It's almost May 4th, as it "May the fourth (or Force) be with you" and Star Wars fans are getting ready to celebrate a big one, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the space opera (the original movie was released May 25, 1977. ) Japanese casual fashion brand Uniqlo is doing their part with a series of artist t-shirts, offered internationally. These got for $14.90 in America.

The UK flagship is also celebrating with a May 4th event.

Geoff McFetridge

Canadian-born artist and designer, Geoff McFetridge is based in Los Angeles and creates graphic images in fine lines and bold colours. His distinctive style is defined by an inventive and poetic exploration of graphics and can be found everywhere, from sneaker designs to museum walls.

Kevin Lyons

Kevin Lyons is a creative director, designer, illustrator and typographer from Brooklyn, New York, who has worked with NYC Ad Agency Anomaly and several fashion brands like Nike and Urban Outfitters.

James Jarvis

A British illustrator and a toy designer, James Jarvis was a pioneer of the soft vinyl designer toy revolution. He now creates characters at his own company Amos Toys.

Join us on May the 4th for the launch event of our new Star Wars Artist Collection. Find out more and register here: https://t.co/DrADfdwnpP pic.twitter.com/ifeZ2yzrc9 — UNIQLO UK (@UNIQLO_UK) April 26, 2017

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Scott Green is editor and reporter for anime and manga at geek entertainment site Ain't It Cool News. Follow him on Twitter at @aicnanime.