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How to Buy Star Wars Editdroid DVD

"Star Wars: EditDroid" editions are fan-made versions of the original trilogy of "Star Wars" films (episodes 4-6). They are laser disc transfers of the original theatrical versions of the films before George Lucas added new and controversial special effects for a theatrical re-release in 1997. The "EditDroid" versions use audio from the original theatrical soundtracks.

These are unauthorized, unapproved versions of the films. George Lucas will hate you if you watch them. So think about if you want to incur his wrath before you try to get your mitts on these puppies.

The term EditDroid refers to the now defunct, non-linear, laser disc-based editing software that was developed by LucasFilm.

Things You'll Need

  • A computer
  • Geeky friends on a message board
  • Tickets to a convention
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Instructions

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      Hit the message boards. There are lots out there that are loaded with "Star Wars geeks." Make friends, ask around. You will not be able to get these in stores. The mighty heads of Hollywood and Mr. Lucas himself frown upon this sort of thing. So be wary. Start with the forums at OriginalTrilogy.com, StarWars.com and FanEdits.com.

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      You may need to make trades with other eager collectors. What you trade is between you and your new best friend.

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      The best place to find special versions of flicks that may or may not be on the "up and up" are conventions. Check out the vendor tables at comic book and science fiction conventions. You'll find a lot of weirdo goodies. This can be pricey if you need to travel but if you love "Star Wars" so much that you're searching for EditDroid DVD's then you're probably going to conventions already anyway. The science fiction news site, io9.com, updates a monthly calendar of conventions. Keep an eye out.

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      The internet is your friend. Search, search, search.

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