Cool Videos: SNL creates the most accurate Star Wars toy commercial ever

By Sean Wist

Posted 10 years ago

Last Updated on August 5, 2021

STAR WARS week is upon us and all the fans are out in full-force, ready to celebrate the latest and greatest in theaters this Friday. Merchandise is such a ridiculously huge aspect of STAR WARS and while toys are generally made for kids of all ages, commercials rarely reflect that. Enter Saturday Night Live with the most accurate STAR WARS commercial you’ve ever seen. Collectors may want to check their feelings at the door, as some of this is bound to hit WAY too close to home!

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Source: Saturday Night Live

Tags: Action, Adam Driver, Adventure, Andy Serkis, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, Domhnall Gleeson, Family, Fantasy, Gwendoline Christie, Harrison Ford, J.J. Abrams, John Boyega, Kenny Baker, Lawrence Kasdan, Lupita Nyong'o, Mark Hamill, Max Sydow, Michael Arndt, Oscar Isaac, Peter Mayhew, Science-Fiction, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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