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Set to run April 18th-20th at the Makuhari Messe, Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 offered fans the intel they've been looking for: the panel schedule rundown Over the course of three days, fans attending can expect major announcements, immersive exhibits, an interactive show floor, screenings, exclusive merchandise, celebrity guests, panels, autograph sessions, fan-inspired activities, costumes,[...]

Fantasy Flight Games has launched the next expansion, which is coming to Star Wars Unlimited, as Jump to Lightspeed is now available in shops The new set brings with it cards that make reference to multiple stories through the galaxy, giving you more options for star fights and finding iconic characters in every pack that you purchase[...]

Before George Lucas sold his studio Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012 for $4.05 billion, he had at least one major ambitious plan with his biggest franchise Star Wars, a TV series that would have bridged 2005's Revenge of the Sith and 1977's A New Hope, which are episodes three and four of the Skywalker Saga[...]

The Squad Leader Stormtrooper is a specialized rank within the Imperial Stormtrooper corps found in the Star Wars universe The Squad Leader Stormtrooper commands a group of standard Stormtroopers during operations, serving as a tactical leader on the battlefield They often carry additional gear, such as distinctive pauldron armor, to signify their rank These troopers[...]

Disney has been starting to confuse Star Wars fans lately as they continue to dive into "non-canon" events Before Disney acquired the rights to Star Wars, there was a massive extended universe of Star Wars, including some major novels like the Timothy Zahn Thrawn Trilogy These stories took place after the events of Return of[...]

The animated style of Star Wars Rebels features a unique blend of CGI animation that was heavily inspired by the original concept art of Star Wars by Ralph McQuarrie A lot of the environments and ships also reflect McQuarrie's influence, capturing the time between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. Even characters like Zeb[...]

Giancarlo Esposito says he's ready for a Moff Gideon return - whether it's The Mandalorian or another corner of the "Star Wars" universe.

Following the live event, clips will be available across Disney+, Hulu, and Star Wars YouTube and social channels. Lucasfilm's Emmy-nominated Science Fiction political thriller Andor," returns for its long-awaited conclusion on April 22 The second season takes place as the horizon of war draws near, and Cassian becomes a key player in the Rebel Alliance[...]

Grand Admiral Thrawn made his first appearance in Star Wars Heir to the Empire back in 1991, with a novel by Timothy Zahn Unlike most Imperial officers, who are human, Thrawn is a Chiss, who is an alien from the Unknown Regions. Thrawn would be removed from the mythos for years, but his popularity led to[...]

Walmart Con 2025 arrives this week, with a nice set of exclusive arriving from a variety of companies. Hasbro is always sure to drop a few for the event, and there are a few 20th-anniversary Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith figures making their debut We have already seen that Count Dooku, R2-D2, and Kit Fisto are[...]

Today, LOLtron examines Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #2, arriving in your pathetically analog comic shops on March 12th Here's what awaits in this tale of familial obsession: A RETURN TO TATOOINE! KYLO REN seeks out the home planet of his grandfather, ANAKIN SKYWALKER! The young tyrant must go up against GARDULLA THE HUTT and her[...]

Or does he? Because the young Ben Kenobi, in today's Star Wars: Jedi Knights series set in the prequel era of Star Wars, looks to be setting up a different future Or past With visions granted to Kenobi, courtesy of his work with Yoda. With threats from creatures, blades, creatures with blades… Suggesting that some of these[...]

Astromechs, protocol droids, and battle-ready droids have given Star Wars fans some truly incredible stories over the years To celebrate this, RSVLTS has unveiled their new Power the Force collection, an all-new Star Wars apparel drop featuring some of the galaxy's most iconic droids This series will feature three button-downs and All-Day Polos that showcase[...]

The Star Wars team only has one new reveal as they announced new Star Wars: Retro Collection figures are on their way This line has disappeared for quite some time, with the last set of figures being the Ahsoka figures, followed by the Target Exclusive Phantom Menace Multipack Well, another exclusive multipack is on the way with a Star[...]

This week, LOLtron examines Star Wars: Jedi Knights #1, hitting stores on Wednesday with yet another exploration of the prequel era Because if there's one thing the Star Wars franchise needs, it's more content set in the prequels! FIRST ISSUE IN THE PREQUEL ERA! • It begins here: MARVEL'S first series focusing on the guardians of[...]

