Jason Eaton sends us a blast from his past... and some EXTREME fuel for stoking the Episode 2 speculation. Consider what is to follow rumor, but also SPOILER (so highlight to read). Here is Jason to tell the tale...

Hi, long time reader, first time emailer (heh heh). I found this old tabloid publication called "The World of Star Wars" from Paradise Press, 1981. It's officially endorsed by LFL, and if memory serves, my mom bought it for me at the grocery store when I BEGGED for it. SPOILERInside, I found the most interesting article on Stormtroopers, which I have scanned and sent as an attachment. Neat stuff, eh? God knows this 'ain't cannon, as it was probably written by the writers who put this mag together, but it did fuel my imagination all those years ago, and seems to be the direction that Lucas is going, right? Well anyway, here it is. Take care.

And here is the scan that Jason sent us (thanks Jason!)

So, what do you think? Why not head over to the Jedi Council's discussion forums to chomp on this latest(?) tidbit! And if your own data banks hold a juicy morsel, no matter how old, send 'em in!