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Return of the Jedi has not aged well. Do not think the extra cgi to New Hope and Empire was a good idea. Last couple of films were good although need to watch again as they all merge into one as far as memories go! |
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"Return of the Jedi has not aged well. Do not think the extra cgi to New Hope and Empire was a good idea. Last couple of films were good although need to watch again as they all merge into one as far as memories go!"
I see to love Empire but I think that Rogue One has overtaken it as my favourite Star Wars film 
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"Return of the Jedi has not aged well. Do not think the extra cgi to New Hope and Empire was a good idea. Last couple of films were good although need to watch again as they all merge into one as far as memories go!
I see to love Empire but I think that Rogue One has overtaken it as my favourite Star Wars film
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I'd agree - it's a brilliant part of the whole thing |
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"Return of the Jedi has not aged well. Do not think the extra cgi to New Hope and Empire was a good idea. Last couple of films were good although need to watch again as they all merge into one as far as memories go!
I see to love Empire but I think that Rogue One has overtaken it as my favourite Star Wars film
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Fully agree with this. Rogue One is my fav. Empire 2nd. |
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"I would have called muself a big fan, but I've only watched the films and the clone wars so perhaps I'm not."
You’re a fan if you feel like one. This kind of “you have to know XYZ and have watched/read these things” is bullshit. I’ve read a lot of the new canon, but not all by any means (there is a lot), I haven’t read the old extended universe, I’ve seen Rebels but not Clone Wars. But I have a book of Star Wars knitting patterns, which I bet OP doesn’t. And that’s why gatekeeping is bullshit, because you can make up any stupid criteria to try and make others feel small, when you could just enjoy a shared passion. |
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"I would have called muself a big fan, but I've only watched the films and the clone wars so perhaps I'm not.
You’re a fan if you feel like one. This kind of “you have to know XYZ and have watched/read these things” is bullshit. I’ve read a lot of the new canon, but not all by any means (there is a lot), I haven’t read the old extended universe, I’ve seen Rebels but not Clone Wars. But I have a book of Star Wars knitting patterns, which I bet OP doesn’t. And that’s why gatekeeping is bullshit, because you can make up any stupid criteria to try and make others feel small, when you could just enjoy a shared passion."
I mean teeeeechnically when Disney acquired Star Wars they announced that anything from the Extended Universe made before their acquisition was no longer canon so.... 
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"I would have called muself a big fan, but I've only watched the films and the clone wars so perhaps I'm not.
You’re a fan if you feel like one. This kind of “you have to know XYZ and have watched/read these things” is bullshit. I’ve read a lot of the new canon, but not all by any means (there is a lot), I haven’t read the old extended universe, I’ve seen Rebels but not Clone Wars. But I have a book of Star Wars knitting patterns, which I bet OP doesn’t. And that’s why gatekeeping is bullshit, because you can make up any stupid criteria to try and make others feel small, when you could just enjoy a shared passion.
I mean teeeeechnically when Disney acquired Star Wars they announced that anything from the Extended Universe made before their acquisition was no longer canon so....
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That too, maybe OP should let us know which canon he means? |
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I'm a big fan of the OT. My childhood revolved around it. I thought most of the other films were quite lacklustre, and episode 9 was dire.
I don't like to be told I'm not a "big" fan just because I haven't read the books or have the same opinions as you about all of the films. I don't think it's up to you to define what makes somebody a "big" fan. |
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"I would have called muself a big fan, but I've only watched the films and the clone wars so perhaps I'm not.
You’re a fan if you feel like one. This kind of “you have to know XYZ and have watched/read these things” is bullshit. I’ve read a lot of the new canon, but not all by any means (there is a lot), I haven’t read the old extended universe, I’ve seen Rebels but not Clone Wars. But I have a book of Star Wars knitting patterns, which I bet OP doesn’t. And that’s why gatekeeping is bullshit, because you can make up any stupid criteria to try and make others feel small, when you could just enjoy a shared passion."
Star wars knitting patterns  |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
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"I would have called muself a big fan, but I've only watched the films and the clone wars so perhaps I'm not.
