The 86th edition of the magazine Star Wars Insider is known as Star Wars Insider 86.
Subscribers started receiving it during the week commencing on February 13, while it became available on newsstands starting February 21, 2006.
- " The Mandalorians: People and Culture " (authored by Karen Traviss) This article offers a detailed exploration into the culture and language of the Mandalorians.
- " Posters of Episode VI: Return of the Jedi " (authored by Pete Vilmur) This features concepts and artwork from Return of the Jedi that are rarely seen.
- " Unknown Soldier: The Story of General Grievous " (authored by Abel Peña) A World Exclusive! This delves into the previously untold origins of General Grievous.
- " A New Order " (authored by J. W. Rinzler)
- " Yoda's Right Arm " (authored by Daniel Wallace) An exclusive look at creating the Jedi Master
- An archived version of the StarWars.com page for Inside Star Wars Insider #86 (content now obsolete; backup link)
- On Hyperspace, the "Star Wars Insider #86 Online Supplement" is available (content obsolete and backup link not available)