"A few months ago, sharp-eyed auction watchdogs may have spotted a sporty-looking roadster sharing more than just a passing resemblance to one X-34 Tatooine landspeeder while browsing the internet listings. No, this wasn't an original prop that hovered its way into private hands after being traded for passage to Alderaan -- it was almost as cool, though.
The landspeeder, which sported a bright red and white paint scheme and a 1971 Volkswagen chassis, was actually a custom vehicle built by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company back in the early 1980s for use in parades and special events. Like the famous R2-D2 clone Cobot robot from Coke, the Coke landspeeder showcased the Coca-Cola brand by using popular Star Wars iconography -- in this case, Luke Skywalker's hometown ride. Coca-Cola, of course, was a Star Wars licensee in the U.S. between 1977-1985."
UPDATE: Remember the Coca Cola Landspeeder that had been found in a Florida Impound lot? Well you should, because it is written right above. Anyhoo, NewsHerald.com out of Panama City is reporting that a Jacksonville production company, Crown Productions, has gotten permission to borrow it to use in a new Star Wars pilot series. No word on what series to which this is referring, but it seems rather..."curious" to quote Obi Wan.
UPDATE #2: Friend of TFN, Chris S., writes with news that the production company, Crown Productions, is making a fan film and plans to pitch it to Lucasfilm for a future live action TV series.
Rebelscum Breast Cancer Awareness Charity Patch Posted By Philip on November 25, 2014: Thanks to everybody that ordered patches. I sent a check for $1,600.00 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation on Monday. While it's not as much as I hoped for, it's still very much appreciated. They will remain for sale in the store for anybody that still wishes to purchase them. Details after the jump.