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Star Wars Stormtrooper hoodie by Mark Ecko

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Perfect for a spot of petty crime, the Star Wars Stormtrooper hoodie conceals your identity behind the mask of a 70s sci-fi character.

Yes, perfect for keeping your face out of sight, even better for a Stars Wars convention, this Marc Ecko-made top (officially called the Real Trooper) has a zip front, zip pockets and a body shaped like an armoured suit, along with that full-face helmet-style hood.

Made of 100 per cent cotton, you can pick one up for $98, which is around £50.

Find out more at the Shopecko website

Categories / Film and TV, Toys and Games, Watches

R2-D2 Whizzwatch – watch meets radio-controlled Star Wars toy

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Not just a watch, the R2-D2 Whizzwatch doubles up as a radio-controlled robot.

Yes, everyone’s favourite movie droid is back, this time as a Star Wars-themed watch – just unclip R2-D2 from the watch, place it on your desk, then use the digital watch’s buttons to move your little friend around.

The set comes complete with both batteries and spare batteries, as well as a screwdriver to slot them in, selling for £19.95.

Find out more at the Firebox website

Categories / Film and TV, Music

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash – 30th Anniversary Edition

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The greatest-ever rock spoof is getting a DVD reissue in November – The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash – 30th Anniversary Edition.

It’s the story of the Pre-Fab Four – Ron Nasty (Neil Innes), Dirk McQuickly (Eric Idle), Stig O’Hara (Rikki Fataar) and Barry Wom (John Halsey) – who take the pop world by storm under the guidance of manager Leggy Mountbatten. Yes, it’s essentially the story of The Beatles – but with a razor-sharp script, a superb soundtrack of Beatles-like tunes and a cast including George Harrison, Mick Jagger, Paul Simon, Ronnie Wood, Michael Palin, John Belushi, Bill Murray and Dan Ackroyd, it’s far more entertaining than anything the Fab Four produced.

This new version also packs in the extras, including  Get Up And Go: The Making Of The Rutles (Featuring interviews with Neil Innes, John Halsey, Rikki Fataar, Gary Weis & Michael Palin), Inside Shabby Road: The Music Of The Rutles (A look at the composition and recording of the seminal soundtrack), Audio commentary by Eric Idle and a bunch of deleted scenes. It’s released on 17th November 2008, priced around the £17.99 mark.

Find out more about the DVD at Amazon.co.uk

Categories / Art and Photography, Film and TV

Imperial War Museum offers James Bond poster reprints for under £5

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We mentioned the Ian Fleming and James Bond exhibition at the Imperial War Museum some months back, but we didn’t mention the merchandise that came with it – including these classic James Bond movie poster reprints.

All are exact reprints of original posters, covering just about every James Bond classic, including our favourite – On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Sized at 24 x 36 inches, it features a typically wacky 60s design, complete with ‘Far Up! Far Out! Far More!’ slogan.

And at just £4.99, it’s at least £700 cheaper than an original. Follow the link for this and all the other Bond posters available.

Find out more at the Imperial War Museum website

Categories / Film and TV, Kids

My Own Morph – re-live your childhood

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Remember Morph? The plasticine man wit the big eyes who managed to graduate from being Tony Hart’s sidekick to grabbing his own TV show in the 80s. And over 30 years on since his first TV appearance, Morph is back as My Own Morph.

Yes, as the name suggests, this is your very own Morph – but you have to make him from the supplied blocks of plasticine, an instruction book and accessories (eyes cricket bat, wizard’s hat, skateboard, beard and comic book). And once you’ve made Morph, you can sit back and compare him to the real thing – the kit also features a DVD with 15 classic TV episodes.

Sounds like a wet weekend covered – and yours for £10.95.

Find out more at the Firebox website

Categories / Film and TV, Watches

Swatch James Bond Villain watch collection

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James Bond villains are every bit as famous as the man himself – and now they’re all being rightfully celebrated with the launch of the Swatch James Bond Villain watch collection.

Yes, all of them – from Dr No (in Dr No) through to the next villain in line, Dominic Greene in the forthcoming Quantum of Solace – each one individually made to fit the relevant man (or woman) of crime, as well as featuring the 007 logo. Browse the full selection for your favourite, but we’ve picked out the two above.

The first one is based around Hugo Drax in Moonraker, a sophisticated watch for a sophisticated man, packing water-resistance, date and time into a stainless steel case for £125. The second (if you haven’t guessed) is Oddjob, Goldfinger’s chief henchman, offering up a water-resistant chronograph in gold and brown stainless steel for £120.

Check out the full range at the site – prices vary considerably.

Find out more at the Swatch website