Indiana Jones Geekery

Hey all,

I have always been a huge Star Wars geek. However, of the works of the immortal Mr. Lucas, my favorites have always been the Indiana Jones films. I can't imagine that I was the only kid who immediately decided he wanted to be an archaeologist after witnessing Indy's perilous, globe-hopping adventures.

Of course, I eventually came to the disheartening realization that real archaeology doesn't generally involve jousting with Nazis on motorcycles, wearing ridiculously cool hats, or making-out with Steven Spielberg's wife. Still, Indy will always have a place in my heart. I mean, he's a college professor, an intellectual, and on the weekends risks his life fighting cultists and Nazis to gather ancient trinkets in the name of higher-learning . . . that's my type of academic!

Anyway, it goes without saying that I'm pretty stoked about the new Indy film. I'm even more stoked about the merchandising. I'm now the proud owner of a 4", plastic Harrison Ford.
and get this, they even have an action-figure of the aforementioned motorcycle Nazi! Be still my beating heart . . .