I admit it: Since I was ten years old, I've always wanted a lightsaber. Almost as much as I've wanted life-sized Boba Fett and Stormtrooper costumes. I don't want to wear them -- although that would be a required option, for no reason at all (I mean, where would I wear them to/at?). No, I want them to be on full-sized mannequins. My Uncle John had a big, stand-up suit of armor and I always loved it as a kid. I thought it'd be cool to update that concept for the Star Wars age. And admit it: Boba Fett is just too goddam cool, and the Stormtroopers make great evil soldiers (especially -- or maybe because -- they are white). But I've also always wanted a lightsaber.

I found a site that has really nice lightsabers. I want the Defiance one (Tracy calls it the "DeFinance") with a green saber part. Why? I have no idea. What would I do with it? Not a clue. I guess I want one for the same reason I wanted a remote control tank. And what's wrong with wanting something completely frivolous? It's no worse than people buying art, I guess...