Know Your Star Wars Skywalker Family!

It's an old family tree infographic but it's a great visual for kids and adults who are new to the Star Wars lore. Oh and I'm not really sure if they are even using the Solo kids for the next Star Wars trilogy...

At this point in time we're still not sure whether or not the expanded universe characters including Ben Skywalker, Jaina Solo, Jacen Solo and Anakin Solo will be making an appearance. Hopefully they will but in case these 'Legacy' characters would be absent, it's still nice to know that one time or another, we enjoyed their stories.

... except for Anakin who fucking left behind Chewbacca, thereby dooming the Wookie to death.

And Now a Closer Look at the Skywalker Family Lightsabers

One of the best things about Star Wars happens to be the lightsabers, regardless what era and what universe, there will always be somebody who's seen brandishing a lightsaber. In cinema however, there are only two people who really did a lot with the lightsaber and that's the father-and-son tandem of Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader. Here's a closer look at the lightsabers they've used in the original Star Wars trilogy.

Anakin Skywalker/ Darth Vader

After the cut, Luke Skywalker's three lightsabers...

Star Wars Meets Classy Sensibilities with Zeon Watches

LucasFilm, in collaboration with UK-based watch-making brand Zeon, has recently released an officially licensed set of collectible Star Wars watches. The five analog watches are inspired by iconic figures from the sci-fi films, namely Luke Skywalker, R2-D2, Boba Fett, Stormtroopers and Darth Vader.

The water-resistant watches feature leather bands and distinctive faces—each one comes in velvet-lined box with a numbered collector’s certificate. See all five awesome designs after the cut:

What if Anakin Skywalker Didn't Become Darth Vader

Here are several comic strips featuring a non-Darth Vader-y Anakin Skywalker and the rest of the Skywalker family. 

Be warned folks, this post is going to be filled with "awwwww" and "oooohhhh". 

Star Wars # 1 - The Art is Good the Story Even Better

I was caught off guard with the release of Dark Horse's Star Wars # 1 by Brian Wood and Carlos D'Anda with covers by the legendary Alex Ross. I was caught off-guard because I wasn't able to order a copy. 

Review: A quick read through features a story that happens between A New Hope and the Empire Strikes Back. Leah and Luke survive an Interceptor encounter while Han and Chewie contemplate their stay with the Rebel Alliance. Meanwhile Darth Vader is dispatched with a new mission by the Emperor.

The story is pretty interesting and quick. As the title says, the art is pretty to look at especially under the deft hands of artist Carlos D'Anda. It took me a good five minutes to actually peel my eyes away from the art and actually start reading the story. There's a lot of great character moments in this ish but so far my favorite happens to be that moment when Princess Leia manages to defend herself against a TIE Pilot. 

Star Wars Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace in 3D Starts Next Week

A little reminder fanboys, February 9 will be the official opening day for the re-released 3D version of Star Wars Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace.

The film will star Liam Neeson, Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor and Ray Park as Darth Maul.