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.

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A Call To Adventure on the Edge of the Galaxy…Announcing STAR WARS: GALAXY’S EDGE #1!

Ashley Wilbanks January 22, 2019

The newest chapter of the Star Wars saga begins this April! New York, NY—January 22, 2019—A new chapter of Star Wars is coming! This April, Marvel invites you to join writer Ethan…

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The Heroes of the Rebellion Are Here…TIE FIGHTER #1 Arrives This April!

Ashley Wilbanks January 19, 2019

New York, NY—January 18, 2019—The war against the Rebellion has put the entire galaxy at risk, but elite squadrons of TIE fighter pilots still fight to defend the Empire and…

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Funko Announces New Return of the Jedi Products

Ashley Wilbanks January 18, 2019

Journey to the forest moon of Endor™ where the battle between the Empire™ and the rebels is in full force. Pop! Wicket™, Ewok village Leia™, Electrocuted Darth Vader™, Endor Han™ with gun drawn, Emperor Palpatine™ channeling a dangerous…

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This is the AGE OF REBELLION!

Ashley Wilbanks January 17, 2019

All-new stories from the original Star Wars trilogy, starting this April! New York, NY—January 16, 2019—Marvel’s celebration of Star Wars characters continues this April, with epic one-shots of heroes and…

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Star Wars Resistance – Dangerous Business Preview

Ashley Wilbanks January 17, 2019

Lucasfilm and Disney have released a preview for the upcoming Star Wars Resistance episode titled, “Dangerous Business”. This clip sees Flix (Jim Rash) and Orka (Bobby Moynihan) taking a small…

Star Wars Resistance - Station Theta-Black Preview

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So You Think Star Wars Resistance is for Kids…?

Ashley Wilbanks January 15, 2019

Star Wars Resistance has been a little controversial to say the least, since its debut on the Disney Channel last year. Older fans of the franchise have had less than…

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Adam Driver Reflects on Six Years of Star Wars

Ashley Wilbanks January 14, 2019

As the doors to Star Wars sequel trilogy start to close, Adam Driver shared his thoughts about his six years making this new trilogy with the folks at Deadline. The…

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New Details Emerge About Galaxy’s Edge’s Cantina and Outpost

Ashley Wilbanks January 5, 2019

Barrons has a new article about things to expect in the upcoming launch of Disney’s Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge park. The article gives us some legitimate insight into Oga’s Cantina…

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Dagobah is the Next Smuggler’s Bounty Box from Funko

Ashley Wilbanks December 28, 2018

The Smuggler’s Bounty Star Wars Jabba’s Skiff box has officially closed, and you can expect them to start showing up on doorsteps soon. Since that box has officially closed, it…

Bandai Battle Droid (Geonosis Variant) Model Kit

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Bandai Announces New 1/12 Battle Droid (Geonosis Variant) Model Kit Set

Ashley Wilbanks December 28, 2018

Bandai has released official photos of their upcoming Battle Droid (Geonosis Variant) model kit set. This kit is of course based on the look of the droids in Star Wars:…

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Is IG-88 Making an Appearance in The Mandalorian?

Ashley Wilbanks December 26, 2018

Christmas day has come and gone, and Jon Favreau has given fans a nice gift for the holiday. The showrunner for The Mandalorian, posted an image of what appears to…

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Merry Christmas from Outer Rim News!

Ashley Wilbanks December 25, 2018

The team at Outer Rim News wants to wish you and your family a merry Christmas! Spend your day with loved ones, and we hope that Santa was good to…