There's no denying the immense cultural impact "Star Wars" has had — not just on the movie industry, but on the hundreds of thousands of dedicated fans who have been faithfully following since their first introduction to the trilogy. Scores of themed conventions, collectible items, and exhibitions feed these devoted fans when they're not actually watching the movies.
The trailer for the newest spinoff movie, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story", was released Thursday, and fans seem to be receiving it well.
Although George Lucas' decision to sell Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012 was met with mixed reactions from both the industry and fans, the diehard "Star Wars" community hasn't been too shaken.
Below, 12 fans who have taken their obsession to a new level.
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.
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