May the Shill Be With You: 9 Classic Star Wars-Themed Commercials

4. Take-Apart C-3PO

I admit I thought I knew The Empire Strikes Back forwards and backwards, but I don't necessarily remember this scene that these playground kids (who are now all over the the age of 40) are trying to recreate with their action figures. When did C-3PO ever refer to Han and Leia by their first names? Also, of note, the kid that does the Chewbacca growl, do you think he still brags about the performance today? Do you think he's ever out at a local pub and has to constantly turn down requests to do the growl?

5. Han Solo of Hoth

These classic Kenner commercials are fascinating. In this version, Han Solo didn't have time to change out of his Hoth outfit before asking Lando for help against the Empire. Also, it was kind of rude for Han not to at least remember the name of the rebel soldier that he brings along.

6. Burger Chef

Does anyone remember Burger Chef? I actually do, barely: Where I grew up in the Midwest they all became Hardee's, which was upsetting because Burger Chef had a licensing deal with Lucasfilm. It goes to show that Star Wars products aren't always a recipe for success as a business model. The prices in the commercial are intriguing: A large Coca-Cola and a Star Wars poster for 49 cents. Perhaps that's why they went out of business. Of course, arrogant prick Threepio bought a poster of himself -- shocking.

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