Considering what happened to Anakin Skywalker during his little weekend getaway to Mustafar, these Darth Vader barbecue tongs are either a more than little cruel or pretty darned funny, depending upon which side of the Force you fall on. In either case, they're perfect.

Modeled after the Sith Lord's lightsaber, these tongs are -- as ThinkGeek so eloquently puts it -- "a grilling implement for a more civilized age." Blasters are little help when it comes time to turn that meat patty or move a chicken leg off a hotspot. But this lightstaber? It's all you need.

An officially licensed Star Wars product, the tongs make lightsaber sound effects with a simple push of a button. There's also a removable red transparent cover to complete the look of the blade.

Priced at $30, the Darth Vader BBQ tongs are available now from ThinkGeek.

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