Star Wars Insider Issue 164 represents the 142nd installment of the Star Wars Insider magazine series and marks the seventy-second publication overseen by Titan Magazines. Its official release date was March 15, 2016.
What are the defining characteristics that constitute a Star Wars villain, from Darth Vader to Kylo Ren to Boba Fett? Insider poses this question to a panel of experts to uncover the essential elements of a Star Wars antagonist! Also featured: A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the visually impressive Naboo Royal starship from The Phantom Menace.
_In addition, Alan Dean Foster delves into his experience novelizing Star Wars: The Force Awakens, alongside an original, never-before-seen fictional story!
- Launch Pad – Get the newest updates and fun content from the Star Wars galaxy!
- " The Power of the Dark Side: Kylo Ren " Discover the reasons why Star Wars' latest villain is also its most formidable.
- Jedi Toy Box – The story behind the blue Snaggletooth action figure.
- " The Art Awakens 2 " Explore even more of the incredible artwork that shaped the striking visual style of Star Wars: The Force Awakens!
- " Taking It to the Max " A feature on actor Max von Sydow, who played Lor San Tekka in The Force Awakens.
- " Radio Drama! Part 2" The second installment of Bryan Young's conversation with John Madden and Tom Voegeli, the director and producer responsible for the Star Wars radio drama.
- " The Force Adapts: A Conversation " An interview featuring authors Alan Dean Foster and Michael Kogge, the writers behind the adult and junior novel adaptations of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, respectively.
- " Turning Point " An excerpt taken from Alexander Freed's novel, Battlefront: Twilight Company.
- My Star Wars – Arti Shah, the motion capture performer for Maz Kanata in The Force Awakens, shares her thoughts on the Star Wars saga!
- " Introducing Boba Fett " The inside story of how Boba Fett was first introduced to the Star Wars universe.
- Blaster Publishing – Reviews of: Bloodline, Tales from a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens: Volume I, Star Wars: Poe Dameron, Star Wars: The Original Trilogy – A Graphic Novel, Star Wars: Kanan Vol. 2 — First Blood, Star Wars: Vader Down, Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace hardcover, and Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The New Republic Vol. 2 Incoming – The newest Star Wars merchandise that you'll want to acquire for your collection! Bantha Tracks – Insider celebrates the most passionate and dedicated fans of the Star Wars saga! Bounty Hunters – Fans who have had the opportunity to meet Star Wars actors recount their experiences!
- Red Five – Dan Madsen shares his top five heartwarming moments from across the Star Wars saga!
- Star Wars Insider Issue #164 on Titan Magazines' official website (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Star Wars Insider #164 (Newsstand Edition)