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“They were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Naturally they became heroes.” That’s a quote from the prologue to the novelization of Star Wars: A New Hope. Attributed to Senator Leia Organa of Alderaan, it’s a phrase I’ve always fondly remembered, as it so neatly summed up the ramshackle exploits of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and the rest of the Millennium Falcon’s motley crew. The prologue also explained a little about how the Empire rose to power, and briefly essayed the birth of the Rebellion in two short but powerful paragraphs. In doing so, it provided a tantalizing glimpse at a story we would have to wait decades to be told in live-action. Thanks to two captivating seasons of Andor, the wait was worth every second. In this…

Recovered from the clutches of a Sith cult on Mustafar by Kylo Ren, the Sith Wayfinder guided Darth Vader’s grandson on his journey to locate the reborn Emperor Palpatine on the distant world of Exegol in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Now you can get your hands on your own copy of the menacing map from DisneyStore.com, priced $49.99. Packaged inside a crate emblazoned with the Sith Eternal symbol (just as Kylo Ren discovered it in the Mustafar system), the Sith Wayfinder model boasts light and sound effects that are designed to interact with Kyber crystals (sold separately).…

We might never know if K-2SO and C1-10P (known to his friends as “Chopper”) ever met while at the rebel base on Yavin 4, but they were always part of the action in the early days of the Rebel Alliance. Thanks to LEGO® Star Wars, fans now have a chance to pair them up with some incredible new building sets. The 845-piece K-2SO Security Droid set (priced £$89.99) measures over 16 inches in height when built, and features a poseable head and arms, while the 1,039-piece Chopper Astromech Droid set (priced £$99.99) stands over 8 1/2 inches 1/2 inches tall and comes equipped with a rotating head head and adjustable antenna. Add both builds to your collection on LEGO.com.…

Never underestimate a droid, especially when that droid happens to be BB-8, the chirping Resistance fighter who valiantly fought beside Poe Dameron as his personal astromech. Loungefly’s BB-8 Figural Crossbody Bag channels BB-8’s design aesthetic to create a bag perfect for carrying a map to Luke Skywalker or anything else you’d like to keep safe! The bag features a 3D-detailed top of BB-8's dome, a front zipper pocket with appliqué detailing, and an adjustable strap that is also detachable. The BB-8 Figural Crossbody Bag can be purchased on HerUniverse.com, where it can be added to your wardrobe for $80.00.…

Wanted: The Fastest Hunk of Junk in the Galaxy Han Solo and Lando Calrissian team up to track down the Millennium Falcon! With Star Wars: The Force Awakens soon celebrating its 10th anniversary, Marvel Comics takes fans back into the sequel era starting this September with a new five-issue limited series that takes place in the run up to the events of the movie. In Star Wars: Han Solo—Hunt for the Falcon, the former smuggler and sometime rebel general comes out of retirement and returns to a life of adventure as he sets out to recover his beloved (and missing) ship, the Millennium Falcon—whether Leia Organa approves or not. With his co-pilot and best friend Chewbacca reluctantly joining the hunt, Solo also enlists former Falcon owner Lando Calrissian to help…

Senator Mothma’s speech to the Imperial Senate: "Fellow Senators, friends, colleagues, allies, adversaries. I stand before you this morning with a heavy heart. I’ve spent my life in this chamber. I came here as a child. And as I look around now, I realize I have almost no memories that pre-date my arrival and few bonds of affection that cleave so tightly. Through these many years, I believe I have served my constituents honorably and upheld our code of conduct. This chamber is a cauldron of opinions and we’ve certainly all had our patience and tempers tested in pursuit of our ideals. Disagree as we might, I am hopeful that those of you who know me will vouch for my credibility in the days to come. I stand this morning…

“In my opinion, the 50th anniversary of Star Wars is the most important pop culture event of the century,” Evans told Insider. “I’m fortunate to be working in this industry, and fortunate to be working on Star Wars, which is important to all of us at Hasbro. When I’m retired, I want to look back on what we’ve done with the brand and be proud. “The story that George conjured up comes from multiple cultures, fables, and lore, and it culminated in a new way of storytelling. It’s a reasonably simple story, but it’s a story of universal truths. Those who understand and love Star Wars get that,” he continues. “For me, being involved in Star Wars is being involved in storytelling, which is a fundamental need and one of…

