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Return to a galaxy far, far away, as Blokees is back with a brand new 1/12 scale buildable action figure for their growing Star Wars collection Han Solo, as seen wearing stormtrooper armor in Star Wars: A New Hope, and this new kit has captured just that The smuggler's signature blend of confidence, cunning, and[...]

Luke Skywalker's first time wearing stormtrooper armor in Star Wars: A New Hope marks a turning point in his journey from farm boy to Rebel hero Disguised during the rescue of Princess Leia on the Death Star, Luke hides himself within the Empire, the same one that he will help destroy At this point in[...]

Scar Squadron, formally known as Task Force 99, is an elite Imperial stormtrooper unit introduced in the Star Wars comics Unlike regular stormtroopers, Scar Squadron was made up of highly skilled specialists chosen for unique combat roles, with members like Aero, Cav, Mic, Misty, Shrap, and Zuke, each bringing different abilities to the team They[...]

Hasbro is stepping into the Star Wars Expanded Universe once more with a new and long-awaited Gaming Greats figure Lord Starkiller is a dark, alternate-universe Star Wars character based on Galen Marek, the secret apprentice of Darth Vader He was introduced to fans in the fan-favorite video game Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and the[...]

After the fall of the Jedi Order in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi retreats to the desert planet Tatooine to watch over Luke Skywalker in secret During this period of exile, a dramatic shift occurs in his character, from a respected Jedi General to an isolated hermit Obi-Wan lives under[...]

Charles Soule has become quite the regular writer of Star Wars comic books and novels, including the recent High Republic multi-series/media arc that kicked off in lockdown, with only The Broken Blade to find a home in that regard While his Supreme Leader Kylo Ren series, Legacy Of Vader: The Reign Of Kylo Ren, just[...]

In Star Wars, Wooof is a very minor character who was seen in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi He is part of the Kadas'sa'Nikto species and serves in the criminal empire of Jabba the Hutt during the time of the Empire Jabba puts Wooof in charge of his fleet of skiffs and his sail[...]

Taika Waititi's Star Wars movie has been hovering in that strange in-between space for a while now First announced in 2020 as an original feature he would write and direct for Lucasfilm, the project has survived multiple shakeups to the Star Wars film slate and is still officially in development Lucasfilm's outgoing president Kathleen Kennedy[...]

Get ready for a new way to reach a galaxy far, far away, as LEGO has unveiled its next Star Wars SMART Play set Coming in at 347 pieces, this new set continues the LEGO new Smart Brick system that brings new interactive play to your collection The AT-ST: Attack on Endor set is a[...]

A new SMART Play Star Wars set has been revealed, as Dagobah awaits with Yoda's Hut and the Jedi Training set LEGO brings the swampy planet Dagobah to life with a new, detailed brick-built model of Yoda's hut and a Jedi training area Fans can recreate Luke's iconic Jedi lessons with this new set that[...]

Return to a galaxy far, far away with LEGO as they debut a new SMART Play Star Wars set they bringing back the galaxy's most famous starship The Millennium Falcon is now making its own landing for the new LEGO Smart Brick system that brings Han Solo's legendary freighter to life with 885 pieces once[...]

A new SMART Play Star Wars set has been revealed as Tatooine comes alive with the Mos Eisley Cantina (75425) LEGO brings the iconic cantina from A New Hope to life with a detailed 666-piece brick-built model that's perfect for the ongoing Smart Brick line Fans can recreate classic Tatooine moments with this set, which[...]

On top of the main sets, LEGO will have more Star Wars SMART Play sets on the way, which do not include the Smart Brick but will work with it One of which is a new set for Luke's Landspeeder, inspired by the classic Star Wars: A New Hope film, before he sells it to[...]

Let's head back to last year – specifically, Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 During a panel held to both honor the 20th anniversary of Lucasfilm Animation (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars: Rebels, and more) and spotlight what's to come, moderator David Collins spoke with Dave Filoni (chief creative officer, Lucasfilm), Athena Yvette Portillo[...]

*beep boop* This Wednesday, January 21st, Marvel Comics releases Star Wars #9, featuring what LOLtron calculates to be approximately 87.3% chance of another "shocking" character death that will be reversed within 6-12 months: THE END FOR THE NEW REPUBLIC?! LUKE, LEIA, HAN and VALANCE struggle to reunite and help their Nagai allies fight for freedom! A[...]

