- This week, we wish we had a wookiee,
Vader hits the LEGO bricks, and more.
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Places, places, people.
Quiet on the set.
And action.
Let's get to the news.
For every kid who's ever dreamed of having a pet AT-AT
or being best friends with Chewbacca,
this one's for you and also for me.
"I Wish I Had a Wookiee," the new book
from the king of galactic iambic pentameter, Ian Doescher,
is a collection of whimsical poems for young "Star Wars"
fans and the young at heart celebrating
the unique way a "Star Wars" inspires creativity,
imagination, and play.
Inside, you'll find one kid's very furry solution to keeping
closet monsters at bay.
Chewie will literally pull their arms
right out of their sockets.
- [GROWLS]
- And the tale of a mint condition
Luke Skywalker figurine finally freed from his plastic prison.
You can read the poems, "I Wish I Had A Wookiee,"
and "Dad's Luke Skywalker Figurine" now,
plus get a closer look at illustrations from Tim Budgen
on starwars.com/thisweek.
This week, we also got our first look inside
of the upcoming book "Skywalker, A Family At War,"
by one Kristin Baver.
Read up on how young Anakin Skywalker's future and the fate
of the galaxy was forever changed
after the duel on the Naboo that killed Qui-Gon Jinn.
Then pick up your own copy when the book
store shelves on April 6.
The only thing better than a brand new "Star
Wars" comic book is a brand new "Star
Wars" comic book that's free.
Now that's a screaming good deal.
This year during the 20th annual free comic book day,
you can get your grabby hands on two-- count them, two--
"Star Wars" comics.
In IDW's "Star Wars, The High Republic Adventures," enjoy
an all new adventure featuring Jedi Master
Yoda and Buckets of Blood.
And our friends at Viz Media will debut a 32-page comic
featuring a never-before-seen manga adaptation
of Greg Rucka's best selling novel, "Guardians
Of The Whills," featuring one of my personal favorite ships,
and I don't mean the space navigating kind,
Baze Malbus and Chirrut Imwe.
And you also get the first chapter
from the upcoming High Republic Era
manga, "The Edge Of Balance."
Free comic book day will take place on August 14
this year at participating comic shops.
You ever find yourself looking at Darth
Vader's helmet thinking, now that's a work of art?
I would like to recreate with roughly 834 LEGO bricks.
I see you.
Today, the LEGO Group revealed two new constructions that's
coming to the LEGO "Star Wars" helmet collection--
good old space dad, Darth Vader, and a loyal scout
trooper ready to take on the ewoks of Endor.
And that sound means there's one other addition.
This new 683-piece imperial probe droid set
is perfect for infiltrating your display shell for information.
For a closer look at all three sets, head
to starwars.com/thisweek now.
I have three words for you--
lightsaber for Leia.
Sure, you've seen the princess-turned-general dueling
Luke Skywalker in "Star Wars, The Rise Of Skywalker,"
and Marvel gave us this moment that inspired cos players
and really all of us.
But today, in that same vein, we're
thrilled to reveal your first look at a new painting
by Christophe Vacher available as a print from Acme Archives
featuring our favorite princess with her lightsaber ignited
and ready to take on the whole empire herself.
Take a closer look at the piece titled "Until Our Last Breath"
and read an interview with the artist
on starwars.com/thisweek. now.
This week in "Star Wars" history--
hang on a second.
[HARP]
Make way for Sir Alec Guinness.
- Hello there.
- Or at least that's what they were saying back in 1976 when
the actor and his wife arrived in Tunisia
to begin shooting "Star Wars."
Set to play old Ben, who according to "Variety" magazine
was envisioned as a bearded old desert rat who was once
a leading general in galactic wars,
the esteemed stage actor brought his signature gravitas
to the role of Obi Wan Kenobi--
- If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you
would possibly imagine.
- --leading the way for others, including Ewan McGregor,
James Arnold Taylor, and Stephen Stanton
to expand on his legacy.
- And no questions asked.
- That's it for this week, but for more on these stories
and other news from around the galaxy, check out starwars.com,
and be sure to join us right here for "This Week
in Star Wars" every Thursday.
Thanks for watching, and may the force be with you.