Merchandise // MAY 6, 2021 Hunter, Tech, Wrecker, Echo, and Crosshair hit the bricks after Order 66. Strap in for takeoff. Star Wars: The Bad Batch has arrived on Disney+, and today the LEGO Group has revealed a new buildable playset inspired by the unique squad’s ship. The set includes six minifigures — Hunter, Tech, Wrecker, […]
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UPDATED: The Bad Batch Lead the Charge in New Star Wars Day Merchandise
Merchandise // MAY 4, 2021 The calvary has arrived with apparel, toys, and collectibles paying homage to Clone Force 99 and much more. To celebrate May the 4th, in addition to a galaxy of deals there’s a slew of new products available celebrating some of your favorite characters and eras. From Clone Force 99 — […]
How Judith Leiber Turned Fan-Favorite Astromech R2-D2 into Fine Art
Loyal astromech R2-D2 has been called many things: Nearsighted scrap pile. Artooie. Clone Wars veteran. Rebel hero. Jana Matheson, the chief creative officer of Judith Leiber Couture, humbly offers up her own take from this galaxy: cultural icon. The designer and her team have spent more than a year creating a fitting tribute to the squat droid that […]
Who Are the Bad Batch?
Hunter. Tech. Crosshair. Wrecker. Echo. This is experimental unit Clone Force 99, the baddest batch of clone troopers you’ll ever meet. Each member of this elite group adds their own exceptional skill to form a team unlike any other in the Republic. The Bad Batch’s missions have a 100% success rate due to their unusual […]
Ty Yorrick Tangles with Her Conscience in Star Wars: The High Republic: The Rising Storm – Exclusive Excerpt
A Jedi would be compelled to help someone in need. As the guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy, rendering aid is key to the tenets of the Jedi Order. But Ty Yorrick is no Jedi. At least not anymore. In StarWars.com’s exclusive excerpt from Star Wars: The High Republic: The Rising Storm, the forthcoming Star […]
On the Comlink: The Legacy of Lucasfilm Animation
On the Comlink is a feature in which StarWars.com writers hop on a call (virtual or old fashioned) and discuss a specific Star Wars topic. In this installment to celebrate the new trailer for Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Dan Brooks, Kristin Baver, Amy Ratcliffe, and Lucas Seastrom talk about the legacy of Lucasfilm animation, from George […]
These Star Wars Stamps Will Make a Fine Addition to Your Collection
The new Star Wars droids stamps are almost here! Announced earlier this year and going on sale this Star Wars Day, May the 4th, the set of 10 stamps from the United States Postal Service commemorates some of the most popular droids from all of Star Wars, from the iconic duo of C-3PO and R2-D2, to newer […]
A Duel Changes Anakin’s Fate in Skywalker: A Family At War – Exclusive Excerpt
When I started writing Skywalker: A Family At War, we had already been in lockdown for about 105 days. The COVID-19 pandemic had suddenly and irrevocably thrust the world into a strange new era of isolated uncertainty, as the virus ravaged millions of people. During such a grim period in human history, you can imagine […]
Get Ready for the LEGO Star Wars Minifigure Madness Tournament!
Events // MARCH 18, 2021 Vote for your favorite heroes and villains of a galaxy far, far away. StarWars.com Team Who’s the greatest LEGO Star Wars minifigure? You can help decide! The LEGO Star Wars 2021 Minifigure Madness Tournament kicks off Friday, March 19, on @LEGO_Group’s Twitter page, where you can vote for your favorite heroes […]
20 of the Star Wars Galaxy’s Greatest Droids
Whether they are your best buddy, healing you from a wampa attack, or a bounty hunter on your trail, droids have played important parts of nearly every Star Wars story. And since droids are so important to the galaxy far, far away, it’s always a good time to celebrate these versatile mechanical beings. As such, […]