Ashley Wilbanks

A Star Wars fan since 1978, he has a passion for all things Star Wars and wonders why May the 4th is not a national holiday. He lives in the wastelands of middle Georgia with his wife, two girls, and two dogs.

A highly detailed close-up of the Sideshow Tessek Sixth Scale Figure featuring his turquoise eyes, facial tentacles, and ornate bronze belt in a Jabba's Palace setting.

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Amazing New Tessek Sixth Scale Figure Revealed

Ashley Wilbanks May 5, 2026

Sideshow officially pulls back the curtain on their latest masterpiece: the Tessek Sixth Scale Figure. For fans of the original trilogy, this release adds to the “Scum & Villainy” collection,…

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Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Creative Team Revealed by Casey Hudson

Ashley Wilbanks May 5, 2026

Casey Hudson, the visionary behind the original Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and the Mass Effect trilogy, has officially pulled back the curtain on the Star Wars: Fate…

Box art for LEGO 75456 Star Wars Advent Calendar 2026 featuring Mandalorian-themed minifigures and festive micro-builds in a snowy landscape.

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New LEGO 75456 Star Wars Advent Calendar 2026 Revealed

Ashley Wilbanks May 4, 2026

The holiday season may still be on the horizon, but the galaxy far, far away is already preparing for the festivities. LEGO has officially pulled back the curtain on one…

C-3PO and R2-D2 standing in a white Tantive IV hallway from Star Wars: A New Hope.

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Star Wars Viewing Data Reveals Massive 33 Billion Minutes Streamed by Fans in 2025

Ashley Wilbanks May 4, 2026

The Force is not just staying strong; it is dominating the digital airways. As the galaxy celebrates another May the 4th, new reports regarding Star Wars viewing data for the…

Hot Toys Qui-Gon Jinn 1/6th scale collectible figure wearing a gray poncho and wielding a green lightsaber.

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New Hot Toys Qui-Gon Jinn Figure Revealed from The Phantom Menace

Ashley Wilbanks May 4, 2026

The legacy of the Jedi Order is often defined by those who strictly adhere to the code, but few characters have captured the imagination of Star Wars fans quite like…

Close-up of Darth Maul in Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, showing his iconic red and black facial markings, intense orange eyes, and the textured, painterly animation style of the new series.

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Maul Shadow Lord Soundtrack: Full Tracklist and Release Details Revealed

Ashley Wilbanks May 4, 2026

As the first season of the hit Disney+ animated series Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord reaches its climactic conclusion, Walt Disney Records has officially pulled back the curtain on…

Darth Maul and a Twi'lek ally engage in a high-stakes lightsaber duel against an Imperial Inquisitor in the Maul: Shadow Lord Season 1 Finale.

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Maul: Shadow Lord Season 1 Finale Preview Teases All-Out War and Season 2 Update

Ashley Wilbanks May 2, 2026

As Disney Plus prepares for its massive May the Fourth celebrations, all eyes are on the climactic conclusion of the latest animated hit. A brand-new preview for the two-episode Maul:…

A chaotic battle scene in Fortnite featuring Darth Vader, Princess Leia, and The Mandalorian, representing the new Fortnite Star Wars Battlefront mode.

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New Fortnite Star Wars Battlefront Mode and Mandalorian Movie Footage Revealed

Ashley Wilbanks April 30, 2026

A massive 2026 roadmap leak has revealed that a dedicated Fortnite Star Wars Battlefront mode is officially on the horizon. This news comes alongside exciting details regarding a new Din…

A wide graphic against a dark starry background featuring a bold yellow-bordered plaque with angled text. In smaller yellow text at the top it reads "STAR WARS DAY" and in large white block letters below it reads "MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU".

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Hasbro Pulse Star Wars Fanstream: May the 4th Early Reveals

Ashley Wilbanks April 29, 2026

Hasbro Pulse is officially kicking off the countdown to May the 4th. While Star Wars Day technically lands on a Monday this year, Hasbro is refusing to wait, opting to…

A vibrant yellow "Galaxy Burger" interactive booth designed like the Razor Crest ship, featuring a cartoon Grogu on top and Star Wars-themed menu items at the AIRSIDE Hong Kong exhibition.

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Hot Toys The Little One’s Big Galaxy: 4 Reasons fans Must Visit

Ashley Wilbanks April 29, 2026

To celebrate the highly anticipated cinematic release of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu on May 21, the world-renowned collectible manufacturer Hot Toys has announced a landmark event. Titled Hot…

First-person view of a player using a specialized white power washer to clean a dirty Tatooine moisture farm in the PowerWash Simulator 2 Star Wars Pack.

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PowerWash Simulator 2 Star Wars Pack Announced: Clean the Galaxy This Summer

Ashley Wilbanks April 27, 2026

The galaxy far, far away is famously lived-in, grimy, and covered in layers of history, or in this case, layers of carbon scoring and Tatooine dust. FuturLab, in collaboration with…

Editor Adam Gerstel, who joined the Star Wars: Starfighter production team, pictured during an interview with a cinematic robot background.

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Adam Gerstel Joins Star Wars: Starfighter as Editor

Ashley Wilbanks April 27, 2026

According to an updated resume, the upcoming film Star Wars: Starfighter has officially enlisted the talents of editor Adam Gerstel. This move represents a significant homecoming for the franchise, as…