With its action figures, clothing, glass wear, magnets, and lunch boxes, the Stars Wars movies have inspired more collectibles and keepsakes than any other film or film series. Collectibles range from the obvious (those famous Star Wars figures) to the obscure (contact lenses, growth charts, even deodorant). Among these myriad collectibles, Star Wars inspired costumes are perennial favorites.

Star Wars costumes such as Jedi robes can come in handy for multiple reasons. For one, they make great Halloween costumes for even the most casual fans. Loose, comfortable, and easy to throw on over other clothing, these robes are easy to wear again and again each Halloween.

More ardent fans will want to wear their Jedi robes for movie openings, DVD releases, and other big events in the franchise's history. Star Wars fans are also famous for their repeat viewings of the series' films. Wearing a Jedi robe may help get you into the spirit of things when you're popping in Revenge of the Sith for the 20th time (or the 200th time).

But most of all, Jedi robes are great for role playing. For some fans, role playing means playing interactive games or writing fan fiction. Other fans enjoy the good, old-fashioned sport of light saber dueling. If you have a big backyard--or even a decent sized basement--you might enjoy slipping on your Jedi robe, dusting off your light saber, and play-fighting with a friend who's as crazy about Star Wars as you are.