Star Wars Fandom

    Since the release of the first film Star Wars: A New Hope in 1977, the franchise stole the hearts, and captured the imagination of millions of fans around the world. But what is it about these movies fans love?  Is it the heroic struggle between the light and dark sides of the force? The lightsaber duels? Luke vs Darth Vader? With one of the greatest storylines ever made, iconic characters, and unforgettable music, Star Wars has become a cultural phenomenon that has only gotten bigger over the years. Countless books, comics, spin-offs, video games, and TV shows have been inspired by this amazing trilogy. It's no surprise to find fans of all ages from all over supporting the galaxy far, far away. 

Star Wars Cosplay    

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Cosplay, or costume play, is a popular activity among fans of a franchise who want to embody their favorite characters from the series. from Jedi, to Sith, to stormtroopers and droids, there are countless characters to chose from, making Star Wars cosplay a diverse, and fun community. Cosplayers often spend countless hours perfecting their costumes, and studying every detail and accessory to make the outfit as authentic as possible. Lots of fans showcase their costumes at conventions. At this years Star Wars Celebration in London, England thousands of people from all over the world came together to engage in lightsaber training, showcase and trading of fan art, and the fan favorite cosplay competition. Conventions are a great place to meet others who share their love for Star Wars. The next Star Wars Celebration festival will take place in Japan, 2025. With so many different species, and characters throughout the films it gives people a great opportunity to be creative with their costumes and dress as whoever they desire. Whether it's crafting the perfect lightsaber, or roaring like Chewbacca, cosplay is a great way for fans to immerse themselves in the world of the franchise and bring the characters to life.

Fan-Art

    Common in almost every fandom is fan-art. Artwork created by fans is a great way for people to express their love and appreciation for a certain character or a particular piece of work. Usually in the forms of drawings, paintings, or digital art, fan art can be found across multiple platforms such as social media, websites, and fan conventions. Uploaded on the website Deviant Art you can find tons of creative works of art made by fans all revolving Star Wars. Darth Vader, Sith Lord, father of Luke, and leader of the empire is a commonly drawn character. Fans love to emphasize his dominance and leadership by portraying him in scenarios where he appears powerful. Vader is one of the greatest antagonists ever created, which is one of the many reasons why the fandom of Star Wars is so devoted. With hundreds of thousands of different works of art created and shared on social media, it's fairly common to come across a beautiful picture that truly captures your gaze. 

Big bad Sith lord
 Big Bad Sith Lord

Social Media

    Social media has made it easier for fans to connect with one another, regardless of their geographical location. Fans can now share their thoughts and opinions about their favorite shows, movies, books, as well as interact with other fans who share their interests. With how massive and well known Star Wars is, it's extremely easy to find YouTube channels, instagram accounts, and twitter pages dedicated to a specific character, or just the franchise in general. The account Alaska Vader, run by Star Wars fanatic Jake Sloan is a popular channel on Youtube. Jakes most popular video consists of him putting on a movie accurate Darth Vader suit, and showing how it works. He has a lot of other Star Wars related content that consists of him wearing the suit or going to conventions. Jake also has an instagram where he regularly uploads pictures of him in his costume surrounded by other Star Wars fans he meets at conventions. Social media is considered the home of modern day fandom because you can easily find content, or share thoughts or experiecnes relating to your specific fandom. 


Video Games

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    Video games have allowed fans to explore new parts of the Star Wars universe and experience new stories that are not covered in the movies or other media. Star Wars has been releasing video games since the early 80s, but in today's world they have expanded the lore and mythology of the Star Wars universe, adding new characters, locations, and events. For all the people who like to watch gameplay of these games can resort to social media. There are tons of Youtube channels that upload gameplay, and review all the different Star Wars games for everyone to see. The channel Battlefront Knight has over 300,000 subscribers and regularly uploads videos of him playing, reviewing, or ranking games. The original lego Star Wars on the playstation 2 holds a special place in my heart for giving me countless memories to cherish. This game has played a big role in sparking my love of the this epic, everlasting trilogy.

    In conclusion, Star Wars fandom is a fun and diverse community that has been thriving for over four decades. Fandom is is a testament to the power of storytelling, and the impact that a fictional universe can have on so many peoples lives is amazing. From the original trilogy to the prequels, and the sequels Star Wars has captured the minds and imaginations of Star Wars lovers and will continue to do so for generations. Star Wars fandom is a place where people can come together to create lasting friendships, connect with like-minded individuals, and express their passion for the galaxy far, far away.



Works Cited

Art, D. (n.d.). Big bad Sith Lord. deviantart. Retrieved from https://www.deviantart.com/danarart/art/Big-bad-Sith-lord-582944755. 

Cunliffe, J. (n.d.). Star Wars the game. wikipedia . Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego_Star_Wars:_The_Video_Game. 

Explore the best starwars art. DeviantArt. (n.d.). Retrieved May 5, 2023, from https://www.deviantart.com/tag/starwars 

Long, Z. (2019). The best costumes (and droids) we spotted at Star Wars Celebration 2019. Retrieved from https://media.timeout.com/images/105438775/1536/864/image.jpg. 

Star Wars. (2022, June 27). Star wars celebration europe 2023 tickets. StarWars.com. Retrieved May 4, 2023, from https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-celebration-europe-2023-tickets 

Vader, A. (2017, August 22). Putting on a movie accurate Darth Vader Suit. YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KYWdc1BO9c 

Wikimedia Foundation. (2023, May 4). Lego Star Wars: The video game. Wikipedia. Retrieved May 5, 2023, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego_Star_Wars:_The_Video_Game 











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