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21. Star Wars Legend: It’s no secret that Alec Guinness, who the world came to know as Obi Wan, came to abhor anything Star Wars in later years. But, did you know, he didn’t even like the script while he was filming? In a BBC interview after Guinness’ death in 2000, Kenny Baker, who plays R2D2, said Guinness “wasn’t too happy about being in the film.” Despite that distain for Star Wars, Guinness reaped in millions of dollars for his role as old Ben over the years. Legend also has it the knighted Guinness was chosen to portray Obi Wan to help add credibility to an otherwise unknown group of actors.

72. Ouch, did you know? Mark Hamill was lucky he didn’t give himself a concussion in The Empire Strikes Back? Remember the scene where he was talking with Yoda in his hut, and Luke stood up and hit his head on the very low roof? That one shot took sixteen takes, meaning Hamill had to hit his head 16 painful times.

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Framed Yoda Pin Set Five new pins featuring the Jedi Master himself come handsomely displayed in a frame set which is sure to please Yoda fans. A foursome of saber-wielding Yoda images tops five pins exclusive to this setup, delivered in a double-matted frame measuring approximately 17"W x 14.7"H. The bold green and black color scheme makes this a perfect companion to the red and black Darth Vader set, and will also display beautifully on its own. More information about Framed Yoda Pin Set