it feels like winter has arrived. you are waking up to some of the coalest temperatures this season but how long will it last? and super saturday, the final push before christmas. christmas -- >> a real life grinch snatches about $800 in high-tech christmas lights from a staten island home and it's not the first time they have been hit. cbs 2 news saturday morning starts right now. good morning.

i am andrea grymes. it's chilly this morning. temperatures in the 30s. it feels colder with wind chill into the 20s and teens for some. let's take a look at how chilly it feels right now. feels like 33 in the city. feels like 13 in monticello. the wind chill in the hamptons at 28. and in greenwich and white plains, -- white plains, the wind chill is 25 degrees. we do have a little bit of snow sullivan. and then you see thick cloud cover on the east end of long island. not everybody under clear skies right now. we expect today to be a mainly sunny sort of day, however, we will likely hold on to the clouds on the east end of long island as temperatures struggle to warm to 40 degrees. feel like 28.

at 3:00, the high of 40 feel like 35 degrees. winds today gusting up to 30 miles per hour. yes, feeling like december but the feeling does not last. we will talk about near record warmth in the full forecast. >> thank you. today thousands will brave the cold and hit the stores for super saturday. >> many retailers are ready for the rush of last-minute christmas shoppers. ilana gold is live in queens with more. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. packed today. many of the stores here are opening several hours early to deal with the holiday rush. and now super saturday is always a huge shopping day and this year the discounts could be even better. the christmas count down is on and people across the tri-state area will flood the stores on this super saturday. many still have gifts to buy. >> my granddaughter, she loves being a princess this is, i believe, belle.

more time to put an end to procrastination thanks to longer store hours. >> this is woody from toy story. anything else in there? girl. >> reporter: the national retail federation says the average holiday shopper has done about 50% of their shopping and 90% of holiday shoppers still have items to decorations. this super saturday, retailers are offering big discounts to get more people in the door and boost what has been a slow holiday shopping season and the unseasonably warm weather this past week hasn't helped either. and now that temperatures have dropped, last-minute shoppers will have the cold to deal with. like strange shopping in the cold because it's been so warm. >> it was. i've been freezing but forgot my jacket. >> i'm going to bake all day tomorrow. indoor, i'm done, thank you. >> i think it's totally awesome because it finally feels like christmas. >> reporter: so it's definitely

if you're heading out to go shop, you will definitely want to bundle up. again, many of the stores are opening between 7:00 and 8:00. ilana gold, cbs 2 news. >> thank you. well christmas has not been cherry and bright for some families on staten island after police say thieves made off with their holiday lights. we spoke with a family who was home was hit. >> it was very enchanting. very pretty. >> reporter: she showed us these pictures of what her holiday light display used to look like before some grinches stole her laser lighting system this week. >> i'm angry, to be honest with you. i feel sad and then very angry. >> reporter: she says the thieves took off with nearly $800 in lasers. >> professional-type lights that i understand when i purchased them that they're used in disney land and disney world so they're high-tech lights.

>> reporter: the only laser left is mounted -- is mounted on the roof and her husband moved the rest inside because the same thing happened three years ago. >> we put out an effort and us. >> reporter: and it turns out three different families on the week. >> yeah, i call them a grinch. >> reporter: and she has one message for the christmas culprits who took her lights. >> i want them back. drop them in front of my house. you stole them. >> reporter: so if you have any of these laser light shining on your home or in your tree, you may want to keep a very close eye on them. cbs 2 news. the search is on for the armed robber a store owner fought off with his shoe. and now he is talking about the encounter that was caught on camera.

store with a shotgun demanding cash. the owner begins to put money into a plastic bag but the robber reaches in to grab more. him. the gunman runs out, fires a round into the pavement and speeds off. >> you can say god tell me or something, i don't know, something tell me, grab him. >> police say the suspect fled in a dark-colored sedan with yellow license plates. well hundreds of active and retired firefighters in new york and new jersey say they are losing their hearing and are now sighing. nearly 200 firefighters and hundreds more across the country have filed a lawsuit against a siren maker. the firefighters claim the

