The Book of Boba Fett is here! Every week, StarWars.com’s “The Book of Boba Fett Cargo Hold” will collect a bounty of extras for each episode of the Disney+ Original Series. Spoiler warning: This article features imagery and details about the story of The Book of Boba Fett “Chapter 6: From the Desert Comes a Stranger.” The Mandalorian Din Djarin tries […]
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Go Figure: How Classic Star Wars Toys Made Me A Fan
This was 1978, and Kenner had only made 12 figures — Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, Obi-Wan, C-3PO, R2-D2, Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, Death Squad Commander, Tusken Raider, and Jawa. That decision was how I learned about sales tax (the price tag at the toy store said $1.99 but you needed $2.13 at the register) and to […]
From Kenner to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Most Star Wars fans have dreamed of flying an X-wing. When Brian Volk-Weiss was five years old, however, he was a little more serious about it. “I was young enough when I saw Star Wars that I really didn’t understand what a movie is,” he tells StarWars.com. “And I didn’t know the word ‘documentary,’ but […]
Gareth Edwards Looks Back on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
It’s not typical that a major studio releases a tentpole film in which all the heroes die at the end. But then, Rogue One wasn’t a typical Star Wars movie. Released December 16, 2016, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story told the tale of how the rebels stole plans to the Death Star, leading directly into […]
The New Pocket-Sized R2-D2 Tamagotchi is Big Fun
I heard it from across the room. A series of panicked astromech boops, and it could only mean one thing: R2-D2 was in trouble. I ran over. Sure enough, Boba Fett had shown up. Soon, I vanquished the bounty hunter and there were happy beeps all around. My droid friend was safe, and I felt […]
Meet R5-D33R, the Holiday Droid of Hoth
Disney Parks // NOVEMBER 10, 2021 StarWars.com gets the inside scoop on this year’s Disney Parks figure celebrating the festive season. This is the droid you’re looking for…if you’re in need of some holiday cheer. Every holiday season, Disney Parks releases one special Droid Factory figure. There’s been an astromech in a Santa hat, a […]
The Growing Galaxy of Adult LEGO Star Wars Fans
Inside my office you’ll find an Imperial probe droid, Rey’s speeder, and Anakin Skywalker’s podracer. And they’re all made out of LEGO bricks. See, I’m an AFOL — short for Adult Fan of LEGO, in community speak. But this is a relatively new development. In recent years, the LEGO Group has been releasing more and […]
4 Reasons Salacious Crumb is Scarier Than You Might Think
Characters + Histories // OCTOBER 27, 2021 Jabba’s right hand Kowakian monkey-lizard is not to be underestimated. Being a Kowakian monkey-lizard means you don’t get much respect. But judge this creature by its size, you must not. Especially one that goes by the name of Salacious B. Crumb. It might seem odd to label Salacious […]
20 Eerie Easter Eggs from LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales
Spoiler warning: This article discusses plot details from LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales. Star Wars and Halloween: it’s a match made on Mustafar. LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales, the Halloween-themed special streaming now on Disney+, follows Poe Dameron, BB-8, and new friend Dean as they explore Darth Vader’s castle on the lava world; throughout, uber-creepy caretaker […]
5 Things We Learned from the Star Wars: Visions Filmmaker Focus Featurettes
Visions // SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 There’s even more to discover about the jaw-dropping anime anthology series in revealing mini-documentaries, only on Disney+. Have you watched every breathtaking short film in Star Wars: Visions? It’s not over yet. There’s still more to discover in Star Wars: Visions Filmmaker Focus, a series of quick looks behind the […]