You’re a fan if you feel like one. This kind of “you have to know XYZ and have watched/read these things” is bullshit. I’ve read a lot of the new canon, but not all by any means (there is a lot), I haven’t read the old extended universe, I’ve seen Rebels but not Clone Wars. But I have a book of Star Wars knitting patterns, which I bet OP doesn’t. And that’s why gatekeeping is bullshit, because you can make up any stupid criteria to try and make others feel small, when you could just enjoy a shared passion."
Boom!
*Mike drop* |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
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"Personally I don't think you count as a real fan if you haven't commissioned an embroidered image of a star wars character for your living room wall  "
Dammit!
I’ll just take myself, my original boxed action figures and vehicles with me as I leave then |
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"Personally I don't think you count as a real fan if you haven't commissioned an embroidered image of a star wars character for your living room wall
Dammit!
I’ll just take myself, my original boxed action figures and vehicles with me as I leave then"
Don't let the door hit you on the way out you fake |
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"I've seen all the films...apart from the last one...and I watched a show about a bounty hunter on the Disney channel "
I forgot about the Mandalorian! Ffs. Facepalm*  |
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"I would have called muself a big fan, but I've only watched the films and the clone wars so perhaps I'm not.
You’re a fan if you feel like one. This kind of “you have to know XYZ and have watched/read these things” is bullshit. I’ve read a lot of the new canon, but not all by any means (there is a lot), I haven’t read the old extended universe, I’ve seen Rebels but not Clone Wars. But I have a book of Star Wars knitting patterns, which I bet OP doesn’t. And that’s why gatekeeping is bullshit, because you can make up any stupid criteria to try and make others feel small, when you could just enjoy a shared passion.
Star wars knitting patterns "
It’s called “Knitting The Galaxy” and I’m so excited to start making something from it! |
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"I’ve got lots of very expensive Star Wars lego sets still in the sealed boxes do I count as a fan  "
Omg I forgot to mention all my Star Wars Lego, which is ridiculous considering it’s my current obsession. |
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"I would have called muself a big fan, but I've only watched the films and the clone wars so perhaps I'm not.
You’re a fan if you feel like one. This kind of “you have to know XYZ and have watched/read these things” is bullshit. I’ve read a lot of the new canon, but not all by any means (there is a lot), I haven’t read the old extended universe, I’ve seen Rebels but not Clone Wars. But I have a book of Star Wars knitting patterns, which I bet OP doesn’t. And that’s why gatekeeping is bullshit, because you can make up any stupid criteria to try and make others feel small, when you could just enjoy a shared passion.
Star wars knitting patterns
It’s called “Knitting The Galaxy” and I’m so excited to start making something from it!"
Never has anything made me want to dust off my knitting skills more! |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
Manchester (he/him) |
"Personally I don't think you count as a real fan if you haven't commissioned an embroidered image of a star wars character for your living room wall
Dammit!
I’ll just take myself, my original boxed action figures and vehicles with me as I leave then
Don't let the door hit you on the way out you fake "
My apologies, your highness! |
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over a year ago
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"Well I'll be a jawas uncle.
We don't get many movies here due to the sand, and I hate sand."
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Its not a story you would hear from the Jedis, its more of a sith legend. Darth Plaigues was a dark lord of the sith, so powerful and yet so wise he could use the force to influence the midichlorians to create life.. he had such a knowledge of the dark side he could even keep the ones he cared about from dying. He became so powerful the only thing he was afraid of, was losing his powers which eventualy of course he did. Unfortuently he taught his apprentice everything he knew, then his apprentice killed him in his sleep. Its ironic he could save others from death but not himself. |
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"I’ve got lots of very expensive Star Wars lego sets still in the sealed boxes do I count as a fan
Omg I forgot to mention all my Star Wars Lego, which is ridiculous considering it’s my current obsession."
Ooo what have you got? I’m straggling for room to put it all now! |
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Solo isn't that bad... And I mean the film not DIY sex lol. The sequels are piss poor in my book and the high Republic is ok
Away put your weapon....I mean you no harm  |
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"I would have called muself a big fan, but I've only watched the films and the clone wars so perhaps I'm not.
