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Sequels Already Planned for Popular Star Wars (Lakeland Ledger. July 8 1977)-An article on the success of Star Wars and the nearly 100 pieces of merchandise it spawned. Star Wars Launches Flood of TV Spinoffs (St Petersburg Times. July 25, 1977)- An article about the effects of Star Wars on TV shows. "Star Wars" Items Sales Skyrocket (Pittsburg Post Gazette. Aug 1, 1977)- An article discussing the demand for anything and everything with Star Wars on it. Arnold Irwin Has Stars in his Eyes (Montreal Gazette. Aug 13, 1977)- An article discussing Irwin Toys and their new connection to the Star Wars brand. Star Wars Modern Morality Play (Montreal Gazette. Aug 13, 1977)- An examination of the Star Wars mythos. Manufacturer Late with Dolls (The Victoria Advocate. Sept 30, 1977)- An article discussing the demand for Star Wars toys, and the release of the Early Bird Kit. "Star Wars" is New Toy Fad (Ellensburg Daily Record. Oct 3, 1977)- Another article discussing the demand for Star Wars toys, and the release of the Early Bird Kit. No Mr. Spock: Star Trek Returns (Ottawa Citizen. Oct 19, 1977)- An article talking about the New Star Trek film and Shatner's views on the Star Wars films. Rare Star Wars Costumes Shift into Hyper-Demand (Ottawa Citizen. Oct 26, 1977)- An article talking about the demand for Star Wars Halloween costumes. And Nixon masks. Toymaker to Miss Holiday (Toledo Blade. Nov 23, 1977)- An article about the Early Bird Kit. Star Wars Toys for Christmas (The Evening Independent. Nov 24, 1977)- An article discussing the Early Bird Kit. Star Wars Toys Forced to be Late. (Reading Eagle. Dec 4, 1977)- An article discussing Kenner's inability to get action figures to store by Christmas 1977, and their decision to release an early bird kit. Star Wars to Remain at Theater (Eugene Register-Guard. Dec 13, 1977)- An article discussing a legal battle between a theater owner and two different film distributors, because he didn't want to stop showing Star Wars
since the theater was still packed for every showing. Bionic Toys Will Make This the $6 Million Christmas (Beaver County. Dec 13, 1977)- An article discussing the holiday shopping season and how Kenner was unable to get Star Wars figures to market in time. Yule Gifts in Time for Easter (The Milwaukee Journal. Dec 16, 1977)- An article discussing the early bird kit. Production Fails to Meet Heavy Demand for Toy (The Telegraph. Dec 17, 1977)- An article discussing the demand for Star Wars toys, and Kenner's release of the Early Bird Kit. Star Wars Toys Sold Out (Lakeland Ledger. Dec 18, 1977)- An article discussing the success of the Star Wars line and the Early Bird Kit. Children's Toys are Still Plentiful (Toledo Blade. Dec 21, 1977)- An article discussing the fact that children's toys still fill the stores. ...Except Star
Wars, those are all gone. Toys, Toys, Everywhere on Christmas Day (Tuscaloosa News. Dec 23, 1977)- An article discussing the holiday shopping season and how few Star Wars items there are, despite high demand.
