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Sometimes I find myself having Star Wars revelations. I’m sure you’ve had similar experiences, when you’ve been thinking about Star Wars (possibly too much…) and a thought suddenly pops into your head that seems so obvious you can’t imagine why it never occurred to you before. In this instance I’d been researching images for this very issue when I came across a photo of a Gamorrean Guard, sometimes referred to as a “Pig Guard” in reference to the species’ porcine snouts. This was around lunchtime, and a ham sandwich was also on my mind. That’s when the revelation hit: Gammon is a cut of meat from a pig! Could that be where their name came from?! (I never suggested my revelations were particularly insightful, did I?) So, why was I…

When we first met Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), she survived rough conditions by salvaging what she could on her homeworld of Jakku. From her rustic desert garb to the salvaged rebel helmet she wore at home in the wreckage of an AT-AT, Rey’s outfit has become synonymous with her character’s thrilling journey. Denuo Novo has masterfully crafted a comfortable recreation of Rey’s ensemble that’s perfect for cosplayers, with her signature wrap-around outfit and the ready-to-wear Rey Salvaged X-wing Helmet Accessory which features the same attention to detail. To learn more about both items and place your order, visit DenuoNovo.com.…

Boba Fett’s cool armor has attracted fans for decades, and the release of The Book of Boba Fett (2021) has only increased the attire’s allure. To celebrate the Star Wars Disney+ series, Adidas has adapted the stylings of Fett’s armor and applied it to their high-quality 3-Stripes jackets and trainers. You may not be able to run Jabba’s empire, but at least you can go for a run in galactic style. Check out the entire collection exclusively at Adidas.com.…

Scoundrel and Sidekick! A Life of Grime Unfolds in Han Solo & Chewbacca # 1 An all-new Star Wars comic debuts in March with the release of Han Solo & Chewbacca #1. The series, set a few years before the events of Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), sees Han and Chewie teaming up with the bounty hunter Greedo to execute a heist for Jabba the Hutt. What could possibly go wrong? Written by Marc Guggenheim and penciled by David Messina, this new monthly comic follows Han and Chewie during their scoundrel days, running shady deals and smuggling contraband aboard the Millennium Falcon. “It’s interesting, because the cornerstone of Han’s character is that he wants to be a jerk but [he] has this idealistic streak that always gets in his…

PHASE ONE AVAILABLE NOW Light of the Jedi Writer: Charles Soule Del Rey, Adult novel A Test of Courage Writer: Justina Ireland Disney Lucasfilm Press, Middle grade novel The Great Jedi Rescue Writer: Cavan Scott Artist: Petur Antonsson Disney Lucasfilm Press, 8x8 storybook Into the Dark Writer: Claudia Gray Disney Lucasfilm Press, Young adult novel The Rising Storm Writer: Cavan Scott Del Rey, Adult novel Race to Crashpoint Tower Writer: Daniel José Older Disney Lucasfilm Press, Middle grade novel Out of the Shadows Writer: Justina Ireland Disney Lucasfilm Press, Young adult novel Tempest Runner Writer: Cavan Scott Del Rey, Audio original novel Showdown at the Fair Writer: George Mann Artist: Petur Antonsson Disney Lucasfilm Press, 8x8 storybook The Fallen Star Writer: Claudia Gray Del Rey, Adult novel Mission to Disaster…

In Star Wars, good and bad are not necessarily the same as law-abiding or criminal. For every unbending Jedi upholding peace and justice, there’s a Han Solo, steering a more morally ambiguous path through the galaxy, but both are still “the good guys.” For those willing to step beyond the confines of the law entirely—villains like the notorious Jabba the Hutt—crime can pay very well indeed, and affords them the power to mete out their own form of justice to those who step out of line (Solo again!). A marshal on the Outer Rim might protect locals from ne’er-do-wells while masquerading as a legendary warrior, while Imperials like Agent Alexsandr Kallus maintain law and order through the Imperial Security Bureau—the Empire’s secret police, whose activities are sinister to say the…

