The Star Wars Card Case is Perfect for the Professional Geek
Michael Hines — August 22, 2011 — Pop Culture
References: store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp & technabob
Nothing says "professional nerd" more than a Star Wars card case. These card cases are made by a Japanese company called Kotobukiya and are inspired by two of the franchise's most iconic characters: Han Solo and R2-D2.
The R2-D2 card case is fairly straightforward with its design. The outline of R2 is splashed along the front with "Star Wars" printed on the bottom. The Han Solo card case is where things really get interesting. Kotobukiya decided to go with the image of Han Solo frozen in carbonite. The result is awesome and makes the case truly one of a kind.
As of now, these Star Wars card cases are only available from Kotobukiya's online store and sell for a mere $28, not including taxes and other fees such as shipping.
The R2-D2 card case is fairly straightforward with its design. The outline of R2 is splashed along the front with "Star Wars" printed on the bottom. The Han Solo card case is where things really get interesting. Kotobukiya decided to go with the image of Han Solo frozen in carbonite. The result is awesome and makes the case truly one of a kind.
As of now, these Star Wars card cases are only available from Kotobukiya's online store and sell for a mere $28, not including taxes and other fees such as shipping.
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