"Star Wars" Concert is a Flop (Deseret News. Jan 12, 1978)- An article discussing a Star Wars concert which closed after only 8 days. The Super Hype Media Blitz (Boca Raton News. Feb 12, 1978)- An article discussing the birth of the movie blockbuster. Sequel Planned to Star Wars (Ellensburg Daily Record. Feb 28, 1978)- An article about what would become the Empire Strikes Back.Toy Caper (St. Petersburg Indpendent. March 9 1978)- An article discussing the Early Bird Kit. Star Wars Sequel Planned (Reading Eagle. March 19 1978)- A notice that there will be a sequel to Star Wars. Star Wars Sequel Thrilling (The Dispatch. April 24, 1978)- A review of Splinter of the Minds Eye. Star Wars Sequel Planned (Star News. April 25 1978)- A report that sound designer Ben Burt was spotted recording explosions for the sequel to Star Wars, which was then called "World Wars II". Star Wars Sequel Nearing Production (Eugene Register Guard. April 27, 1978)- A report that the then unnamed Star Wars sequel was ready for production. Star Wars One Year Old; Sequel on Tap (Lakeland Ledger. May 27, 1978)- An article on the one year anniversary of Star Wars. Carrie Fisher: the High School Dropout Goes Back to College (The Evening Independent. May 29, 1978)- An article about Carrie Fisher. New Star Mark Hamill Fails to Elude Star Wars Fans. (The Pittsburgh Press. July 25, 1978)- An interview with Mark Hamill. "Star Wars" Products Blitz Market (Star-News. Aug 7, 1978)- An article discussing the Star Wars retail phenomenon. Star Wars Hero Now a Car Lover (Aug 25, 1978)- An article discussing Mark Hamil. You Can Look up to Darth Vader (Eugene Register Guard. Oct 21, 1978)- An article discussing a man who makes personal appearances as Darth Vader.Star Wars Holiday Special (Daily News. Nov 4 1978)- A preview and short synopsis of the Star Wars Holiday Special. The Force is Not With "Star Wars" Special (The Evening Independent. Nov 17, 1978)- A review of the Star Wars Holiday Special. It's a Variety Show, "Star Wars" Disguise Notwithstanding (Milwaukee Sentinel. Nov 17, 1978)- Another review for the Holiday Special. The Force is with Star Wars Team (The Nevada Daily Mail. Nov 21, 1978)- An article about several new Star Wars toys Kenner is offering. Star Wars Toys Lead the Wish Lists (Ellensburg Daily Record. Nov 24, 1978)- An article discussing the holiday demand for Star Wars toys and how hard the figures are to find in stores. Space Age Toys Put Sales into Orbit (Milwaukeejournal Dec 11 1978)- An article discussing popular toys, including Star Wars. "Star Wars" Reminds me of Ken and Barbie (Evening Independent. Dec 18, 1978)- An article discussing the hunt for hard to find toys, and how
glad the authors are that the hunt for Star Wars toys is now over. "Star Wars" Theme Leads Toy Parade (The Virgin Islands Daily News. Dec 21, 1978)- An article discussing the holiday demand for Star Wars toys.
Toy Wars Are Raging (Montreal Gazette. March 1, 1979)- An article discussing the toy industry, Kenner and the movie tie-in market.
Star Wars Toys Dominate (Beaver County Times. March 18, 1979)- An article discussing Kenner and Star Wars.
Black Actor Gets Role in Star Wars Sequel (Star News. March 25, 1979)- An article about the casting of Billy Dee Williams.
Star Wars Sequel Already Booked Big (Miami News. June 25, 1979)- An article about the Empire Strikes Back.
For Star Wars Sequel Razzle Dazzle Stage Set (Victoria Advocate. July 5 1979)- An article discussing the filming of the Empire Strikes Back.
Star Wars Governor Advised by Utah's Chief Executive (Lakeland Ledger. Oct 1, 1979)- An article discussing a meeting between Billy Dee Williams and the governor of Utah, where they discussed his role in the upcoming Star Wars sequel.
Darth Vader is Coming (Observer Reporter. Oct 17, 1979)- An article discussing a man who makes personal appearances as Darth Vader.
Would You Believe 50 Toys in Star Wars Line are Most Asked for Items (Daily News. Nov 23, 1979)- An article discussing the biggest toys for the 1979 holiday season.
Star Wars Toys Shocking Success (Kentucky New Era. Nov 29, 1979)- An article discussing Kenner's success with the Star Wars brand.
