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Has Star Wars changed your life? Do you still love the old school version, the one you remember from your youth? Well, as most of us already know, George Lucas has no plans to release the original versions of Episodes IV, V, and VI on DVD. Sure you will be able to get the Special Editions from 1997, but its not the same. The original classics will be allowed to fade away, not into the force, but into obscurity. If you don't like it, speak up! Click on the image to the left to read the letter to Lucas and sign the petition. Ever wanted to draw Star Wars characters just like the professional comic book artists? Follow the link to the 9 step process to draw General Grievous. In This step-by-step series, Star Wars artists and illustrators show you how to draw some of the most beloved characters in the saga, as well as new faces and creatures from Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. So get your pencils and paper ready! For crafty Jedi and sew-worthy Sith, Springs Creative Products Group introduces its new line of fabrics just in time to celebrate Revenge of the Sith. Now available in major craft stores everywhere, the Revenge of the Sith fabric collection includes designs representing both the Jedi and Sith on cotton wallhanging panels, pillow panels, and all-over character and icon prints. In addition, there are three fleece and cotton flannel designs which include a decorative throw and two patterned prints. I think they make good wall paper too (for your desktop not your house.) Four samples are shown, click on the sample to get to a larger version that should work nicely for the desktop wallpaper. Go here for the full story from starwars.com. Explore the rich and beautiful worlds of Episode III with this image series. From behind-the-scenes, to final frames, to promotional imagery, view the amazing detail found in the final Star Wars film. Click the image to visit the page. A New item to our homepage is the character profile. The Character will change every so often sharing detailed information about each one listed. I hope you enjoy it. HAN SOLO First Appeared in A New Hope Also Appeared in Empire Strikes Back Return Of The Jedi Affiliation Smuggler Rebel Alliance New Republic Galactic Alliance Weapon Blastech DL-44 Heavy Blaster Pistol Vehicle Millennium Falcon Corellian YT-1300 Homeworld Corellia Species Human Gender Male If, at the height of his smuggling days, you told Han Solo that he would be a hero of the Rebellion, fall in love with an Alderaanian princess, and become a general in the Alliance, he would have had no shortage of smart remarks for you. But if anything is consistent in Solo's life, it is unpredictability. Han and his Wookiee first mate and co-pilot Chewbacca had a variety of adventures throughout their long careers as smugglers. By hanging out on the fringe of galactic society, Solo not only made useful allies, but powerful enemies. Han eventually met up with a young gambler named Lando Calrissian. After a period of adventuring, Han won Lando's freighter, the Millennium Falcon in a heated sabacc game. Han and Chewie made countless modifications to the dilapidated Corellian freighter, souping up the Falcon to become an incredibly fast and well-armed smuggling vessel. During a stretch of bad fortune, Solo was forced to jettison a cargo of contraband spice belonging to the gangster Jabba the Hutt. The gangster put a price on his head so large that bounty hunters across the galaxy would come searching for the Corellian and his Wookiee first mate. Desperate for cash, Solo took a charter to the Alderaan system. He was to transport Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luke Skywalker, Artoo-Detoo and See-Threepio from Tatooine to Alderaan for the price of 17,000 credits. When arriving at Alderaan, they discovered the planet destroyed, and were taken captive by the Imperial Death Star. Han agreed to rescue the captive Princess Leia Organa if he was to be rewarded, and rewarded well. After escaping from the Death Star, Han took the Rebels to their base on Yavin 4. Han decided not to participate in the Alliance's desperate attack against the Death Star, preferring to take his reward and leave. It was in mid-transit that Solo had a change of heart, and joined the battle just in time to cripple Darth Vader's ship, and allow Luke enough time to destroy the station. For his efforts, Han was awarded a medal of honor. The number of enemies in Solo's past haunted him during his years with the Rebellion. Solo's debt to Jabba eventually accumulated to the point that the gangster placed a death mark on Solo's head, and sent a number of bounty hunters after him. Several bounty hunters almost succeeded in collecting during run-ins on Ord Mantell. Han received an acting rank of captain in the Alliance, and accompanied the Rebels on numerous missions and adventures. His Millennium Falcon was stationed on Hoth's Echo Base during the Imperial attack there. When Princess Leia Organa was cut off from her transport vessel, she used the Falcon to escape from the besieged base. Despite a number of malfunctions, the Falcon was able to avoid the Imperial Fleet for a time. During quiet moments, when Solo set the Falcon down for repairs, he and Leia grew closer. When the Falcon escaped Hoth, Darth Vader made it a priority to have it captured. Vader posted a reward, and dispatched a number of bounty hunters. One of them, Boba Fett, eventually captured Solo at Bespin's Cloud City. There, Solo was taken prisoner by Darth Vader, and underwent carbon freezing for transportation back to Jabba the Hutt. Han was encased in carbonite, where he remained in perfect hibernation. Leia, Lando, Chewbacca, and Luke planned a mission to rescue him from Jabba's fortress on Tatooine. When his friends arrived at Jabba's palace, Han was freed from his carbonite coffin. He suffered from a mild case of hibernation sickness. A battle ensued wherein Han's friends ultimately destroyed the Hutt crime lord. With Jabba dead, Solo's debt was effectively erased. Solo also managed to knock Boba Fett into the gaping maw of the Sarlacc creature, ending that long-standing threat. Rejoining the Alliance Fleet, Solo received the commission of General. He was put in charge of a strike team sent to the moon of Endor. Their mission was to destroy the shield generator that protected the second Death Star high in orbit. With the help of the native Ewoks, the Rebel strike force defeated the Imperial forces, and destroyed the generator, paving the way for the victory at the Battle of Endor. Han is overly confident and arrogant. He possesses a wry, sarcastic wit, and a reckless manner. This often gets him into predicaments that only his foolhardy courage can get him out of. Han is well traveled, and claims to have been from one side of the galaxy to the other. For a time, Solo didn't believe in the Force, attributing it to simple luck. Han is pragmatic, some would say mercenary, and his personality often conflicts with Leia's idealism. Despite such conflicts (or perhaps because of them) the two eventually fell in love. We want to give a shout out to the following for helping other club members. Anyone? Anyone? If there are any others out there, send me their names and I'll get them listed. If you have any questions, comments, or problems, please send us an email (use the button on the left.) © 2002 Star Wars and all likenesses thereof are registered TM and © Lucasfilm Ltd. This site is not sponsored or endorsed by Lucasfilm. The Michigan Star Wars Collectors Club (MSWCC) is a group of Star Wars fans and collectors whos sole purpose is to encourage discussion and networking among other Star Wars fans and collectors in the state of Michigan. Content of this site is intended solely for private use. 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