“Chewie, I’m Home!”

I can’t believe how well this captures my sense of humor. Thanks to Luke McGarry for the great cartoon!

That’s no toy, it’s a vintage Star Wars space station!

Vintage Star Wars collectors are familiar with the Death Star Playset released by Kenner back in 1978 or so. Lesser known to collectors, however, is the Palitoy Death Star Playset,…

Happy Birthday to Jedi Master Ewan McGregor!

Happy Birthday to one of our personal favorite Jedi Knights – Mr. Ewan McGregor. We hope you have a good one!

Anthrax’s Charlie Benante Joins 501st Legion

You never know who you might find underneath the armor of a Stormtrooper uniform when cruising around the convention floors. Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante is one of the latest inductees…

Star Wars ‘Rey’ puns Artoo much fun

Yes, puns are corny, but we’ll make an exception for Star Wars puns. This one, involving Rey and Han Solo, takes up several images, so to view it, click the…

Awesome Indiana Jones and Han Solo Mashup Art

I thought this mashup artwork of Indiana Jones and Han Solo together was cool. You get the essence of Harrison Ford’s two most famous roles all in one great piece.…

Jedi Spirits hanging around? We know who to call!

 DigitalPimpOnline posted this great comic strip mashing up Ghostbusters and and a few Jedi Spirits. Enjoy!

“Darth Maul: Apprentice” – A Star Wars Fan-Film

If you ever wanted more live-action featuring Darth Maul, you need to look no further than this excellent fan film from T7 Production. Mashable user Adario Strange says, “The short…

Hot Topic offers limited edition Force Awakens vinyl LP soundtrack

Hot Topic is offering a must-have for you Star Wars/John Williams fans – a double vinyl LP set of The Force Awakens soundtrack! Better yet, the vinyl records feature images…

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-ray Review!

This review covers the three-disc Blu-ray set. THE SET-UP A desert scavenger (Daisy Ridley) and a rogue Stormtrooper (John Boyega) team up with Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Chewbacca (Peter…

“Star Wars” Episode IV and VII Shot Comparison

Ever wonder just how close “The Force Awakens” mimics the original “Star Wars?” Well wonder no further. Zachary Antell has provided this side-by-side visual comparison breaking the similarities down for…

Star Wars action figure ‘time capsule’ rediscovered after 27 years

Here’s a very cool story we came across that you old school fans will appreciate. Gareth Wood, a Star Wars collector in the UK, recently posted the picture above to…

Warning! Trees Ahead!

TB-52610 of the 501sts’ Midwest Garrison is teaching a group of young Biker Scouts the very important life lesson of avoiding trees! Thanks to the 501st Legion for the picture!

Watch a preview of deleted scenes from the Force Awakens Blu-ray!

Check out this sneak preview of the deleted scenes that will be available on the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-ray and Digital HD versions! We get to see more…

Dark Lord of the Toothpicks

Now you can use the Force to get any unwanted food out of your teeth… if you’re in Japan! Maybe someday Bandai will bring the Darth Vader Toothpick Dispenser to…

Dark Knight Faces Dark Knight

Tonight starts early screenings of “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” and we here at ROT5 love us some comic books and especially DC and its super heroes. In tribute…

“Red Leader” Actor Drewe Henley Passes Away

We’re very sad to report that “Red Leader” actor Drewe Henley has passed away at the age of 75. Expanded Universe folks will know him by his proper name –…

Kylo Just Wants to Spend Time with Grandad!

Dave Prowse posted this hilarious photo with the caption, “He just won’t stop following me.”

This custom Chewbacca Funko Pop is like a tiny walking carpet

Riverspoons Studios shared a picture of this incredible customized Chewbacca Funko Pop, and we can’t stop staring at it. Incredible!

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Table Read Teaser

Lucasfilm and Disney sent us a clip from the “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” table read. Remember that awesome picture of the cast sitting in a circle with scripts in…