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well, quiet in times square right now but it's not going to be like that in a couple weeks. welcome back to cbs 2 news saturday morning. campaign 2016 news, bernie sanders and the democratic party have reached a deal to regain access to voter files. hillary rodham clinton's team accused sanders' team of stealing data. they say they improperly searched and saved the data and they blocked his campaign from using it. yesterday they filed a lawsuit against the dnc for blocking access. they reached an agreement last night to have it restored. and it will likely be a hot topic tonight when they face off in the democratic presidential debate. they debate tonight at 8:00 in new hampshire. president barack obama was

he met with family members of victims. the president and the first lady spent time with each of the 14 families at a high after the closed-door meeting the president called the families representative of the strength and unity and love of their community and nation. the president stopped in cal enroute to hawaii for his vacation. the gender pay gap, there's apparently a gender pricing gap as well. the city's department of consumer affairs compared more than 800 products sold at two dozen new york city stores. they found that the products for women cost 7% more than similar products for men. the city sent out letters asking them to address the issue. star wars the force awakens is taking the nation by storm. this weekend, it will likely shatter box office records. walt disney is projecting the

million this weekend. that would top the record domestic opening of jurassic world which debuted with $208 million. just from thursday night's showing drew in $57 million in north america. and star wars fans were shining bright in los angeles. thousands dressed from fighters and they gathered to try to set a world record for the largest light saber battle over 24 hours. 7,000 fighters. in the next half hour, we will look at the perfect "star wars" >> what's that? >> i don't know. >> thank you. >> we're going to learn later. time now 6:13. time for the forecast. is here. >> well, if you stepped outside already this morning, you know it's cold.

and you will need it today and tomorrow. warm-up for us. images. it's beginning to look a whole

[ no audio ] next week, near record warmth returns to the forecast. temperatures for most of us in the 30s but it's 25 in monticello. the 24-hour temperature change reaching 10 and nearly 20 degrees colder than yesterday at this time. it's going to feel like 20 to 35 degrees in and around the city. but well north and west, it will feel like 15 to 30 degrees with the winds gusting up to 30 miles per hour. on the radar, most of us under mainly cloudy skies. and a few rain showers as well. and then as we look to the northwest of the city, snow showers impacting sullivan this morning. and it's not going to be significant but none the less, it will make -- nonetheless, it

a cold front across the great lakes. high pressure will build in and setting stage for a beautiful sunday and less windy tomorrow as well. and the hour-by-hour break down. snow showers possible north and west of the city for today. and the rest of us, mostly sunny skies. however, the clouds on the east end of long island look to hang on longerring for. most of us will see mostly sunny skies. overnight, clear skies for us. and a lot of sunshine through the day tomorrow. but it will still be on the chilly side. the extended forecast. for today, 40 is going to feel like the 20s and low 30s out there. again, very windy today, gusting up to 30 miles per hour. tomorrow, it's 45 degrees for us, mostly sunny sky, lovely. on monday, 54 degrees, winter officially begins late on monday, partly cloud sunny skies and the warm-up continues from there. tuesday, wet weather in the forecast. wednesday, 63 degrees, a chance

thursday, another day where wet weather is possible, 67, windy, record warmth possible wednesday into thursday. and then christmas day, it looks to be cooling off and drying out. >> cooling off. >> into the 50s which is almost 20 degrees above normal. >> so no white christmas. >> yeah there, is highly unlikely -- however, drive to buffalo, they are getting snow. >> yeah, if you really want it. >> that's right. >> thanks. sports this morning. the knicks' bench got extra playing time as they took on the last placed 76ers. >> here's otis livingston. >> reporter: there were two streaking teams in the nba, the defending champion golden state warrior and the polar opposite, ice cold, the 76ers, 1-26 happened to be last night's opponent. spoiler alert and doesn't involve the "star wars" premier. the knicks ruin the suspense

lead. and then he somehow goes unnoticed in the paint, 7-3, hoodoo you miss him? they match their season-high in the first half. and that allowed him to rest the starters and that means time for the bench to get their shots offer. from the corner, knicks hang on to win by 10. meanwhile, the nets own the second worse record. tall order against the pacers who only lost three times at home this year but brooklyn proved to be a tougher out than we thought. in the 4th, not only picked up the pace but took the lead as well. that's a big finish. 23 points as the nets drop to 7- 19 this year. rangers have been average away from the garden, 6-6-3 this season. and he gave up four goals thursday night in minnesota. and guess what, he gave up four more last night in winnipeg.

have a great day. today's tip of the day, passion fruit, the it's wonderful. it's powerful and delicious. and the one time it was considered a delicacy. but now it's available just about anywhere you buy produce. and let me tell you something, if you've never tried it, you have to try it. make sure it has nice color. and now this passion fruit sometimes is outside and doesn't look as pretty. it's on the wrinkled side but make sure it's nice and he have. and i -- nice and heavy. and when you cut it open, that's what it looks like. when you dig in there and enjoy it. give it a try.

and always remember to eat fresh and stay healthy. >> got to add that to the list to try. time now is 6:20. tis the season for mistletoe and tinsel but did you know it could be harmful to your dog and cat. how to keep your pets safe during the holidays. plus, new changes for people living at laguardia airport.

