The relationship betweenObi-Wan KenobiandLuke Skywalkeris well-known, but this blink-and-you-miss-it Easter egg inObi-Wan KenobiandA New Hopereveals just how influential Obi-Wan really was on Luke’s childhood. Although Obi-Wan’s importance to Luke was clear from the very beginning,Star Warsmovies and TV showshave only increased that importance with time. After all,Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sithfully laid out Master Yoda and Obi-Wan’s plan for the twins and their future.
However, perhaps no new addition toStar Warsmore directly revealed the lengths Obi-Wan went to in watching over Luke than theObi-Wan Kenobishow. In addition to fleshing out this period intheStar Warstimelinequite a bit more,Obi-Wan Kenobirevealed the dynamic between Obi-Wan, Uncle Owen, and Luke and the role Obi-Wan played in Luke’s early life.One surprisingly small detail in particular showcased how much that role impacted Luke.
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Obi-Wan Helped Inspire Luke’s Love Of Flying
In theObi-Wan Kenobishow,Obi-Wan bought a T-16 Skyhopper model toy for young Luke Skywalker. Unfortunately, he didn’t have the easiest time getting it to him, as Uncle Owen was (perhaps rightfully) very wary of allowing Obi-Wan near Luke. While that seemingly had a bit to do with Obi-Wan himself, as Owen alluded to Anakin’s fate in a way suggesting he blamed Obi-Wan for it, it was also likely contextual. At the time,the Imperial Inquisitorswere actively seeking out and killing Force-sensitive beings, and, as a known Jedi, Obi-Wan posed a major risk to Luke.
Luke is seen playing with this very Skyhopper model inA New Hope.
For this reason, Uncle Owen returned the toy to Obi-Wan, cutting off that connection. However, in theObi-Wan Kenobifinale, Obi-Wan visited the Lars farm himself and gave Luke the toy directly. Adorably, Luke is seen playing with this very Skyhopper model inA New Hope. Much more than just a keepsake, though,this model very likely contributed to Luke’s love of flying. Even Uncle Owen seemed to know this would influence Luke, as, when Obi-Wan argued it was just a toy, Owen retorted,“It’s a lot more than that.”
Darth Vader Actually Picked Up Luke’s Skyhopper In The Comics
Interestingly, this toy had even more importance in theStar Warscomics, as, inDarth Vader (2020) #1,Vader himself picked up and inspected the model when he visited the Lars homestead on Tatooine. This moment ended up being even more symbolic afterObi-Wan Kenobi, which premiered a few years after the comic was published, added to the context. When Vader picked up the toy, he was holding an object that symbolized the bond between Obi-Wan and Luke—his former Jedi Master and his son.
When Vader picked up the toy, he was holding an object that symbolized the bond between Obi-Wan and Luke—his former Jedi Master and his son.
In some ways, this small Easter egg reveals the beauty ofStar Wars. With each new installment, the franchise masterfully identifies ways to bring together storylines, concepts, and characters across generations. Luke’s Skyhopper toy inA New Hopecould easily have been a throwaway item from the original trilogy, but instead, the item has come to reveal how significant an impactObi-Wan Kenobireally did have on Luke Skywalker.
Obi-Wan Kenobi
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Obi-Wan Kenobi: Set during the reign of the Galactic Empire, the narrative follows former Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi as he undertakes a pivotal mission to reconcile with former allies turned adversaries while confronting the formidable forces of the Empire.
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Star Wars is a seminal science fiction film released in 1977 that follows the quest of Luke Skywalker and Han Solo to rescue Princess Leia from the oppressive Imperial forces. They are aided by the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO, as they strive to restore peace to the galaxy.