You’re a fan if you feel like one. This kind of “you have to know XYZ and have watched/read these things” is bullshit. I’ve read a lot of the new canon, but not all by any means (there is a lot), I haven’t read the old extended universe, I’ve seen Rebels but not Clone Wars. But I have a book of Star Wars knitting patterns, which I bet OP doesn’t. And that’s why gatekeeping is bullshit, because you can make up any stupid criteria to try and make others feel small, when you could just enjoy a shared passion.
Star wars knitting patterns
It’s called “Knitting The Galaxy” and I’m so excited to start making something from it!
Never has anything made me want to dust off my knitting skills more! "
Doooo iiiiit!! |
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"I’ve got lots of very expensive Star Wars lego sets still in the sealed boxes do I count as a fan
Omg I forgot to mention all my Star Wars Lego, which is ridiculous considering it’s my current obsession.
Ooo what have you got? I’m straggling for room to put it all now! "
The big A-wing, a Millennium Falcon (a middle sized one not the huge one), the Mos Eisley cantina, Poe’s X-wing, Kylo Ren’s tie fighter, a few smaller sets, and I’m sure I’ve forgotten at least one other. |
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By *lwenWoman
over a year ago
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"I have Star Wars shower gel in the shape of lightsabers. Can I get in?
I have a Darth Vader M&Ms dispenser - I win "
Is this true???
I've never seen a darth vader M&Ms dispenser and I have quite a few in my collection..
Off to ebay to look...... |
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I’ve only watched all the films, The Clone Wars, Rebels and The Mandalorian and have certain of John Williams works from the series on my Spotify playlist... unfortunately I’m not a true fan according to OP |
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"I have Star Wars shower gel in the shape of lightsabers. Can I get in?
I have a Darth Vader M&Ms dispenser - I win
Is this true???
I've never seen a darth vader M&Ms dispenser and I have quite a few in my collection..
Off to ebay to look...... "
Got it from M&Ms world in London |
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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago
Travelling |
"What's next? Mandalorian S3? Do we get a film anytime soon?
I know I could Google that, but I'm mostly bumping this thread before it drops to page 2."
Mando season 3 is a bit up in the air. Gina having gone, Pedro not happy with how she was fired despite being very Liberal himself, they had an understanding friendship. The entire controversy surrounding the show currently will likely place it on hiatus for a while.
Boba Fett and Kebobi shows incoming though. |
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"What's next? Mandalorian S3? Do we get a film anytime soon?
I know I could Google that, but I'm mostly bumping this thread before it drops to page 2."
The next thing I know about is The Bad Batch on Disney+ in May. |
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"What's next? Mandalorian S3? Do we get a film anytime soon?
I know I could Google that, but I'm mostly bumping this thread before it drops to page 2.
The next thing I know about is The Bad Batch on Disney+ in May."
I never knew that! |
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"What's next? Mandalorian S3? Do we get a film anytime soon?
I know I could Google that, but I'm mostly bumping this thread before it drops to page 2.
The next thing I know about is The Bad Batch on Disney+ in May.
I never knew that!"
Yep, basically an offshoot of Clone wars... Ming-na Wen is reprising her role as Fennec Shand I believe |
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Big fan
Own Original Trilogy, Prequel Trilogy, Sequel Trilogy, Rogue One, Solo, The Clone Wars and Rebels on blu ray.
Have 4k scan of orignal film print version of Star Wars from 1977 (before Episode IV A New Hope was added to crawl in a re-release in 1981) and also 4k scan of Return of the Jedi from 1983 release.
Have Adywans Revisited editions of Star Wars and Empire Strikes Back and Harmys Despecialized editions of Star Wars , Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. If you an big geek you might know these versions!
And quite few books etcetc |
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By *imbobaMan
over a year ago
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"I'm a fan but there's a reason the Star Wars fandom is seen as one of the most toxic fandoms."
What reason is that?
I’ll add, nice of you to dump that negative opinion in amongst a group sharing their positive experiences in the genre. |
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"I'm a fan but there's a reason the Star Wars fandom is seen as one of the most toxic fandoms.
What reason is that?
I’ll add, nice of you to dump that negative opinion in amongst a group sharing their positive experiences in the genre. "
It’s bull, it’s no different to any other fandom. |
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"I'm a fan but there's a reason the Star Wars fandom is seen as one of the most toxic fandoms.
What reason is that?