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tis the season for mistletoe, gooding for but they could be harmful for your beloved pets. here to make sure you and your furry friends have a happy holiday is the doctor from the >> thank you. >> and who is this young lad? >> this is my friend dalton. he is approximately 10 weeks old. he's happy. he's up for adoption. and he will make anyone a happy, nice pet. >> and if you do bring him home this holiday season, let's talk about the pets that people like to put in their homes that could be harmful. >> okay. there are a lot of festive

decorate the home with, holly and mistletoe and poinsettias, you have to be careful around the the pets. if a cat ingests holly, it can cause gi upset, nausea. mistletoe is another one that can cause cardiovascular issues. opt for silk or artificial for the same effect. >> those are the same problem. >> really important to keep them out of reach. >> and all about the presents. this season. cats like to chase after shiny stuff. >> absolutely. be careful and cautious with tinsel. the it's very decorative and very glitzy. and cats love it. but a inadmissible can lead to a swallow -- but a nibble can lead to a swallow and they may abdomen. >> and what about christmas

there's a threat with those too right. if cats like to jump and dogs like to do the same. should you move your ornaments up? >> yes, you want to be cautious. you want to put the ornaments higher out of the the reach but cats can jump. so you have to be very crafty about it. you may not want to use glass or sharp-type the of ornaments. keep them high. make sure the tree is anchored. you don't want your tree to fall. and you don't want them to climb in the tree and then it's in the floor. just be cautious and keep them in the back of your mind. >> right. and also, decorations are one thing, food a whole other story. the holidays are all about -- >> a whole other story. a lot of food. >> i like to feed my dog table food. what should we absolutely avoid for both cats and dogs. >> for both, keep them away from the fatty. the no-no foods, the turkey, the left overs, safeguard your

make sure you have it secure because after you eat and the guests are done, the animals may be dining in the garbage. be careful of that. keep those out of their reach as well. and for me, we say chocolate is not safe for dogs is that true? >> it's true. and the darker, the more toxic. no chocolate. >> and the chocolate santas -- >> put those away. >> love our furry friends. we have to keep them safe. if you missed any portion of the segment, head to our website at cbsnewyork.com. time now is 6:26. up next, today's top stories. it is super saturday and thousands are going to be hitting the stores to do their last-minute holiday shopping. we will have the details in a live report. and a slithering stow away. how a cobra from india managed to end up in new jersey. this is cbs 2 news saturday morning.

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christmas and happy new year. right now after days of unseasonably warm weather, temperatures take a nose dive. >> plus, shoppers are preparing to brave the cold. retailers open their doors early for super saturday as the final shopping push before christmas get tell us underway. and an oscar nominated actor freed from a harness and arrested in orange county. cbs 2 news saturday morning continues right now. good morning.

this saturday, december the 19th. i'm cindy hsu in for diane macedo. >> i walked out this morning, the burst of cold air and wind hits you. it's a change. >> and woke you up too. >> right. >> winds gusting to 30 miles per hour today. couple that with the coldest air we have seen all season and it's going to feel like the 20s and low 30s today. so quite a change for us. let's take a look at where we stand at this moment in final. we are at 37 in the city. it is 36 in mount vernon, riverhead as well. 25 in liberty. those winds are already intense. it feels like 33 in the city. and feels like 13 degrees in liberty. sea girt, a feels-like temperature of 22. many of us under mainly clear skies right now but we have clouds to the north and to the east of the city. in fact, we've got showers across the east end of long island. and snow showers well north and

and for today, that may very well stay the case. the best bet of any snow activity is north and west of the city. and the clouds may lingering on the east end of long island, otherwise, mainly sunny and windy and a high of 40 we'll feel like 35 this afternoon. the full forecast coming up and we will talk about near record warmth into midweek next week. back to you. >> thank you. so excited. >> it. is it's really that. thank you. we appreciate it. the top story today, thousands will brave the cold saturday. >> many retailers are ready for the rush of the last-minute shoppers. ilana gold is live in queens in rego center with the details. >> reporter: it's going to be a very busy day with people finally getting around to do their holiday shopping and the stores are ready for some big crowds. many here are opening several hours early between 7:00 and

