ThinkGeek Releases New Tauntaun Sleeping Bag
19 Novembre 2009 - 10:42PM
Business Wire
From the geniuses at ThinkGeek Labs, the furry Tauntaun
responsible for saving Luke Skywalker from Hoth’s harsh climate
will soon be providing warmth for long winter nights right here on
Earth.
Originally displayed on the ThinkGeek website as an April Fool's
Day joke, the Tauntaun Sleeping Bag quickly became a favorite of
bloggers, prompting tens of thousands of customer requests. As a
result, ThinkGeek worked with Lucasfilm to transform the concept
into a fully licensed collectible.
The Tauntaun Sleeping Bag is a humorous take on the classic
scene from Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back. In the
movie, Han Solo saves Luke Skywalker from the freezing Hoth climate
by cutting open the belly of a Tauntaun and shoving Luke inside for
warmth.
"Shortly, everyone will be able to enjoy sleeping inside the
cozy skin of a Tauntaun," said Ty Liotta, head of ThinkGeek Labs.
"The mainstream availability of this product resulted from massive
fan support, the encouragement of Lucasfilm and the expert
manufacturing skills of Comic Images. Of course, we want to assure
everyone that no actual Tauntauns were harmed during the
development of this product."
The outside of the Tauntaun Sleeping Bag features the finest
replica Tauntaun fur in the galaxy. Small touches - such as the
lightsaber zipper pull, a plush head pillow and a saddle -
contribute to a comfortable and authentic STAR WARS-style creation.
On the inside, a custom-designed pattern mimics the look of
intestines and completes the Tauntaun experience. Thankfully, the
pungent odor of the Tauntaun is not replicated in the product.
"Invention is really at the heart of our business," said
Caroline Offutt, president and GM of ThinkGeek. "Whether it's
one of our interactive shirts, an innovative device like the
Eviltron or the Tauntaun Sleeping Bag, the brains behind ThinkGeek
Labs continue to delight customers with products they can't find
anywhere else."
The Tauntaun Sleeping Bag is available exclusively from
ThinkGeek for $99.99 at thinkgeek.com/tauntaun.
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