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33. Did You Know: Star Wars is often a family affair. Mark Hamill’s son appears in Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Nathan’s role is that of a pod racer then a Palace guard, although he is not credited in the film. Ewan McGregor, who plays Obi Wan, grew up with Star Wars in his blood. After all, his uncle Dennis Lawson played Wedge in Star Wars: A New Hope. George Lucas’ children, Jett and Katie, also appear in Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Neither are credited for their roles, but Jett plays a padawan at the Jedi Library, and Katie portrays Lunae Minx. You can see Katie in the Outlander Club scene.
67. Fast Fact: Everything Star Wars became a hit after the release of Star Wars: A New Hope. It was also the beginning of the collector craze. The very first Star Wars figures were made by Kenner, and kids and collectors alike grabbed them up in great excitement. The first characters produced were Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Chewbacca, R2D2, C3PO, ObiWan Kenobi, Darth Vader, a Stormtrooper, one of the Sand People, a Death Squad Commander and Jawa. The figures sold for a mere $1.96 when they were first released.
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