...Kohls) This year's show-stealer came in the form of Queen Amidala's space craft, from the newest Star Wars movie, "Episode...with parade goers. Characters such as Jar Jar Binks, Queen Amidala and Darth Maul tossed candy to amazed children who stared as...

...toys, video games ... the things our fans prefer, rather than some of the fringe items." Thus you won't see Queen Amidala's face on your Pepsi can this time around or be able to relax in an Anakin Skywalker inflatable chair. You won't have...

...that are things people really cling to." In "Episode II -- Attack of the Clones," Portman reprises her role as Padme Amidala, who has completed her term as queen of the planet Naboo and is now a member of the galactic Republic's Senate.

...Skywalker -- who later becomes masked villain Darth Vader -- now a Jedi trainee assigned to protect Galactic Senator Padme Amidala (Natalie Portman.) Ewan McGregor reprises his role as Jedi knight Obi-Wan Kenobi, a part originated in the first three...

...Manufacturing wowed the crowd with an enormous Star Wars float. More than 30 people dressed as Jedi, Jar Jar Binks, Queen Amidala and Darth Maul. Stairs lowered from the front of the ship and characters descended to pass out candy to children. Near East...

...Williams' famous theme through Crosby and Brainerd. Kostal was Sebulba, Ferrari's kids took the roles of Anakin, Queen Amidala and Princess Leia, and other friends and family filled out the cast. Ferrari, appropriately, was Yoda. JOHN HANSEN can...