Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles

Name: Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241722701
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Discover More Than 230 Vehicles From a Galaxy Far, Far Away!

By DK and Brandon Wainerdi

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Updated edition with six more years of vehicles from new Star Wars movies and live and animated TV series. What's the difference between a B-wing and an X-wing starfighter? How many legs does an AT-OT walker have? And just how fast can the Millennium Falcon fly?... Read More

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Description

Updated edition with six more years of vehicles from new Star Wars movies and live and animated TV series.

What's the difference between a B-wing and an X-wing starfighter? How many legs does an AT-OT walker have? And just how fast can the Millennium Falcon fly?

This updated edition covers more than 230 vehicles from Star Wars movies and TV series, now including The Rise of Skywalker, The Mandalorian, Young Jedi Adventures, and more! From enormous Sith Star Destroyers to Kylo Ren's TIE whisper to Din Djarin's shiny N-1 starfighter, learn all about your favourite modes of transportation from a galaxy far, far away, featuring more than 70 new vehicles.

Easy to navigate, with contents broken down by categories like land, sea, air, and space, and packed with informative stats regarding manufacturers, models, dimensions, and so much more, the Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles has it all. Fans of all ages, get ready to buckle up and zoom away with this in-depth guide to the best and most popular rides!

& ™ 2024 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241722701

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 186.0mm

Height: 239.0mm

Weight: 908g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Brandon Wainerdi is a writer and interviewer, whose work can be found in Star Wars Insider, StarWars.com, and the iconic horror magazine, FANGORIA. He is the host of Talking Bay 94, an award-winning podcast that interviews the cast and crew of the saga. He lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, as well as his dog, Indiana.

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