There's only one way to make the feared Wampa from 'Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back' cute, and the Plush Wampa Backpack is it. For those who haven't seen the movie, the Wampa is the creature Luke Skywalker fights in the beginning of the film. It's basically a giant Yeti.
Whereas the Wampa in the film was fearsome, the Plush Wampa Backpack is more or less the definition of cute. That being said, it's not very functional. It has only one pocket that measures 10" x 7.5". However, it is an officially licensed Star Wars collectible, and it's second in awesomeness to only the Yoda backpack. ThinkGeek is selling the Plush Wampa Backpack for $49.99 and it's available now.
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