Shadow of Maul #1 is out, Jedi Fallen Order Manga, LEGO Smart Play and everything Star Wars from the week of February 28 – March 6.
Harrison Ford receives the SAG-AFTRA’s Life Achievement Award
The SAG-AFTRA awarded Harrison Ford with the Life Achievement Award, the highest honor an actor can get. During his acceptance speech, Ford showed an emotional side that is rarely seen.
With humility, he accepted the award while also thanking many people, including George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, who gave him the role that finally launched his career after 15 years of struggling.
I often found these speeches dull and superficial, but Ford’s included a message of kindness. It was a genuine and even vulnerable speech from the heart, and you can tell that by how his voice almost broke multiple times. Congratulations to Harrison Ford for a more than deserved award!
LEGO Star Wars Smart Play sets are officially out
Eight new LEGO Star Wars Smart Play sets are available for purchase in the US, UK, France, Germany, Poland, and Australia. This new technology is powered by the Smart Brick, which is powered by a custom-made chip that happens to be smaller than a LEGO stud.
The SMART Brick has built-in sensors, accelerometers, light/sound sensors, a miniature speaker driven by an onboard synthesiser, and wireless charging. Paired with the new SMART Tags and SMART Minifigures, LEGO sets will react to your actions with sounds and behaviors.
The eight sets available are Luke’s Red Five X-Wing ($89.99), Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter ($69.99), the Throne Room Duel & A-Wing ($159.99), Millennium Falcon ($99.99), AT-ST Attack on Endor ($49.99), Luke’s Landspeeder ($39.99), Yoda’s Hut and Jedi Training ($69.99), and Mos Eisley Cantina ($79.99).
Chris Kempshall’s new Star Wars book is about pilots and the Galactic Civil War
In a recent interview with the YouTube channel Star Wars Explained, Dr. Chris Kempshall revealed that his new book is titled “Star Wars: Star Pilots” and is set to be released on October 6, 2026.
Kempshall is the author of The Rise of the Galactic Empire, a deep reflection on the Empire’s origins, power structure, and the reasons behind its inevitable collapse. What adds an extra layer of coolness to this title is the fact that Kempshall is an actual historian.
That approach returns to Star Pilots, with the story revolving around Wedge Antilles and other pilots who fought during the Galactic Civil War.
Jedi: Fallen Order #1
Panini Comics is releasing a manga adaptation of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. The game came out more than six years ago, so many of you likely know the story of Cal Kestis and the Stinger Mantis crew.
If not, then this might be a good chance to learn about this great story. Especially if you’re not into videogames. “Three rules to survive: Don’t stand out, accept the past, and trust only in the Force.” Release date: March 3, 2026.
Shadow of Maul #1
The prequel series to Maul – Shadow Lord. This issue (1 of 5) introduces the planet that will see Maul create his new criminal empire under the Empire’s nose and some characters that will also appear in the animated series. Release date: March 4, 2026.
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The comics is essential for fans of Maul, and is included in our guide to everything you should watch and read before Maul – Shadow Lord. It is also part of the Star Wars Canon Timeline, but we filed it there as “Supplemental” considering the global picture.
The Bad Batch: Rogue Agents #2
Clone Force 99 is on a race to find a missing Separatist who has a dangerous device. They can’t do this on their own, so they resort to an old ally. By asking this friend, they end up in yet another mess, this time, with some underworld characters. Release date: March 4, 2026.
