OK...I've gotta have this, even though I'm not a Star Wars fan

(From the USA Today website...hard journalism, y'all)

Mr. Potato Head goes to the dark side

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — A spud on the dark side. That's how toy maker Hasbro Inc. is promoting its latest Mr. Potato Head figure, Darth Tater.

This spud comes with lightsaber, cape, helmet and more.

The toy spud will be available next month, ahead of the May release of Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith, the latest installment in that film series.

Darth Tater will come with a light saber, cape and helmet, in addition to the regular Mr. Potato Head accessories such as eyes, mouth and nose.

The Pawtucket-based toy maker says children will be able to "have all kinds of mix n' match, Mr. Potato Head fun with this wacky spud dressed as the infamous Star Wars villain, Darth Vader."

The toy will retail for $7.99.

Star Wars: Episode III, starring Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman, will open in theaters nationwide on May 19.

Sudiegirl sez:

I really hope Doug doesn't want one of these. However, I'd buy one for him because I love him, plus it would justify buying one for myself.

"Luke...Luke...I am your tuber..."

Darth Tater...this ranks right up there with the gag in "Cheech and Chong's The Corsican Brothers", where Chong's character was lighting potatoes and throwing them at his enemies, calling them (hold on to yourselves)..."bombs des terres" (instead of "pommes des terres", the French term for taters).

I need to go Julienne something...till later...

Sudiegirl