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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

For our last Fine Art Friday celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, we have Angelo Torres. You can find more of his work here: www.angelotorresart.com

Str Wars Galaxy card. Ewoks run through the forest away from an AT-ST

Back of card featuring a pic o Ricardo Torres and the following text:
"The STAR WARS movies continue to be big favorites, to be seen over and over again in my house," savs Angelo Torres. "The imaginative gadgetry still amazes me. so it was fun to be able to draw the Walker." Torres served in Korea and upon being dis- charged in 1953 attended the Car- toonists and Lllustrators School (SVA now). Besides comics, he's worked in advertising, magazine illustration and children's books. He's also been with MAD MAGAZINE since 1968 and is stil relatively sane."

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

We're going to be eating well on May 4th! Can't wait fir a new Claudia Gray Star Wars novel.

Screenshot of Penguin Random House website. Shows info on a Star Wars book. Blank space for Cover, Star Wars: Princess of the Rebellion by Claudia Gray Age Range 12 and up. Will come out May 4th for $19.99

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Love Star Wars Holiday-themed stuff!

Disney Store promo for a Christmas themed droid 4 pack. One droid has antlers, one painted like a snowman with a top hat, one in red with a gold bow and one green with a star on top like a Christmas tree.

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

It's release day for Star Wars Star Pilots by @chriskempshall.bsky.social and had to go pick up my pre-order!

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

A ton of ebook on sale for $1.99. And if you use bookshop.org you can support an independent bookstore. My favs on this list are Kenobi, Lost Stars and The Princess and the Scoundrel.

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

At Wonder Festival, Blokees showed off the new Star Wars Champions and Champions Lite toys. Champions Lite isn't available in the U.S., but we will get the Champions. Wish we had some better photos of the Maul.

Champions wave that will be available in the U.S.
Clockwise from top, Grevious, Cody, Grevious kneeling, Obi-Wan, Grevious on all fours and Maul.
Accessories shown on bottom

Champions Lite, not available in the U.S.
Painted in background from left to right, Maul, Anakin, 2 rust colored Battle Droids, Obi-Wan, Jango, Padme, Clone and Threepio.
Foreground, unpainted in Clone Wars style sculpt, left to right; Ahsoka, Accessories shown on bottom

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We talked "and also with you", grand prize!, autographs, stamps, ToyFair, then Lanterns, Manhunters, jailbreak, fear, double dog dare, rules, kid check, Peacemaker, Gotham, BvS, Man of Tomorrow, Old Yeller, Velveteen Rabbit, death books, Broadway, upcoming shows, books, The Saga Museum & more!

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Thrawn manga English translation finally released in the US!

Thrawn manga volume 1. Thrawn sits in a command chair, The Emperor, Eli and a long haired Thrawn behind

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

In storage and was amazed to see my CIII Vader still works!

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Going through some old boxes and need to remind myself to get some stuff sent over to @intoalargerworld.bsky.social. Lots of random stuff, as CF had a fan club table at both CII and CIII.

Front cover of Celebration III Program Guide. Has the Vader key art. Shows date of Celebration, April 21-24, 2005. Indiana Convention Center

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This Fine Art Friday we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Next up is Sergio Acuña. You can find more of his work here: www.inprnt.com/gallery/serg...

Luke Skywalker wearing white. He is looking directly at the viewer. His blue lightsaber is ignited and held in a guard position.

Grogu smiling sitting in his hoverpram. Sand dunes in background

Darth Maul, lightsaber blade visible in the right corner. He is looking directly at the viewer.

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

When two Ewoks don't have a trench coat

A behind the scenes from RotJ. An actor has the top half of an Ewok costume on. The bottom half is Stormtrooper armor. Behind the actor is a wooded area

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We talked, Happy Meals, VisionQuest, Only Murders, The Substitute, Avengers Assemble!, packing, air conditioning, coffee, travel bidet, phone DIY, then Lanterns, DC Studios, Lucas Museum, more Lanterns, ring, gym teacher, blackmail, ballistics, jail time, upcoming shows, Darkwing Duck, Carl & more.

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Excited to find this at Walgreens. Love holiday themed Star Wars stuff!

Halloween Grogu Squishmallow. Grogu is wearing a skelton costume and holding a candy bucket shaped like Mando's helmet.

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month has kicked off and we are celebrating each Fine Art Friday! Our first artist is Gonzalo Flores. You can find more of his work here: www.artstation.com/gon_flores

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Forgot to post about the Wheaton Public Library Star Wars Day. It was great! Here's a little taste:

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Edge of the Abyss by @rebeccaroanhorse.bsky.social is out! Ran to my local indie to pick it up.

Hand holding Reign of the Empire Book 2 Edge of the Abyss by Rebecca Roanhorse

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Last night we talked, haircuts, vampires, kid pics, emmy's, animation, Mando LEGO, Supergirl, then Lanterns, rings, expectations, other Lanterns. Then SW books, upcoming, authors, then Carl, Riot Fest, other watches, upcoming shows, peacock chops, so many shows and movies, Disneyland & more.

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

"just use some photos you took in Japan for the presentation" the photos I took in Japan:

A Lolita Jawa cosplayer on the floor at Star Wars Celebration Japan

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We talked Extensive Notes! Mando & Grogu, cookies, time management, driver's ed, Lanterns, bait?, oath, ring - you break it you bought it, Sinestro, timeline, trust issues, Hal's behavior, Manhunter theories, French girls, podcast, the weenie, Second Oath, & more!

