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As Star Wars Insider Hits 200, a Look Back at Some of the Legendary Magazine’s Most Memorable Issues

It’s hard to imagine a time when Star Wars Insider didn’t exist. That’s how large the magazine looms in the fandom consciousness. Before, and even after, the advent of the internet it was the place to get breaking Star Wars news, read interviews with creators, and just immerse yourself in the galaxy far, far away, from movies to books to games. I remember getting my first glimpse of Episode I’s gorgeous Naboo starfighters in its pages — a magical thing to see and study and hold in my hands. That memory always reminds me of the power of magazines, print, and Insider. For that, I’ll always be grateful.

Star Wars Insider #200 arrives today, a milestone issue and a testament to the power that the magazine has held for decades. To mark the occasion, StarWars.com caught up with Insider editor

Oh, How Horrid! Get Ready for DK’s The Star Wars Book of Monsters, Ooze, and Slime – Exclusive Reveal

Katie Cook is no stranger to Star Wars monsters. For years she’s turned the galaxy’s grossest into its most adorable thanks to her expressive and charming cartoon-style art, as seen in titles like Star Wars ABC-3PO and Star Wars: OBI-123. Now the writer/artist is doing a head-first dive into the trash compactor with The Star Wars Book of Monsters, Ooze, and Slime, coming April 13 from DK Publishing, which will be exactly what it sounds like: a celebration of all of our favorite creepy creatures, yucky locales, and strange beings of the galaxy far, far away. Written with a fun sense of humor and filled with Cook’s super-cute illustrations, it promises to answer important questions like “Does Jabba the Hutt ever take a bath” and “Why are wampas so cuddly,”

How Relationships Are at the Core of Star Wars

What makes a story a Star Wars story? It’s a question I have asked numerous Star Wars fans and creators over the last few years. After writing the text for the newly released book Star Wars: I Love You. I Know.: Lessons in Love and Friendship I can tell you my answer — relationships, relationships, relationships (with a mix of pew-pew and a dash of out of this world creatures).

Like many Star Wars fans, my love of the galaxy far, far away is very personal. Which is why I took the task of writing a book about love and Star Wars very seriously. I can’t remember a time in my life where Star Wars wasn’t there — like a close friend of the family. With a sprawling story spanning

From a Certain Point of View: Who’s the Best Star Wars Games Character?

One of the great things about Star Wars is that it inspires endless debates and opinions on a wide array of topics. Best bounty hunter? Most powerful Jedi? Does Salacious Crumb have the best haircut in the saga? In that spirit, StarWars.com presents From a Certain Point of View: a series of point-counterpoints on some of the biggest — and most fun — Star Wars issues. In this installment, two StarWars.com writers take a stand on the greatest character to grace Star Wars gamers.

Spoiler warning: This article discusses details and plot points from Knights of the Old Republic and Battlefront II. 

The only answer is Revan, says Kelly.

While there have been many notable Jedi and Sith to make their mark on the galaxy, very few Force-wielders have been so legendary that tales of their exploits have endured for

The Jedi Prepare for Battle in IDW’s Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #2 – Exclusive Cover Reveal

The galaxy is about to become a more dangerous place — even for the youngest of Jedi.

But before IDW Publishing’s highly-anticipated Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #1 arrives next week, taking readers back to the prime of the Jedi Order, StarWars.com is excited to offer a first look at the covers for issue #2. In the second installment of the series, destruction comes to Trymant IV, with the Jedi caught in the middle.

Check out the regular edition cover, illustrated by series artist Harvey Tolibao, and the retailer incentive edition cover, a more rare variant available from eligible retailers and penciled by Yael Nathan, below. The vibrant images depict two Jedi — Lula Talisola and Torban Buck — in the heat of battle.

Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #2, from writer Daniel José

Becoming a Clan of Two with Mattel’s The Child Real Moves Plush

Denise Wong remembers her first Star Wars toy vividly. The child-sized replica of Luke Skywalker’s X-wing helmet made her love of Star Wars characters, costumes, and storytelling come alive in a new way and helped inform her future career.

“I was amazed by all the details from the movies, and how it translated into a toy,” says Wong, who now works as a senior manager of product design at Mattel.

Among her recent projects is a new kind of toy that brings the playful nature of the Child, Grogu, into our homes in much the same way. The Child Real Moves Plush is designed with several interactive features, to follow fans, play hide and seek, and respond to a remote control that’s conveniently sized for children and adults.

Recently, Wong

The Clone Wars Rewatch: Escape “On the Wings of Keeradaks”

To celebrate the final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars on Disney+, we’re undertaking a full chronological rewatch of the five original seasons, The Lost Missions, and the theatrical release. We’d be honored if you would join us for the weekly #CloneWarsRewatch — you can watch this week’s episode on Disney+ now — and share your thoughts on the award-winning series.

128: “On the Wings of Keeradaks” (Season Seven, Episode 3)

“Survival is one step on the path to living.”

Synopsis:

Rex has found his friend, Echo, in the clutches of the Techno Union. But the rescue is just beginning.

Analysis:

An unsanctioned mission means the Bad Batch, Anakin, and Rex are largely on their own. But it looks like Anakin has learned something about diplomacy from his secret wife, Padmé Amidala. All

The Mandalorian Receives Golden Globe Nomination for Best TV Drama

The Mandalorian was honored today with a nomination for Best Television Series (Drama) in the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards. The critically-acclaimed second season of the Disney+ series found the titular gunfighter on a galaxy-wide mission to return his adorable young charge, the Child, to the Jedi; along the way, the series introduced new characters while bringing back fan favorites, as well.

The Mandalorian stars Pedro Pascal, with guest stars Gina Carano, Carl Weathers, and Giancarlo Esposito. Directors for the second season included Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rick Famuyiwa, Carl Weathers, Peyton Reed, and Robert Rodriguez. Showrunner Jon Favreau serves as executive producer along with Dave Filoni, Kathleen Kennedy, and Colin Wilson, and Karen Gilchrist and Carrie Beck serve as co-executive producers.

“We are honored to be

Quiz: Can You Guess the Star Wars Couple?

Sure, Star Wars has X-wings and Death Stars and the pew-pews that make it so exciting. But it’s also filled with love! With Valentine’s Day coming soon to our galaxy, we here at StarWars.com thought we’d test your knowledge of Star Wars romances: See how quickly you can decipher the scrambled images of Star Wars couples in the quiz below!

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