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Whether you're into Star Wars or not, you're always going to be fascinated by the epic battles between Jedi and Sith. And while there are many different types of Jedi, including the Dark Jedi, the Gray Jedi, and the Jedi Knight, there are also a number of Sith who are just as deadly. Using a Lightsaber is the only way to truly fight these evil warriors. Gray Jedi Despite the popularity of Star Wars, the Gray Jedi vs Sith debate has yet to be settled. The Gray Jedi were a force-sensitive species from the planet Voss. Unlike the Sith, they were not bound by a specific code. Instead they were self-described as nonconformists and had their own code. Unlike the Sith, Gray Jedi did not fall to the dark side. Rather they were the product of...

During my travels in the Lego world, I have come across many rare and collectible Star Wars minifigures. Some of the more sought after are the Gold and White versions of Boba Fett, the Silver version of C-3PO, the Pre-Vizsla, and the wooden Sensei Wu prop from the Ninjago Movie. Gold version of Boba Fett Among the most popular and well-loved characters in the Star Wars universe, Boba Fett is one of the most collectible Minifigures available. He has a carved body, realistic armor denting, and is even adorned with Mandalorian skull symbols. Boba Fett's resale value is very high. He is one of the rarest LEGO Star Wars Minifigures, and is available in a number of different variants. In 2010, LEGO produced two Boba Fett Minifigures in...

Despite all the similarities, there are many differences between Star Trek and Star Wars. The most prominent difference between the two is that Star Trek focuses on space travel, while Star Wars emphasizes the use of spacecraft. Other differences include the differences in asymmetrical threats, Warp speed, and women. Asymmetrical threats Whether you are playing a Star Wars or Star Trek game, you will need to understand the difference between asymmetrical and conventional threats. Asymmetrical threats are those that strike with greater lethality and a greater amount of technology. These can include traditional military forces, mercenaries, criminal organizations, paramilitary forces, and terrorism. Asymmetrical threats are not a new...

Considering how much fandom exists for the Star Wars franchise, it's no wonder that there are so many books to choose from. Whether you're looking for a novel about Ahsoka, or a sequel to The Empire Strikes Back, there are hundreds to choose from. But how many of them are actually worth your time? 'The Rise of Skywalker' 'The Rise of Skywalker' is the ninth installment of the Skywalker saga. The film was released in December of 2019. It has grossed over $1 billion worldwide, and has received mixed reviews. The film is a continuation of the "Force Awakens," which was released in 2015. It has been directed by J. J. Abrams, who has also directed The Force Awakens. The film stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Oscar Isaac. It is also...

Throughout the world of Star Wars, Jedis are the main heroic protagonists. They've appeared in many different movies and works of fiction, and have a deep connection to the Jedi Order, a religious organization that has been around for thousands of years. While Jedis are often thought of as being evil, they're often more heroic than they appear to be. Luke Skywalker Whenever you see the words "Jedi" and "Jedi Knight" you may think of Luke Skywalker. He is the hero of the Rebellion. He is also a member of the Jedi Order. The Jedi are a group of trained warriors who use both light and dark sides of the Force. These warriors are tasked with fighting against enemies. Originally, Luke was unaware of his Jedi abilities. He was trained to...

Whether you've seen the latest movie in the Star Wars franchise, The Last Jedi, or are still excited about the upcoming movies, you're likely curious about what happened to Luke Skywalker. In the movie, he was left with his hand mangled and was presumed dead. Eventually, he found peace and became a Jedi, but there is still much mystery surrounding what happened to him and his hand. The Last Jedi Despite his many failures, Luke Skywalker is one of the greatest Jedi Masters. He helped bring balance to the galaxy in the original Star Wars trilogy. He was also responsible for training a new generation of Jedi. His final act of heroism was meant to be a beacon of hope for rebels. He knew that he saved the galaxy and died peacefully. In...