The Jedi Knights were once the guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy, until the dark machinations of the Republic’s final supreme chancellor led to an oppressive Galactic Empire, ruled over by a dreaded Sith Lord. This issue we have a pair of incredible ARTFX+ model kits from Kotobukiya to give away to one lucky reader, representing the best and worst of both sides of the Force. Obi-Wan Kenobi, soon to undertake a new adventure on Disney+, was one of a handful of Jedi to survive the horrific purge that began with Order 66. When we first encountered the character in Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), he was living as a hermit on Tatooine while keeping a watchful eye over Luke Skywalker. Kotobukiya’s ARTFX+ rendition of the aged…

Spice was found throughout the galaxy, but mostly on Kessel. The planet’s northern hemisphere was given over to mining, while those living in the southern hemisphere turned a profit and a blind eye to the atrocities. Kessel’s mines also yielded coaxium, a fuel used for hyperspace travel. The nearby planet Oba Diah, the home world of the Pyke Syndicate, was where the majority of spice was processed into its illegal, druglike form. When Pykes traveled to Kessel, they had to wear protective gear due to its lethal atmospheric differences from Oba Diah.…

Elan Sleazebaggano Operating out of the Outlander Club in Coruscant’s seedy underbelly, Elan Sleazebaggano made a living selling highly addictive death sticks to the venue’s patrons. Unfortunately for Sleazebaggano, he attempted to hustle Obi-Wan Kenobi, who “advised” him to go home and rethink his life. Ponda Baba Spice smuggler Ponda Baba worked for Jabba the Hutt and was a regular at the Mos Eisley Cantina. No stranger to trouble, the Aqualish picked a fight with a young farm boy at the bar, unaware that his mark’s companion was Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. That mistake cost Baba his arm. Doctor Cornelius Evazan A former surgeon known for conducting illegal medical experiments, Evazan partnered with Ponda Baba after the Aqualish saved him from a bounty hunter. Joining Baba in bullying Luke Skywalker…

“YOU DON’T SURVIVE IN THE OUTER RIM BY BEING STUPID.” Dive into the underworld to answer these questions on Hondo Ohnaka’s role in galactic history. IN A JAM WITH THE JEDI 1: Who was sent to confirm that Hondo had kidnapped a Sith Lord? A/ Luminara Unduli and Barriss Offee B/ Mace Windu and Yoda C/ Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker D/ Plo Koon and Ahsoka Tano 2: Which planet did Hondo’s pirate gang operate on when he first met the Jedi? A/ Utapau B/ Florrum C/ Christophsis D/ Felucia 3: What did Hondo use in his duel with Anakin Skywalker on Felucia? A/ Beskar spear B/ Vibroblade C/ Electrostaff D/ Stolen lightsaber 4: Which Force-sensitive person was killed when some of Hondo’s gang rebelled against him? A/ Asajj Ventress…

Jay Stobie @StobiesGalaxy Starship fanatic and blogger Jay writes articles for StarWars.com and is searching for a way to reside full time in the Star Wars galaxy. Melissa T. Miller @melissatruth Scientist and science writer Melissa visits Comic-Con every year to purchase new Star Wars paraphernalia for her pet dog. James Floyd @JamesJawa James is a writer for StarWars.com and assorted online geek sites, and enjoys trips around the world to visit Star Wars filming spots. Megan Crouse @blogfullofwords Megan is a regular contributor to StarWars.com and also writes for sci-fi and movie website Den of Geek and The Mary Sue. S.T.Bende @stbende Novelist S.T.Bende has contributed to several Star Wars books including The Tiny Book of Jedi and Star Wars Galactic Adventures. Brandon Wainerdi @ActuallyBrandon Brandon is a writer,…

