"A Long Time Ago…." is a regular feature of Star Wars Insider magazine that selects one year in the history of the Star Wars franchise and discusses various product releases and events related to the franchise. Additionally, it notes some entertainment news outside the scope of the Star Wars franchise and notable events in the world that occurred during that year. "A Long Time Ago…." debuted in Star Wars Insider 102.

Contents 1 Star Wars Insider 102: 1999 1.1 Contents 2 Star Wars Insider 103: 2005 2.1 Contents 3 Star Wars Insider 104: 1978 (by Daniel Wallace) 3.1 Contents 4 Star Wars Insider 105: 1996 (by Daniel Wallace) 4.1 Contents 5 Star Wars Insider 106: 1991 (by Daniel Wallace) 5.1 Contents 6 Star Wars Insider 107: 1984 (by Daniel Wallace) 6.1 Contents 7 Star Wars Insider 108: 1997 (by Daniel Wallace) 7.1 Contents

Star Wars Insider 102: 1999Edit

ContentsEdit

• The Phantom Menace Opens!
• First Celebration
• The Death of Chewbacca!
• Media: Time Magazine Covers Episode I
• Sidebar: Month by Month
• Sidebar: Real Life 1999
• Sidebar: Entertainment

Star Wars Insider 103: 2005Edit

ContentsEdit

• Revenge of the Sith Opens
• Episode III Trailer
• Letterman Digital Arts Center Opens
• Star Wars Visionaries
• Sith Score Recorded
• Michael Sheard Remembered
• Lucas Announces Star Wars Future is on TV
• Sidebar: Real Life 2005
• Sidebar: Real Life 2005 Entertainment

Star Wars Insider 104: 1978 (by Daniel Wallace)Edit

ContentsEdit

• Star Wars Holiday Special Premieres
• Luke and Vader Duel!
• Attack of the Clone
• Boba Fett's Debut
• Sidebar: Month by Month
• Sidebar: 1978 Real Life World News
• Sidebar: Entertainment

Star Wars Insider 105: 1996 (by Daniel Wallace)Edit

ContentsEdit

• First Step Into a Larger World
  • StarWars.com Launches
  • Wedge Lives!
• Shadows of the Empire Debuts!
• Conjuring The Phantom!
• Sidebar: 1996: Month by Month
• Sidebar: 1996: Real Life World News
• Sidebar: 1996: Real Life Entertainment

Star Wars Insider 106: 1991 (by Daniel Wallace)Edit

ContentsEdit

• Heir to the Empire Debuts!
• Keeping the Flame Burning: The Roleplaying Products of West End Games
• Dark Empire
• New Acquisitions: Grand Admiral Thrawn and Mara Jade Join the Star Wars Family
• Sidebar: Month by Month
• Sidebar: 1991: Real Life World News
• Sidebar: 1991: Real Life Entertainment

Star Wars Insider 107: 1984 (by Daniel Wallace)Edit

ContentsEdit

• The Ewok Adventure Debuts!
• An Ewok Education
• Return of the Tie-ins
• Sidebar: Month by Month
• Sidebar: 1984: Real Life World News
• Sidebar: 1984: Real Life Entertainment

Star Wars Insider 108: 1997 (by Daniel Wallace)Edit

ContentsEdit

• Special Editions Debuts!
• You Must Learn the Ways of the Force. Jedi Knight: Dark Forces debuts.
• Special Edition Surprises
• The Saga Begins
• Sidebar: Month by Month
• Sidebar: 1997: Real Life World News
• Sidebar: 1997: Real Life Entertainment