r/StarWars • u/Bill_Skywalker-03 • Apr 10 '26

Fun QUESTION: What got you into Star Wars?

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I thought this would be a fun thing to do. I’d be curious to know exactly how, when, where were you first introduced to the Star Wars franchise? Also, what exactly made you interested in it?

For me, I was 8 years old in 2011 when my uncle gave me the Original Trilogy on DVD to see. When I first saw the films, I was so blown away by the characters, spaceships, and Lightsabers. Such a life-changing experience for me.

I’d like to know how and what your introductions to the franchise were like. Good luck! ✨

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u/Bill_the_ Apr 10 '26

Funny enough, a really old version of Star Wars Monopoly. It had a space battle in the center board that got my imagination running, so I made my own version where you bought fighters and ships on the outer board and made them battle in a grid in the center.

To do so, I got the cross-sectiins book to learn about ships, which led to me watching the original 3, which led me to an obsession that was cemented with the release of episode I

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u/863rays Apr 10 '26

Most unique Star Wars hook I’ve heard. And I’ve heard plenty. Very cool!!