Meet 12 of the world's biggest 'Star Wars' fans
Married couple Yusuke and Anna Yamana met at a fan event in Japan in 2011. Together they've built a collection of memorabilia that they keep in their home in Yokohama, south of Tokyo.
Graphic designer and collector Julian Peacock told Reuters that "Star Wars" was "an escape to a happy place...a more innocent time in my childhood." His wife supports his collection of "Star Wars" figurines, including his life-size stormtrooper uniform.
Matt Booker has a collection of over 8,000 Boba Fett pieces.
James Burns told Reuters that the "Star Wars" fanbase is "a wonderful community of like-minded people. There's nothing else like it."
This man's favorite "Star Wars" character is Yoda. His extensive collection proves it.
Dave Oldbury has commemorated the films on his own body in a very permanent way. "I've traveled around the world. I've met people I would never associate with normally — the thing that unites us is the fact that we all love the films," he told Reuters.
Matt Warner has also celebrated the films with extensive tattoos. "'Star Wars' is like my favorite band, my favorite car, my favorite bit of life," he told Reuters.
For the Pellitteris, "Star Wars" fandom is a family affair. Father Chris Pellitteri became a fan when he saw the first movie in 1977 at a drive-in — he was just 7.
For Richard Mitchell, "Star Wars" is "a way of life." He once paid over $1,100 for a Princess Leia figurine.
Enthusiast Simon Wilkie raises money for charity with his "Star Wars" obsession, dressing up as various characters for different events.
This fan's 2-year-old son calls out "Papa!" whenever he sees Darth Vader on a TV program or in the movies.
Testuyuki Nakagawa poses as Darth Vader and claims that his wife cannot understand why he buys so many lightsabers.
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