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This 100-page commemorative issue includes interviews with the cast and crew of The Empire Strikes Back, including: George Lucas, (story and executive producer), Irvin Kershner (Director), Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Kenny Baker (R2-D2), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) and Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett).

The magazine also features interviews with the team behind Star Wars: The Clone Wars looking back on The Empire Strikes Back, 50 amazing facts about Empire and an Empire merchandise guide. Plus, much more must-have material for all Star Wars fans.

These three special Empire covers, which feature Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia, are only available for purchase on newsstands.

Jonathan Wilkins, editor of Star Wars Insider says: "The three heroes of The Empire Strikes Back are at the top of every bounty hunter hit list. Here at Insider we thought we'd make it a little easier for fans to get their hands on their favorite Rebels."

Star Wars Insider tribute issue to The Empire Strikes Back goes on sale July 27, 2010.

LUKE SKYWALKER REVEAL LIGHTSABER
EPISODE VI: THE RETURN OF THE JEDI

While we were working on the Obi lightsaber with our manufacturing partner, we had been developing the Luke Skywalker Reveal Lightsaber from Star Wars Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi .  The design of this lightsaber is based on the reveal lightsaber originally made by Elstree Studio in the "lost footage" of Luke building his own lightsaber, that as been a topic of discussion for many years.  We will be updating our "In Development" section of our website shortly to share photos with you.

LUKE SKYWALKER X-WING HELMET
EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE

What helmet would display perfectly with your eFX Luke Skywalker's X-wing Rebel Fighter "Red 5" FX model?  Luke's X-wing pilot helmet as seen in Episode IV: A New Hope, of course!  Our master pattern was made from a digital scan of one of the original helmets in the Lucasfilm archives.  We also purchased an original APH-6B pilot helmet, used in the Vietnam war, to confirm and sharpen up the details.  This replica will also include the visor, a replica of the Racal RA-150 Minilite Headset microphone and the chin cup from what is believed to be from a kayaking helmet.

DARTH VADER HELMET
EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE

This is one of the most exciting products that we have ever announced!  The long anticipated original Darth Vader Helmet from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.  What makes this product so exciting (other than the fact that it is DARTH VADER!) is the history, the mystery and the lore behind the original prop.  With the help of the Lucasfilm archives, we discovered a truly lost treasure!  We actually found, what we believe, are the original molds made by Rick Baker of one of the original Darth Vader helmets from the long lost original molds in 1977!  Incredibly, Lucasfilm allowed us to make a casting from these molds for our master pattern.  Be sure to check out our "In Development" section to read more behind the development and lineage of this replica, coming soon!

Five of the six ornaments are Empire themed and will be available at Hallmark Gold Crown stores beginning at Keepsake Ornament Premiere July 10th.

From The Empire Strikes Back, Luke Skywalker appears in his X-wing gear as he did when he left Hoth to travel to the remote planet of Dagobah.
$14.95

This year's vehicle is the Rebel Snowspeeder -- press a button to hear memorable moments from the scene where Luke leads the battle with the oncoming Imperial AT-ATs.
$28.95

This year's scene ornament, "His Master's Bidding," captures the moment from Empire when Darth Vader and the Emperor plot against Luke Skywalker. When the button is pushed, the Emperor illuminates and dialog is played from the scene.
$32.95

A miniature two-set featuring "Boba Fett and Han Solo" captures the infamous bounty hunter Boba Fett and his prize bounty of the betrayed Han Solo frozen in carbonite.
$14.95

To round out The Empire Strikes Back assortment, "Lando Calrissian" will be available in limited quantities at Keepsake Ornament Premiere, offered July 10th and 11th while supplies last.

For the Comic-Con exclusive, Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments continues to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back with a two-pack of protocol droids K-3PO and R-3PO to be sold at the Hallmark booth located inside the Lucasfilm Pavillion.

Additionally, Hallmark will continue to feature a miniature two-set from the new Star Wars: The Clone Wars series with the release of "Master Yoda and Captain Rex." This Keepsake Ornament is $14.95 and available at Hallmark Gold Crown stores beginning at Keepsake Ornament Debut, October 9th. Be sure to see all the ornaments!

"Star Wars: Knight Errant" follows Kerra Holt, a lone Jedi Knight operating in Sith territory, far beyond the reach or aid of her Jedi Masters. The ongoing series kicks off in October with a Dark Horse comic written by John Jackson Miller and a tie-in novel (also authored by Miller) to be released next year. Interior art for the comic is provided by Federico Dallocchio.

MTV News has your exclusive first look at two covers from "Knight Errant" featuring the work of artists Joe Quinones and Dave Ross. They also have some details from Miller himself about what fans can look forward to in this new era for the "Star Wars" universe. Be sure to read the entire article and see the art.