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5. Little Known Fact: The face of Stars Wars would be much different today if things had worked out slightly different. Had Carrie Fisher turned down the role of Princess Leia, Jodie Foster would have stepped in. Had Lucas cast an African American in the role of Han Solo, we all might know Billy Dee Williams as Han instead of Lando. Had Lucas gone with his first instinct, Alec Guinness would never have grown to hate Star Wars. Instead, Japanese actor Toshirô Mifune would have played Obi Wan. And, Orson Welles’ deep voice would have become synonymous with Darth Vader, instead of James Earl Jones.

87. Did You Know: Not many people had hope for the success of Star Wars? Studio execs prepared for its failure by planning to chop the film up into 20 minute bits then air them for kids on Saturday mornings? Only George Lucas and Steven Spielberg had faith that the film would be a hit—and they were quickly proven right.

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"The Characters of Star Wars" 8-Piece Magnet Set Give your fridge some Star Wars flare with a great new set of sculpted character magnets available exclusively in the U.S. through StarWarsShop.com. Previously available only in Japan, each magnet features a highly accurate 3-dimensional likeness of seven different Star Wars characters from the artisans at Kotobukiya, sculptors of the ever-popular line of Star Wars vinyl statues. Magnets measure about two inches tall and include Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, TIE Fighter Pilot, Tusken Raider, R2-D2, C-3PO, and Jawa. Collectors will receive eight magnets--seven different characters with the possibility of an eighth "secret" chase character--each packaged individually within the original merchandising case sent to Japanese retailers. More information about "The Characters of Star Wars" 8-Piece Magnet Set