10/3/09 Talking Darth Vader pen, sold on ebay for 99 cents
George Lucas is a freakin' genius. There is no other way to put it, and I challenge anyone to dispute it.
There's no need for me to pull out the laundry list of reasons why he is justifiably exalted, but today's downsize does hint at his greatness.
I sold a little plastic pen that has Darth Vader's head on it and plays four of the villain's catchphrases when you push little buttons. Can you believe that there is not only a market for such things, but that they can even be RE-sold? It's astounding.
Thirty-two years ago, with a cowboy story set in space, he not only changed the way the movie business operates, but also altered marketing, merchandising, and pop culture forever.
Were the changes for the better? Certainly, that's up for debate, but the profound impact is undeniable.
And, heck, those movies sure are fun.
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