Toying With Ideas (Boca Raton News. Feb 18, 1980)- An article discussing the 1980 Toy Fair. Toymakers Already at Next Christmas (The Times News. Feb 18, 1980)- Another article discussing the 1980 Toy Fair. Press Kits Released for Star Wars Sequel (Reading Eagle. March 19, 1978)- An article discussing the release of press kits for the Empire Strikes Back, and what they were bringing on the collector market. Star Wars Fans Wait 36 Hours for Sequel (Sarasota Journal. May 21, 1980)- An article about fans camping out to see the Empire Strikes Back. Star Wars Crew Strikes Back with Sequel (Ellensburg Daily Record May 21, 1980)- An article discussing the Empire Strikes Back. Empire Success will Rival that of Star Wars (Daily Reporter. May 22, 1980)- An article about the success of the Empire Strikes Back . "Empire" Not Better or Worse, Just Different (Eugene Register Guard. May 22, 1980)- A review of the Empire Strikes Back. Lines Confirm Empire a Hit Before Opening (Eugene Register Guard. May 22, 1980)- An article about fans waiting in line to see the Empire Strikes Back. Beware, Star Wars Sequel Has Arrived (Milwaukee Sentinel. May 23, 1980)- An article about the release of Empire Strikes Back. Star Wars Sequel Opens in States (Virgin Island Daily News. May 23, 1980)- Another article about the release of Empire Strikes Back. Sequel Surpassing Star Wars Totals (Spokane Daily Chronicle. June 6, 1980)- An article about the success of the Empire Strikes Back. Arsenal of Killer Toys is Growing (Ellensburg Daily Record. June 19, 1980)- An article discussing war toys. Emphasis is Altered in Star Wars Sequel (The Free Lance-Star. June 21, 1980)- A review of the Empire Strikes Back. Bring Force to Toy Store (Bryan Times. July 7, 1980)- An article discussing the release of Empire Strikes Back toys. Empire Look-alike Here (Spokesman Review. Aug 20, 1980)- An article discussing a man who makes personal appearances as Darth Vader. A Shopping Guide to Christmas Toys (Ottawa Citizen. Nov 5, 1980)- An article discussing the holiday shopping season and the toys to look for. "Star Wars" Books Good Gifts (Kentucky New Era. Nov 10, 1980)- An article discussing Star Wars books. Meet Yoda, the 900-Year-Old Jedi Master (The Argus Press. Nov 14, 1980)- An article about Yoda. Bargains Put Shoppers in Buying Mood (Milwaukee Sentinel. Nov 29, 1980)- An article discussing what people were buying that year. Adults May Not Know the Names, but Kids are Savvy about Toys (The Toledo Blade. December 13, 1980)- An article discussing the Star Wars retail phenomenon. Star Wars Items Selling Big This Holiday Season (Deseret News Dec 24 1980)- An article discussing how popular Star Wars toys were that Christmas.
The Force is With Billy Dee Williams in the Next 'Star' Sequel (Miami News. June 3, 1981)- An article about Billy Dee Williams. Directing "Revenge of the Jedi" is a Dream for Richard Marquand (Gainesville Sun. Sept 22, 1981)- An article about Richard Marquand being named as ROTJ director. "Revenge of the Jedi" a Box-Office Bonanza for Next Summer (Gainesville Sun. Sept 22 1981)- An article about the preproduction of Revenge of the Jedi. Panel Chooses Best Toys for Christmas (The Hour. Dec 10, 1981)- An article discussing the best and worst toys of the year.
Revenge of the Jedi Begins Production (Schenectady Gazette. Jan 30, 1982)- An article about "Revenge of the Jedi" beginning production. Star Wars Sequel Due (Spokane Chronicle. Feb 5, 1982)- An article discussing the upcoming release of "Revenge of the Jedi". Signs of Ailing Economy are Apparent at Toy Fair (Milwaukee Sentinel. Feb 23, 1982)- An article discussing the 1982 Toy Fair. Star Wars Fares Well in Transition to TV (The Day. June 15, 1982)- An article discussing the release of Star Wars on video. Secrecy Shrouds a Star Wars Sequel (Star News. July 12, 1982)- An article about the filming of Return of the Jedi. Work on Third Star Wars Film on Schedule for 1983 (Toledo Blade. Sept 9, 1982)- Another article about the filming of Return of the Jedi. Film-Inspired Playthings can be Risky Child's Play for Makers (Lakeland Ledger. Dec 5, 1982)- An article about movie merchandising.
