While enjoying my European adventure I saw the renowned Jedi Master Yoda in Madrid’s historic Plaza Mayor. Apparently, Yoda’s fallen on hard times since filming the Star Wars movies and now he’s resorted to begging for money from tourists in Spain.

It was cool seeing my favorite sci-fi hero in the flesh, but I’d rather have a chance to get up close and personal with a hottie like Princess Leia or Queen Amidala. I hear Natalie Portman’s single again, so maybe I can make that happen. I’ll have my people get in touch with her people. As Yoda himself once said “there is no try there is only do.”

There are few things we love more in this world than Star Wars. But, if we were forced to choose one, it’d have to be baked sweets. So, instead of finding something greater than Star Wars, why not get the best of both worlds? Star Wars-themed baked sweets, such as these highly-detailed Yoda and Millennium Falcon cakes, are about as delicious looking as baked goods can get.

With the wisdom of Yoda and the speed of the Millennium Falcon, don’t count on out running any imperial star cruisers. No, not until you’ve had your cake and ate it too - forget it. What a shit joke.

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Father Yoda would be very happy to know that his teachings a long, long time ago at a galaxy far, far away have not gone unnoticed. Two Star Wars fan boys in the UK are working on erecting a full-on Jedi church. Barney, 26 - or Master Jonba Hehol - and Daniel, 21 - Master Morda Hehol, are the head of the official UK Church of the Jedi.

The two Jedi Knights hope to open a Surrey-based branch or “chapter” for the UK Church of the Jedi in April, with hopes to raise an Anglesey venue for their own services. Just a note. The Jedi church doesn’t call for celibacy, but will most likely mean life-long celibacy anyway for the followers. — Andrew Dobrow

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When we were young lads, we weren’t like the other kids that wanted to be doctors and firemen. We idolized a man by the name of Luke Skywalker. We wanted to be him as he trained under Master Jedi teacher Yoda. In the depths of our hearts, there is still a place that wishes we could be good Luke. The Yoda Backpack allows us to further deepen our fantasies, while holding more than just an elderly scholar on our backs.

One thing that might bug you is that the face of the Yoda backpack looks more like an aging midget than Yoda. But what can you expect from plush? Available now for $37.99. — Andrew Dobrow

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Before their emergence into public use, we told you about R2D2 mailboxes celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of Star Wars. To continue the commemorative campaign, now emerges the Star Wars stamps to go along with the mailboxes. The official Star Wars stamp series comes with 15 different designs, all featuring familiar faces from the movies.

And if that wasn’t nerdy enough, there is a poll being held at the site for USPS Jedi Master to choose the favorite stamp design, which will be featured on its own sheet once the poll is over. We voted for the Yoda stamp. We’ve always held a place in our heart for the little old green guy. So far, there has been 25,164 votes cast with 55 days to go. You can expect much more. — Andrew Dobrow

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