Star Wars: the great toy story
The Big Issue Australia 07 December 2019
On the eve of the latest, much hyped, instalment in the Star Wars saga, The Big Issue Australia explores the reasons for its galactic success. Hint: it’s as much about merchandising as movies. (1782 Words) - By Anthony Morris
From left to right: Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) and Han Solo (Harrison Ford).Credit: Lucasfilm
Kylo Ren (Adam Driver).Credit: Lucasfilm
BB-8 droid from Star Wars The Force Awakens.Credit: Getty Images
BB-8 onstage during Star Wars Celebration on April 16, 2019 in Anaheim, California.Credit: Getty Images
Star Wars The Force Awakens.Credit: Lucasfilm
Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) with Stormtroopers.Credit: Lucasfilm
Stormtroopers.Credit: Lucasfilm
Finn (John Boyega).Credit: Lucasfilm
Stormtroopers onstage during Star Wars Celebration 2015 on April 16 2015 in Anaheim, California.Credit: Getty Images
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