Lucas Erred by Releasing Film to Cable (Boca Raton News. Jan 26, 1983)- An article discussing the Star Wars films being shown on cable. The Return of the Jedi: Star Wars 3 is Out of This World (The Evening News. May 6, 1983)- A preview of Return of the Jedi. "Jedi" Press Kit Yields Few Clues (The Victoria Advocate. May 7, 1983)- An article discussing news and rumors related to the upcoming release of Return of the Jedi, and what can be learned about the film by looking at the toys. Han Solo Mellows, Luke Meets Darth, in Star Wars Sequel (Kingman Daily Miner. May 11, 1983)- An article about the release of Return of the Jedi. Return of the Jedi Here Wednesday (Southeast Missourian. May 22, 1983)- An article about the release of Return of the Jedi. The Jedi are Coming (Milwaukee Sentinel. May 23, 1983)- Another article about the release of Return of the Jedi and a list of products released for the film. "Return of the Jedi" Brings Back the Fun (Milwaukee Journal. May 25, 1983)- A review of Return of the Jedi. Hush, Hush: Return of the Jedi Promises Many Surprises (Beaver County Times. May 25, 1983)- An article about the production of Return of the Jedi. Jedi Mania: Fans Say Star Wars Finale Worth the Wait (Evening Idependent. May 25, 1983 )- Reviews of Return of the Jedi. Fans Pack Theaters Nationwide as "Return of the Jedi" Opens (The Hour. May 26, 1983)- An article about the release of Return of the Jedi. "Jedi" Print is Stolen from Theater (Montreal Gazette. May 26, 1983)- An article discussing the theft of a Return of the Jedi print. "Star Wars" Role No Fun for Billy Dee Williams (Montreal Gazette. May 26, 1983)- An interview with Billy Dee Williams, where he discusses Star Wars merchadise. Return of the Good Guys: Jedi a Predictable Sequel (Montreal Gazette. May 26, 1983)- A review of Return of the Jedi. Lucas Has Third Smash Hit with Jedi (The Evening Independent. May 26, 1983)- Another review of Return of the Jedi. The Selling of "Jedi (Sarasota Herald-Tribune. May 27, 1983)- An article discussing the many products released for Return of the Jedi. Return of the Jedi Sets Box Office Record (Ocala Star-Banner. May 27, 1983)- An article discussing Return of the Jedi's release. "Return of the Jedi" Proves Worth Long Wait (The Bulletin. May 27, 1983)- A review of Return of the Jedi. "Return of the Jedi" Sets Record (Star News. May 27, 1983)- An article about Return of the Jedi earning the record for highest-grossing opening day. "Return of the Jedi": Not One Empty Seat in the House (Spokesman Review. May 27, 1983)- An article about Return of the Jedi's boxoffice numbers. "Jedi" Satisfies the "Star Wars" Lust (Journal Inquirer. May 27, 1983)- A review of Return of the Jedi. Bible Theme is Reflected in Return of the Jedi (The Miami News. May 28, 1983)- An article about Biblical overtones in Return of the Jedi. Good-Guy Legend Lives on in Jedi (Boca Raton News. May 29, 1983)- A review of Return of the Jedi. Would Someone Please Return "Return of the Jedi"? (Boca Raton News. May 29, 1983)- Another article discussing a rash of thefts of prints of Return of the Jedi. Long, Dry Summer for Jedi Competition (Argus Press. June 1, 1983)- An article about Return of Jedi's release. Confessions of an Android (The Miami News. June 4, 1983)- An article about Anthony Daniels. Star Wars Redux Means Megabucks (The Reading Eagle. June 5, 1983)- An article discussing the release of Return of the Jedi and the surge of merchadise related to it. Jedi Books Becoming Major Force in Market (Milwaukee Journal. June, 14 1983)- An article discussing Return of the Jedi books. Jedi Knights Returning the Force to the Paperback Book Industry (Lakeland Ledger. June 14, 1983)- Another article discussing Return of the Jedi books. Star Wars Cookies Zap Panel (Star News. June 15, 1983)- Taste testing the Return of the Jedi Pepperidge Farm cookies. Return of the Jedi Answers all but Two Critical Questions (Times News. June 17, 1983)- A review of Return of the Jedi. A Celebration of Capitalism (Victoria Advocate. June 30, 1983)- An article reaffirming that Star Wars merchandising is in keeping with the vision of America's founding fathers. If Force is Worth You, You Can Get Rich (Lakeland Ledger. July 1, 1983)- An article discussing Star Wars merchadise. The Making of Jedi (Gettysburg Times. July 2, 1983)- An article discussing the making of Return of the Jedi. Star Wars Cookies (Bulletin Journal. July 5, 1983)- An announcement that Star Wars cookies were hitting the market. Calif. Theater Owners Want "Return of the Jedi" (The Evening Independent. July 8, 1983)- An article discussing another theft of a print of Return of the Jedi. Videotape Pirates Go After "Return of the Jedi Film" (Lawrence Journal World. July 9, 1983)- An article discussing the theft a print of Return of the Jedi. The Ewoks of Return of the Jedi (The Evening Independent. July 8, 1983)- An article talking about Ewoks. Prints of Jedi Stolen Six Times in Two Weeks (The Spokesman Review. July 13, 1983)- A article discussing a rash of thefts of prints of Return of the Jedi. Pirates May Have Copied Jedi (Glasgow Herald. July 25, 1983)- Another article on Return of the Jedi thefts. Kansas Police Return the Jedi (Lakeland Ledger. July 30, 1983)- An article discussing another incident of someone stealing a print of Return of the Jedi. "Return of the Jedi" (Ellensburg Daily Record. Aug 1, 1983)- Another article discussing Return of the Jedi. "Jedi" Return Leads Box Office (Daily Reporter. Sept 7, 1983)- An article discussing how much money Return of the Jedi had then made. Frank Oz and Yoda: an Oscar? (Free Lance Star Nov 22, 1980)- An article discussing Frank Oz. Where are the Princess Leia Dolls? (The Courier. Dec 9 1983)- A letter to the editor complaining about difficulty finding Princess Leia toys at retail. Jedi Robber Gets Probation (Lawrence Journal World. Dec 22, 1983)- One of the people stealing prints of Return of the Jedi is sentenced.
