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Star Wars: A New Hope Landed on Home Video 43 Years Ago — And the Galaxy Was Never the Same

Vintage Polaroid photo of a 1980s family watching Star Wars Death Star trench run on a CRT TV

Forty-three years ago this month — in June of 1982 — Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope finally made the jump to hyperspace… and into people’s living rooms. After five years of theatrical dominance and rewatches limited to dollar theaters or vague childhood memories, George Lucas’ space opera arrived on home video and changed the galaxy of entertainment forever. This wasn’t just a VHS release. It was the VHS release. The one that turned rewinding tapes into a Force-enhanced ritual. So, fire up your nostalgia cores and let’s rewind the tape on this iconic piece of home entertainment history. 📼 The VHS That Launched a Thousand Obsessions Back in June 1982, the idea of owning a movie — any movie — was still kind of wild. VHS players were luxury items. Renting tapes was more common than owning them. But A New Hope wasn’t just any film. It…

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LEGO Star Wars Castaways: The Attack of the Clones Event Returns – Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Miss It

LEGO Star Wars Castaways Attack of the Clones event banner with minifigures and ships from the movie

It’s time to grab your virtual lightsabers and plastic helmets, because the LEGO Star Wars Castaways: Attack of the Clones event has returned! Yes, this limited-time event is once again available in the game, and it’s bringing with it a galaxy’s worth of exclusive goodies. Whether you’re chasing those minifigure bragging rights or just want to pilot a Republic Gunship made of digital bricks, this event is here to deliver. Just don’t blink—it disappears faster than a Jedi at Order 66. The event ends June 30th, so it’s now or never (or at least, not again until next year… maybe). 🧱 What’s in the Event? Clones, Customization, and Collectibles The “Attack of the Clones” event in LEGO Star Wars: Castaways gives players access to a batch of unlockables that are drenched in Clone Wars nostalgia. Expect a satisfying mix of: Everything is fully LEGO-fied, which means you’re getting maximum blocky…

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