From the South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Dynamite thread

Find out where to get everything you need to dress like Napoleon and friends.

by Joanie Cox

February 23 2005

If you haven't noticed how hot Napoleon Dynamite paraphernalia has become, stop whatever you're doing and take a look at the people around you. Chances are better than even that one of them is wearing a "Vote for Pedro" button or a "My lips hurt real bad" T-shirt. The ubiquitous merchandising is further proof of this movie's widespread appeal. So if you haven't stocked up already or are still looking for a piece to complete your collection, the following Web sites are the best sources for Napoleon gear. Prices do not include shipping.

www.flippinsweetgear.com

Perfect for the truly obsessed fan, this site offers a wide variety of merchandise, including "Tina, come get some dinner" ($12.99) and "I © Uncle Rico" ($23.99) T-shirts; "Vote for Pedro" thongs ($11.99); "Gosh" boxers ($14.99); "Your mom goes to college" messenger bags ($25); and "LaFawnduh is my soul mate" mousepads ($14.99).

www.cracksmokingshirts.com

This site sells "Vote for Pedro" ($12.95) and "Flippin' sweet" nunchaku ($14) T-shirts.

www.vintagecotton.com

Designed with a very vintage look, the shirts for sale on this site include "Pedro is my hombre" ($9.99), Uncle Rico '82 pigskin ($9.99), cage fighter in training ($13.99) and "My lips hurt real bad!" ($15.99).

www.hottopic.com

The Web site of the popular mall store offers Napoleon pens ($2.99), cage fighter stickers ($2.99), "Vote for Pedro" shoelaces ($4.99), notebook paper with a liger watermark ($2.99 a pack), "Pegasus Crossing" key chains ($1.99), Napoleon air fresheners ($3.99) and a T-shirt with an image of a lowrider and the phrase "Pedro offers you his protection" ($18). If that's not enough to curb your Napoleon cravings, check out the replica of Napoleon's blue "Endurance" horse shirt ($18) and the "I like your sleeves" T-shirt ($19), with actual puffy sleeves like the ones Tina Majorino wears in the movie.

www.ebay.com

The popular auction site allows visitors to bid on everything from Napoleon Chap Stick to talking watches that say, "Idiot!" to replicas of the character's silver moon boots.