3 Ships Star Wars Just Finally Brought to the Screen After Decades of Waiting

Star Wars ships are always a highlight for fans. From the iconic Millennium Falcon’s debut in 1977 to the thrilling battles between X-wings and TIE Fighters, these ships have created some of the most memorable moments in the saga. They’ve also become incredibly popular collectibles, driving a huge market for toys, models, and all sorts of merchandise – everything from A-wings to B-wings and beyond.

As a huge Star Wars fan, one of the things I always enjoy is how each new show or movie introduces fresh elements – usually with some fantastic new starships! But it’s also great when they connect to what we already know and love. Like, seeing the N-1 Starfighter from the prequels appear in The Mandalorian was a real treat. And The Mandalorian & Grogu is doing that again; not only do we get more of the Razor Crest (thank goodness!), but it’s finally bringing some ships that have been part of the official story for ages to life on screen. It’s exciting to see these previously unseen vessels actually fly!

3) Red Jammer Y-wing

Y-wing starfighters have appeared in Star Wars films since the very first movie in 1977, famously flown by Gold Squadron during the Battle of Yavin. However, there’s one Y-wing that audiences have never seen: a model originally nicknamed “Red Jammer.” Created in 1976, this initial version was painted red, reflecting an early script where Red Squadron piloted the ships. Though it was never completed, it served as the basis for all subsequent Y-wings. The fleet was later changed to Gold Squadron because of technical challenges during filming, meaning the red model never appeared on screen.

In a fun nod to the past, The Mandalorian and Grogu recently brought back Red Jammer – a ship that originally appeared in a 1976 Star Wars scene! The episode showed the New Republic attacking a Hutt base on Nal Hutta with the ship, even naming it directly. Interestingly, director Lee Isaac Chung played the pilot. They were even able to use the original model from 1976, requiring permission from George Lucas himself, making this more than just a hidden reference – it’s a genuine piece of Star Wars history.

2) The Guillotine

In The Mandalorian and Grogu, fans are reintroduced to Embo, a bounty hunter first seen in episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. He’s brought along another anooba pet – though it’s a different one than Marrok from the animated series. Embo travels in his uniquely shaped spaceship, the Guillotine, which resembles his signature hat. He’s upgraded the ship with powerful laser turrets and even added a holding cell for capturing targets.

Originally, the ship known as the Guillotine was planned to appear in Season 6 of The Clone Wars, in an episode called “An Old Friend.” In that storyline, Darth Sidious would have hired it to interfere with Padmé Amidala’s work, leading to a short battle with Anakin Skywalker. However, the scene was ultimately removed from the episode. Before appearing in The Mandalorian and Grogu, the Guillotine had only been seen in concept art and in the comic book Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch – Ghost Agents.

1) INT-4 Interceptor

The INT-4 Interceptor is unique because it was first designed as a toy, not for the movie itself. This was fairly common during the original Star Wars trilogy era. Kenner released it in 1982 as part of their Mini-Rigs line, describing it as an Imperial scout ship used on Hoth to locate a Rebel base. The ship has a distinctly blocky design and is equipped with two laser cannons.

The INT-4 Interceptor doesn’t have a significant history in Star Wars lore. It first appeared in the 2014 mobile game Star Wars: Commander, and later in the comic Return of the Jedi – Ewoks 1 (which is now considered official canon). In the comic, an Ewok named Peekpa found one on Endor, proving the Empire used these interceptors during the events of Return of the Jedi. Beyond that, the ship hadn’t been featured much until The Mandalorian and Grogu, where Commander Barro attempted to escape Din Djarin using one. He had docked it inside an AT-AT, which Din Djarin ultimately destroyed.

The Mandalorian and Grogu is currently playing in theaters.

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2026-06-14 15:11