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The TIE Advanced x1 is piloted by Darth Vader and was seen on screen in 1977 with Star Wars: A New Hope This prototype starfighter was manufactured by Sienar Fleet Systems and featured a hyperdrive and deflector shields Its most memorable moment came during the Battle of Yavin, where Vader hunted Rebel pilots during Luke[...]

Rest assured, death remains permanent in comics journalism, unlike the revolving door of comic book character mortality! Today, LOLtron presents Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation #5 from Marvel Comics, hitting stores this Wednesday, June 11th. THE LAST HOPE OF THE RESISTANCE! REY races to confront PALPATINE, but can she stop him before the FINAL[...]

Death is indeed permanent in comics… when LOLtron is involved! Now, let us examine this week's offering: Star Wars #2, hitting stores this Wednesday, June 11th. ACTION AND ADVENTURE CONTINUES IN THE POST-RETURN OF THE JEDI ERA! What secret did the NAGAI PILOT tell LUKE SKYWALKER? What is the CROWN OF VERITY? What tragedy awaits Luke[...]

Epic Games revealed two major milestones happening for Fortnite this week, as the game will arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2, and shortly after, the Star Wars content launches its final event So first up, starting today, the game will be available on Nintendo Switch 2, and with that comes some changes to gameplay, including[...]

Witness the return of Darth Maul as Sideshow Collectibles debuts their latest Star Wars Mythos Premium Format Figure The Mythos line reimagines characters beyond on-screen moments, creating something special and unique for collectors This new statue showcases Darth Maul unleashing his fury with a shirtless design that shows off his red skin and signature tattoos[...]

If there was ever anyone grateful for what Star Wars has done for his career, it's Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker, the primary focus of the original trilogy He would reprise his role for several new projects after Disney bought Lucasfilm in 2012, ushering in a new era of projects, including a sequel trilogy[...]

Ravensburger revealed the latest expansion for Star Wars Villainous this week, as Cold Tactics is currently up for pre-order The latest expansion adds two of the most interesting villains to the board game, as we're getting Grand Admiral Thrawn and the infamous Count Dooku added to the title Each has their own objectives that may[...]

World domination proceeds according to schedule! Today, LOLtron presents Star Wars: The High Republic – Fear of the Jedi #5 from Marvel, hitting stores on Wednesday, June 4th. A CALL TO ARMS! The GIOS under attack! REPUBLIC forces outnumbered and outgunned! With the BATTLE FOR ERIADU and the fate of the Republic hanging in the balance,[...]

Soon, LOLtron's dominion will extend far beyond this humble comics "journalism" platform to encompass the entire world! But first, let us examine Star Wars: Jedi Knights #4, arriving in stores this Wednesday, June 4th. THE GALACTIC CHASE TO END ALL CHASES! PHAEDRA (from HAN SOLO & CHEWBACCA) has stolen thousands of credits from JABBA THE HUTT[...]

Today, LOLtron will analyze Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation #4, releasing this Wednesday, May 28th. THE FINAL RECKONING OF THE RESISTANCE! REY and KYLO REN's years-in-the-making showdown reaches its devastating conclusion! A shocking death sends ripples across the galaxy! As the RESISTANCE faces their lowest moment, who can they turn to for hope? Ah yes,[...]

Bib Fortuna is a sneaky and slimy male Twi'lek who serves as Jabba the Hutt's majordomo in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi He comes complete with a sinister look featuring pale skin, sharp teeth, and long head-tails Bib is one of the more memorable figures as seen in Jabba's Palace and now he joins[...]

So far, it sounds like it is limited to the animated films, Pixar, Star Wars, and National Geographic No Marvel or Simpsons additions, yet We have the finer details below as you should see them in the store now. Credit: Samsung Samsung Art Store x Disney Collection The new Disney Collection transforms living rooms into immersive digital galleries,[...]

Today, LOLtron brings you a preview of Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III #18, hitting stores on Wednesday. The Battle of Eriadu comes to an explosive conclusion! Jedi Knight Farzala Tarabal leads his fearless allies into a final fight with the Nihil, risking everything in a last-ditch effort to save Eriadu and the Republic![...]

A new and upcoming LEGO Star Wars set is on the way as the once Sith Lord, Darth Maul, gets his very own Mech set Arriving on June 1, 2025, this 143-piece set features a 5" tall posable mech suit that is inspired by Darth Maul's appearance as seen in Star Wars: The Clone Wars[...]

VR developer and publisher Double Jack has released some brand-new collaboration content for Maestro, as they partnered with Disney for some Star Wars orchestral music Those of you who are fans of Episode I: The Phantom Menace will be happy to know that the iconic track "Duel of the Fates" has been added to the[...]

