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Tag: Star Wars

The Saga Continues: ‘Last Shot’ by Daniel José Older

May 4, 2018May 4, 2018Sophie Brown

Reading Time: 5 minutes The Saga Continues… Image: Sophie Brown With Infinity War finally behind us, geek eyes the world over are now turning to this summer’s next big movie, Solo: A Star Wars Story. While the young Han movie is still a few weeks away from release, the tie-in novel Star Wars: Last Shot […]

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What’s on My Game Radar? May 2018 Edition

May 3, 2018May 2, 2018James Floyd Kelly2

I’ve got a small collection of game-related news and items that may be of interest to some of you.

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New ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ LEGO Kits Available

April 13, 2018April 12, 2018Rory Bristol

The widely anticipated space western ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ is almost upon us. In celebration, LEGO has released another wave of products featuring the characters and elements in the movies, available starting today.

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Save What You Love (on the Fridge) With This DIY Rose Tico Magnet

February 6, 2018February 6, 2018Kelly Knox

Reading Time: 3 minutes Han Solo and Lando Calrissian might be getting all of the hype this week, but The Last Jedi breakout character Rose Tico is still in our hearts. Rose is a vital part of a ship’s crew, and she’ll be even more handy as a magnet on your fridge, keeping your important […]

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‘Star Wars: Imperial Assault – Legends of the Alliance’ App Makes the Original Game Better Than Ever

January 18, 2018January 18, 2018Anthony Karcz3

With the release of the ‘Star Wars: Imperial Assault – Legends of the Alliance’ app, it’s never been easier to tackle Fantasy Flight Games’ “Star Wars dungeon crawl in a box.”

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Run the Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon to Get Real Bling

January 4, 2018January 3, 2018Anthony Karcz1

runDisney is offering up an all-new way to get your Star Wars run on this year! The Star Wars Virtual Half marathon will get you a real medal, with bonus bling for anyone participating in the Dark Side Half.

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Prepare for ‘The Last Jedi’ with IDW’s Star Wars Graphic Novels

December 14, 2017December 28, 2017Sophie Brown

Looking for something Star Wars to read before watching The Last Jedi? Why not download the two recently released Star Wars graphic novels from IDW.

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The Lightsaber Archive: Know Your Lightsaber

December 14, 2017December 30, 2017Tom Fassbender1

The Lightsaber Archive is where the serious Star Wars aficionados can get the lowdown on all things saber-related (as well as download some great vector lightsaber art).

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9 (Spoiler-Free) Things Parents Should Know About ‘Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi’

December 14, 2017December 30, 2017Matt Blum

You’re probably already planning to see the new ‘Star Wars’ film. You may even have tickets. But what should you know before you take your kids to see it?

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Book Passage to ‘Canto Bight’ and Take a Journey to ‘The Last Jedi’

December 13, 2017December 28, 2017Jamie Greene

Canto Bight is a paradise. A dirty, dangerous paradise where you might die, but a paradise nonetheless. Welcome to ‘Canto Bight.’ Remember to tip your waitress.

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GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide 2017 #4: Books

December 11, 2017Sophie Brown

The GeekMoms share their suggestions for the best books to give this holiday season. From cross stitch to cats, science to Star Wars, geography to gaming.

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Comic Book Corner: 9 Comics We Read in October & November 2017

December 1, 2017Sophie Brown

Sophie, Beth, and Mariana share their thoughts on the latest from the worlds of ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Hellboy,’ ‘Plants vs. Zombies,’ ‘X-Files,’ ‘The Librarians,’ and ‘James Bond.’

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Fulfill Your ‘Star Wars Destiny’ With the New Two-Player Game

November 21, 2017Sophie Brown

The ‘Star Wars Destiny’ Two-Player Game is a new ‘Star Wars Destiny’ starter set designed to allow a fully playable game from a single box.

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GBBP 156: Janina Gavankar

November 17, 2017Jamie Greene

Today, we’re absolutely thrilled to bring your our conversation with Janina Gavankar, who is currently having a bit of a moment with the release of ‘Star Wars Battlefront II.’ In the game, she portrays the main character, Imperial Commander Iden Versio.

