"Star Roars" dives into the delightfully bizarre world of forgotten Star Wars toy sets, spotlighting the likes of the Dizzy Droid Drag Cantina and Jabba the Hutt's Bathroom with playful irreverence. Written by David Shayne and brought to life by James Warhola’s expressive art, this 1999 Mad Star Wars Spectacular issue offers a hilarious, offbeat tribute to the franchise’s most obscure merchandise. The cover, a vibrant mashup by Mort Drucker and Jack Rickard, perfectly captures the absurd charm of the original playsets.
Contains 11 stories
Star Roars
7 pp · Satire-Parody
Princess LaidupBar-StoolLube SkystalkerHam YoyoOldie Von MoldieOscar The Grouch (Cameo)Cree-PioZfrx (Cameo)Momaw Nadon [Hammerhead] (Unnamed, Cameo)Quasimodo (Cameo)ChewbaccoGeorge Lucas (Cameo)Dart ZaderStormtroopersGrand Moff TarkinImperial OfficersRebel blockade troopers
One Fine Day in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
1 pp · Humor
Luke SkywalkerPrincess LeiaHan Solo
A Mad Look at "Star Wars"
3 pp · Humor
Princess Leia OrganaR2-D2Darth VaderLuke SkywalkerImperial OfficersJawasGrumpyDocDopeyObi-Wan KenobiHan SoloChewbaccaWuhrerCantina AliensC-3PO
Star Wars Playsets You May Have Missed
3 pp · Satire-Parody
Darth VaderSpockScottyChewbaccaLuke SkywalkerSuluUhuraChekovStormtroopersHan SoloPrincess Leia OrganaR2-D2C-3POAl Mertzer
A tongue-in-cheek tour of Star Wars' most gloriously bizarre playsets, from the Dizzy Droid Drag Cantina to Jabba the Hutt's Bathroom, this absurdly detailed parody celebrates the franchise’s least plausible toys with deadpan humor and zero reverence.
The Empire Strikes Out
8 pp · Satire-Parody
Lube SkystalkerHam YoyoPrincess LaidupBar-StoolCree-PioChewbaccoLandoughOldie Von MoldieYodel2-1BDart ZadarUgnaughtsStormtroopersSpock (Cameo)Batman (Cameo)Robin (Cameo)
Star Wars Macarena
2 pp · Satire-Parody
George LucasStormtroopersObi-Wan KenobiGamorrean GuardsChewbaccaPrincess Leia OrganaHan SoloDarth VaderYodaJawasEwoksJabba the HuttSalacious CrumbR2-D2C-3POTusken RaidersLuke Skywalker
Updating Star Wars for the Future
2 pp · Humor
Luke SkywalkerChewbaccaPrincess Leia OrganaDarth VaderHan SoloStormtroopersJabba the HuttSalacious CrumbYodaC-3POR2-D2The GimpLando Calrissian
Re-Hash Of The Jeti
8 pp · Satire-Parody
Princess LaidupHam YoyoChewbaccoDart ZaderLandoughCree-pioLube SkystalkerBar-StoolYodelRaid bug (Cameo)Kermit The Frog (Cameo)Fozzy Bear (Cameo)EwoksMiss Piggy (Cameo)Cookie Monster (Cameo)StormtroopersChubby The FattRancor MonsterJawasBib FortunaSalacious CrumbBoba FettBig Bird (Cameo)Oldie Von MoldieTin Man (Cameo)E.T. (Cameo)Smokey The Bear (Cameo)Emperor PalpatineAdmiral AckbarMon MothmaGeneral MadineDumbo (Cameo)Dopey (Cameo)Grumpy (Cameo)Doc (Cameo)Bashful (Cameo)Sleepy (Cameo)Sneezy (Cameo)Happy (Cameo)Tarzan (Cameo)Mickey Mouse (Cameo)Spock (Cameo)
Don Martin's Return of the Jedi Out-Takes
3 pp · Humor
Princess Leia OrganaBoushhEwoksHan SoloDarth VaderLuke SkywalkerImperial Officer
The Force and I The Mad "Star Wars" Musical
7 pp · Satire-Parody
Luke SkywalkerObi-Wan KenobiDarth VaderPrincess Leia OrganaHan-SoloChewbaccaJawasC-3POR2-D2StormtroopersKermit the frog (Cameo)Lucy (From Peanuts) (Cameo)Fred Flintstone (Cameo)Captain James T. Kirk (Cameo)Spock (Cameo)Unnamed B.C. Characters (Cameo)Tin Man (Cameo)Tusken Raiders
One Day on the Snowy Plains of Hoth
1 pp · Humor