The prospect of writing the first full-length novel featuring Clone Force 99 was a Star Wars dream come true for author Lamar Giles, who embarked on the project with a deep love for the space fantasy saga already in place—so much so that he quickly realized he had to learn a lot more about the galaxy far, far away to truly do it, and The Bad Batch, justice. Star Wars Insider: What was your relationship with Star Wars before you started writing stories set in a galaxy far, far away? Lamar Giles:: I can’t really remember a time in life that Star Wars wasn’t a part of my consciousness. My earliest memory was of Return of the Jedi, which I probably saw on cable when I was around four or…

Qui-Gon Jinn Although he never met Luke Skywalker, Qui-Gon Jinn was the driving force that brought Luke’s father, Anakin, to be trained at the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. As he lay dying from a wound inflicted by Darth Maul, Qui-Gon Jinn’s final request was for Obi-Wan Kenobi to move forward with Anakin’s training. Obi-Wan Kenobi A close friend of Anakin, Obi-Wan Kenobi safeguarded Luke from a distance for nearly two decades before emerging to guide him soon after C-3PO and R2-D2’s arrival on Tatooine. Kenobi sacrificed himself to facilitate Luke’s escape from the Death Star, but he continued to advise his student through the Force. Leia Organa As Luke’s twin sister, Leia Organa possessed great Force potential and became his first student in the wake of the Battle of Endor.…

32 BSW4: Following Qui-Gon Jinn’s death, Yoda traveled to Naboo, where he granted Obi-Wan Kenobi the title of Jedi Knight and conveyed that the Council would allow him to take Anakin Skywalker on as his Padawan. 22 BSW4: Having gathered the Republic’s new clone army from Kamino, Yoda led the troopers into battle on Geonosis, where Count Dooku’s forces had surrounded Mace Windu and a number of Jedi. The engagement catapulted the galaxy into a devastating conflict. 19 BSW4: With Supreme Chancellor Palpatine exposed as a Sith Lord, Yoda confronted the self-proclaimed Emperor in the Senate building. Failing to defeat Palpatine, Yoda regrouped with Obi-Wan Kenobi, overseeing the separation of the Skywalker twins before exiling himself on Dagobah. 4 ASW4: When Luke returned to Dagobah to complete his training, Yoda…

"NEVER TELL ME THE ODDS!" Can you fly through this asterold field of The Empire Strikes Back Irivia questions? HAVOC ON HOTH 1: Which creatures acted as mounts for Luke Skywalker and Han Solo? A/ Rancors B/ Porgs C/ Tauntauns D/ Vulptices 2: Who served as Luke Skywalker’s tailgunner during the Battle of Hoth? A/ Snap Wexley B/ Wedge Antilles C/ Dak Ralter D/ Carson Teva 3: Why did the Empire deploy AT-AT walkers to the surface? A/ To destroy the base’s shield generator B/ To avoid volcanic activity C/ To recover a lost probe droid D/ To scout for ice caves 4: What weapon covered the rebel transports as they fled the planet? A/ Cloaking cannon B/ Ion cannon C/ Hyperspace…

Adam Lance Garcia @AdamLanceGarcia A comic-book writer and TV producer, Adam contributed to the Return of the Jedi: From a Certain Point of View anthology. Meg Dowell megdowell.com A journalist, blogger, and podcast host, Meg has interviewed many popular Star Wars authors for her “Now This is Lit” podcast. Mark Newbold @Prefect_timing A writer for U.K. sci-fi magazine Starburst and a Star Wars Insider contributor since 2006, Mark is an Honorary Friend of the 501st Legion. John Kirk @capjkkirk A self-confessed popular culture nerd and regular sci-fi and film convention host, John is a teacher, journalist, and film critic. Melissa T. Miller @melissatruth Scientist and science writer Melissa visits Comic-Con every year to purchase new Star Wars paraphernalia for her pet dog. Jay Stobie @StobiesGalaxy Writer, media consultant, and Wookiee…

Before he usurped Bib Fortuna as the crime lord overseeing Jabba the Hutt’s former territory, Boba Fett was one of the galaxy’s most revered bounty hunters. HerUniverse’s Our Universe Boba Fett Icons Hoodie embraces the legendary hunter’s distinctive armor with a stylized version of his helmet proudly embroidered on the front of the zip-up hoodie. Mythosaur skulls adorn the rest of the hoodie’s front and back, as well as its front pocket, making this 60% cotton-40% polyester hoodie a dream find for any Mandalorian aficionados. Available exclusively on HerUniverse.com, the Boba Fett Icons Hoodie retails for $59.90.…

