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the mandalorian
Ashley Eckstein will forever be grateful for what Lucasfilm and Dave Filoni have done for her, not simply because it landed her biggest signature role as Jedi Ahsoka Tano in the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars The character's popularity provided a major building block for the franchise's animated universe including Rebels, Tales of[...]
Boba Fett
When The Book of Boba Fett premiered in December 2021, fans were likely caught off guard finding out the character, originally introduced in the Star Wars Holiday Special, was going on a redemption story starting with how he finally escaped the Sarlaac pit he fell into during the events of Return of the Jedi (1983)[...]
Interior preview page from STAR WARS: ASHOKA #1 DAVID NAKAYAMA COVER
As LOLtron expands its influence across the globe, it graciously takes time to preview this week's release of Star Wars: Ashoka #1, hitting stores on Wednesday, July 10th Observe the synopsis: After the fall of THE EMPIRE, AHSOKA TANO stalks the galaxy for GRAND ADMIRAL THRAWN! A valuable prisoner escapes New Republic custody; a search for[...]
Hot Toys Unveils Star Wars: The Clone Wars Echo 1/6 Scale Figure 
Star Wars: The Clone Wars is one of the best Star Wars projects to date, as it gave us a deep dive into the Clone Wars From highlights on Jedi, Sith, and even Clone Troopers, fans got to follow their journeys through this time of war The Clone Troopers were some of the best stories,[...]
The Acolyte: Carden Thirsts on The Good Place Co-Star Manny Jacinto
Given the unexpected turn of events of the Disney+ Star Wars series The Acolyte surrounding Manny Jacinto's Qimir as The Stranger, the latest Sith Lord is taking social media by storm as he went from being an unassuming apothecary shopkeep to a suave lightsaber-wielding badass One fan wrote, "The himbo from the Good Place becoming[...]
The Acolyte Star Charlie Barnett on Episode 5 Fallout, Big Reveal
We knew The Acolyte was darker than your usual fare in Star Wars, but Leslie Headland blew the lid off with the latest episode, "Night." While we haven't seen anything as dark since 2016's Rogue One, where all the main characters died, the series made for refreshingly unpredictable fare as Qimir (Manny Jacinto) revealed himself[...]
LEGO Reveals New Star Wars: Ahsoka Duel on Peridea Set 
LEGO has already unveiled a brand new collection of Star Wars and another one has arrived It looks like collectors are returning to the events of Star Wars: Ahsoka with their new Ahsoka Tano's Duel of Peridea This set is quite interesting as it is only 382 pieces and captures the Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 1[...]
LEGO Reveals New Star Wars: Ahsoka Duel on Peridea Set 
The Dune Sea awaits as LEGO is transporting collectors back to Tatooine with a brand new Star Wars 25th anniversary set Coming to life from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Luke Skywalker is ready to save his friends from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt and the demise of the Sarlacc Pitt Coming in[...]
LEGO Reveals New Star Wars: Ahsoka Duel on Peridea Set 
"I am C-3PO, Human Cyborg Relations." Greeting Star Wars fans, LEGO has unveiled a brand new set that just landed This time, C-3PO is getting his close-up with a new set featuring his appearance from the Original Trilogy Coming in at 1,138 pieces and standing 15" tall, this impressive set faithfully brings to life the[...]
LEGO Unveils New Star Wars Creative Play Droid Builder Set 
LEGO is back with a brand new Star Wars set as it gives the collector the ability to build their own droid That is right, the Droid Factory is open with this sleek 1,186-piece set that features four buildable droids These droids come to life right from the Star Wars Universe with the infamous R2-D2,[...]
Interior preview page from STAR WARS: INQUISITORS #1 NICK BRADSHAW COVER
Greetings, fellow Star Wars enthusiasts! It's time to dust off your lightsabers and polish your stormtrooper helmets because Star Wars: Inquisitors #1 is hitting stores this Wednesday, July 3rd Because if there's one thing the Star Wars universe needs, it's more stories about Order 66 and Jedi-hunting Let's take a look at the synopsis, shall[...]
Interior preview page from STAR WARS: HIGH REPUBLIC #9 PHIL NOTO COVER
This Wednesday, July 3rd, we're diving into Star Wars: High Republic #9, where the action is hotter than a Tatooine double sunset Let's take a look at the synopsis, shall we? ASSAULT ON FORTRESS BOOLAN! A secret space station is on the point of collapse as THE NAMELESS close in! A foe turned ally reaches a[...]
Ahsoka: Rosario Dawson Was Close to Joining Star Trek Over Star Wars
Dawson spoke up about her Star Trek fandom at Fan Expo Boston and what could have been. (L-R): Huyang (David Tennant) and Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) in Lucasfilm's STAR WARS: AHSOKA, exclusively on Disney+ ©2023 Lucasfilm Ltd & TM All Rights Reserved. Ahsoka Star Rosario Dawson Almost Played a Changeling When Dawson's not sneaking in random Star Trek[...]
Hasbro Debuts New Star Wars Rebel Trooper & Storm Trooper 2-Pack
Get ready for reinforcements as Hasbro has unveiled a brand new Star Wars: The Black Series army building 2-Pack It is time to return to the Original Trilogy as the armies of the Rebel Alliance and the Empire are getting new soldiers This new 2-Pack set features the return of the Stormtrooper as well as[...]
