Todd Wahlstrom

When we think of Darth Vader, we may envision him approaching in a fearsome manner, or stalking after his opponent with his red lightsaber.  In the beginning of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, for example, Vader marches into the Rebel spaceship with his lightsaber ready on his side. Later in the movie, he …

Darth Vader is known to be strong with the Force. The Force is probably his most powerful asset. It even allows him to survive in environments where others can not. Can Darth Vader breathe in space and underwater? Yes, Vader can breathe in both situations because of the Force and his armored suit.  Can Darth …

Star Wars fans have wondered why R2-D2 did not tell Luke Skywalker about Darth Vader’s true identity. The same goes for C-3PO: why didn’t he tell Luke that Vader was his father? It prompts the question: Did R2-D2 or C-3PO know that Anakin is Darth Vader? We might assume that they both knew, but whether …

Darth Vader is strong with the Force. Batman is powerful with his fighting tactics and gadgets.  Vader uses the Force and his red lightsaber to defeat his opponents. Batman relies on his punches, explosives, and wits to outmaneuver his enemies.  The question is: Can Darth Vader beat Batman? It would be a challenging match, but …

The bounty hunter Boba Fett is shrouded in mystery, this is the reason a spin-off show was made about him. His background is especially mysterious. Is Boba Fett a clone or a Mandalorian? While he wears the armor of a Mandalorian, Boba was born a clone and retains that clone identity.  Is Boba Fett a …

If you have seen Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, you may have caught a glimpse of E.T.   E.T.’s species does appear briefly in one scene.  While E.T. is from a 1980s movie, is he actually part of the Star Wars universe?  Although there are some good arguments about E.T. and Star Wars belonging …

You may think that Darth Vader wears a cape to complete his menacing look. His cape certainly does add to his intimidation. Yet, it actually serves practical purposes. So, why does Darth Vader actually wear a cape? It has more to do with the cape’s protective features than its evil look. Completing his appearance is …

Jabba the Hutt is an immense creature. Sluglike in appearance, he and other Hutts are quite large. Hutts belong to a species of gastropods that are known for their size. But how much does a Hutt weigh? They are about as large as a small car or rhinoceros, but smaller than an elephant. Hutts weigh …

If you have watched The Mandalorian series, you probably know that Boba Fett’s armor is made from Beskar steel. The episode called “The Tragedy” confirms that his armor is indeed made out of this special metal. Yet, this canon update may not end the ongoing debate over Boba’s armor. Is Boba Fett’s armor really Beskar?  …

Tatooine is a dry, dusty world that is perhaps best known as the home planet of the Tusken Raiders, or Sand People. Yet, Tatooine is also home to the animals that the Sand People ride–banthas. Appearing in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, banthas were the first creatures of the famed film series. Yet, …

When watching Star Wars, it’s easy to notice that heroes and villains frequently fire their blasters without apparent concern for running out of ammo.  However, like the devices we use every day that need charging, blasters in Star Wars also require recharging or refilling.  Let’s explore how these iconic space weapons operate and whether they …

In Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, Kylo Ren fixates on Darth Vader. He sees Vader as his inspiration for leading the First Order and even calls him grandfather. Why Does Kylo Ren Call Darth Vader grandfather? Well, Vader is by family lineage Ren’s grandfather. However, this information was concealed from Ren and only …

Star Wars fans are quite familiar with the scene in Stars Wars Episode IV: A New Hope when Obi-Wan Kenobi allows Darth Vader to kill him. It occurs when Luke Skywalker and friends are attempting to escape from the Death Star.  Many of us might think that Obi-Wan let himself die to help them escape. …

Boba Fett has distinctive armor. With its Beskar steel and green, red, and gold color scheme, his armor provides a mystique to this famous bounty hunter.  How did Boba Fett get his armor? The answer is twofold. Originally he got his armor from his father, Jango Fett. But Boba Fett also lost this armor and …

Darth Vader is not known for his speed. He uses his lightsaber quite effectively and responds to threats quickly, but he usually does not run. While Jedi tend to run fast, this Sith Lord usually takes his time. So, how fast is Darth Vader? In terms of running, Vader is not very fast. Yet, Vader …

Grogu, or Baby Yoda, is a warm and inviting Child. Yet, he has great powers. In Episode 6 of The Book of Boba Fett, Grogu had to choose between having Yoda’s former lightsaber or the armor that the Mandalorian Din Djarin had given him. He chose the latter. Since he seemingly chose to leave the …

When you think of Darth Vader, you most likely conjure up an image of his menacing presence along with his famous red lightsaber in his hand.  He always seemed poised and ready for battle. Yet, Vader is not always holding his lightsaber. So, how does he carry it?  Not many scenes in the Star Wars …

Yoda is known as a small, but mighty Jedi Master. He was born about 900 years before the climactic Battle of Endor in Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi.  Yoda became a Jedi Master at the time of the Galactic Republic, when the Jedi reigned supreme. He was short in stature, but tall …

In Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi, Darth Vader asks his son, Luke Skywalker, to remove his mask. Luke replies, “But you’ll die.” Darth Vader wants him to do it anyway. Vader wants to see his son “through his own eyes.” Darth Vader does die soon afterwards, but was it from removing his …

The Sith are known for living a usually long time. Some Sith may have even become immortal. So, how long can a Sith live? On average, a Sith lives about 200 years. Yet the age range varies quite a bit. To answer how long a Sith can live, we need to look at the average, …