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‘Star Wars Rebels’ Comes Close To Explaining The Pokiness Of Vader And Obi-Wan’s ‘A New Hope’ Duel

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In 1977, Obi-Wan Kenobi battled Darth Vader aboard the Death Star. At the time audiences had only a partial understanding of the relationship between the Jedi and the Sith, unaware the confrontation was the culmination of decades friendship and betrayal. After crossing blades and words, Obi-Wan took a final look at Luke Skywalker and accepted his fate, falling to Vader’s blade. But what looked like a battle of titans when Star Wars was first released started to resemble the frantic bumbling of two elderly men once fans realized what Jedi and Sith were capable of in the prequel trilogy.

But with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story last year, and now the latest episode of Star Wars Rebels, Lucasfilm is laying the groundwork that could explain why the final encounter between the Master Jedi and his Padawan is so lackluster in hindsight.

WARNING Spoilers for both Rogue One and the “Twin Suns” episode of Star Wars Rebels beyond this point.

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Coming to Your Galaxy This Spring: New Action Figures from Hasbro

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it’s time to celebrate this incredible franchise. Start the party with Hasbro’s brand-new Star Wars Digital Collection 3 3/4-Inch Action Figures Case!

The case spans all six movies, with each movie getting its own set. There are 4 individually wrapped 3 3/4-inch figures in each box including:
» 1x SW 3.75 Inch EpI Phantom Menace
» 1x SW 3.75 Inch EpII Attack of the Clones
» 1x SW 3.75 Inch EpIII Revenge of the Sith
» 1x SW 3.75 Inch EPIV A New Hope
» 1x SW 3.75 Inch EpV Empire Strikes Back
» 1x SW 3.75 Inch EpVI Return of the Jedi

If you love these films, you’ll love the figures of Padme, Darth Maul, Mace Windu, Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Emperor Palpatine, Yoda, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Stormtroopers, Boba Fett, Wicket, and more! Princess Leia is noticeably missing. Continue reading →

Star Wars Lightsaber, top listing

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Star Wars did not invent the concept of a magic blade, or even a laser sword — those pop up in Asimov’s Lucky Starr series, among others — but as with many of the series’ pulp influences, George Lucas refined and reduced them to their essential elements, creating the series’ ultimate addition to the pop-culture canon. Think of the otherworldly glow, the distinctive hum, the (illogical, but who cares?) weight of the blade. For the Jedi, a lightsaber is a symbol of their innate exceptionalism; for Luke, it’s a connection to his father; for the Sith, it’s one more way to assert their dominance over the weak. But of all the lightsabers we’ve seen in Star Wars so far, which one is the best? To answer that question requires an elegant listicle, for a civilized age. Cue up “Duel of the Fates,” and meet us below the jump. Continue reading →

Darth Maul Sixth Scale Figure by Sideshow Collectibles Duel on Naboo

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star-wars-dart-maul-sixth-scale-100156-02“At last we will reveal ourselves to the Jedi. At last, we will have revenge!”

From the moment fans first set eyes on Darth Maul in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace he became an instant favorite, as his powerful presence and raw intensity left a lasting impression across the galaxy.

Starting with a remarkable portrait likeness, Sideshow Collectibles’ Darth Maul ‘Duel on Naboo’ Sixth Scale Figure captures every detail of the unforgettable villain as portrayed by Ray Park, from his red and black tattooed flesh, to his sinister yellow eyes and crown of horns. Trained as Darth Sidious’ first apprentice, the vicious warrior wields his distinctive double-bladed lightsaber with removable blades, ready to seek revenge on the Jedi in an epic duel on Naboo. Crafted on a fully articulated body, and decked out in his multi-layered all-black Sith garb, the Darth Maul ‘Duel on Naboo’ Sixth Scale Figure will make a magnificent addition to any Star Wars collection! Continue reading →