A hoard of Kenner Star Wars action figures bought from a supermarket bargain bin in the 1980s has earned a British collector an astonishing pension boost this January, when they were sold at auction for $68,000! Interest in Star Wars toys had been on the wane in the years following the release of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983), with action figures that are now much sought after by modern-day collectors languishing on store shelves. One wily Brit spotted an opportunity when he noticed the stock of his local supermarket was on sale at reduced prices and, having purchased as many as he could afford (93 figures in total—including an ultra-rare Yak Face), he stored them carefully away in their pristine original packaging for almost 40 years. His investment…

Our regular summary of Star Wars movies and television series currently filming: IN PRODUCTION Starring Diego Luna as Cassian Andor Disney+ Series Creator: Tony Gilroy Cast Includes: Genevieve O’Reilly, Stellan Skarsgard, Denise Gough, and Kyle Soller. Starring Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Director: Deborah Chow Cast Includes: Hayden Christensen, Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell and Benny Safdie. COMING SOON Season Two Starring Dee Bradley Baker and Michelle Ang Disney+…

Jabba the Hutt’s pet may have been killed by Luke Skywalker, but the throne that now acts as Boba Fett’s seat of power in The Book of Boba Fett (2021) still bears gargoyles styled after the carnivorous creature. Regal Robot’s Rancor Throne Gargoyle Magnet beautifully recreates the devilish decor, cast in solid resin with a hand-painted faux bronze finish. Each magnetic mini-sculpture arrives ready for display, retailing for $29.99, and is available to buy now at RegalRobot.com.…

Spud Buds “Wherever I go, the potato goes!” Once they were united as a clan of two, Din Djarin and Grogu proved to be practically inseparable, at least until Moff Gideon’s dark troopers intervened. Nevertheless, the bond between the Mandalorian and the Force-sensitive child has been brought to life as part of Hasbro’s celebrated Potato Head series. The Yamdalorian and the Tot A stand as fun and festive interpretations of Mando and his ward, and the potato pair come armed with a variety of accessories, including a helmet, armor, and cape, compatible with all Potato Head toys. Available now, priced $15.99 A Bobbling Blurrg Rush into battle on these collectible creatures First introduced to the Mandalorian on Arvala-7, the blurrgs were highly valued by Kuiil, who insisted on bringing them…

MARCH Doctor Aphra #19 Marvel Comics Writer: Alyssa Wong Artist: Minkyu Jung Cover Artist: W. Scott Forbes Bounty Hunters #21 Marvel Comics Writer: Ethan Sacks Artist: Paolo Villanelli Cover Artist: Giuseppe Camuncoli Darth Vader #21 Marvel Comics Writer: Greg Pak Artist: Raffaele Ienco Cover Artist: Paul Renaud APRIL Star Wars #23 Marvel Comics Writer: Charles Soule Artist: Ramon Rosanas Cover Artist: Carlo Pagulayan Crimson Reign #4 (of5) Marvel Comics Writer: Charles Soule Artists: Steven Cummings Cover Artist: Leinil Francis Yu Halcyon Legacy #4 (of5) Marvel Comics Writer: Ethan Sacks Artists: Will Sliney Cover Artist: E.M. Gist…

As a lifelong Star Wars fan, one of Emily Swallow’s great joys in becoming a character in the saga has been being immortalized in plastic. “To be a Star Wars action figure? I mean, come on—it’s so cool!” she enthuses. “My inner six year old jumps up and down with joy every time I get to sign one of those at comic-book conventions.” In addition to three Hasbro action figures (so far), the Armorer also has her own Funko Pop and a LEGO® minifigure. “I especially love the Hot Toys figure that has interchangeable hands and tools, so she can hold different things,” says Swallow. “I like to think that’s such a badass answer to Barbie, with her interchangeable high-heel shoes!”…

