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Michael A. Stackpole 🇺🇦 @michaelastackpole.bsky.social · 3h

If you want an easy, one stop page to check out all the fiction in the Chain Story so far, we got you.

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Thus Far in our Story… — The Chain Story

Just to make it easy for you so you don’t have to dig through a ton of old posts, below we have a gallery of the Chain Story Project’s offerings so far. Just click on the images to head off to the web...

www.chainstorycore.com

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Jordan Maison @jordanmaison.com · 5h

To be 100% upfront, this year is rough. Due to the tariffs, NONE of the toy companies who’ve worked with us in years past are able to pitch in. I went to the store just to put together these demo baskets. Even if you can’t buy a full basket, smaller donations are appreciated!

gofund.me/4e56b5c65

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 9h

Rest in peace Drew Struzan. My condolences to his family and friends.

Dread Struzan poster. Drew in the middle, with Lucas and Spielberg on either side. Drew art from Star Wars, E.T., Indiana Jones and other movies surround them.

Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 12h

While I think you make a good point, Star Wars books always have to work under restraints.
Before the prequels, Luke went on a quest to find his mother. Authors weren't allowed to talk about certain planets or species. It's a curse of IP writing.

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Chris Kempshall @chriskempshall.bsky.social · 17h

Tom (as ever) makes an amazingly good point here. I also want to add something (along with my musings yesterday) about the Law of Hypothetical Outcomes. I'm going to tell a story that doesn't have an ending (yet) but, like many great stories, it involves @kristinbaver.bsky.social

Tom @darthinternous.bsky.social · 1d

Random fun fact of the day - women are the reason #StarWars #publishing exists. And the reason it has been so successful that it could endure as it has for so many decades.

(I'm an expert on this stuff)

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Graphic Policy @graphicpolicy.com · 1d

Exclusive: Get a look at The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope — The Manga Signed Deluxe Collector’s Edition #starwars #manga #kickstarter @darkhorse.com

Exclusive: Get a look at The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope — The Manga Signed Deluxe Collector’s Edition

Get a, exclusive look at The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope — The Manga Signed Deluxe Collector’s Edition and go support the project today!

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 21h

Not a fan of Courtship, but your point is well made. So much was mined and spun off from Courtship.

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The Star Wars Underworld @theswu.bsky.social · 1d

Eyes like Stars mentions Coruscant in the Sequel Era lets go!

#StarWars #Sequels #Coruscant

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 21h

As soon as I saw the announcement I knew that would happen. This is why we can't have nice things.

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👻 Pablo Hidalghost 👻 @infinata.bsky.social · 21h

We wouldn’t have the Star Wars books we have without Carol Titelman and Lucy Wilson getting it started and keeping it running when it mattered the most in the early years.

Tom @darthinternous.bsky.social · 1d

Random fun fact of the day - women are the reason #StarWars #publishing exists. And the reason it has been so successful that it could endure as it has for so many decades.

(I'm an expert on this stuff)

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Tom @darthinternous.bsky.social · 1d

Random fun fact of the day - women are the reason #StarWars #publishing exists. And the reason it has been so successful that it could endure as it has for so many decades.

(I'm an expert on this stuff)

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 1d

No lies detected.

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Jordan Maison @jordanmaison.com · 1d

For #IndigenousPeoplesDay, enjoy this thread of past articles wherein I put a Native lens to pop culture.

Always grateful for @io9dotcom.bsky.social letting me talk about Tusken Raiders in #StarWars and how they evolved in The Book of Boba Fett:

gizmodo.com/how-the-book...

How The Book of Boba Fett Evolved Star Wars' View of the Tuskens

The latest Disney+ Star Wars series went to great lengths to infuse its Tusken tribe with influences from real-world Indigenous cultures.

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations!

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 3d

I am super excited about this!

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 4d

CHICAGO: REBUILD is providing therapy to folks detained by ICE. Please feel free to let people know.

findmeatherapist.org

Find Me A Therapist

findmeatherapist.org

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 3d

Played I sooo much. Never played II, so I was surprised to find out recently that Rookie One is a guy, as I choose to be a female pilot in the first one.

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 3d

I had to get up very early to see that on NBC on Sat morning. So early that the test pattern was still on ABC, lol.

Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 4d

ICYMI, Kyle Katarn Black Series figure coming as announced at NYCC yesterday!

Hasbro Black Series figure of Kyle Katarn. He stands at an opening with his blaster and lit lightsaber.

Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 4d

It's National Hispanic Heritage Month. To celebrate, we are featuring artists with Hispanic Heritage for Fine Art Friday. Next up is J Gonzo, you can check out more of his work here: www.instagram.com/jgonzoart

Darth Vader, holding his ignited lightsaber, other hand raised in the air.

Mando, with a blaster out, his cape blowing back and his rifle strapped to his back.

Yoda, lightsaber held in both hands and ignited.

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 5d

Nice! Who's the artist?

Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 5d

So jealous!

Tom @darthinternous.bsky.social · 5d

Surprise! The #StarWars #RevengeoftheSith Deluxe Edition is on sale early at #NYCC   

And author Matt Stover will be here to sign it this weekend #Booth3021. Buy a book and get a ticket to the signing.

Sat 530pm
Sun 1045am

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 6d

Committees, stormtroopers, Peacemaker, speeches, then only Murders, Algie, plans, the pool, suspects, the mayor, and a little D&D.

Zoom Call, three windows, four people. Tiny stuff Ewoks are present over the Zoom names.

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 7d

I would like to see more announcements for 2026. More about the next Mask of Fear novel. At the least, a tease of a new initiative. And what is Chris Kempshall working on?

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Chicago Force @chicagoforce.bsky.social · 7d

I always thought of it as his heart eventually dieing. I hope there is some insight in the anniversary edition.

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