Whether you are a Star Wars fan or not, you probably know the popular Star Wars books that have come out in recent years. From the newest books to the old favorites, there is something for everybody to enjoy. And what is more, you can read these books without having to pay a fortune! Luke Skywalker's journey to the stars Throughout his journey to the stars in the most popular Star Wars books, Luke Skywalker faces challenges and conflicts. He must choose between his own needs and the greater good of the Rebellion. But in the end, Luke becomes the Hero who brings hope to the galaxy. Luke's journey to the stars begins with his childhood on the small farm of his Aunt and Uncle Owen. His uncle Owen purchased an astromech droid named...

Whether you're new to the Star Wars franchise or you've watched them all before, you might be wondering what order the movies go in. The answer isn't hard to find, but you might not be sure where to begin. Episode IV: A New Hope Originally titled Star Wars, the movie was released in 1977. It was followed by The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. All three were digitally remastered for the 20th anniversary of their release. The climax of A New Hope features the assault on the Death Star. During this attack, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) sees two ships engaged in combat beyond the atmosphere. He runs down a trench toward the Death Star exhaust port. The resulting blaster fire from the stormtroopers forces Luke and his friends...

Earlier this year, it was announced that Star Wars The Acolyte would be released on DVD and VOD, and that the cast would be revealed. Now, fans of the series have learned that Benicio Del Toro, Lee Jung-jae, and Jodie Foster are slated to star in the new film. But what does the film have in store for fans? Jodie Foster Earlier this month, Disney+ announced that they were developing a new "Star Wars" series, "The Acolyte". The eight-episode series will be based on the book by author David Ebershoff and takes place in the "High Republic", a period in the early history of the galaxy where the Jedi are fighting the Empire and the rebels. It's not yet clear when the series will be released. However, it's likely to come out in the first...

During my recent trip to Hollywood, I discovered that there are many different Star Wars shows that are available to watch. These shows range from the very popular animated series, LEGO Star Wars, to the much more recent movies like The Force Awakens and The Mandalorian. I decided to rank the 10 best Star Wars shows available to watch today. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Despite its early missteps, the animated series "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" is a fantastic retelling of the classic "Star Wars" stories. The story follows Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano as they travel through the final years of the Galactic Republic. This series also introduced fans to Darth Maul, a ruthless criminal from the planet Dathomir. The Clone Wars is a...

Okay, before you read the headline and freak out, there are no plans to remake any of the trilogies and that is a great thing. While we may have had our objections to the special editions, at least George didn’t authorize a full redo of the movies like some studios did with titles like Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Clash of the Titans. But we got to thinking, who would play in such a remake if they did decide to make one. While there are all sorts of stars we’d like to throw into the Star Wars universe, just for fun, we thought we’d stick to what might actually work, rather than fantasizing too much. We asked our staff and this is who we came up with. Agree or disagree, leave us a comment. Luke Skywalker – Justin...

Before we’ve listed in the past, some really odd merchandise from the Star Wars universe. Things that made you wonder what LucasFilms was thinking when they licensed it, so we thought we’d look again and see what other bizarre things there are. Since it’s going to be Valentine’s Day in a few weeks, why not treat your sweetheart to these valentines from Star Wars: The Clone Wars? Yes, there is nothing like a personal love note from Anakin Skywalker to get those feelings a flowing, which is an odd choice, especially considering that Jedi aren’t supposed to fall in love, but then it didn’t stop him from getting with Padme. But I digress. Amazon has a full range of card sets available for the Clone Wars and the movies. <a...

Sorry, we were off yesterday, but we present you with this week’s Star Wars news. Star Wars: The Old Republic, which is EA’s venture into the largest Star Wars MMO ever, has been one that the fans have been clamoring over for quite awhile and while no official word has come down that Spring 2011 is not the timeframe for the release, some sites are saying that unnamed sources are whispering that EA may be setting that back to September. If true, this is bound to disappoint the gamers waiting for this title, and probably do more to scare EA investors, who are already wary on the massive project that EA has thrust itself into, with no track record for success in the MMO world, having failed with Warhammer earlier. We’ll have more as it...

