John Jackson Miller (The Living Force, Batman: Resurrection) last week brought up how he gave a character a yellow lightsaber because the original Luke Skywalker Kenner action figure had a yellow lightsaber. Which made us wonder, was Rey's yellow lightsaber a tribute to the toy Luke? And then we wondered do lightsaber colors have any meaning? So we powered up the old internet to discover why does that first Luke action figure have a yellow ligthsaber? Are there any meanings behind the lightsaber colors? And what is the marketing psychological effect of all these colors?

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Star Wars may have the largest and most diverse fanbase in all the galaxy—but every fan has their own certain point of view. So, tune your comlinks and join Star Wars enthusiasts, Dave (an OT kid) and Elora (a PT kid), every week for an in-depth conversation with a different devotee from all walks of life across the Star Wars fandom universe. Plus, it’s just FUN to talk about Star Wars. To bring balance to the fanbase, each episode we’ll delve into our guests’ personal Star Wars fandom story, and from that point of view, we’ll celebrate the power of the Force. Strap in, ignite your passion for the galaxy far, far away, and find out: What Does Stars Wars Mean To You?

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