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“Star Wars” Shines at LEGO Brick Universe
LEGO Brick Universe is an annual convention that takes place in a few different areas throughout the United States. One of those locations happen to be Plano, which is a…
Celebrating Ralph McQuarrie’s Birthday
No one can deny the ongoing inspiration of Ralph McQuarrie’s artwork for the “Star Wars” universe. Concepts he came up with over 40 years ago are still being used for…
Would You Do It For An AT-AT Snack?
Those are some HANGRY AT-AT’s! Thanks to Stan Winston’s School of Character Arts for the picture.
It’s Not “STAR Wars”, It’s “GALAXY Wars”
All of us here at ROT5 appreciate a good (or bad?) “Star Wars” bootleg item. Thanks to Ianonedge, we have some nifty “Galaxy Wars” toys to share with you. As…
Happy Birthday to Queen Natalie Portman
ROT5 would like to wish the Mother of the “Star Wars” Saga, Natalie Portman, a very Happy Birthday. You may feel “Star Wars” hijacked your career, but what it really…
Lando Gets KISS’d by the Demon
Two of the coolest cats in the galaxy come together for a great snapshot Billy Dee Williams posted on his Twitter. KISS’s Demon Gene Simmons lounging around with the smooth-talking…
ROT5 Attends Dallas Fan Expo 2016
I get confused as to whether I’m supposed to refer to the event I’m about to write about as Fan Expo Dallas or Dallas Comic Con. People call it both…
Willrow Hood Celebrates Chocolate Ice Cream Day
In celebration of National Chocolate Ice Cream Day, we wanted to post a picture of an action figure which should be included in anyone’s toy collection and the man he’s…
Blackout Day in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Today is Blackout Day and we wanted to salute our “Star Wars” heroes! For those who don’t know, Blackout Day is a social media event which encourages the posting of…
“Star Wars” Re-Imagined for the 19th Century
Russian artist Dmitry Parfiryev creates witty and sometimes subversive images by applying pre-revolutionary ideas, concepts, fashion and technologies to contemporary reality. He did so to a few of the “Star…
Baymax Joins the Imperial Medical Team
“Hello. I am Baymax, Trooper BH6000, your personal healthcare companion on the battlefield. Are you satisfied with your care?” Benito Garcia of Wetworks SFX Studios came up with this very…
Princess Leia Target of Own Political Scandal
Lucasfilm has released an attack on Princess Leia’s political career and life as a leader of the Rebellion against the Empire. The attack comes in the form of a political…
The 501st Gets KISS’ed by Gene Simmons
The Empire recruited the Demon while scouting around the West Coast. Who could better replace the Emperor than the fire-breathing and blood-spewing KISS bassist and vocalist Gene Simmons? After all,…
The Wookiee Wins on Global Running Day!
Chewbacca knows the importance of staying in shape. You never know when you’re speeder bike or Millennium Falcon might not start up and you’ll have to make a go for…
Birthday Wishes to Two Legends
I don’t want to short-change Sir Christopher Lee the honors of his own birthday post. However, I ran across this awesome image of Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin and…
Remember on Memorial Day
Take time on your day off from work to remember those who have fallen and fought for our freedom. Thanks to Stephen Hayford for a great picture.
Celebrate Peter Cushing Day
Peter Cushing, Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin himself, would have been 103 today. Cushing is celebrated as not only an actor in the “Star Wars” franchise, but as a legend who…
Stormtroopers Gotta Eat, Too!
Podcast 2187’s Captain of the Guard, Obi-Juan Schirobi, posted what he believes is the true name and function of “Rogue One’s” AT-ACT. The AT-ACT is an All-Terrain Armored Cuisine Transport…
Happy Anniversary “Star Wars”!
Remember doing this to see “Star Wars” the first time in 1977? If not, you missed out.