kohl's is open 24 hours a day leading up to christmas. the christmas count down is on and people across the tri-state area will flood the stores on this super saturday, many still having gifts on the christmas list to buy. >> my granddaughter. she loves being a princess and this is, i believe, belle. >> reporter: today they'll have more time to put an end to longer store hours. >> marvel avengers and then woody from toy story. anything else? >> more toys for a baby girl. >> reporter: the national retail federation says the average holiday shopper has done about 50% of their shopping and 90% of holiday shoppers still have items to buy including food gifts, and decorations. this super saturday retailers are offering big discounts to get more people in the door and boost what has been a slow holiday shopping season and the unseasonably warm weather this past week hasn't helped either. and now that temperatures have dropped, last-minute shoppers will have the cold to deal

warm? >> it was. freezing. forgot my jacket. >> i'm going to bake all day tomorrow. thank you. awesome. >> reporter: >> reporter: it's definitely feeling like wint they are morning. it's cold and very windy. if you are headed to go shopping today, you will want to bundle up. we are live in rego park this news. >> yeah, we can tell by looking at you. stay warm. thank you so much. well just hours after cbs 2 news showed you the images of homeless people living at laguardia airport, the port authority announced some major changes. cbs 2 news' meg baker has this exclusive story. >> reporter: it's a saturday and shocking situation, more than 50 people living next to the christmas tree at terminal b in laguardia airport, last night and every night. you see a person asleep many a wheelchair with bags full of

ledge, camped out in sleeping bags and even people bathing in the public bathrooms, cleaning themselves and their clothes, in full public view. this 68-year-old man has lived here for years and began talking to me, telling me why. >> much safer here than in the shelter. because with all this stuff here, i can get knifed. could have bed bugs on me, lice. >> reporter: people asleep in the food court, near baggage claim, waiting areas and tucked away near bathrooms and we noticed a smell where they gather. using the public restrooms to groom themselves, this man bathing in the sink. >> kind of forget on a day-to- day basis that people live like this every single day. >> reporter: late today, the port authority called cbs 2 news back to say they'll close the terminal from 4 4:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. to anyone who does not have a ticket. they tell us it will begin just after the new year. in the newsroom, meg baker, cbs

>> the port authority tells they have commissioned volunteers of an organization to approach the homeless every night to offer assistance but it is usually refused. continue. and the homeless problem isn't just at laguardia. it can be seen in many parts of the city. the mayor de blasio has opened up about a possible solution. in an exclusionive interview, the human resources commissioner says he will consider increasing the number of spaces at drop-in centers. >> we've got to look at the role and the place of drop-in centers to continue to play that almost weigh station to help someone come in from the streets and go on that pathway back into shelters. >> the centers provide food, showers and medical services. spaces were slashed by the previous administration. new this morning, police are on the hunt for three men

this video is of the suspect, they can be seen hiding their faces from the cameras. police say the men knocked on the 42-year-old woman's door. when she opened it, one of the men punched her in the face. the men allegedly grabbed a cellphone inside and took off. the actor was arrested during a protest at an orange county power plant. police used bolt cutters to remove a metal harness from her neck yesterday. it was part of a small group that locked themselves together protesting the construction of a power plant. he is expected to appear in court next month on disorderly conduct charges. a slithering passenger. the crew reported seeing a snake many the cargo hold. it turned out to be a venomous indian cobra. experts recovered the snake and say it was underweight and dehydrated but doing better now. the ship came from singapore.

unboard -- how the snake got onboard. santa-con starts at 11:00 this morning. it's billed as a bar crawl but the new jersey transit is warning that alcoholic beverages will be banned on light rail and buses. the time now 16:37. -- time now 6:37. queens. [ better not cry >> not everyone is singing the jingle bell rock. why some want to silence the music. we are in a luxury home on long island with a handmade pond in the backyard that's private to this house and a man cave like we've never seen before. that's come up in living large. >> like it. saw those machines in the corner. fun stuff.

enjoy a finally seasonable weekend. but it does come with some powerful winds and some wind chills. i'll have the full forecast come up.

