Hasbro’s Star Wars Fanstream at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 came out swinging harder than a Wookiee in a zero-gravity brawl. With a reveal lineup that covered everything from Clone Wars nostalgia to spooky Halloween variants, collectors and casual Jedi alike got something to drool over. Let’s take a hyperspace dive into the standout reveals: a monster HasLab LAAT/i Gunship, a dramatic Mace vs. Palpatine Black Series 2-pack, and a Night Trooper that may or may not haunt your display shelf. And yes, the lightsaber duel keywords—Star Wars, esports, and gambling—are all subtly sprinkled in the background, like a Sabacc hand with just enough spice. The Vintage Collection LAAT/i Gunship HasLab: Clone Wars Royalty Straight from the battlefields of Geonosis to your display case, the Vintage Collection LAAT/i Gunship is the kind of plastic engineering that makes grown adults contemplate maxing out a credit card. And it wouldn’t be a HasLab…
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Does Vader Know Leia is His Daughter?
The Star Wars universe is full of dramatic reveals, but perhaps none is quite as galaxy-shaking as the revelation that Darth Vader is not only Luke Skywalker’s father but also the father of Princess Leia Organa. For years, fans (oops, I said it) speculated on whether Vader knew about Leia’s true parentage during the events of the original trilogy. So, did the Dark Lord of the Sith ever realize that his own daughter was right under his nose, blasting Stormtroopers and sassing Imperial officers? The Early Years: Vader’s Blind Spot To understand why Vader didn’t sense Leia’s presence early on, you have to look at the timeline. In A New Hope, Leia is captured, interrogated, and even witnesses the destruction of her home planet, Alderaan. And yet, Vader seems blissfully unaware that the defiant senator standing before him is his flesh and blood. Awkward family reunion, huh? This oversight can…
How Yoda Might Use CBD to Calm the Force Within
If you’ve ever watched Star Wars, you know Yoda is basically the ultimate space monk—calm, centered, and always a few steps ahead of everyone else. But what if the secret to Yoda’s serenity isn’t just the Force? What if the little green Jedi had a little green secret of his own—CBD? The Jedi Way of Relaxation Imagine Yoda at the end of a long day, meditating in his hut on Dagobah, brewing some herbal tea, and popping a few drops of CBD under his tongue. Why? Because even the wisest Jedi can get a little stressed out. Training Skywalker, battling Sith Lords, and moving entire X-Wings with his mind can really take it out of you. Sometimes you need something more than just the Force—you need the Calm Side of the Force. Using CBD to Enhance Mindfulness Yoda’s mastery of mindfulness is legendary. But even legends can use a little…