The 164th issue of Star Wars Insider magazine, titled Star Wars Insider 186, represents the ninety-fourth issue released by Titan Magazines. It was made available on December 18, 2018. This edition initiates a thematic series, running until Star Wars Insider 191, with each issue dedicated to exploring one of the initial six Star Wars films, starting with a focus on Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace.
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- " Great Expectations: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace " (by Tricia Barr) An examination of the themes and character development within Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
- " An Innocent Abroad: The Rise and Prattfalls of Jar Jar Binks " (by Mark Wright) A fresh perspective on the reputation of the well-meaning Gungan, Jar Jar Binks.
- " Leading the Resistance " (by Tara Bennett) A conversation with the executive producers of Star Wars Resistance, discussing the creation of the animated series.
- " Irresistible: The Voices of Star Wars Resistance " (by Tara Bennett) An interview with the talented voice actor behind Kazuda Xiono from Star Wars Resistance.
- " World Building " The design process behind the planets and environments featured in Solo: A Star Wars Story.
- " The Droid That Knew Too Much " (by Amy Ratcliffe) A look at how the heroic astromech R2-D2 evolved into the droid who possessed a wealth of knowledge.
- " 2-1b or Not 2-1b: Writing Shakespeare's Star Wars " (by Megan Crouse) Author Ian Doescher explains his approach to reimagining Star Wars in the style of Shakespearean iambic pentameter.
- " Menacing Merch " (by Mark Newbold) A showcase of the most notable merchandise and marketing campaigns associated with Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
- " Secrets of the Sith: A Dark Side Chronicle " (by Michael Kogge) Unveiling details about the origins of the Jedi Order's most formidable adversaries.
- " Lock the Door! " (by Darren Scott) A discussion on whether Stormtroopers are an elite fighting force, or simply soldiers with poor marksmanship.
- " Launchpad "
- " Competition! "
- " Jedi Master's Quiz "
- " Worldwide "
- " The Star Wars Archive "