"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" opens in theaters this week, but for many people around the world, passion for the galaxy far, far away runs much deeper.
Reuters tracked down 12 of the biggest "Star Wars" collectors around the world. From a lightsaber aficionado in Japan to a cosplaying family in California, these people might just be some of the biggest fans on the planet.
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James Burns, 44, lives in London. Check out his "Star Wars" spread.
Matt Warner, 42, also hails from London. "Star Wars is like my favorite band, my favorite car, my favorite bit of life," Warner told Reuters about his tattoo inspiration.
Dave Oldbury, 47, from Southampton, England, also sports a few galactic-inspired tattoos. Check out Emperor Palpatine on his arm.
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