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have a holly jolly christmas and in case you didn't hear, by golly, have a holly jolly christmas this year >> we're all swaying. >> i know, bounces around. right now, you're looking at macy's where they have snoopy because they have the peanuts characters in the windows. >> yes. >> and i think that's dear -- who is it? gosh. >> it's virginia. >> virginia, yes, virginia, there is a santa claus. it's cold, 37 degrees. >> you can tell i'm all over it. >> you are. >> virginia. now plays in queen, the sound of holiday music. >> but not everyone is happy about it. here's scott rapoport. better watch out, better not cry >> reporter: the sounds of the season are wafting in astoria. >> what do you think of the music? >> beautiful.

>> reporter: it's been a holiday tradition here for 20 year, christmas music being piped in from loud speak areas tached to street lamps and even trees, here between 28th and 35th avenue during the christmas shopping season. >> because it just puts you in the spirit completely. >> reporter: seems lovely, right? well, not everyone here is saying ho, ho, ho. >> no. >> no. >> no. more time, i'm going to freak out. >> reporter: yep, seems not everyone is crazy about classics like these being played here on a loop every day non-stop from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. >> the music is a little much. overpower, it's too loud. >> reporter: the astoria partnership says they used to play the music until 9:00 p.m. but found more than a few of the residents living above the

to the that so they cut back the hours. as for grinches -- >> i try to tell them, get in the spirit. it's a lovely thing we're trying to do. >> reporter: she says for the most part, people think the music is beautiful. >> it's lovely. i like it. and it's joyful. >> reporter: but as with most things, beauty is in the eye or the ear of the beholder. scott rapoport, cbs 2 news. >> scott says he did find more people who liked the music than disliked it but the guy who said he's going to freak out -- >> laughing and he was serious. not even crack cracking a smile. >> no, he was serious. but we need joy. >> that's true. >> adorable. >> all right. time now for the exclusive cbs 2 news forecast. >> yeah, getting cold out there. it will be a rude awakening for some. others will be pleased to step outside this morning and say,

i mean, many have been longing for this. this cold, brisk air, it's in place today and tomorrow the. after that, we're talking near record warmth next week. crazy stuff happening but still we have lots of good news from the weather department first let's check in with the weather watchers and see what's happening in their neck of the woods this morning. island. bruce adams say, hey, we have winds out of north at 14 miles per hour right now. some clouds as well. relative humidity at 71%. and we move up north here. and we have a 30-degree temperature. this from mark. mostly clear skies in pleasant valley this morning. looking well to the northwest of the city, hey, snow showers. and let's go ahead and take you live outside. this is the picture as we get closer to sunrise. we can see more. love that. brisk wind, 37. winds are out of the west at 15 miles per hour in central park. the wind chill is down into the low 30s in the park. finally feeling like december

we're talking wind chills in the 30s today. and then passing snow flakes well north and west of the city. and next week, a warming trend, highs will be reaching near record levels. here is that temperature trend. yesterday we topped out at 577. and that happened early in the day. and temperatures steadily dropped off. today a high of 40 will feel like the 30s. we should be at 40 degrees right now. note the normal high is 42. tomorrow, 45. comfortable out there with calmer winds than. then for monday, 54 and we continue to climb. clear skies over the city, more clouds to the east, a few rain showers as well, snow showers to the north and west. this is going to be the general trend for today, i think. we will continue to see the possibility of snow showers north and west and continue to see more clouds off the east end of long island and maybe showers. but otherwise, for most of us, a mainly sunny sort of day, cold and windy with the cold front sweeping through. and high pressure for tomorrow.

for today, looking good but awfully cold out there. 3:00 note what's happen, snow showers possible north and west of the city. by 10:00, clouds but generally clear. overnight, skies are clear and cold again but with the wind settling, the wind chills won't be as significant. for today, flakes north and west, winds west at 15 to 20 miles per hour with gusts as high as 30 miles per hour today. and overnight, clearing sky, falling to 32 and then tomorrow, high of 45 under mainly sunny skies. and monday, 54, winter officially begins late in the day, partly sunny skies to start off the week. tuesday, 59, a chance for showers. wednesday and thursday, we are in the mid-60s. it seems absurd, it's near record warmth for us in the midweek forecast. rain as well, travel plan, looks like the eastern corridor soggy.

in the 50s. >> all right. >> yes. >> thanks. everyone. >> exactly. today's living large takes us to one of long island's more desirable zip codes. >> the 11,000 square foot home is made for entertaining. brookville. >> reporter: a compound sits on a private five acre oasis. >> good to see you. >> great seeing you again. you are stand on the most expensive material you can buy. this is honey onxy, something like $500 a square too. as you walk into the living room, it has a lot of light. >> reporter: and the backdrop, a pond over a hundred years old. >> if you look outside, you will see the two homes.

