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A Star Wars fan has changed his name to Han Solo in honour of the movie series' iconic people smuggler.

The 34-year-old - formerly Dominic Kimberley - of Stourbridge in the West Midlands now goes by the name made famous by Hollywood A-lister Harrison Ford.

The new name is on Han's bank card but he can't get a passport under the moniker because it is based on a fictional character.

Speaking to the Birmingham Mail , he admitted it took his mum, Catherine, some time to get used to the new name.

"She said: 'You've gone a galaxy too far this time'," he laughed. "But she saw the funny side.

"I've always been a fan of the films, and Han Solo was always my favourite character.

"Really, I just wanted to see how easy it was to change my name.

"I introduce myself as Han Solo and most people laugh, but old pals call me Dom. It makes their day when I walk into the bank."

Han is now counting the days until the release of the next blockbuster, Star Wars: Episode VII - the film stalled after Ford broke his ankle on set.

But he faces a long wait as it will not be in cinemas until December 2015.

Han paid just £12 to change his name with the aid of Shropshire-based The Legal Deed Service.

The company has also helped Surrey student Stephen Edmunds become "Animal Stephen Leonidas Floyd Mayweather McManus".

And Glastonbury's George Garatt gained the title "Captain Fantastic Faster than Superman, Spiderman, Batman, Wolverine, Hulk and the Flash Combined". Thankfully, George hasn't been asked for an autograph.

Han said he was adamant any future Princess Leia would become Mrs Solo - and have to put up with his sci-fi memorabilia collection.

He hasn't ruled out giving his kids Stars Wars names.

Han said he had never strayed from the straight and narrow so had avoided awkward questions from police officers.

"Mind you," he added, "Han Solo having three points on his licence for speeding would be priceless."