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The Star Wars junk drawer—weird finds, fan fun, oddball news, and everything else that defies categorization but still screams galaxy far, far away.

Alfie Curtis as Dr. Evazan in Star Wars: A New Hope

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Original Dr. Evazan, Alfie Curtis Passes Away

Ashley Wilbanks December 26, 2017

According to Jedi News, Alfie Curtis, who played Cornelius Evazan (Dr. Evazan) in Star Wars: A New Hope, has died. The character was most famous for threatening Luke Skywalker in the Mos…

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Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Hollywood Studios Construction Milestone

Ashley Wilbanks November 29, 2017

A few weeks ago the Disney Park’s blog was updated with an article showcasing a milestone in the construction of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The milestone…

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New Promo Images of Star Tours Crait Starspeeder Flight

Ashley Wilbanks November 14, 2017

The Disney Parks Blog has just given us our first taste of the new Crait planet destination, on Disney’s Star Tours ride. The new destination will be available November 17.…

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First ‘The Last Jedi’ TV Spot Appears Online

Ashley Wilbanks November 2, 2017

Get ready for the marketing event of the year! Now that we have an official trailer, and we are a little over a month away from the premiere, get ready…

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Po-Zu Reveals New Limited Edition Bronze Leather Resistance Shoe

Ashley Wilbanks September 20, 2017

The latest in the co-branded Star Wars l Po-Zu limited edition footwear range has been announced by Po-Zu today. Joining the women’s Silver Linen RESISTANCE High Top, a Limited-Edition High…

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Official Hascon Star Wars Product Images

Ashley Wilbanks September 15, 2017

Hasbro marketing has sent over official images of some of the Star Wars items on display at Hascon. The Hascon Star Wars product images include: Darth Vader Role Play Helmet…

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The Wookiee Speaks

Walker McKnight September 13, 2017

I’ve been to my share of cons, but I’ve got nothing on Peter Mayhew. The man who has been Chewbacca for four decades is a regular on the con and…

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Four-Foot Jawas and Six-Foot Raiders: Inclusiveness and Giving in the Star Wars Fan Groups

Walker McKnight September 12, 2017

I decided to attend Dragon Con’s first panel of 2017—an introduction to the Star Wars fan groups—precisely because I knew so little about what they do. I’m glad I went,…

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Dave Prowse Officially Retiring from the Convention Circuit

Ashley Wilbanks September 9, 2017

The original Dark Lord of the Sith has decided to officially retire from the convention circuit. Dave Prowse played the iconic role of Darth Vader in the original trilogy of…

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A Look Back at Dragon Con 2017

Austin Gordy September 8, 2017

What an adventure! I’ve been going to Dragon*Con since 2007, which was a very exciting time. This was the first time I ever got to meet my Star Wars heroes…

Pop! Deluxe: Star Wars – Boba Fett with Slave I

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Funko Announces NYCC 2017 Exclusives

Ashley Wilbanks September 6, 2017

Funko has announced their NYCC 2017 Exclusives! In what will probably be a devastating blow to collector’s pockets, the Star Wars exclusives feature a new K-2SO, a young Saw Gerrera,…

Claudia Gray and Delilah S. Dawson at the "Phasma" and "Leia" Launch Event

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Dragon Con Report: Phasma and Leia Book Launch Event

Ashley Wilbanks September 3, 2017

OuterRimNews.com was on hand for the official “Phasma” and “Leia” book launch event at Dragon Con this past Friday night. The event was held as part of the Star Wars…