SPICE: Refers to a few illicit substances mined throughout the galaxy. Can also refer to medicinal herbs or salt, and flavorings for food and drinks. SPICE RUNNER: Someone involved in the illegal smuggling of spice. “Spice Runner” is also the name of an alcoholic cider drink locally made and served at Oga’s Cantina on Batuu. SPICE RUNNERS OF KIJIMI: A group of outlaws based on the planet Kijimi who claimed a large portion of the spice trade during the era of the New Republic. SPICE-HOUND: Derogatory name for someone addicted to spice.…

Found by Rose and Finn in a Canto Bight jail cell, DJ offered a sobering take on the conflicts that had torn through the galaxy. Pointing out that war profiteers had earned riches from selling to both the Resistance and the First Order, DJ believed that the best course of action was not to commit to joining either side. The wily criminal appeared to break his own rule when he helped his newfound “friends” board the Supremacy, but he was quick to sell them out once Captain Phasma apprehended them. In a galaxy where Force users needed to choose whether to use their talents for good or evil, DJ represented the morally questionable realm in which most citizens, both civilians and criminals, operated.…

Whether you’re looking to take on every gangster in the galaxy or just bag a few bounties, Boba Fett’s EE-3 Blaster from NERF should be your weapon of choice. Based on Fett’s firearm as seen in the Disney+ series The Book of Boba Fett (2021-present), the fully loaded toy recreation can fire up to 12 NERF Elite darts, and includes an illuminated sight and series-accurate sound effects. Available for pre-order from Hasbro Pulse until March 31, 2022, the blaster retails for $109.99, and goes on general sale in Spring 2023.…

With the 20th anniversary of Star Wars: The Attack of the Clones (2002) upon us, Gentle Giant Ltd. is commemorating Senator Padmé Amidala’s bravery at the Battle of Geonosis with its Padmé Amidala Premier Collection 1:7 Scale Statue. Standing at 9-inches tall, the statue features the Senator from Naboo in an iconic pose with a blaster at the ready, risking her life to fend off the battle droids surrounding her position. Priced at $179.99 and scheduled to ship in April 2022, you can order yours at GentleGiantLtd.com.…

Fascinating features and articles from the digital vaults of StarWars.com Add StarWars.com/Insider to your browser bookmarks to enjoy Insider’s pick of the best of the official Star Wars website. Rogue One Reflections StarWars.com celebrates the fifth anniversary of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) with recollections from director Gareth Edwards and actor Felicity Jones (Jyn Erso). The Toys That Made Brian Volk-Weiss The filmmaker talks to StarWars.com about his passion for making Star Wars documentaries, from the story of Kenner to Behind the Attraction for Disney+. Calling All Jedi Crafter Kelly Knox explains how to transform a turntable spice rack into the seeing stone of Tython, as seen in The Mandalorian (2019-present).…

Is This The Way? Track down Din Djarin and his allies in Star Wars: The Mandalorian Search and Find You might be as cunning as the best bounty hunters in the business, but do you have the skills to locate the the best of the best—Din Djarin, better known as the Mandalorian—along with his allies and acquaintences hiding across the galaxy far, far away? With Star Wars: The Mandalorian Search and Find, you can prove your chops on the harshest planets found along the Outer Rim! In this 32-page hardcover activity book by writer Daniel Wallace and artist Art Mawhinney, the events of Season One of Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2019-present) are retold through intricate illustrations that explore exotic locations including Nevarro, Tatooine, Arvala-7, and more. Moff Gideon has issued…

Trail of Shadows Death stalks the streets of the High Republic As we all recover from the cataclysmic finale of The High Republic Phase One, devastated Star Wars fans can find solace in the trade paperback edition of Trial of Shadows, compiling all five issues of the galactic crime thriller into one 120-page volume. Written by Daniel José Older, with art by David Wachter, and published by Marvel Comics on April 12, the story follows Emerick Capthor, a Jedi investigator tasked with solving the murder of a Jedi Master. Alongside private eye Sian Holt, Capthor soon uncovers a trail of lies and deceit that could determine the fate of the Jedi, the Hutts, the Nihil, and everyone else in the galaxy! From Coruscant to one of the most crime-riddled planets…

