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5 Best ‘Star Wars’ Fidget Spinners

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Via Fandom.wikia.com:

Fidget spinners are so hot right now. If you don’t already have one then you’re probably reading this post because you want one. And you know what else is hot right now? Star Wars! The epic space saga is marking its 40th anniversary this month. So, why not celebrate the special occasion by treating yourself to the ultimate combination of awesome: a Star Wars fidget spinner?

Now, there are more than a few Star Wars-themed fidget spinners floating around the galaxy. Don’t worry, we’ve collected the five best Star Wars fidget spinners for you right here.

Wait, what’s a fidget spinner?

ICYMI, a fidget spinner is a toy that you hold between your fingers and spin like a propeller — depending on your personal technique. It has weighted blades that spin around a center bearing. They’ve been heavily marketed as therapeutic for people with ADD or ADHD, and helpful for those with stress and anxiety. But, honestly, they’re just fun. There’s something incredibly simple and satisfying about “fidget spinning.” And the way they just keep on spinning — it’s kinda like using the Force.

Now, check out the five best Star Wars fidget spinners…

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Yo, Yoda!

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Yoda is shrouded in mystery, but we’ve got him pegged.

There are many species in the Star Wars universe — Humans, Hutts, Wookiees, Jawas, Rancors, and the Tusken (soon to be Las Vegas) Raider, to name a few. Yoda, though, nobody knows about.

YodaThe austere website Wookieepedia states that Yoda belongs to “Yoda’s species,” one that is “shrouded in mystery.” While such an enigmatic backstory only helps to grow one’s legend as an impossibly wise mystic, I think it’s pretty clear that Yoda is an Italian-American.

For starters, Yoda looks the part. He’s short. Even the Ewoks, the Irish of the Star Wars’ universe, are significantly taller. It’s rumored that he became such a master of the force after tiring of not being able to reach anything on a shelf. And you have the big ears, in which reside tufts of unruly white hair. Images of beloved Italian-Americans, like Danny DeVito, are reflected in Yoda.

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15 THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT CHEWBACCA

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As the sidekick and co-pilot on Han Solo’s starship the Millennium Falcon, Chewbacca is one of the most beloved characters in “Star Wars.” Loyal and lovable, ferocious but gentle, he’s a powerful warrior as well as an expert mechanic. He’s like a giant teddy bear who could rip your arms off, but would most likely give you a hug instead.

Chewbacca has been a part of the original trilogy and made appearances in both the prequel and new trilogy, and every moment has been awesome. It’s hard to imagine “Star Wars” without Chewbacca, but the movies don’t give a lot of details about him, so let’s fix that. Here are 15 facts about our favorite Wookiee that may surprise you.

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