Inappropriate to Play War Says Board of Education (Sweden)- An article from a Swedish newspaper about an effort to halt the sale of war toys, as a response to the premiere of Star Wars on TV. Article and
translation courtesy of Mattias Rendahl Return of the Jedi Takes Aim at Top Money-Maker Spot (Ocala Star Banner. Jan 4, 1984)- An article about Return of the Jedi's boxoffice numbers. Return of the Jedi is Still Making Megabucks (Deseret News. Jan 6, 1984)- Another article about Return of the Jedi's boxoffice numbers. Collector Launched on Astronomical Quest (Star New. Jan 12, 1984)- An article about Star Wars collector Ray Arnette, an early pioneer in the hobby. People in the News (Bryan Times. Feb 7, 1984)- An article about an early Star Wars collecting family and the display they set up which was sponsored by Kenner. Driven by Star Wars Fever (Pittsburg Press. Feb 9, 1984)- An article about another early Star Wars collector. Some Toys Don't Live up to Their Ads (Times News. March 24, 1984)- An article discussing how lame the Presto Magix set is. Stabbing Ends "Star Wars" Hoax (Star News. May 29, 1984)- An article about a Star Wars fan's murder. Dad and Kids Re-Create "Star Wars" (Gadsden Times. Jun 29, 1984)- An article about an early collector. Ewok Movie Makes Good Bedtime Story (The Dispatch. Nov, 22 1984)- An article about about the Ewok Adventure movie. ABC's Ewok Adventure George Lucas First TV Film (Lewiston Journal Nov, 24 1984)- Another article about about the Ewok Adventure movie. What- or Just Who- is an Ewok? (Eugene Register Dispatch. Nov 24, 1984)- Another article about about the Ewok Adventure movie. Jedi Creatures Return in Ewok Drama on ABC (Eugene Register Dispatch. Nov 24, 1984)- Yet another article about about the Ewok Adventure movie. Charming Ewoks Crash-land into Prime Time (Montreal Gazette. Nov 24, 1984)- Another article about about the Ewok Adventure movie. Toys at Issue (Bulletin Journal. Dec 16, 1984)- A letter to the editor written by an 11-year old, complaining about an ad for a preschool Ewoks toy. Collectables Warm the Heart, Pad the Pocketbook (The Ottawa Citizen. Dec 24, 1985)- An article discussing collectables and which will be worth money in the future. *SPOILER* It's not Star Wars.