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Some fun with pixelframe.design

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

For a Fine Art Friday, we have these pieces by Cristi Balanescu. You can find more of her work here: cristibalanescu.com

Cassian and Jyn looking at a Star Destroyer over Jedha City. Piece is titled "A Looming Presence"

A Jedi standing on a bridge, lightsaber out. Fallen Stormtroopers on the bridge, with more coming.

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Cleaning up from Fan Expo Chicago and just really pleased how well these Jawa pony beads turned out. Always fun running a craft panel for the padawans.

Pony beads threaded together to make a bust of a Jawa. A latch hook is on top to make it a bag charm.

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We talked Surf Dracula, cute bags, weddings, travel plans, the🔥weather, Silo, Ted Lasso, Stuart, Gilded Age, Lego Star Wars, books, Emmys, more updates, then Lanterns, apples, radios, birds, fear, being worthy, info sharing, puzzle box, answers & more!

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Man, Force Friday was the best. Here's the promo posters I got in 2017.

The Last Jedi promo photos. Different characters in red cloaks.

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

With Edge of the Abyss coming out on Sept 15th, just a reminder that The Mask of Fear is a great read! Alexander Freed handles Bail, Mon and Saw so well. And also introduces us to new compelling characters like Haki, Chemish and Soujen.

Cover for Star Wars Reign of the Empire The Mask of Fear

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

For a Fine Art Friday we have these pieces by Drew Baker. You can find more here: drewbaker-107742.square.site

Leia stands defiantly as Vader looms over her.

A damaged T.I.E. in the background as a pilot helps another hurt pilot out into the arms of other Imperials

A graflex camera accessory attached to a camera

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Rebels Voice Actors are coming to Celebration!

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We talked art, playing twister, McD, snacking, cakes, frosting, Dolly Parton, then Lanterns, 1st episode ending, Manhunters?, accents, Earl, different Lanterns, Gilded Age, Emmy's, Lego Mando, Dungeon Crawler Carl & more!

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Really looking forward to an announcement around Star Wars Reads!

Instagram post by Ahmed Best. Ahmed is wearing a navy blue suit jacket over a black shirt. A purple and yellow pocket square completes the outfit. Very dapper.
The post says:
bestahmed What a vear this has been! The roller coaster of life keeps rolling. But I promise to stay creative, honest, productive and to do it always with love. There's so much to do. As the first #starwars #Reads ambassador, I am coming to your local schools and libraries to spread my passion for reading. There's also more #kelleranbeg and #jarjar in the near future. I'm starting a new venture that will be focused on the Optimistic Future. More on that soon. But first I'm going to celebrate today. #birthdayjedi leoseason. less

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

For a Fine Art Friday, we have these pieces by Tara Rueping. You can find more here: www.trueping.net

A young Ahsoka on Coruscant. She is meditating on a raised circle. A speeder bike is behind her.

A mushroom forest. In the middle, Yoda stands with his back to the viewer, one arm raised.

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

First we talked Bad Guys, leftovers, ordering hacks, Fan Expo recap, panels, workshops, sulfur, then trailers, homework, grad school, pics of Spider-Man, memories, Lanterns, WB, Ahsoka, Starfighter & more!

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Just some of the cool Costumers at Fan Expo Chicago. I'll have more to share later.

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Feels like one of the biggest crowds I've seen in years on Sat at Fan Expo Chicago. Really pleased to see two big comic cons being supported in Chicagoland.

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The crew was stellar as always at our panel on Saturday. I love us!

Four people smiling at Fan Expo Chicago on Saturday August 15th. Three are wearing blue Chicago Force shirts. The fourth is wearing a Rebel x-wing pilot uniform.

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

A fun way to greet attendees this morning at Fan Expo Chicago.

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

For Fine Art Friday we have a few highlights of Artist Alley at Fan Expo Chicago

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

We're professionals, lol Panel tomorrow 4pm, Community Stage

Badges for Fan Expo Chicago. Character with green lenses and red jacket on badges. Bottom says Fandom Pro

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

First we talked babies, weather reports, sewing projects, cake plans, PT, dog drama, fashion show, tour, DCC, balconies/porches, Spider-Man, trailers, Larry David, Obsession, story knowledge, Apple TV recs, Lolla, Ninth Jedi, comic crossover, & more!

Zoom call, four windows, four people on camera

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Lord Mesa Art shared this on FB, the concept art from 2022 for the Ewok buddy!

Concept art for new Ewok buddy. Four rows.
1st row four views of buddy, then hands holding buddy, then buddy with mouth open.
2nd row two drawing of buddy with different hood and then photo of buddy
3rd row concepts of accessories above the 4th row, photos of accessories in packaging

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

An old pic from this day in 2010! I don't think we've used the pancake molds since, lol.

Three plates on a tablecloth. Each plate has a pancake shaped like a different Star Wars character. From left, Yoda, Stormtrooper and Vader.

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

They are trying to kill me. disneyparksblog.com/disney-exper...

Three different accessory packs you can buy for your Ewok buddy. Mando, Batuu tourist and Endor.

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

We talked Hello Kitty Cafe, high tea, merch, then Spider-Man, antagonists, connections, stages of grief, spell strength, best friends, after credits, crying, Baby Tom, then Wonder Man cancellation news, showrunner, then Visions plans (1st 4 next week!), Fan Expo plans, Jedi mind tricks, & more.

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