I’ll add, nice of you to dump that negative opinion in amongst a group sharing their positive experiences in the genre. "
Why are you attacking me? |
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By *imbobaMan
over a year ago
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"I'm a fan but there's a reason the Star Wars fandom is seen as one of the most toxic fandoms.
What reason is that?
I’ll add, nice of you to dump that negative opinion in amongst a group sharing their positive experiences in the genre.
Why are you attacking me?"
Attacking? Lol
You call SW fans the most toxic fandom base there is with not reasoning and I ask why?
Then I point out that you have done so on a positive thread which is a bit of a negative dumping.
Makes sense to me. |
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"I'm a fan but there's a reason the Star Wars fandom is seen as one of the most toxic fandoms.
What reason is that?
I’ll add, nice of you to dump that negative opinion in amongst a group sharing their positive experiences in the genre.
Why are you attacking me?
Attacking? Lol
You call SW fans the most toxic fandom base there is with not reasoning and I ask why?
Then I point out that you have done so on a positive thread which is a bit of a negative dumping.
Makes sense to me. "
I said it's ONE of the most toxic. And it is.
It's toxic because you can't have an opinion without someone attacking you. My opinion is that it's a toxic fandom, as are a lot of fandoms.
I think Episode 3 is the best film but a lot of "big fans" say it's rubbish because only the original trilogy are the 'real' films. I could go on but I can't be bothered.
OP began by saying you're not a big fan unless you've read most of the canon content, a lot of fans haven't read then therefore they can't be "big fans". But for some strange reason you didn't have a problem with that.
If this thread is so sacred to you then so be it. I'm out.
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I thought I saw an app a year or two ago, where you can add a lightsaber to a photo. Make it look like you're holding a lightsaber. Does that ring a bell with anyone? |
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By *imbobaMan
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"I'm a fan but there's a reason the Star Wars fandom is seen as one of the most toxic fandoms.
What reason is that?
I’ll add, nice of you to dump that negative opinion in amongst a group sharing their positive experiences in the genre.
Why are you attacking me?
Attacking? Lol
You call SW fans the most toxic fandom base there is with not reasoning and I ask why?
Then I point out that you have done so on a positive thread which is a bit of a negative dumping.
Makes sense to me.
I said it's ONE of the most toxic. And it is.
It's toxic because you can't have an opinion without someone attacking you. My opinion is that it's a toxic fandom, as are a lot of fandoms.
I think Episode 3 is the best film but a lot of "big fans" say it's rubbish because only the original trilogy are the 'real' films. I could go on but I can't be bothered.
OP began by saying you're not a big fan unless you've read most of the canon content, a lot of fans haven't read then therefore they can't be "big fans". But for some strange reason you didn't have a problem with that.
If this thread is so sacred to you then so be it. I'm out.
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Op is entitled to his opinion which has rightly already been questioned as elitist. Which I agree with personally. My issue with your stance is the “toxic” comment.
Many subsequent comments from the original question moved on to more positive aspects. Hence your dump. After the fact. |
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In our loft I have the millennium falcon still with box, x.wing fighter, cpl of snow speeders, at-at ( this does have a poorly leg) loads of the figures and numerous other stuff from the original films. |
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By *an4funMan
over a year ago
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"Carry fisher in that gold bikini is the only decent scene in the whole lot, maybe that blue dancing chick. "
Have you tried porn?
I remember going to see Star Wars at the cinema in the 1970s. It was a film ahead of it's time for sure. I can take it or leave it these days. If a film is well made I will give it a chance regardless of it's genre |
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"Carry fisher in that gold bikini is the only decent scene in the whole lot, maybe that blue dancing chick.
Have you tried porn?
I remember going to see Star Wars at the cinema in the 1970s. It was a film ahead of it's time for sure. I can take it or leave it these days. If a film is well made I will give it a chance regardless of it's genre"
I re watched it the other day, I'm sure I saw a nipple. |
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What type of weird kid gets a toy for Christmas and doesnt open it?
Rogue one is up there with star wars and empire.
Part 3 of the prequels was by far the best.
The 3 new films were absolutely shocking. |
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I’ve been places geeks and nerds would love to go.
And yes, I did get a bit ‘fanboy’ over some of it.