Jabba the Hutt was initially slated to make his debut in Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), and was portrayed as a fur-clad human played by Irish character actor Declan Mulholland. Director George Lucas had always intended Jabba to be a creature, and the scene was relegated to the cutting room floor until it was reinstated with a CGI Jabba for the Special Edition release in 1997. Lucas decided to revisit the character as one of the main villains in Return of the Jedi, as with a larger budget to finish his trilogy he could show Jabba as originally envisaged: as a grotesque alien. Designing Jabba proved to be a difficult process, however, with nearly every member of Industrial Light & Magic’s art department and the movie’s creature shop taking…

In the bright center of the galaxy, law enforcement was often handled at many levels of government. Metropolises like Canto Bight and Coronet City had their own municipal police departments. Worlds like Mandalore and Naboo had planetary police and security forces, sometimes combined with their militaries. Coruscant had the Coruscant Security Force, a huge organization that utilized both droids and organic beings to maintain law and order, which was sometimes even supported by Jedi investigators. At a galactic level, apprehending criminals too dangerous or difficult for local police was handled by various groups like the Republic’s Sector Rangers and Judicial Forces, or the security bureaus of the Empire and the First Order. But out on the fringes of civilization, often the law was kept by just one individual, filling the…

Ever since Boba Fett first burst onto cinema screens, Mandalorian cosplayers have been a vibrant part of the Star Wars community, and they provided a cool moment for Swallow at a special screening of an episode of The Mandalorian. “The entire audience was made up of Mandalorian Mercs. Just a sea of helmets!” Swallow recalls. “At the climax of the episode, when it looks like all hope is lost for Mando and Grogu, suddenly all the Mandalorians and I come out of hiding to protect them... and the Mercs let out this huge cheer. That felt so good—my people were happy!”…

Maul was trained to kill, his use of the Force always tending towards the easy aggression of the dark side. Yet some of the emotions that drove him should be quite familiar to us: fear, anger, and regret are just as potent motivators in our everyday lives as they are in a galaxy far, far away. Maul might have appeared to be a straightforward villain, known as much for his dramatic appearance as for his habit of returning from the dead long after our heroes thought he was gone for good, but his storied life is an exploration of the consequences of bad luck, bad choices, and the skewed perspective of a villain who saw himself as the hero of his own story. Perhaps it is time to reassess the…

“We hear all about the exploits of crime bosses and bounty hunters, but what part do small-time crooks and hustlers play in the Star Wars galaxy?” Constance Lewis, U.S.A. Given the extent of their power and reach, we have learned a great deal about criminal organizations, such as Crimson Dawn, Black Sun, the Pyke Syndicate, and the Hutts, as well as numerous bounty hunters, including Jango and Boba Fett, Aurra Sing, Fennec Shand, and the Mandalorian, Din Djarin. While the major players caught the attention of the Empire, New Republic, and First Order, there were plenty of small-time hustlers who operated under the radar, having turned to crime as their only option to survive the harsh realities of the galaxy. One scrumrat from Corellia, Han Solo, called upon the skills…

13 BSW4: When a deal on Corellia went bad, Han Solo stole a vial of coaxium and attempted to flee from Lady Proxima’s gang, evading capture by enlisting in the Imperial Navy. 10 BSW4: Solo joined Tobias Beckett’s gang on Mimban as they stole an AT-hauler to use in a conveyex heist on Vandor. The plan went south when Enfys Nest intervened. 10 BSW4: Having successfully stolen unrefined coaxium from the mines of Kessel on behalf of Dryden Vos, Han Solo and Chewbacca turned their haul over to Enfys Nest, putting them at odds with both Vos and Beckett. 0 BSW4: Hired to transport Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi, Han Solo was caught up in a shootout with Rodian bounty hunter Greedo, who wanted to collect Solo’s debt for Jabba…