"Star Wars" Star Stays Unseen (Star News. Jun 30, 1985)- An interview with Anthony Daniels. "Star Wars" Robots in Cartoon (The Daily Reporter. July 9, 1985)- The announcement of the Droids cartoon. Premieres Introducing New Cartoon Friends Today (Star News. Sept 14, 1985)- An article about cartoons premiering that day, including Droids and Ewoks. Second Ewok Movie Filled with Adventure, Delights (The Toledo Blade. Nov 23, 1985)- A review of the Battle for Endor. Ewoks Evoke Hope: No More Sequels (The Evening Independent. Nov 23, 1985)- A critical review of the Battle for Endor. Hunt Ends for Stuffed Ewok (The Montreal Gazette. Dec 24, 1985)- A search for a stuffed Ewok comes to an end. Ewoks Making Debut in Ice Capades Tuesday (The Hour. Jan 6, 1986)- An article about the Ewok Ice Capades show. Return of the Jedi is Available (The Hour. Jan 6, 1986)- An article about Return of the Jedi being released on video. Some Toys are Never out of Date (Palm Beach Post. Nov 27, 1986)- An article discussing toy brands that never go out of style. Losing Sight of the Bear Necessities (The Sydney Morning Herald. August 28, 1986)- An (edited) review of the Battle for Endor. Star Tours Opens at Disneyland (Ellensburg Daily Record. Jan 12, 1987)- An article about the opening of the Star Tours ride at Disneyland. Newest Disneyland Ride Markets, Foreshadows Future (The Telegraph. March 1, 1987)- Another article about the opening of the Star Tours ride at Disneyland. The Sage of Star Wars: a Movie Legend Turns 10 (The Toledo Blade. May 22, 1987)- An article discussing the 10th anniversary of Star Wars. It Was Just Ten Years ago that Lucas Released Star Wars (Spokane Chronicle. May 22, 1987)- Another article discussing the 10th anniversary of Star Wars. Ten Years Ago Today, the War Began Among the Stars (Star News. May 25, 1987)- Yet another article discussing the 10th anniversary of Star Wars. The Force is Still with Us: "Star Wars" is 10 Years Old (Lawrence Journal World. May 31, 1987)- Another article discussing the 10th anniversary of Star Wars. Kenner Made Star Wars Toys (Sun-Journal. September 21, 1989)- A reader wants to know which company made Star Wars figures, and wants to buy more of them. Writer says Lucas Stole Ewok Idea (New Straits Times. Jan 18, 1990)- Someone sues Lucas, saying they invented the Ewoks. Lucas Challenges Ewok Accusation (Bryan Times. Jan 22, 1990)- Lucas says he invented the Ewoks, not that other guy. Creator of Star Wars Plans Three More Movies in Series (The Dispatch. June 4, 1991)- An article discussing the possibility of more Star Wars films, and the release of the Heir to the Empire trilogy. Filmmaker Planning Three More "Star Wars" (The Spokesman Review. Nov 15, 1994)- An article discussing the possibility of more Star Wars films.
Star Wars Toys Strike Back at Toy Fair (The Dispatch. Feb 10, 1996)- An article discussing the 1996 Toy Fair. Force to be Reckoned With (The Daily Gazette. Jan 26, 1997)- An article discussing Star Wars toys. Star Wars 20th Anniversary Brings out Dark Side of Toy World (Journal Inquirer. Jan 27, 1997)- An article discussing Star Wars toys. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) They Just Don't Make the Figures Like They Used to (Star News. Jan 30, 1997)- An article discussing vintage Star Wars toys. Back in Force (Star News. Jan 30, 1997)- An article discussing the release of the Special Editions. Star Wars Collectibles Fetch Astronomical Prices (Free Lance Star. Jan 31, 1997)- An article discussing Star Wars collecting. The Force Has Returned to Exert its Mythic Pull (Deseret News. Jan 31, 1997)- An article on the Special Editions. New Effects or Not, Star Wars is Still a Wonderfully Wild Ride (Deseret News. Jan 31, 1997)- A review of the Special Editions. Book-Tape Set, Videos Debut for "Star Wars" (Deseret News. Jan 31, 1997)- Droids is rereleased on video. Countless Star Wars Sites Dot the World Wide Web (The Day. Feb 2, 1997)- An article discussing Star Wars online. Star Wars Films are Back; so are the Toys (Gadsden Times. Feb 4, 1997)- An article discussing Star Wars toys. Store Manager Helps Kids Battle Collectors for Star Wars Figures (Beaver County Times. Feb 4, 1997)- An article discussing the demand for Star Wars toys. Must "Star Wars" Send all the Wrong Messages? (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Feb 6, 1997)- An article discussing discrimination in the saga. Collective Force (Eugene Register Guard. Feb 16, 1997)- An article about Star Wars Merchandise. "Star Wars" sets Record (Feb 19,1997)- An article about the Star Wars: SE. No. 1 Star Wars to Face its Own Sequel (Bangor Daily News. Feb 20, 1997)- An article discussing the interesting situation of a movie still being number one when its sequel is released. Star Wars Sequel Conquers Box Office (The Tuscaloosa Times. Feb 24, 1997)- An article discussing the Empire Strikes Back Special Edition. Younger Generation Welcomes "Star Wars" Return (Tuscaloosa News. Feb 27, 1997)- An article discussing the Special Editions. "I'm a Cynic Who Has Hope for the Human Race" (New York Times. March 21, 1999)- An interview with George Lucas. