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Posted inEditor's Pick

The Problem With Canon

by Peter Rubin November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

“It’s the best of times and the worst of times to be a fan.”

Posted inHighlight, Nonfiction, Quote Posts, Quotes

A Rare Toy Heist, in a Galaxy Far, Far Away

by Cheri Lucas Rowlands March 15, 2019October 19, 2022

In 2017, the theft of a rare toy — a Boba “Rocket” Fett prototype that was never released for sale — rocked the Star Wars collecting community.

Posted inEditor's Pick

The Great Star Wars Heist

by Cheri Lucas Rowlands March 13, 2019October 19, 2022

In 2017, the theft of a rare toy, a Boba “Rocket” Fett prototype that was never released for sale, rocked the Star Wars collecting community.

Posted inArts & Culture, Blog Post

‘The Force Awakens’ Brought ‘Star Wars’ Fans Back Together. ‘The Last Jedi’ Tore Us Apart

by Nicole Dieker January 3, 2018October 19, 2022

In a divisive year, we hoped a new ‘Star Wars’ film would bring us together. It didn’t.

Posted inBlog Post, Commentary, Nonfiction

Fans, Fiction, and Representation: A New Hope

by Nicole Dieker April 12, 2016October 19, 2022

This is where we are, in the world of fans, fiction, and representation: making progress and mistakes simultaneously.

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