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The Darth Vader Snow Globe?


I've been trying to cut back on frivolous spending, which is a lie, but there really was no way to avoid buying this Star Wars "Musical Holiday Waterball," a title that makes me wonder if the term "snow globe" is trademarked. There are a few different versions available, but you'd be a damned idiot to pass up on Darth Vader for Yoda, for one very adorable reason:


Dude's building the Death Star, out of snow! And he's all crouching down and shit! If that isn't the cutest thing since Admiral Ackbar intentionally synched his "fall back into the chair" motion so his neck would hit his seat's headrest at the exact moment the Super Star Destroyer crashed into Death Star II at the end of Return of the Jedi, I don't know what in the hell is.

All that aside, it's a very nice snow globe. Sometimes, products like this will sneak by more on the merits of the licensee than the actual quality, but I'm happy to report that it's a well made and quite heavy snow globe, with a finely carved base and swimming snowflakes and everything. Perfect.

Incredibly, the Star Wars "Musical Holiday Waterball" doesn't play a chimey version of the Cantina song, but rather, "Let It Snow." The thought of Darth Vader building the Death Star out white heaven is one thing, but picturing him doing that while humming "Let It Snow" is the answer to Charlie Brown's question. This is what Christmas is all about.

Hunch my ass -- now we know the real reason Vader was so eager to the flip the whole fucking Imperial fleet around and head for Hoth.

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Posted by Matt on 11/26/2006. E-mail me!



Discussion Thread: 95 comments

Damnit. I had to read through nearly 4 days of blog posts. Sorry I missed all the Thanksgivingness, so here’s a belated one to everyone.

The best thing about all this is that soon, very soon, the website will change, we’ll get some Christmas lights, and Mare will be up to her shenanighans.

Can’t Freakin’ wait.

Hey, anyone know if the Toys R Us in Time Square ahs any more Wii’s left? I need to get 2, one for me and one for my cousins for Christmas.

I went to the Best Buy around the block from my job, but when I asked the prick there if they had any, he looked at me like I had asked to eat his first born. Then I asked him if they expecting more and when and I thought he was going to punch me.

Look, I know you get that question asked a million times a day, but that’s your freakin’ job. I used to work at EB, but I’ll be damned if I was every that nasty with a customer. That was what I was paid to do.

Anywho, in the spirit of Christmas I will let it go.

I just need a Wii….

Uhhhh….yeah….the jokes are limitless…

Chestnuts roasted by Darth Galvatron @ 11/27/2006 5:48 PM

The more I think about it, the more I want that snow globe. A lot. But I didn’t watch Star Wars until I was 18, so I’d sort of feel like a poser. Dilemmas.

I’m allergic to my new kitten…I have to be done with allergies in a week if I want to keep him. What can I do?

Chestnuts roasted by Jessica Marie @ 11/27/2006 5:49 PM

Either wear a gas mask all the time, or shave the cat.

To complete the hat trick, clickity-tickity my name for Blotto Bros. Wine.

Chestnuts roasted by kingklash @ 11/27/2006 6:32 PM

Finally, a practical suggestion. :)

Chestnuts roasted by Jessica Marie @ 11/27/2006 6:33 PM

Nothing says ‘Have A Merry Christmas’ quite like Darth Vader building the Death Star hopelessly out of scale!

Chestnuts roasted by John Sheehan @ 11/27/2006 6:50 PM

“Hunch my ass — now we know the real reason Vader was so eager to the flip the whole fucking Imperial fleet around and head for Hoth.”
It wasn’t the whole fucking imperial fleet; it was just the squadron under the command of Darth Vader. A squadron was composed of 14 to 60 ships as opposed to the millions of ships that made up the entire imperial fleet. I’m gonna go cry in a corner now…

Chestnuts roasted by Darth Poop @ 11/27/2006 7:10 PM

Sorry for the double post but I just wanted to point out the “fucking” that’s not in quotations wasn’t put there out of anger but rather I was quoting Matt’s words once again. Just wanted to keep the peace. Oh, and I’m so going to buy this waterball. Hah, ball!

Chestnuts roasted by Darth Poop @ 11/27/2006 7:26 PM

DP’s back! If you’ve been back, I don’t remember! It must be that Blotto Bros. wine…sensibly priced at $1 a jug! Now for a little magic, I shall make this jug disappear! *chugs*

kingklash, I see your Blotto Bros. Wine and raise you The Living Will! click the name.

Chestnuts roasted by Invader Norbert @ 11/27/2006 7:47 PM

Thanks Invader Norbert but that is not the one I am thinking of. The one that I have on tape (A TERRIBLE COPY) is John Denver and the Muppets putting on a Christmas show (a la the MUPPET SHOW). It even has a muppet Nativity scene (!!).
My line of thinking is that if you have it in your archives, put it out there and somebody will buy it. Whether it be good (GET A LIFE) or terrible (STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL), do a disclaimer DVD commentary but make a buck.

JLAJRC, I’ve watched it several times at different stages of my life and I just think it is too dark/depressing and without any redeeming qualities. It was trying to be edgy and “look parents, this is what is REALLY GOING ON” and ends up pleasing neither the drama crowd or those seeking a laugh. Although not a quality movie, KIDS was such much more effective without the pretense. Just saying “80′s teen comedy classic” is not enough.
Enough of that though. Back to the Vader snow globe commentary. :)

Chestnuts roasted by The Manimal @ 11/27/2006 7:59 PM

I was at Target today, but I opted to pick up 2 sets of the My Little Pony Winter Series instead. I’m very sad they had Star Wars stockings, and no MLP ones. I want a Pony stocking.

