The Return of Dash Rendar: A Star Wars Legends Character Reimagined for the Modern Era

The Long-Awaited Return

One fan-favorite Star Wars character has yet to return to franchise canon, and this creative individual decided they didn't want to wait. Many Star Wars characters remain confined to the now non-canon Legends continuity, and many fans have been growing impatient. One, in particular, decided to wait no longer and has now created a rather striking look at what one of these lost souls might look like in the modern iteration of the franchise.

The Star Wars franchise was already a bit of a juggernaut back when pretty much everything was considered an official part of the continuity. But once the great Star Wars canon reset happened, it marked the series' move from huge mainstream nerd thing to gargantuan inescapable nerd thing. Unfortunately, that move required several characters and stories to be rendered no longer canon. But while many have eventually found their way back to the official side of things, like Grand Admiral Thrawn, others continue to wallow in relative obscurity, much to fans' dismay.

So, one such loyalist on the Star Wars subreddit decided to take matters into their own hands. User DBR-customs specializes in customizing action figures to create new or improved characters, and they recently posted their latest work showcasing how they imagine fan-favorite Star Wars Legends character Dash Rendar would look in live-action. Specifically, they wanted to depict how the suave Shadows of the Empire smuggler protagonist would look if he were to show up in The Mandalorian.

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The Striking Reimagining

The look is striking. Dash vaguely resembles a particularly grizzled Aaron Ashmore of Locke and Key fame. So, if Lucasfilm was wondering who best to bring the character to life if they made him canon again, there's an idea. That one's free. His shoulder pad-forward outfit resembles the one seen in most of his more famous appearances, which makes sense considering how a random bearded white guy might need a bit more visual spice to stand out as a character. Fans who loved the Shadows of the Empire game, book, and comics will immediately know who he is just at first glance.

DBR-customs also included some of their own original characters to flesh out Dash's crew because, of course, Dash would have a crew. Despite being one of the best Star Wars video game protagonists, he could always use some backup. In this case, that backup includes a Twi'lek, a Trandoshan, and a Duros, all of whom have been the last thing several people have seen in a dark alley. He's also shown with another human who looks suspiciously similar to him. Is he perhaps a long-lost brother? A mysterious clone? Just another white guy? The questions are delicious.

It would be cool to see Dash show up in the next season of The Mandalorian or the movie if rumors regarding The Mandalorian season 4 becoming a movie can be trusted. Dash may have started as a bit of a stand-in for Han Solo, but there's no denying he earned his fans. Hey, if that green space rabbit Jaxxon can return to the fold, so can this guy.

The Possibility of Return

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The reimagining of Dash Rendar by DBR-customs has sparked a new wave of excitement among Star Wars fans, reigniting hopes for the return of beloved characters from the Legends continuity. With the success of characters like Grand Admiral Thrawn making their way back into the official canon, the possibility of Dash Rendar's return seems more plausible than ever.

As the Star Wars universe continues to expand across various media, including films, series, and animated content, the potential for Dash Rendar to make a triumphant return grows. Whether it's in the next season of The Mandalorian or a rumored movie adaptation, the reimagining of Dash Rendar serves as a testament to the enduring love for these characters and the creative ways fans keep their legacy alive.