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Todd Wahlstrom

Todd Wahlstrom is a creative and analytical freelance writer and life-long Star Wars fan. He has covered such topics as Darth Vader, the Jedi, Boba Fett, and AT-AT Walkers. Todd has published a non-fiction book, holds a Ph.D. in history, and enjoys hiking, running, and reading about science.

How to introduce your kids to Star Wars can be a tricky question. We have to consider the chronological and release order, the elements that would appeal to younger viewers, and the overall quality of the movies, among other factors. While there is no right or wrong answer to this question, here we recommend a …

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Star Wars is replete with ships and weapons for its galactic warfare. We may think of classic Star Destroyers or Droidekas from the Clone Wars, to mention a couple. Read on to learn about the 10 coolest war machines in Star Wars history.  10. AT-TE At number 10 is the AT-TE. Nicknamed “six legs,” the …

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The Force Awakens has generally been recognized as the most successful of the sequels. It brought the 7th installment of the Star Wars saga to the big screen and did not garner the criticism of The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker.  Yet, we may have issues with the storytelling in Force Awakens and …

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The premiere of Skeleton Crew brings us a new but old twist to the franchise. With its focus on four children, the show delivers content geared to younger viewers and a storyline that draws in older ones. Some fans have been saying that Skeleton Crew is the most Star Warsy thing since Return of the …

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In Season 5 of the Clone Wars, we saw Ahsoka leave the Jedi Order. In “The Wrong Jedi”, she was cleared of the charges against her and was asked to rejoin the Jedi but declined because she had lost faith in the Jedi. She may have left partially because of how Mace Windu spoke to …

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Once Luke saved his father, Anakin became one with the Force. After Return of the Jedi, we assumed Anakin shed his Darth Vader evil side. Yet, was Anakin entirely free from the dark side, or did he still have a part of Vader in himself? Read on to find out more.  When Did Anakin Reveal …

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The Mandalorian & Grogu recently finished filming and is scheduled for release in May 2026. While many Star Wars fans are excited about this new installation to the galaxy, others are not so sure about the title. Here we explore why the title is bad, but also how it may be fitting.  Why The Mandalorian …

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Star Wars fans know that James Earl Jones was the voice of Darth Vader. Jones provided the iconic deep tones that gave life to this dark lord of the Empire. Yet, we may not know HOW Jones became the voice of Vader. Read on to find out more.  How Did Jones Become the Voice of …

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The power of the Emperor extended throughout the Star Wars galaxy. Yet, he had elite Imperial Guards who were always with him. If Palpatine was so strong, why did he use the Red Guards? The answer lies in a continuum of protection and display. Read on to find out more. Why Did Palpatine Use Royal …

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