Traditional matryoshka dolls have always been fairly feminine, but the Star Wars Nesting Dolls turns them into a manly collectible that any sci-fi lover would want to get his hands on. Comprised of two sets of seven characters, the first represents the good guys by way of Chewbacca, Han Solo, Obi Wan Kenobi, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, C3PO and R2D2, while the second is all about the bad guys with Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, Grand Moff Tarkin, Tie Fighter Pilot, Tusken Raider, Greedo and Jawa.
Created by Andy Stattmiller, an illustrator and graphic designer based in San Francisco, California, the Star Wars Nesting Dolls focus solely on characters from 'Episode IV A New Hope.' Made out of wood and painted with acrylic, the largest doll stands at eight inches tall while the smallest is only 0.75 inches.
Sci-Fi Matryoshka Dolls
The Star Wars Nesting Dolls by Andy Stattmiller are Made for Geeks
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