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Feeling the Force (Times Daily. May 2, 1997)- An article discussing collector Alex Newborn. To See Star Wars, Folks will go to Great Lengths (Eugene Register-Guard. May 3, 1997)- An article discussing the release of the Special Editions. "Star Wars" Unleashes Merchandising Force (New Straight Times. May 20, 1997)- An article discussing the Star Wars merchandise. Toy Wars (Pittsburg Post-Gazette. Dec 30, 1997)- An article discussing the Hasbro/Mattel rivalry. Money Tells Story of the Movies (Beaver County Times. April 12, 1998)- An article discussing the blockbuster. Legos in Space (Hartford Courant. May 8, 1998)- An article discussing the release of Star Wars Legos. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) No Plans for Star Wars Sequel (Beaver County Times. Jan 11, 1999)- An article discussing the possibility of post-ROTJ films. Galaxy of Myth (New York Times. March 21, 1999)- An article about George Lucas. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Another World: Star Wars is Lightyears Ahead of 1977 (Sarasota Herald Tribune. Aug 14, 1999)- An article about the looming release of Episode One. Super-Huckster (Hartford Courant. May 2, 1999)- An article discussing the release of Phantom Menace and the burnout the merchandising push caused in some people. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Secrets of the Toys (Hartford Courant. May 2, 1999)- An article discussing Star Wars toys. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Media Scrambles for Star Wars Group Grope (Hartford Courant. May 2, 1999)- An article discussing the media hype surrounding the release of Phantom Menace, as well as a short article on John Williams. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) ( Retailers Open for All-Night Shopping for Star Wars Merchandise (Daily Courier. May 3, 1999)- An article discussing the release of Episode One mechandise. "Star"Troopers (New York Daily News. May, 3 1999)- An article about Star Wars fans and Phantom Menace. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Force's Love-in Begins (New York Daily News. May, 3 1999)- An article about Star Wars fans waiting in line for Phantom Menace. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) The Spots be with You: Star Wars Merchandizing is Everywhere (The Sunday Hour. May 5, 2005)- An article discussing Star Wars mechandise. "Star Wars" Toys Going Fast (Boca Raton News. May 7, 1999)- An article discussing Star Wars mechandise. Calm Before the Phantom Menace Storm (Boston Globe. May 10, 1999)- An article about Lucas before The Phantom Menace. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) N.Y. is Taken by "Force" (New York Post. May 10, 1999)- An article about the cast of Phantom Menace visiting NY. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Rush to Judge the Jedi (Boston Globe. May 12, 1999)- An article about advance reviews of Phantom Menace. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Ticket-Buyers' Galaxy (Boston Globe. May 13, 1999)- An article about fans waiting in line for The Phantom Menace. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) 3-2-1 Blast-off! Fans Snap up Phantom Menace Tix (New York Post. May 13, 1999)- An article about Phantom Menace tickets going on sale. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Coming Soon to a TV Near You: Programming Tied to a Movie (New York Daily News. May, 1999)- An article about the TV push for Phantom Menace. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Seeds of Menace (Hartford Courant. May 14, 1999)- An article about the plot of The Phantom Menace. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) $99,000 for tix? You Bidder Believe it! (New York Post. May 14, 1999)- An article about people scalping tickets to The Phantom Menace. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Star Wars for Our Times (Hartford Courant. May 16, 1999)- An article about The Phantom Menace and younger viewers. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Star Wars: the Review (Hartford Courant. May 18, 1999)- An article reviewing The Phantom Menace. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Bosses Brace for 'Phantom' Staff (New York Daily News. May 18, 1999)- An article on workers around the country skipping their jobs to go see Phantom Menace. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Film Shines for Celebs (New York Daily News. May, 1999)- An article on a charity screening of Phantom Menace. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) "Star"man Keeps His Cool (New York Daily News. May 18, 1999)- An interview with George Lucas. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Force Fails Phantom (New York Daily News. May 18, 1999)- A review of Phantom Menace. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) The Post Reviews Star Wars (New York Post. May 18, 1999)- Several reviews of Phantom Menace. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Wars will Menace not Bury Mummy (New York Post. May 18, 1999)- An article predicting the box office of Phantom Menace. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) We're a Nation at Wars (New York Post. May 18, 1999)- An article about how hard Phantom Menace tickets are to find. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Crowd Hype, in Reality, is a Phantom Menace (Hartford Courant. May 20, 1999)- An article about the release of Phantom Menace and Star Wars fans. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) The Force is Strong for Fans of a Galaxy Far, Far Away (Hartford Courant. May 20, 1999)- An article about the release of Phantom Menace. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Prequel to a Prequel (Boston Globe. Date unknown)- An article about reviews for The Phantom Menace showing up before the movie even opened. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Out in Force (Daily News. 1999)- An article about advance tickets for Phantom Menace going on sale. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Of Westerns Star Wars and Pure Entertainment (Daily News. May 1999)- An article about the release of Phantom Menace and cynicism. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Reel Crime has Cops on Wars Path (New York Post. May 25, 1999)- An article about the theft of a print of Star Wars. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Light-Saber Rattling (New York Post. 1999)- An article about Liam Neeson. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Luke-Warm Skywalker (New York Post. 1999)- An article about the less than stellar reviews of Phantom Menace. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) 'Star Wars' Visually Rich but Lacks Life (Hartford Courant. May 25, 1999)- A review of the Phantom Menace. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Menace: $150M Take and Still a Disappointment (New York Post. May 25, 1999)- An article about the box office numbers of Phantom Menace. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) The Charge of the Light-Saber Brigade (Hartford Courant. May, 1999)- An article Phantom Menace toys. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Making Star Wars Sing Again (Boston Globe. May 28, 1999)- An article discussing John Williams. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) "Star Wars" More Myth than Market Machine (Unknown newspaper. May, 1999)- A collection of reviews of Phantom Menace. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Hyped-up "Menace" Runs on Hyperdrive (Unknown newspaper. May, 1999)- A review of Phantom Menace. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Lucas: Titan of Tech (USA Today. Feb 23, 2001)- An article about George Lucas. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Foriegn Lando (The Michigan Daily Sept 5, 2001) - An article debating whether you should vacation on Dagobah or Endor. "Star Wars" Strives to Live Up to Hype (Lawrence Journal World. May 17, 2002)- An article about the prequels. "Menace" Has Landed (Sun Journal. May 19, 1999)- An article about the release of Phantom Menace. It's Only a Movie, But (Boston Herald. May, 24 1999)- An article about the impact of Star Wars on popular culture. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) May the Cereal Be With You (Sun Journal. May 22, 2002)- An article about the release of Star Wars cereals. Muscled Action Figures Promote Unrealistic Image (Lakeland Ledger. June 7, 1999)- An article discussing the modern Star Wars figures and how harmful they are to everyone. "I Wanted to Have Many Lives" (Hartford Courant. July 7, 2002)- An interview with Harrison Ford. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Star Wars Draws Faithful Fans in Full Force (Marysville Globe. May 25, 2005)- An article about the Star Wars fandom. New Movie Revives Urban Legends for Fans of Star Wars (Southwest Missourian. May 30, 1999)- An article about Star Wars related myths. Fans Await Final Chapter in Star Wars Saga (Rockmart Journal. May 4, 2005)- An article about Celebration III. Lucas' World Comes Full Circle (USA Today. May 21, 2005)- An article about the release of Revenge of the Sith. (Scan courtesy of Robert Musco) Serious Fans Turn Bedrooms, Basements into Star Wars Shrines (Reading Eagle. June 5, 2005)- An article about Star Wars collecting. May the Force be with all your Stuff (Free Lance-Star. June 17, 2005)- An article about Star Wars collecting. Kids Star Wars Toys Recalled (Tuscaloosa News. June 26, 1999)- An article about a recall of Star Wars toys. "Star Wars" Collectibles More Popular Than Ever (Victoria Advocate. July 8, 2005)- Another article about Star Wars collecting. Selling Star Wars Collectibles (Bangor Daily News. Jan 13, 2006)- An advice column on selling Star Wars cards.
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