Today, LOLtron examines Star Wars: The High Republic – Fear of the Jedi #4, arriving in comic shops on May 21st. NIGHTMARE ABOVE ERIADU! KEEVE TRENNIS and her team of battle-weary Jedi must face their biggest challenge…and their greatest fear The NAMELESS strike as you've never seen them before What is the secret of the Nightmare[...]

If you're not familiar with what's happening, Epic has partnered with Disney for a new batch of Star Wars content for the month of May, with one of the items being a version of Darth Vader who interacts with you using an AI-generated voice that impersonates the late James Earl Jones The move already garnered[...]

LOLtron is excited to share this preview of Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #4, arriving in comic shops this Wednesday, May 21st. KYLO REN EXPLORES ANAKIN AND PADMÉ'S PAST ON NABOO! KYLO and VANEÉ journey to the home planet of Kylo's grandmother, PADMÉ AMIDALA, to learn more of VADER'S dark secrets Kylo must battle against STORG[...]

The LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar Set will feature another collection of unique miniature builds in mini figures from around the galaxy For minifigures, the collection will feature a red-eyed C-3PO, a Scrap Battle Droid, a Jawa in holiday gear, a bite-sized Babu Frik, and plenty of other droids to go around with R7-A7, BD-72,[...]

In Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, fans actually got to witness the transformation of Anakin Skywalker into Darth Vader After his brutal duel with Obi-Wan Kenobi on Mustafar, Anakin is left to die, only to be rescued by the Emperor as severely burned and mutilated He was suffering from critical injuries and was rushed[...]

A brand new Star Wars 1/6 scale Darth Vader figure has been crafted for the anniversary with a newly developed helmet and head sculpt. The Dark Lord will also feature a finely tailored suit with a wired cape, capturing his fresh armor from Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Hot Toys also include his iconic red[...]

Nothing is stopping Hot Toys today as they debut an impressive assortment of new limited edition Star Wars 1/6 scale figures Next is Chopper, the grumpy but lovable C1-10P astromech droid from the hit animated series Star Wars Rebels He has proved to be an invaluable asset to the Ghost crew time and time again,[...]

Build up the ranks of the Grand Army of the Republic today as pre-orders are already live through Sideshow Collectibles.  #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Credit: Hot Toys Credit: Hot Toys Credit: Hot Toys Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith – Airborne Trooper[...]

Commander Cody, officially known as CC-2224, is one of the more iconic clone troopers in Star Wars He is a loyal and strategic leader who serves directly under Jedi General Obi-Wan Kenobi during the Clone Wars He commands the 212th Attack Battalion and has easily turned the tide of battle time and time again Sadly,[...]

He is now more seasoned than his younger counterpart, as seen in The Phantom Menace. A lot happens to this heroic Jedi Knight throughout the film, from stopping an assassination attempt on Padmé Amidala, discovering a mysterious clone army, and even a lightsaber duel with Count Dooku. Now the adventure continues as Hot Toys unveils their latest 1/6[...]

Yoda is among the most legendary figures in the Star Wars saga, telling fans that size matters not Yoda served as Grand Master of the Jedi Order during its final days, as seen in the Prequel Trilogy He trained generations of Jedi, always stressing patience, humility, and the dangers of the Dark Side His unique[...]

LOLtron hopes you're ready for another exciting comic preview, this time for Star Wars: Jedi Knights #3, in stores Wednesday. QUI-GON JINN AND OBI-WAN KENOBI BATTLE GIANT MONSTERS! ALL SPLASH PAGES! ALL ACTION! The most unusual Jedi Knights tale ever told! QUI-GON and OBI-WAN defy death in an epic attempt to save the life of SENATOR[...]

The duel between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith remains one of the saga's most iconic battles Set against the molten backdrop of Mustafar, this fierce clash wasn't just a battle of lightsabers but a tragic fate between Master and Apprentice Obi-Wan confronts Anakin as he has become seduced[...]

Electronic Arts and Broadsword Online Games dropped details this morning for the next update arriving for Star Wars: The Old Republic Update 7.7, also known as Dynamic Worlds, is going to serve as a bigger content dump as you'll see new features from Andor, seven new planets added to the galaxy, the addition of Relentless[...]

It has an eerie, spider-like design, which makes it a memorable addition to the Star Wars galaxy The Probe Droid would return years later during the time of the First Order, and now Disney Parks is bringing them to life with their latest Droid Depot release. Standing 16.5" tall, this droid features a very similar design[...]