Great Shot, Kid! This Luke Skywalker collectible is one-in-a-million Not long after leaving Tatooine, Luke Skywalker found himself preparing to pilot an X-wing fighter into battle against the planet-killing Death Star. Sideshow’s Luke Skywalker™ & X-Wing: Red 5, Standing By Premium Format™ Figure is an intricate tribute to the pairing of pilot and starfighter. Portraying Luke in his flight suit as he is about to ascend the ladder into the X-wing’s cockpit, this extraordinary, mixed media collectible includes a stunning recreation of Skywalker’s iconic orange fabric jumpsuit, complete with sculpted flares, control panels, and a base resembling metal and stone flooring underneath the boarding ladder. Also included is a sculpted section of his legendary starship, which incorporates part of the seat, targeting computer, and flight control panels. The cockpit window…

Star Wars Insider: What’s your role at Hasbro? Steve Evans: I have the honor of heading up a team of designers who are involved in creating The Vintage Collection and The Black Series. One of my major roles is communicating and liaising with Lucasfilm, strategically discussing what we want to do for a product line based on the entertainment they’re producing, and the strategies that they’re working on. We are entirely focused on the collectors, looking at what the fan community are saying on social media and interacting with them, which gives us the opportunity to better understand them. A lot of my time is spent listening to and appreciating what’s happening within that community, because our collectors are so dedicated. These are people that care about Star Wars, and…

One to give away! As the hero ship of Star Wars Rebels, the Ghost spirited Hera Syndulla and her crew from one rebellious mission to the next across four series, and has since made appearances in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Star Wars: Ahsoka. As iconic as any vehicle from the galaxy far, far away, the famed ship has now been recreated in exacting detail and at action figure scale thanks to HasLab, Hasbro’s crowdfunding platform—and Insider has one to giveaway! Part of The Vintage Collection, the Ghost was developed by Hasbro in collaboration with Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic, and Doug Chiang, with the aim of creating an object that captures the spirit and storytelling of the Star Wars galaxy in one highly collectible display piece. One…

“When Luke Skywalker leaves Dagobah in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, abandoning his training in an attempt to aid his friends at Cloud City, Yoda cautions him to ‘remember your failure at the cave.’ We saw Luke experience a dark vision there, but what exactly was his failure?” Jay Gabler, Duluth, Minnesota, United States The answer is rooted in a truth from our own galaxy: unlike a scheduled college exam, life’s everyday tests tend to grade us before we even realize we’re taking them. The failure that Yoda alluded to actually originated before Luke even stepped foot into the cave. Yoda had emphasized that inside, Luke would find “only what you take with you.” As his master spoke, Luke buckled his utility belt around his waist—a belt that carried…

From Gungan outcast to a Senate representative, accidentprone Jar Jar Binks had a career path that no-one could have expected. Hot Toys’ Jar Jar Binks Sixth Scale Figure depicts the clumsy Gungan as he appeared in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, complete with interchangeable face sculpts, a body with over 20 points of articulation, a Booma ball, and a carefully tailored fabric costume. Capturing Jar Jar at his comical best, this 13-inches-tall figure retails for $285 on Sideshow.com.…

We’ve been recovering from the emotional toll of Andor Season 2 all summer (still haven’t gotten over losing Brasso!) but consider this: with the LEGO® Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy sequel hitting Disney+ soon, it’s possible that a brick-based Brasso and other favorite characters are still living their best lives in buildable form. Yes, even Darth Jar Jar! Animation Celebration Star Wars Celebration Japan kicked off another kind of celebration this spring: the 20th anniversary of Lucasfilm Animation. Recently, fans got a look at art and artifacts from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and more recent offerings with an exhibit at San Diego Comic-Con. Watch out for StarWars.com’s exclusive coverage of Visions Volume III and LEGO® Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy: Pieces of the Past. "We Are the Ghor…" Andor series creator…