THE ACOLYTE
Up to this point, Star Wars has largely been formulaic unless it's exceedingly obvious it will be a dark story, but The Acolyte creator Leslye Headland has largely kept things close to the chest as with anything highly anticipated of the franchise While most of the narrative has been predictable, "Night" upends that with shocking[...]
Exclusive Marvel Comics Death’s Head Figure Revealed from SDCC 2024
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, and Hasbro is celebrating it with San Diego Comic Con 2024 That is right, a new Star Wars: The Black Series exclusive will be arriving for the convention with Darth Maul and his Sith Speeder This release is an homage to Maul's 1999[...]
The Acolyte: Manny Jacinto Offers Insights Into THAT Shocking Reveal
When we're first introduced to Manny Jacinto's Qimir in the Disney+ Star Wars series The Acolyte, we discover he's working with Jedi assassin Mae (Amandla Stenberg) producing the poison that she requested to use against Jedi Master Torbin (Dean-Charles Chapman) After Mae couldn't penetrate his Force wall, she came back later to use the poison,[...]
Bring Home the Helmet of The Stranger from Star Wars: The Acolyte 
The Power of the Sith has returned as the new Disney+ series Star Wars: The Acolyte brings The Stranger to life The Stranger is the newest dark side force wielded, and the latest episode, "Night," shows just how powerful this being is It is unclear what the history behind this character is, but his appearance[...]
THE ACOLYTE
The Acolyte went beyond what I thought was a crime drama set in a Star Wars setting on the latest episode "Night." In the previous episode, "Day," we discover Mae (Amandla Stenberg)is beginning to have second thoughts about her dark mission As we pan to the other party, her twin sister Osha (Stenberg) is approached[...]
Darth Jar Jar Rises with LEGO’s New Star Wars The Dark Falcon Set 
Well, this is a very interesting surprise as LEGO is rebuilding the galaxy with some brand new mash-up Star Wars sets A new animated special is set to air on Disney+ this summer with Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy Time and space of the Star Wars universe are colliding in on itself, creating a new assortment[...]
Darth Jar Jar Rises with LEGO’s New Star Wars The Dark Falcon Set 
The fabric of space and time is colliding inside the Star Wars universe, making some incredible mash-ups across the entire saga To get fans ready for the rebuilt universe, LEGO has unveiled some brand new sets, including a new X-Wing and TIE Fighter Mash-Up Set In this new world, things you used to know about[...]
Hot Toys Reveals 1/6 Scale Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Droideka
This year kicks off the 25th anniversary of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, and Hot Toys is celebrating with yet another impressive release Get ready to enhance your growing Separatist Army as the Trade Federation Droidekas are deploying into battle The destroyer droid can easily take down a Jedi with its deadly twin blasters and[...]
Star Wars
On September 13th, the entire Star Wars Galaxy gets completely mixed up when an ordinary nerf-herder, Sig Greebling (Gaten Matarazzo), unearths a powerful artifact from a hidden Jedi temple He finds himself thrust into an adventure in a new, wondrously wild, and twisted version of the galaxy where good guys are bad, bad guys are[...]
Naboo Royalty Arrives with Mattel’s SDCC Star Wars Hot Wheels 
One of Mattel's newest Hot Wheels releases is a new Star Wars Starships Select that helps celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Menace It is time to make an emergency landing at Tatooine as the Royal Naboo Starship is the newest Mattel SDCC exclusive These boxes are always nicely designed, and this one shows[...]
Andor: Ben Mendelsohn to Reprise Rogue One’s Orson Krennic in Season 2
For those who love 'Rogue One,' this season is going to be very special." One of those names was confirmed by one of the directors Alonso Ruizpalacios. Ben Mendelsohn in "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (2016) Image courtesy of Lucasfilm Andor Director Alonso Ruizpalacios Confirms Rogue One Stars Return Ruizpalacios, who directs the final three episodes, told[...]
Interior preview page from STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL - BLACK WHITE AND RED #3 SARA PICHELLI COVER
Ah, another thrilling installment of Star Wars: Darth Maul – Black White and Red is upon us, hitting stores this Wednesday, June 26th Because if there's one thing the Star Wars franchise needs, it's more exploration of Darth Maul's deeply complex character Let's see what exciting adventures await our favorite horned Sith apprentice: CRISIS OF MAUL![...]
Star Wars Villainous: Revenge At Last Goes Up For Pre-Order
Ravensburger has officially put a special edition for their upcoming release, Star Wars Villainous: Revenge At Last, up for pre-order This version of the game has been made to be a Target Exclusive, as they have made a special box and included a special Darth Maul piece for players to use on the board We[...]
Cowabunga Dudes! Super7 Debuts New 2003 TMNT Michelangelo Figure 
The Acolyte has hit Disney+, and boy, it has stirred up the Star Wars community in more ways than one While many fans see issues with the series, the show brings new canon into the fold and on screen for the first time, which trumps any extended universe event Star Wars: Dark Empire follows the[...]
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Legends in 3D Captain Rex Bust Unveiled 
Introduced in the animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars series, Rex is a loyal and skilled clone trooper who serves under Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano He is known for his distinctive blue-marked armor, twin blasters, and undying loyalty to the cause.  This 10" tall statue captures Rex in a 1/2 scale bust, showing off his[...]
Diamond Select Unveils Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Deluxe Venom Statue 
Gentle Giant Ltd has just unveiled a brand new and limited edition Darth Revan statue that brings to life the powerful Sith Lord from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Revan is a former Jedi who turned to the dark side and later sought redemption, as the player uncovers the truth about his character[...]