Star Wars Fans

This Star Wars toy, that features Darth Vader on his resurrection table from Episode III, Revenge of the Sith, is part of the collection of Randy Van Nostrand IV. It is one of more than 1,500 figures at his home. The director of operations at La Frontera Center has originals that he started collecting since his childhood.

Freddy Contreras, 27, can often be found talking about "Star Wars" — as well as other pop-culture topics — with a friend on their podcast at www.thebcon.com . He also has a huge collection of figures and toys and goes to conventions. "You name it, I've probably done it," he says.

We asked Contreras the same questions we asked the others:

Movie line: "Together we can rule the galaxy."

Jar Jar: "He was like the annoying little brother. You love him, but you kinda want to smack him in the face once in a while."

Character: R2-D2 because "he's never had his mind erased and he's the only character who knows everything from every episode."

Powers: Guardian of peace. "I would try to rid evil and criminals. I'd be almost like a mini-police force, but with good measure, not violent or anything, and maybe even diplomatic and help good causes stand a chance. I would have two light sabers in each hand."

Drink: Boba Fett. "I feel like nobody would even mess with us because he's kinda intimidating. But, he's one of my favorite characters because he's so mysterious and I'd just kinda like to pick his brain."


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