Although Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn insisted that young Anakin Skywalker be trained as a Jedi, the two Force users followed very different paths. While Qui-Gon died in service to the Republic, Anakin eventually fell to the dark side and became Darth Vader. Whichever path you lean towards, Heroes & Villains has you covered with its Qui-Gon Jinn Jedi Master Work Jacket and Sith Lord Vader Bomber Jacket. The 50% cotton-50% polyester Qui-Gon canvas work jacket, priced $200, includes embroidered Jedi Master patches on the front and back, snap closure pockets with faux suede accents, and a fleece hood. The 100% polyester The, $125 Vader bomber jacket incorporates embroidered Imperial symbols, two inco front flap-snap pockets, and a ribbed knit collar. Pick a side on Pick HeroesVillains.com.…

Back to the Past Celebrate the beginning of the Skywalker saga in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace: A Visual Archive When it premiered in theaters in May of 1999, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace was an unprecedented cultural event. For the first time in more than two decades, Star Wars creator George Lucas returned to the director’s chair, and this time he was armed with groundbreaking CGI technology courtesy of Industrial Light & Magic. It would would go on to become the top-grossing movie of the year, and one of the most successful films of all time. In this incredible volume from Insight Editions, writers S.T. Bende, Kelly Knox, Amy Richau, and Clayton Sandell walk readers through behind-the-scenes photography, concept art, and insightful filmmaking anecdotes, providing a fresh perspective on…

Luthen Rael to Supervisor Lonni Jung: “Calm. Kindness. Kinship. Love. I've given up all chance at inner peace. I've made my mind a sunless space. I share my dreams with ghosts. I wake up every day to an equation I wrote 15 years ago from which there's only one conclusion, I'm damned for what I do. My anger, my ego, my unwillingness to yield, my eagerness to fight, they've set me on a path from which there is no escape. I yearned to be a savior against injustice without contemplating the cost and by the time I looked down there was no longer any ground beneath my feet. What is my sacrifice? I'm condemned to use the tools of my enemy to defeat them. I burn my decency for someone…

Hasbro’s renditions of iconic Star Wars vehicles often include details not seen in the movies. Are they simply fun play features, or more fun for the company’s designers? “The only interior that was built for Jabba the Hutt’s Sail Barge in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi was the observation deck,” says Steve Evans. “No one knew what areas like the cockpit looked like, so we had incredible fun inventing the rest of the Sail Barge for our Vintage Collection version. That’s quite common. You don’t see every little part of a ship, so we’ve been doing that for years. The late Mark Boudreaux made his name by doing just that, inventing these incredible missing pieces of ships.”…

The second and fifinal season of Andor upped the ante for those committed to the rebel cause—and the Imperials fifighting to quash them—across a four- year story arc that led directly into Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Both heroes and villains made sacrififices along the way, and several didn’t make it through in one piece. The ultimate fate of Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) was, of course, known from the very beginning, but it was the all-important question of how he got there that kept audiences glued to their screens and TVs. “I’ve become very aware, particularly doing this show, that it’s watching people make decisions that really matters,” explained creator, writer, and executive producer Tony Gilroy. “It’s being there at the moment where someone has to decide what it is…

Without his Nikto makeup and pirate costume, Marti Matulis strikes an imposing figure, but look closely at his eyes and you’ll instantly recognize the piercing gaze of duplicitous pirate Vane. Matulis starred as the unreliable rogue in Season 3 of Star Wars: The Mandalorian before returning to the role in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. Star Wars Insider: Vane is probably your most high-profile role to date, but you’ve played numerous creatures over the past two decades. What attracted you to acting, and, specifically, creature work? Marti Matulis: I’ve been acting since the 6th grade in a performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol where I played Ebenezer Scrooge. I continued studying theater in school, eventually moving to Los Angeles to learn more about the business of television and film. A…

While Cassian Andor believed that Luthen Rael was meeting him on Ferrix to purchase a valuable piece of stolen Imperial technology, Rael’s true intention was a more enigmatic and Yoda-like test of the younger man’s character and resolve. The spymaster admitted he would buy the tech and leave if necessary, but in truth he was in search of a much greater prize—an ally in his battle against the Empire. Aware of Cassian’s troubled past, Rael approached the encounter as a test of Andor’s character rather than a business transaction. He listened patiently as the younger man voiced his view of Imperial arrogance. Satisfied that Andor posessed the attributes he was looking for, Rael told him that he had a special talent that shouldn’t go to waste. It marked the beginning…