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U.K. +44 (0) 1778 392085 CONTENTS ISSUE 183 / SEPT-OCT 2018 18 Becoming Han Solo What did Solo: A Star Wars Story teach us about the scruffy-looking nerf-herder? 4 / STAR WARS INSIDER NEWSSTAND COMIC STORE SUBS EDITION EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE SubscribeS too Star Wars Insider Pa e 50 06 32 58 Launchpad “Evacuate...?!” May the Furs be with You Insider’s regular update on happenings Exploring how the events of Rogue One: With sticks, stones, and heroic deeds they within the Star Wars galaxy, including the A Star Wars Story impacted upon both took on an Empire and won! Insider latest merchandise, books, and comics. sides in the climactic Battle of Yavin. explains why you should never underestimate an Ewok. 18 40 An Unconventional Hero Lawrence Noble 64 From street kid to aspiring pilot, to The sculptor of the iconic Yoda statue Canto Bight scoundrel who won’t believe he’s the which welcomes visitors to Lucasa lm’s How the casino city of Star Wars: good guy. We track Han’s heroic HQ discusses his artistic career and long The Last Jedi reveals the fractured soul journey in Solo: A Star Wars Story. association with Star Wars. of a galaxy far, far away. 26 52 76 Model Behavior Under the Hood The Invisible Hand We speak to the concept model-makers The service history of the Millennium Jennifer Heddle, executive editor at who help visualize the vehicles for Falcon, from early concepts to Lando’s Lucasa lm publishing, explains the role the latest Star Wars movies. slick rea t and the classic Kenner toy. of a Star Wars book editor. INCOMING TRANSMISSIONS 39 48 72 80 Competition! Jedi Master’s Quiz Worldwide Image Archive A b eet of three Hot Wheels Test your knowledge of Bagpipes, Queen Amidala, and art Resting extras prove it can be a Elite Star Wars vehicles. Solo: A Star Wars Story. by fans inspired by Star Wars. hard life in the Imperial war machine. STAR WARS INSIDER / 5 LAUNCHPAD NEWS / BOOKS /COMICS / TOYS / GAMES /FASHION Submit to Win! 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