What happens when New Era and the Star Wars franchise hook up? A whole lotta, “oh shit yeah!” that’s what! I really, really want the Chewie one with the bomber flaps. I’ve been a good boy this year Santa, honest! Here’s a snippet from the Star Wars website:
What makes New Era’s Star Wars caps so unique is the fact that each appears to be a separate work of art – the cap itself exhibits stunning wrap-around graphics and is made from a variety of materials, and the underside of the bill showcases imagery related to the cap’s overall theme, be it R2-D2, Yoda, Chewbacca, or Boba Fett.
Some of the stand-outs include the shiny metallic dome of Artoo, shiny gold for Threepio, slick black for Vader, and furry ear flaps for Chewbacca.
If you’ve got a friend living in Japan, now might be the time to call in that favor, or drop some heavy-handed hints for the holidays. Be prepared, though – these babies don’t come cheap. Ranging in price from ¥6,090 ($US 69) to ¥9,240 ($US 105), you’ll be wearing quite a bounty on your head.
Fark! Not cheap at all! Oh well, a small price to pay to get your geek on really… Head on over to New Era’s online Japan store site HERE for detailed views of each of the new 20 Star Wars caps in the line.
