Blaster bolts might not hit their mark, but Star Wars collectibles? Bullseye—every time. At the Echoes from the Galaxy auction during San Diego Comic-Con 2025, one of the six surviving stormtrooper stunt helmets from Star Wars: A New Hope just sold for a staggering $256,000. That’s not a typo. That’s nearly a quarter million credits for a beat-up plastic bucket that once graced the sands of Tatooine. And honestly? Worth every galactic cent. What Makes This Stormtrooper Helmet So Special? We’re not talking about a replica from a fan cave in Nevada. This is screen-used, original trilogy, 1976 Shepperton Design Studios realness. Worn during filming in Tunisia, this helmet is a “stunt” version—meaning it wasn’t just for looks. It saw action. Sand. Heat. Probably some shouting from George Lucas. Here’s why it matters: It’s part film prop, part holy grail. The Collector Scene Strikes Back The sale speaks volumes about…
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A Real-Life “Speeder Bike” Is Flying—and No, It’s Not CGI
Imagine zipping over a forest, wind in your face, on what feels like a Star Wars speeder bike—except it’s not fiction. It’s Volonaut Airbike, and this weekend’s raw flight footage confirmed it: real take-off, real landing, real sound, and zero CGI or special effects. 🚁 What’s the Buzz About? Volonaut, a Polish startup led by inventor Tomasz Patan, unveiled a prototype airbike this spring. Footage released shows a jet‑powered vehicle lifting off, cruising across test terrain, and touching down—all captured with ambient audio and zero digital trickery. On the company’s own feeds, including X and Instagram, they stress “no CGI, no AI, pure engineering.” The design? Four micro‑turbines, carbon‑fiber frame, 3D‑printed components—lightweight, futuristic, and eerily reminiscent of the scout trooper chase scenes in Return of the Jedi. We are excited to share this raw flight footage including take-off and landing, all with real sound. No special effects, no CGI, no…
SWTOR Update 7.5: Introducing the Basilisk Prototype Venture
Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) continues to evolve with exciting updates. Game Update 7.5, titled “Desperate Defiance,” introduces the Basilisk Prototype Venture, a system designed for solo players to unlock a unique companion, B3-S1. This article delves into the details of this new feature, guiding players through the process and benefits of engaging with the Venture system. The Venture System What is a Venture? Ventures in SWTOR are structured as a series of tasks that players must complete to earn special rewards. The first Venture, focusing on restoring B3-S1, the Basilisk Prototype, allows players to unlock this unique companion through a series of engaging solo missions. The Venture system is perfect for solo players but can be expedited with group assistance. Eligibility Requirements To embark on the Venture, players need: An active SWTOR subscription A character at level 80 Access to the planet Ruhnuk Completion of the “A Few…
SWTOR vendors will sell ultra-rare most-wanted white Lightsaber crystals
Remember when players really wanted those ultra-rare white Lightsaber crystals? Lightsaber crystals are one of the most-wanted novelty items in SWTOR. Who doesn’t want to have their own lightsaber? Most Star Wars fans can agree with this one. Now what if you had the option to control what color your lightsaber beam was? Again, most will agree that this is a great feature. But in SWTOR, it’s not as easy as just wishing for a certain color (where is the Force when you really need it?) Instead, you will need to obtain crystals that change your existing lightsaber color to the color of your choice. BioWare has recently revealed the very popular white lightsaber crustal will be available in the game and you can buy it from computer-brained vendors. BioWare revealed this information in a blog post about future game changes. “”In related news, a very limited number of pure white…