he should be. …

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Jason inspects the Falcon’s cover. Christmas 1979

Jason pulls of the Falcon’s cover, a play feature that allowed hours of adventure! The Millennium Falcon’s owner, now Jason also owns a Blaster (see background of photo).

Sheesh, Jason is looking more like Han Solo by the second! …

Michael and Billy face-off, Star Wars style! 1981

Michael remembers,” In 1981, with my Han & Chewie T-shirt and my homemade lightsaber, trying to talk my friend Billy outta shooting me with Han’s blaster.”…