other is a guest house. >> reporter: the wine cellar, all on the first floor. >> that's right. why would you want it in the cellar? just off the dining room, you have the kitchen. everything is hidden. >> reporter: couple ovens, couple refrigerators. >> absolutely. >> reporter: freezing drawers. >> cooking right here. ventilation is right here and serving six close friends. >> that's nice. >> reporter: and wallsover windows provide tranquil views. in this home, you can even take a swim in your indoor pool. the master bedroom, one of five. >> panel doors folding into the walls, overlooking this amazing property. >> you can open it all up. >> they all fold into the walls. >> reporter: the master bathroom is marble with a double steam shower. >> and this is one of my favorite. >> reporter: a lower level dedicated to entertainment. we started with ping-pong. then the man cave.

rules on the the wall. it's his cave. his rules. just like las vegas you've got slot machines here. stocked bar. >> cheers. >> reporter: plus a home leather chairs. >> not a home theater i have seen that cost less than $100,000 they go as high as $500,000. >> reporter: to live large in just under $6 million. >> some man cave. where's the woman cave? >> very true. time now is 6:49. whether a fan or a newbie, the new "star wars" film is a trending topic. >> after the break, a few "star wars" themed gifts to help complete your holiday shopping list. catch holiday-cookie cheer on the tip of your tongue with dunkin' donuts' holiday- cookie-flavored coffees. from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., enjoy any medium latte

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right gift this holiday season? we have a pop culture expert with fun purchases. years old. >> yes, i remember going to the theater and seeing it for the first time because it was playing forever in theaters. >> and you loved the force >> i did. night. >> wow. >> all right. -- >> yeah, that's the thing about the franchise, it's always been something that's been huge with kids and their parents because those parents were kids at once. action figures have a corner stone of the fan experience. this year, no different. hasbro has a slew of great action figures this year for "the force awakens." the hardest to find and one of the hottest this season is the star killer base black series figure. it's only available at kmart or kmart.com. sells for $24.99. another great thing, and this

with the kid, the blade saber. what is great about this, it let's you create your own version of the light saber. i think up to over 100 combination, depending on how many you buy. but you can change it like you can spin it. >> wow. noise? >> it does. >> all right. >> had to turn it on. >> of course. >> a great toy and the kids will go crazy for this. >> i think some adults if it was in the newsroom might be excited too. >> what's this thing here? >> this is the electronic voice changer helmet based on the new villain in the movie. the new darth vader, so to speak. they'll go crazy for this once you see the movie. if you know a collector, the star wars logo bookends from a company called gentle giant which makes high-end collectibles. they are limited edition. $60.

and they are a great way to hold up comics and graphic novels which are a great way to introduce people into the "star wars" mania. if you ladies don't know much about star wars. a great way to do it. books bridge the gap between the movies and. >> what's next here? >> this is the darth vader minibus, also from gentle giant, only available at game stop. this is hot as well. $80. >> i love this one. >> yeah, but i like practical gifts these are measuring cups. >> yes, this is from a company called think geek like a nordstrom for nerds. >> i have to eat though. >> and a line of limited edition potato chip bags featuring characters of the movie with the different flavors. i'm partial to the barbecue potato.

force. a lot love star wars. and junk food clothing has great vintage-style shirts. the baby doll, theshirts and jersey styles. >> is that the one you're wearing? >> very nice. >> take old designs -- >> and i love how you put the blazer over it. >> star wars legging from a company called her universe which specializes in female fan girl merchandise. >> very nice. >> and lastly, pretty sure running out of time, that's my luggage piece. >> oh, what does that run? >> $59.99. >> really? >> yeah. >> that's pretty nice for a suitcase. >> you get a lot of stares in the airport rolling through with that and a light saber. >> but you know your bag when it comes off the spot. >> you don't want to check that.

not part of the mania, but because we watched it when we were kids, how many do i have to go back and watch to be ready for the new one? >> the the first three and you're fine. forget about the prequell. >> thank you so much. we appreciate it. some great ideas for christmas and for more information, head to cbsnewyork.com. but first, we have to check in with "cbs this morning saturday." >> that's right. a preview. hi guys,. >> hi. i'm putting that darth vader on my list by the way. "star wars" soars. inside the numbers that already give it a shot at being the biggest film of all time. >> and they inbut some are better than others. the new service that predicts stunning sunsets. >> and the sounds of the season. the jazz at lincoln center orchestra as they kick-off

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