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GBBP 149: Ryder Windham

October 24, 2017Jamie Greene

This week, we chat with ‘Star Wars’ author Ryder Windham and take a closer look at everyone’s favorite faceless villains: Stormtroopers!

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REVIEW: Spin Master’s BB-8 Really IS Quite a Popular Droid

October 14, 2017Michael Kaufman

You (and your Rey and Poe) can have your own BB-8, the iconic droid from the ‘Star Wars’ films. Nearly the same size as the on-screen version, Spin Master’s interactive droid is 16 inches tall with authentic lights and sounds.

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GeekDad Daily Deal: ‘Star Wars’ 3D Mega Lamps

October 7, 2017Darren Blankenship

Get your ‘Star Wars’ 3D Mega Lamps–seven styles to choose from!

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‘From a Certain Point of View’: A Fresh Perspective of the Many Truths We Cling To

October 2, 2017Jamie Greene

‘From a Certain Point of View’ is a wholly original collection of short stories from 40 of today’s most prolific and talented writers.

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Comic Book Corner: 4 Comics We Read in August & September 2017

October 1, 2017December 13, 2017Sophie Brown

In this month’s Comic Book Corner, Sophie and Mariana enjoy books about ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Hellboy,’ and ‘Plants vs. Zombies.’

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Step Into the Galaxy With the Po-Zu ‘Star Wars’ Range

September 26, 2017Sophie Brown

The new Po-Zu ‘Star Wars’ range contains a full line of officially-branded ‘Star Wars’ shoes for men, women, and children, and I want the lot.

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The One Thing You Should Pick Up for Your Kids on Force Friday II

August 31, 2017Kelly Knox

There’s one book you should absolutely pick up on Force Friday II: BB-8 on the Run, written by Drew Daywalt and illustrated by Matt Myers.

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BB-9E and R2-D2 Join BB-8 as Sphero Star Wars Droids

August 31, 2017Andy Robertson

BB-9E is the cool new Star Wars droid revealed as a remote-control Sphero robot with Force Link wearable Star Wars tech from Hasbro.

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Two New Learn-To-Code Books for Kids

August 25, 2017James Floyd Kelly2

I’m always on the lookout for new coding books, and I’ve got two new ones that are definitely unique. If you’ve got a child who has expressed interest in learning to code games, both of these would make great introductions to the world of programming/coding.

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10 Things Learned About the Future of Disney From the D23 Expo

July 18, 2017December 13, 2017Whit Honea

Disney’s D23 Expo just wrapped in Anaheim, California, and we learned a lot about the future of Disney (and the past!). Our Whit Honea was there to take notes.

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The Force Is Strong With This Book: ‘Star Wars Super Graphic’

July 17, 2017Jenny Bristol

Filled with gorgeous infographics involving every movie and show made in the Star Wars universe to date, ‘Star Wars Super Graphic: A Visual Guide to a Galaxy Far, Far Away’ is a ‘Star Wars’ lover’s delight.

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Rey and BB-8 Battle Creatures of Jakku in ‘Star Wars: Forces of Destiny’ Debut

July 4, 2017Anthony Karcz

With yesterday’s debut, the series of shorts focusing on the women of Star Wars doing awesome things is off to a solid start.

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Building ‘Star Wars: Rebels’ Ezra Bridger’s Slingshot

June 23, 2017April 13, 2020Will James

Follow along on my build of Ezra Bridger’s slingshot and wrist comm.

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Vizio Smartcast 36″ 5.1 Sound Bar Review: Impressive Quality

June 21, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Vizio’s latest sound bar brings a new level of enjoyment to the entertainment experience.

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Cosplay Family Spotlight: The Scherm Family

June 9, 2017December 13, 2017Will James

Cosplay Family Spotlight is a new recurring segment where I interview and spotlight a cosplay family. This week, I interview The Scherm Family.

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Comic Book Corner: Reapers, Rebels & Renegades

June 1, 2017Sophie Brown1

This week: Tank Girl, Star Wars, the first Black Bolt solo title, a paranormal tale of young love, and adventures in the Pacific Northwest, kinda Goonies’-style!

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