Could it be really true this time? This will make any Star Wars fan squeal: ThinkGeek has finally come out with the legendary Tauntaun sleeping bag!
You might remember back in April of this year, ThinkGeek posted a gag product based on “The Empire Strikes Back” memorable moment with the tauntaun. Here’s the update from the horse’s mouth:
ATTN Tauntaun Fanatics! We should have the real version of these cool sleeping bags arriving in early November. Initial quantities will be limited, so if you are at all interested in owning a piece of Star Wars history please click the Email me when available link.
And just in time for Christmas!
Here’s the original April Fool’s ad:
Slumber in the belly of the beast!
In the sub-zero wasteland of the planet Hoth, only the strong survive… and of course those lucky Jedi protected by the thick skin of a Tauntaun. Now after exhaustive movie viewing research and analysis ThinkGeek Labs has isolated the exact synthetic compounds needed to re-create Tauntaun fur. What have we done with this supreme knowledge? Created a Tauntaun sleeping bag of course.
This high-quality sleeping bag looks just like a Tauntaun, complete with saddle, printed internal intestines and plush lightsaber zipper pull. Now when your kids tell you their favorite Star Wars movie is “Attack of the Clones” you can nestle the wee-ones snug in simulated Tauntaun fur while regaling them with the amazing tale of “Empire Strikes Back”.
Use the plush lightsaber zipper pull on the Tauntaun sleeping bag to illustrate how Han Solo saved Luke Skywalker from certain death in the freezing climate of Hoth by slitting open the belly of a dead Tauntaun and placing Luke inside the stinking (but warm) carcass. If your kids don’t change their tune on which Star Wars film is the greatest ever, you can do your best Jar Jar impression until they repent.
Product Features (updated since April Fool’s ad):
- Classic Star Wars sleeping bag simulates the warmth of a Tauntaun carcass
- Built-in embroidered Tauntaun head pillow
- Plush Lightsaber zipper pull
- Printed intestines pattern on inside of bag
- Great for playing pretend “Save Luke from the Wampa” games
- Teach your children about the best Star Wars movie ever
- Fully Licensed Lucasfilm™ Collectable
- 100% Polyester construction, Machine washable
- WARNING CHOKING HAZARD – Ages 3 and Up ONLY
- For indoor use only. Not suitable for camping.
- One size fits all. Enough room for adults, plenty of space for kids
- Bag Dimensions – 33″ x 67″ (not including head pillow or legs)
What are you waiting for? Pre-order your very own Tauntaun sleeping bag here!
[Source] ThinkGeek