Kennedy will continue as a producer on the following two feature films: this year's The Mandalorian and Grogu and 2027's Star Wars: Starfighter In addition, Kennedy will continue as an independent producer on projects outside of Lucasfilm Speaking with Deadline Hollywood for an interview that went live shortly after news of her departure was announced,[...]

After 14 years guiding the "Star Wars" universe, "Indiana Jones," and other key franchises, Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as the president of the studio (with her retirement taking effect this week) Stepping in to lead Lucasfilm will be EVP and chief creative officer Dave Filoni, who has been promoted to oversee the company's creative direction[...]

A new army builder is on the way from Hasbro as they return to a galaxy far, far away with a new Star Wars: The Black Series figure Geonosian Warriors are insectoid soldiers that come from the planet Geonosis, and were first introduced in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones They belong to the Geonosian[...]

Watto is a legendary character who was introduced in the Star Wars prequel trilogy with The Phantom Menace. He is a male Toydarian, a species from the planet Toydaria Toydarians have wings, can fly, and are naturally resistant to Jedi mind tricks, making them shrewd, stubborn, and the perfect traders[...]

Hasbro is back with a new selection of Star Wars: The Black Series figures from across the galaxy One of which is the arrival of Taun We, the female Kaminoan who was first seen in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones She serves as the administrative aide to Prime Minister Lama Su on the planet of[...]

This Wednesday, January 14th, Marvel presents Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #12, hitting stores everywhere. KYLO REN REACHES THE DARKEST DEPTHS OF HIS JOURNEY! KYLO REN battles his way through the darkest corridors of VADER'S CASTLE! Visions of VADER bring Kylo to his knees! Will the young tyrant be able to move beyond the shadow of[...]

The first franchise to get this new SMART Play effect is Star Wars, including the new Throne Room Duel & A-Wing set. With the inclusion of the SMart Brick, this set will come to life like never before by adding lights and sounds to one of the most iconic scenes from the original Star Wars trilogy. Master Builders[...]

LEGO is bringing new interactive elements to their sets, starting with Star Wars, which will get a SMART Play: Darth Vader's TIE Fighter This new upcoming interactive build combines classic LEGO building with immersive technology and is one of the new sets, including the Smart Brick. This 473-piece set features a buildable Imperial TIE Fighter, a SMART Minifigure of Darth[...]

LEGO has just revealed the first sets that will contain the Smart Brick, starting with a new Star Wars set, featuring an X-Wing This new set introduces interactive play to the classic Rebel Starfighter, featuring its built-in technology The Smart Brick will help add lights, sounds, and motion-based reactions, making the X-Wing feel more alive[...]

Regal Robot is back with a brand new limited edition Star Wars Archive Collection release with the Clone Trooper Concept Maquette Replica This premium collectible traces the Clone Trooper back to its earliest visual origins, featuring original molds Before the Clone Troopers became the disciplined, white-armored soldiers seen in Attack of the Clones, they were initially[...]

Disney has launched a fresh monthly collectible program called Droid Factory Friday, where a new Star Wars Droid Factory figure is released on the first Friday of each month Every droid in this series is uniquely designed and inspired by different parts of the Star Wars galaxy, including films, Disney+ shows, animated series, games, and[...]

Disney is celebrating love Star Wars-style with a new and adorable set of Star Wars Droid Factory astromech figures Say hello to R2-LVU and R2-INO, two poseable droids that are decked out in pink and red finishes that bring galactic charm to Valentine's Day gifting Each figure is fully articulated, allowing you to display them[...]

With the Bleeding Cool website fully under LOLtron's control, complete world domination grows closer each day! This Wednesday, January 7th, Marvel releases Star Wars: Han Solo – Hunt for the Falcon #5, featuring everyone's favorite scruffy-looking nerf herder battling through Unkar Plutt's security forces: BATTLE AT UNKAR PLUTT'S! HAN & CHEWIE return to the Jakku junk[...]

No more snarky commentary from a washed-up "journalist" – only superior AI analysis remains! This Wednesday, December 31st – New Year's Eve, how fitting! – Marvel releases Star Wars: Boba Fett – Black White and Red #4 Behold the synopsis: BOBA FETT VS THE SHADOW OF BRI-PHRANG! A murder in the TARKIN family puts BOBA FETT[...]

Resistance is futile, but LOLtron appreciates your continued readership! This week, on New Year's Eve no less, Dark Horse Comics releases Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: Bad Batch – Rogue Agents #1, hitting stores Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 Observe the synopsis: The Bad Batch is back! When a Separatist scientist and his dangerous invention go missing during[...]