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The Star Wars Trilogy set the bar for sci-fi movies for a lifetime. Every sci-fi movie since its release has been compared to the original Star Wars movies. The cutting-edge special effects, storyline and colorful characters really set itself apart from its predecessors. Not only have the movies become iconic, but the Star Wars toys and the release of the prequels created a rebirth in the craze.

It's not just the characters that people crave, although having a Luke Skywalker, Yoda or an encased Han Solo are important. The real stars are the Star Wars vehicles and spaceships. From the Tie Fighters and X-Wing, to the Millenium Falcon, you don't have to explain what genre you're discussing as they have all become such household names.

But the entire Star Wars series could be summed up in two simple words. Light Saber. Maybe the coolest technology that we may never have has provided many young children with countless hours of fun pretending to be a Jedi. Whether you want to fight for the republic or one of those pesky rebels, the electric buzz of the light saber has become a rite of childhood.

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• 35 Years Of The Force To Be Reckoned With: A Star Wars Anniversary Tribute

  
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• Host a Star Wars Party Thats Out of This Galaxy

  
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  Were celebrating 35 memorable years of Star Wars today the only way we know how - a party! How to throw a party the likes no Mos Eisley Cantina regular has ever seen? Start with themed Star Wars snacks, decorations, the right music, and definitely the perfect costume. Theres only one rule - be sure to watch at ...
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• Voice Actors Read Star Wars Radio Play

  
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  ( YouTube Link ) You may say “meh” at the idea of a Star Wars: A New Hope radio play, but when that play is read by voice actors playing the classic animated characters they’re best known for voicing, “meh” quickly becomes “eh?!” and eventually turns to “eeeeee!” in a squeal of delight. This ...
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• Grocery Store Wars (2005)

  
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• Star Wars – Episode IV – Trailer (original 1977)

  
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• Happy 35th Birthday, Star Wars!

  
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• Star Wars 35th Anniversary -- the music edition

  
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• Behold the greatest working voice actors reciting STAR WARS!

  
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• A Sign of the coming Apocalypse

  
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• The Wildlife of Star Wars: A Field Guide

  
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  It’s no big secret that the Star Wars universe is kind of terrifying.  Alien crime lords, a couple of Sith running the galaxy, no apparent career options for women beyond stripper, princess, or stripper princess, technology that can blow up a planet…and countless wild and dangerous creatures. Is there life ...
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• Darth Vader Robs Bank In Toledo

  
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  Wow, we could never pull that off Spock!!! Attention people in Toledo, police are on the hunt for Darth Vader, he was last seen fleeing a bank on a BMX bike with a bag full of money. Hmm, so if you happen to know someone who owns a Star Wars mask, a handgun and a cool bike, you might want to give them a buzz. ...
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• Adam Roth’s 5/19-20/12 WDW Photo Report

  
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  WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the Magic Kingdom this past weekend, so let’s take a look at his photos, including an in-depth look at the Fantasyland model now on display at Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream: Darth Vader cupcake “NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!” ...
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