Darth Maul

A small sample of new Star Wars merch. Image: LucasfilmThree things you can count on in this world are death, taxes, and new Star Wars merchandise. Just days after a huge dump of new figures for the upcoming show The Acolyte, it’s now time for a “March to May the 4th.” Basically, that means a reveal of new May the Fourth merchandise in March. (Also March is a word in “Imperial March”—because, you know, synergy.)Nevertheless, this merch runs the gamut, from a limited edition Darth Maul lightsaber timed to the 25th…

Image: HasbroHasbro’s latest Star Wars reveals may have been ostensibly for its villain-themed “Imperial March” this month, but really, it was all about The Acolyte. Just a day after we got our first look at the next Star Wars series in action, Hasbro came prepared with a bevy of new figures inspired by the show, and then some.The Acolyte figures sadly won’t be out until fall this year, but it’s still nice to see Hasbro has a lot of plans for the show across both its 6" Black Series and 3.75" Vintage Collection toy lines.…

The Star Wars fandom got into a tizzy earlier this week when Empire Magazine teased something. Rather than being a look at the future of the franchise—like say, The Acolyte, Andor, or Bad Batch—it was all about the past. Thanks to Empire, we’re going back to the Prequels, babyyyyyyyy!What Drew Gillian Jacobs to Invincible? | io9 InterviewAs part of its larger cover story for the second set of Star Wars movies, Empire’s revealed that Episode I: The Phantom Menace will be making its way back to theaters for a limited time,…

In May 1999, Star Wars hadn’t been in movie theaters for nearly 20 years—well, new Star Wars, at least; the Special Editions had returned a few years prior. But the galaxy far, far away was about to explode with the arrival of The Phantom Menace. And actually, a few weeks earlier, the explosion had already begun, in pretty much every store and toy aisle across America and beyond.Technically, the fervor had kicked off the year before with a mail-away campaign for the first Episode I figure, a mysterious Jedi Master—and…

There have been so many words written about the expanse of genre here at io9, and 2023 was a wildcard of a year for entertainment (including Marvel Studios, Star Wars, DC Studios, and Max), theme parks, and games. We covered a lot of ground, from union-strong solidarity during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes to…Read more... There have been so many words written about the expanse of genre here at io9, and 2023 was a wildcard of a year for entertainment (including Marvel Studios, Star Wars, DC Studios, and Max), theme…

Image: HasbroRetro toys are a funny thing. When The Phantom Menace hit theaters, it did so alongside the firepower of a fully armed and operational action figure line that represented a huge generational leap from the Star Wars toys that changed the movie industry two decades prior. And yet now in the present, nearly 25 years removed, Hasbro is imagining a world where that revamp didn’t exactly happen.That’s because while time marches on—Phantom Menace and its toys are older to us now than the classic Star Wars Kenner…

Image: HasbroEarlier this year, after much waiting, Hasbro finally released a No Way Home inspired three-pack of Spider-Men that gave fans plastic takes on Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguire... at least, with their masks on. But this fall a new standalone wave of Marvel Legends returned to the movie and did it justice. The updated releases are all pretty fun (the Green Goblin and his glider is a highlight), but the stars of the show are the new Peters. In Holland’s case, a new unmasked head is paired with the…

Billy the puppet returns in a new look at Saw X. New Last Voyage of the Demeter clips herald Dracula’s awakening. Scooby Doo and Krypto the Superdog are ready to team up in a new movie. Plus, what’s next on Riverdale and Outlander. Spoilers away!Turtle Power with Melissa Navia | First FandomsSaw XBloody-Disgusting has our first look at Jigsaw’s tricycle-riding puppet, Billy, as he appears in Saw X. Photo: LionsgateMeg 2: The TrenchA track from Harry Gregson-Williams’ score for Meg 2: The Trench is now available to stream…

Image: HasbroComic-Con may be more about movies and TV than comics some years, some times it’s more about comics than movies and TV (especially this year). But one thing it always is, thanks to Hasbro: a nightmare on your wallet for Marvel and Star Wars fans.Day 2 of SDCC 2023 brought with it back to back panels from the worlds of Hasbro’s Marvel Legends and Star Wars action figure lines with dozens of reveals and looks ahead at what to expect in plastic form over the next year. On the Marvel side there’s a whole wave…

The new Fortnite Star Wars crossover is here, and it features plenty of new things to do and unlock (including lightsabers!). This event introduces a handful of Star Wars character skins, including Clone Troopers, Padmé Amidala, Anakin Skywalker, and the fan-favorite Darth Maul. However, unlocking Darth Maul isn’t as straightforward as you might expect. In this guide, we’ll show you everything you’ll need to know to unlock this character in Fortnite. How to unlock Darth Maul First, you need to purchase the Premium…