Here's 10 of the key reasons editor Matt Lawrence refuses to believe there will ever be a greater sci-fi franchise than Star Wars.
1. Yoda: Arguably the finest character creation of sci-fi history. So wise, so quirky and so darn affecting when he passes on to the great force in the sky. And who hasn't at some point in time assumed the Yoda voice.
2. The Force/Jedi Knights: Who wouldn't want to be capable of implanting thoughts in the minds of weaker-willed individuals? Who wouldn't want to have their own lightsaber to wield ... to say nothing about moving objects with nothing but your will and wearing real cool looking cloaks and shoulder to floor capes.
3. Tauntauns and Speeder Bikes: I challenge anyone who watched Empire and Jedi to tell me they wouldn't want to jump on the back of either and go for a ride.
The two-legged Tauntaun, a native of Hoth, may have been known for its unpleasant smell, but it looked so cool sprinting across the frozen landscape. Could definitely see myself raising a domestic herd.
And as for Speeder Bikes, well, high speed racing through the forests of Endor would be the ideal way to de-stress after a week in the Gazette office.
4. Wookies: The closest thing to having your dog walking by your side ... albeit a huge pooch, skilled in weaponry and piloting space vehicles.
5. Gamorrean Guards: The most impressive porcine humanoids I have witnessed on film. Fierce battle-axe brandishing oinkers I'd employ to protect my fort.
6. The Max Rebo Band: What's not to love about a cool cantina band that tours the Outer Rim. The trio features lead singer Sy Snootles, along with red ball organ player Max Rebo and Droopy McCool. They were seen in Jedi playing in the court of Jabba the Hutt.
7. Darth Vader: Jedi Knight, follower of the dark side, estranged father and misunderstood hard man. The Sith Lord shall forever remain one of the most iconic villains in the history of sci-fi.
8. Han Solo: The coolest Harrison Ford has ever been/will ever be. I still wish I was as cool as Han!
9. Ewoks: Who doesn't love cute little chattering furry beasts with spears?
10. Merch: It doesn't matter how old I get, the toys are still cool.
