Star Wars Insider 160 is the 138th issue of Star Wars Insider magazine and the sixty-eighth published by Titan Magazines. It was released on September 22, 2015.
Publisher's summary
Star Wars Rebels is back on our screens for what promises to be an epic second season. This issue, the cast and crew discuss the return of the show and hint at what's coming up! Star Wars set decorator Roger Christian takes us on a tour of the Millennium Falcon and explains why airplanes played a huge part in building the Star Wars galaxy.
We bring you the latest on The Force Awakens, including some of the coolest collectibles heading your way in advance of the movie opening. There's also a special preview of the hotly anticipated videogame, Star Wars Battlefront, and exclusive tie-in fiction that you won't want to miss! Plus, amazing two collectible Topps trading cards for every reader!
Contents
Departments
- Launch Pad – Exclusive news and fun from the Star Wars galaxy!
- C-3PO's Communication Station! – Welcome to Star Wars Insider's letters page!
- My Star Wars – The voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi, James Arnold Taylor, on the saga!
- Jedi Toy Box – The amazing true story of Kenner's retractable lightsabers!
- Vanessa's View – Star Wars Rebels' Hera Syndulla writes for Star Wars Insider!
- Blaster
- Publishing – Star Wars: Lost Stars, Marvel's forthcoming Star Wars slate previewed, and more!
- Incoming – The sinister First Order makes its presence felt to collectors!
- Bantha Tracks – Insider celebrates the saga's most dedicated fans!
- Bounty Hunters – The fans who have met the stars of Star Wars share their experiences!
- Red Five – Monster expert Tom Spina's five favorite creatures!
Features
- "The Clones Are Back in Town"
- Actor Dee Bradley Baker on returning to battle in Star Wars Rebels.
- "Chuck Wendig's War"
- The author of Star Wars: Aftermath discusses continuing the saga!
- "Blade Squadron: Zero Hour"
- "Ahsoka Tano: A Hero for Our Time"
- From Padawan learner to rebel warrior!
- "The Return of the Jedi Archives of James Kahn, Part I"
- The author of the Return of the Jedi novelization speaks.
- "The Art of War"
- The much respected art director on the early days of Star Wars.
- "Practical Magic: The Surprising Effects of the Prequels"
- The most surprising visual effects of the prequels revealed!
- "Back on Set!"
- The legendary producer visits the Star Wars: The Force Awakens set!
- "Join Us!"
- How to make your friends fall in love with Star Wars!
Media
Cover gallery
Newsstand preview cover
Newsstand final cover
PX Edition cover
Sources
Blade Squadron: Part One Short Story on StarWars.com (backup link)- Star Wars: Journey to The Force Awakens Trading Cards Revealed — Updated on StarWars.com (original link is obsolete)
- Star Wars Insider #160: 10 Highlights! on StarWars.com (original link is obsolete)
- Blade Squadron, Part Two on StarWars.com (backup link)
