The elephantine Ortolan musician Max Rebo and his eponymous band make up some the most recognizable aliens in the original Star Wars trilogy. Even before bopping his way back on-screen in The Book of Boba Fett — where many were relieved to learn the Rebo had survived Jabba’s sail barge — there was something hypnotic […]
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Funko Celebrates Padmé and the “Power of the Galaxy” – Exclusive
When Funko and Lucasfilm chose to create a new Padmé Amidala Pop! bobblehead figure, only one question remained: which version of the fashionable queen-turned-senator? And as any prequel fan will tell you, it’s not an easy decision. “Padmé has some of the most iconic outfits in the Star Wars franchise, so it was challenging to choose just one of her many memorable […]
“Obi-Wan Wednesdays” Product Program to Kick Off May 25
Get ready to say “Hello there” — to a galaxy of Obi-Wan Kenobi products. Lucasfilm announced today “Obi-Wan Wednesdays,” a new weekly program featuring reveals of toys, apparel, action figures, accessories, books, comics, and more inspired by Obi-Wan Kenobi, the highly-anticipated limited series coming to Disney+. Obi-Wan Wednesdays will kick off on May 25, two […]
Luke Skywalker’s LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series Landspeeder – Exclusive Reveal
Gliding across the sands of Tatooine, Luke’s landspeeder had clearly seen some better days when it first came into view in Star Wars: A New Hope. A trusty workhorse vehicle used on errands for the Lars’ farm operation — and wasting time with friends at Tosche Station, of course — the battered speeder could still […]
In Vera Bradley’s New Star Wars Collection, Princess Leia Takes on the Empire
A bag from Vera Bradley is instantly recognizable: striking patterns and bold colors that are often paired with quilted fabric that’s as soft as it is stylish. Add iconic Star Wars imagery into the mix, and you have a brand-new Vera Bradley collection that’s a must-have for May the 4th. In the Star Wars | […]
The Star Wars Galaxy Gets Adorable
When we think of Star Wars aliens and creatures, “cute” isn’t the first word that usually comes to mind. But that’s about to change. Star Wars Galactic Pals, a new series of animated micro-shorts on StarWarsKids.com, follows droid M1-RE (“Miree”) as she looks after adorable youngling Hutts, Jawas, and more species of the galaxy. Mattel […]
New LEGO Star Wars Dioramas Bring Classic Moments to Life, Brick By Brick
Over the years, the LEGO Group has released hundreds of LEGO Star Wars sets. But there was always one that the toy maker couldn’t quite crack. “For years we’ve been scratching our heads about how to capture the Death Star trash compactor, an extremely iconic scene, in LEGO bricks,” Michael Lee Stockwell, LEGO Star Wars design […]
Collectibles in a Can: Star Wars Gets the Funko SODA Treatment
When Seth Watkins, creative director at Funko, develops a new design style for a collectibles line, he almost always starts with Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, and Chewbacca. Even if those characters aren’t on the release slate. “They each present very different challenges: facial likeness, hands and clothing, hard surfaces and details, and how to stylize […]
Judge the Star Wars X Girls Crew Collection By Its Size, Do You?
A glittering Death Star dangles from a delicate chain. The symbol of the underground Rebel Alliance shines bright for everyone to see. The two pieces, symbolic of the Empire’s rule and the freedom fighters who opposed the regime, are part of an eye-catching Star Wars jewelry collaboration from Girls Crew that highlights and celebrates the saga’s […]
A Tale from Obi-Wan’s Youngling Days and More from Marvel’s May 2022 Star Wars Comics – Exclusive Preview
Obi-Wan Kenobi lived a legendary life. We’ll soon see more of it. Marvel’s recently-announced Star Wars: Obi-Wan kicks off in May, a new series in which the Jedi Master chronicles earlier adventures in his own journals. In issue #1, Obi-Wan tells of a formative adventure he experienced as a youngling, and each subsequent installment will […]