Meet 12 of the world's biggest 'Star Wars' fans

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A man nicknamed Ikemasa, 37, who didn't want to give his real name, poses for a photo while dressed as Darth Vader next to his Star Wars collection at his home in Tokyo, Japan, December 4, 2015. Ikemasa said that when his 2 year old son sees Darth Vader in a TV program or movie, he calls

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There's no denying the immense cultural impact "Star Wars" has had - not just on the movie industry, but on the hundreds of thousands of dedicated fans who have been faithfully following since their first introduction to the original trilogy.

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Scores of themed conventions, collectible items, and exhibitions feed these devoted fans when they're not actually watching the movies.

The trailer for the new spinoff movie, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story", was released on Thursday, and fans seem to be receiving it well.

Although George Lucas' decision to sell Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012 was met with mixed reactions from the industry and fans, the die-hard "Star Wars" community hasn't been too shaken.

Below are 12 fans who have taken their obsession to a new level:

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