I’m baking cookies! Mmmm… raw dough.

Chestnuts roasted by Mystie @ 11/27/2006 9:29 PM

I tried to check XE while drinking my coffee before going to work this morning, and the site was down…it was terribly upsetting.

Worked from 8 – 5, then went to writing class from 6 – 9 PM…finally got home, made food, and sat in front of the computer, hoping- and whoot! XE is back baby. Thank goodness. Otherwise, I wouldn’t know about this freaking awesome Darth Vader snow globe…or holiday ball or whatever. I am absolutely going to look for this at the mall tomorrow.

Chestnuts roasted by Muppet Baby @ 11/27/2006 10:12 PM

Check out the history channel. They are having a look at holiday food. Maybe they can answer who the hell is responsible for fruitcake. I say it’s Al Qaeda.

Chestnuts roasted by Bill @ 11/27/2006 10:15 PM

Wish I could change the channel, but I have to tape RAW. My husband finally got to go and wants to see if he’s on TV, even though he has crappy tickets. I wish TNA toured, I would go to TNA in a second.

Sorry to change the subject. Fruitcake!

Chestnuts roasted by Jessica Marie @ 11/27/2006 10:19 PM

Sorry for the double post but I just found out about Tu-durkey. It’s a chicken stuffed in a duck stuffed into a turkey. Anyone ever hear of such a thing? I strangely want to try that in a turkey fryer this year.

Jessica you’re a great wife. My girlfriend is a sports anchor in Ga and she refuses to acknowledge wrestling as a sport. It’s real to me damn it!

Chestnuts roasted by Bill @ 11/27/2006 10:28 PM

Just because it has a storyline doesn’t mean they’re not getting the crap beat out of them. I fought it for a long time, I really did – but then I started watching it and I kind of like it. And love TNA.

I want to call my husband and laugh at him – he finally gets tickets and has to watch some diva battle royale…ahahahaha. Poop break.

Chestnuts roasted by Jessica Marie @ 11/27/2006 10:32 PM

I acknowledge wrestling – I have to, my best friend is a huge fan – I just think it’s crazy. I prefer football for watching 100 big guys jump on each other. And their uniforms are almost as weird.

I haven’t been a huge “Star Wars” collector in years, but I must admit, that is…unique. Maybe I’ll build a mini-Death Star out of snow when it finally gets cold enough here in South Jersey to see my breath, much less snow.

Chestnuts roasted by starwenn @ 11/27/2006 10:45 PM

Bill, that “strange” concoction is most commonly known as a Turducken.

It even has its own myspace: http://www.myspace.com/turduckenrocks

Chestnuts roasted by Invader Norbert @ 11/27/2006 10:48 PM

NORBERT, you are right, my bad. Tuderkey is sort of fun to say.
STARWENN, I get to go to the fam’s beach house in Sea Isle for Christmas and I am going to Wildwood to give a flower to the remains of Drac’s Castle.

Chestnuts roasted by Bill @ 11/27/2006 10:55 PM

Speaking of obsessing over minute Star Wars movie details, did anyone catch Family Guy Sunday night?

I agree with the poor guy in the episode, Luke Skywalker went too far with that womprats comment.

Chestnuts roasted by Venison @ 11/27/2006 11:11 PM

Well I’m gonna see 5 bad motherf***ers from Jersey, this Friday. What do you have to say about that :D Alright, 4, Bob’s from Chicago.

Oh and Brian‘ll see ‘em Thursday. Rock and roll. I know you are all totally jealous. Stop snickering Norbert :P

I don’t want a lot for christmas, there’s just one thing I need….

Chestnuts roasted by K- @ 11/27/2006 11:13 PM

I used to freaking LOVE wrestling- I have attended 2 house shows, one Smackdown, one RAW and one PPV (No Mercy). Now, though- I still WANT to love it like I used to, but the WWE is making it damn hard for me to still be a fan. The quality of EVERYTHING has gone downhill- the storylines, the talent, the actual wrestling- everything. I agree with Jessica Marie- TNA is where its at.

Chestnuts roasted by Muppet Baby @ 11/27/2006 11:43 PM

This makes me want to cry tears of joy. Damn straight that’s why Vader went to Hoth! I can picture him sending the Stormtroopers out on a recon mission, only to sneak out back and indulge in his “guilty pleasure”, all the while whistling “let it snow”. Classic.

Where can I buy this?

Chestnuts roasted by Cid @ 11/27/2006 11:45 PM

the diva battles are my favorite part, especially when stacy keibler was on there!

Chestnuts roasted by drbong @ 11/28/2006 12:11 AM

The Darth Vader Snow Globe YTMND There ya go, Matt. Vader enjoying the Holidays.

Chestnuts roasted by Cid @ 11/28/2006 12:11 AM

Muppet Baby – TNA is great. except for Carlito, WWE kind of sucks.

Diva battles are stupid. You can see half-dressed girls anywhere – I watch wrestling because I want to see wrestling.

Chestnuts roasted by Jessica Marie @ 11/28/2006 12:26 AM

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