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Darth Maul: Lightsaber Info & Lore
Few things have excited Star Wars fans as much as the reveal of Darth Maul's double-bladed lightsaber — the first of its kind on screen.
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How Did Obi-Wan Kenobi Survive Order 66?
Obi-Wan Kenobi remains one of the most iconic figures in Star Wars lore, a character who has entered popular culture as the personification of the wise mentor. But his life and times were far more colorful and complicated than the casual Star Wars fan realizes.
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How Did Yoda Survive Order 66?
Yoda, the legendary Jedi Master, is among those famed Star Wars personages who need no introduction. Over a lifetime that spanned nine centuries, Yoda found himself at the heart of many major turning points in the history of the galaxy, from the Invasion of Naboo to the training of young Luke Skywalker in the ways of the Jedi.
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How Did Ahsoka Survive Order 66?
Ahsoka Tano, the one-time Jedi Padawan who transformed herself into a spy for the rebel cause, has grown enormously in stature among fans since she was introduced in Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008).
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How Did Kanan Jarrus Survive Order 66?
Kanan Jarrus—born as Caleb Dume—is a relatively recent addition to Star Wars canon, but he has already become well established as a vital figure in this ongoing saga. The biography of this noted Jedi Knight is one dotted with tragedy.
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Did Quinlan Vos Survive Order 66?
With his colorful, sarcastic personality, as well as that distinctive yellow stripe running horizontally across his face, Quinlan Vos has become one of the most vivid personages to emerge in the Star Wars universe in recent years. But many fans do not realize how long they’ve really been familiar with him.
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NeoPixel Lightsaber Vs. UltraPixel Lightsabers
There are many valid reasons to own a battle-ready lightsaber. Many fans value their lightsaber for its dueling capabilities, while others primarily prefer to display theirs in a suitable spot alongside their other collectibles. But it’s fair to say that most fans rate accurate aesthetics as among their most cherished characteristics in a lightsaber. That is, fans tend to prefer lightsabers that resemble, at rest and in action, the sabers they’re accustomed to seeing in the cinematic representations of the Star Wars universe.
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Mace Windu: Lightsaber Facts
Partly because of the unmistakable presence of actor Samuel L. Jackson and partly because of the character's prowess and strict adherence to the code of the Jedi Order, one of the most enduringly popular Jedi of the prequel era has to be Mace Windu. Purple lightsaber aside, Mace Windu carries a strength and determination nearly unmatched in the Star Wars universe. That said, Mace Windu's lightsaber is iconic — and a significant part of his appeal.
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Count Dooku: Lightsaber Lore & Info
Played by the incomparable Christopher Lee on film (and voiced by Corey Burton in The Clone Wars series), few characters bring as much class and regality to Star Wars as Count Dooku. Lightsaber aside, Dooku possesses a poise, confidence, elegance and dry wit that set him apart from other Sith. Count Dooku's lightsaber is the natural extension of his personality — unique yet timelessly classic.
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