star wars

  • I Hate Tatooine

    I Hate Tatooine

    “If there’s a bright centre to the universe, you’re on the planet that it’s farthest from,” says Luke Skywalker in response to C-3PO’s query about where he and R2-D2 have landed. The first time we watch Star Wars: A New Hope, we have no reason to disbelieve him: The desert planet of Tatooine is almost…


  • Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus… in Star Wars

    Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus… in Star Wars

    While Life Day will always be Star Wars’ most famous holiday, there are more. Many more. There’s an entire galaxy full of celebrations, festivals, and observances including, somewhat surprisingly, the planet Aargau’s Take Your Daughter to Work Day. And, while it’s unknown if Space Jesus was born in the Star Wars galaxy to absolve Ponda…


  • The 8 Weirdest Toys of 2021

    The 8 Weirdest Toys of 2021

    We’ve spent a lot of 2021 spending; our wallets cried out in agony with every cool new announcement of a shiny action figures or a silly collectible. But there was also plenty of absolutely bananas bits of merchandising that were totally out there… and not always for the best reasons. Here’s our look back at…