This Friday, January 28th, Anakin will learn of the prophecy of the chosen one, spelled out in the Phantom Menace, and thus his fate. The episode, the first of a three part arc, will bring Obi-Wan, Anakin, and his teenage padawan Ahsoka Tano to a world inhabited by very powerful creatures of the Force. The family that they meet, especially the father, is convinced that Anakin is the one, the one that will bring balance to the force, just as Qui-Gon Jinn recognized in the films, and he tries to convince the young jedi to remain on the planet Mortis where he can help to forge a balance between the two sides. There is no doubt that Anakin’s biggest influences at the start were Qui-Gon Jinn and his mother, Shmi Skywalker. And for these...

A short time in a galaxy pretty close to home was a lot of creative people who thought it would be fun to pick on Star Wars and with George Lucas being a good guy at not getting upset at these fans, some really funny stuff was born. We found out that YouTube is full of these great videos from those who see the humorous side of the force and thought we would share them with you here, some of the highlights that we saw. Everyone knows that Darth Vader can be somewhat of a jerk, but who knew that he was that way to his own crew. In this video we find out that he really does have a dark sense of humor. Obi-Wan survived the battle of the fates, even though his master Qui-Gon Jinn didn’t. Too bad Kenobi wasn’t there to save the elderly...

If any of you watched Caprica, there was a virtual world in the game called New Cap City and in it the rule was that if you died in the game world, you were permanently banned. While MMO’s have yet to go that far, the new Salem MMO gets pretty close with its permadeath scenario. If you get killed, you do not get resurrected, but have to begin all over again. This draconian method may sit well with experienced players who know how to avoid getting killed, but not so much for the newbies, who everyone knows are easy bait in the MMO’s for some rude fun by the experienced. Ever since MMO’s were invented, there was always those that got the upper hand at the start and then play by hassling and fragging other players weaker than...

We don’t wish to be the center of gossip in the galaxy like other sites, but when this green guy named Greedo came to us with what he claimed was a diary belonging to Darth Vader, we couldn’t resist his offer. He wanted 5000 galactic credits, which seemed like a lot, until we realized that with the current exchange rate, it came to $1.55 in US. He said he really needed the money as he was saving for a bullet proof vest and hoped to get the rest of the money when he collected his reward for catching this guy Ham Salad, er Han Sherbert, or something like that. I wished him luck and we haven’t seen him again. Most of the diary is using an ancient code that we have yet to decipher, but we did manage to get one page done with our secret...

Walt Disney World’s Star Wars Weekends have become a fan favorite ever since Star Tours, Disney’s ride based on the films, became a reality. Since then, it has given guests opportunities to meet such stars as Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, David Prowse, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew and more. It is also filled with great memorabilia and character interactions. Not only are there stars, but special events as well. You may have seen our video in the last post of Darth Vader doing a bit of lightsaber fencing (where normally his lightsaber does stay intact) and the Dark Lord and his stormtroopers dancing to Thriller. These are some of the many interactive type entertainment that they put on every year during the special days...

During the Super Bowl, there was a commercial for Volkswagen in which a young boy plays a small Darth Vader who is trying to test his powers. When he tries his luck on the car and it starts, he’s amazed, even though it was his parents that started the car by remote. Max Page, the lad who plays the Dark Lord, is actually 6 years old, born with a pacemaker. But what people didn’t see during the commercial is that he bears a strong resemblance to Mark Hamill, who played Darth Vader’s son, Luke Skywalker. He probably would have made a great Anakin. Either way, he's quite the star today appearing on Today and other shows. Speaking of the Sith Lord, did you know that in Norwegian, Vader means father? Perhaps George Lucas was giving us...

During what was one of the most watched Super Bowls in history, a young boy became a legend in what was a 30 second commercial for Volkswagen. If you haven’t seen the commercial, he plays a kid dressed up in a Darth Vader costume who tries to use the powers of the force on things like the washing machine, and even the dog. But when he goes outside and faces the car, he finds it starts up, causing him to jump. Thinking it actually worked, but it was really his parents that started the car by remote, a feature of the new 2011 Passat. We hadn’t realized when we mentioned the boy in yesterday’s news feed that he had become the new Star Wars Kid and brought new interest back in the series and of course, in Darth Vader costumes for kids...