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Fascists on Twitter—also called X, the everything app—have been furiously posting memes about Anakin Skywalker. They have even deluded themselves into thinking that this will turn the tide of the midterms where things are looking pretty bad for them so far. Clearly, that’s all ridiculous—they’re just recreating fandom from first principles.

The Mandalorian premiered in 2019 and, for a moment, looked like it had solved Star Wars television. Pedro Pascal’s Din Djarin, Grogu, and beskar armor became cultural shorthand almost overnight, and Lucasfilm leaned in hard, building out a slate of spinoffs on the strength of that goodwill.

Kenner’s Star Wars line is highly coveted among vintage toy collectors. Released just after A New Hope, the initial wave featured 12 action figures, three vehicles, and a display stand. The line eventually expanded over time, with the release of more movies, including not only more character and starships, but also entire playsets. As the…

Luke Skywalker is returning to Disney+ this September, but the legendary Jedi won’t appear the way Star Wars fans remember him.