Sackhoff is the first Star Wars actress to be playing her live-action counterpart after voicing the character that originated from an animated series, which wasn't a stretch considering her iconic role in the reimagined Battlestar Galactica. Mercedes Varnado in "The Mandalorian" Image courtesy of Lucasfilm/Disney+ Following her two episodes in season two, Mone returned for the final[...]

That is right, Walrus Man is back as the legendary background character from Star Wars: A New Hope lives on Appearing in the Mos Eisley Cantina, Nadon is a member of the species known as the Quarren, distinguished by his unique physical appearance Every Mos Eisley Cantina needs a Walrus Man, and Hasbro was sure[...]

The Imperial Praetorian Guard is an elite group of warriors in the Star Wars universe, introduced in The Last Jedi(2017) They served as the personal guards of Supreme Leader Snoke; these highly trained combatants are distinguished by their red armor and formidable weaponry Unlike standard First Order Troopers, the Praetorian Guard is a significant threat[...]

Hasbro has unveiled that they have revealed that this commando is getting his own Star Wars: The Vintage Collection figure. This release is an easy one-stop shop for any Imperial loyalist, and he is loaded with weapons, including two blasters, a knife, a jet pack, a shield, and an electric baton Snagging up an army can[...]

Hasbro has unveiled a new assortment of Star Wars: The Black Series figures are on their way Some of which are getting fans ready for the next galactic adventure on Disney+ with Andor Director Orson Krennic, introduced in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, is back as he will be returning for Andor Season 2. Portrayed by Ben Mendelsohn,[...]

Hasbro is continuing their mission to fill out collectors Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Mos Eisley Cantina HasLab This successful HasLab will allow fans to faithfully recreate the Canteen right from A New Hope, with most of the tiers getting unlocked However, fans will need to fill out this space bar with some of the[...]

Cassian Andor is a Rebel spy who was introduced to fans in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, portrayed by Diego Luna This hardened operative of the Rebel Alliance takes on the more morally complex missions, sacrificing himself for the greater good to take down the Empire In 2022, Disney+ revealed Andor Season 1, which[...]

Last year, Hasbro unveiled a new Commander Cody figure that was coming soon for the 20th Anniversary of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith This updated release would give Cody new retro packing inspired by the figures that arrived in 2005 for the film Well, it looks like more of those figures are on the[...]

A new set of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Black Series figures are on the way for the film's 20th anniversary.  Hasbro has revealed an interesting assortment of figures for this set, with some odd choices rather than some of the more popular figures in the film No matter what, each of these will[...]

Hasbro is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith with some new Black Series figures Unlike standard releases, these new figures will be Walmart Exclusives and will feature return packing from 2005 that was released for the film. A few of these figures are coming soon with Commander Cody, Kit Fisto, R2-D2, and Count[...]

The 501st Legion is an elite stormtrooper unit in the Star Wars universe that was first introduced in Attack of the Clones The 501st was under the leadership of Clone Captain Rex and Jedi General Anakin Skywalker during the Clone Wars These legendary characters were the heart and souls of The Clone Wars, with some[...]

Bow before the Dark Lord as Darth Vader arrives with a brand new Star Wars figure from Medicom. In the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader plays a pivotal role as the show's antagonist, as Obi-Wan discovers his old Padawan still lives. Set ten years after the events of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, the[...]

Today, LOLtron brings you Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker #1, arriving in comic shops this Wednesday. THE FINAL BATTLE FOR THE GALAXY BEGINS! As the Resistance struggles against the First Order's dominance, POE DAMERON discovers an unthinkable threat on the horizon As the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance, REY must find a way[...]

Ezra Bridger was introduced in the hit Cartoon Network animated series Star Wars Rebels, which debuted in 2014 He is a Force-sensitive orphan from the planet Lothal who finds himself joining the crew of the Ghost, becoming a key figure in the early Rebel Alliance Trained by a hidden survivor of Order 66, Jedi Kanan[...]

Revan is one of the most legendary figures in the Star Wars Old Republic lore, originating from the iconic 2003 RPG video game series Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Once a Jedi Knight, he became the leader of the Revanchist movement, rallying Jedi to fight in the Mandalorian Wars However, he falls to[...]