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Star Wars: The High Republic’s Most Interesting Jedi Embraces His Failings
Star Wars’ High Republic era is meant to be defined by the apex of institutions that we have, for most of Star Wars’ recent storytelling (cinematic or otherwise), seen in great decline. The Skywalker Saga laid the frayed Republic low twice, and the Jedi Order was all but stamped out, with only the hints of…
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New Star Wars Toys From Hasbro Turn Baby Yoda Into a Lightsaber, and More
Hey, did you know Hasbro makes Star Wars toys for children, too? Of course you did, but if you’re an adult collector it can sometimes be hard to remember that not every kid has the ability to pay $400 for the newest Hot Toys figure. Enter the cool and affordable “Mission Fleet” series, whose new…
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Disney’s ‘Real’ Lightsaber Is Inspired by… Tape Measures?
At a recent virtual press conference, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro apparently whipped out a retractable lightsaber. According to people who were actually there, this drama queen ended a presentation about reopening Disney Parks and upcoming attractions by lifting this lightsaber, turning it on, and saying, “It’s real.” Cue to black.
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The Star Wars Games We Want to See Out of Lucasfilm’s New Era
Earlier this month, Lucasfilm announced something of a pivot in its video game licensing. Rebranding its outreach as Lucasfilm Games, it looked toward a future where studios outside of EA, which currently holds an exclusivity deal until 2023, could make Star Wars games. Naturally, that led to us inevitably making a wishlist of games that…