The next issue of Lucasfilm Magazine -- the magazine of the Official French Star Wars Fan Club -- focuses on Baron Papanoida and Darth Vader, and even features two separate covers showcasing each. Subscribers will receive the Baron Papanoida cover while the newsstand version features Darth Vader. Here's a look at what's featured in this issue.

Take a look at the first of a six-part series featuring artist Joe Johnston's never-before-seen storyboards from an early draft of the original Star Wars. Collectors also get a treat with the feature "Guilty by Association: Early Star Wars Bootleg Merchandise" which explores the history of unlicensed lightsabers, posters, magazines, art and more. In the second of a three-part series, Industrial Light & Magic modelmaker Brian Gernand details how he and his team created the look and feel of Mustafar for Revenge of the Sith. George Lucas' children -- Katie, Jett and Amanda -- talk about their cameo experiences in their father's saga.

As part of the 30th anniversary celebration, Lucasfilm Magazine meets with the Star Wars saga's greatest villain, Darth Vader. Actor Dave Prowse remembers what it was like to play the Sith Lord during the years of the original Star Wars trilogy.

This issue also explores Timothy Zahn's Allegiance, while collector fans get a primer preview to the lavish new Sculpting a Galaxy book. The interview with French photographer Cedric Delsaux gives you an inside look at his In-Between Theory, art of mixing Star Wars elements into our reality ! Finally in the Bantha Tracks section, view the creation of an incredible life size Jabba the Hutt, made by Belgium team, The 501st Prospectors Squad.

Catch up on all your favorite columns and regular features including Skywalker Reporter, Toy Story, the newest merchandise catalog, Dr. Jones' mail bag and much more! Lucasfilm Magazine #63 was shipped to subscribers on December 20th, 2006 and will be available on French newsstands on January 10, 2007.

For more information on the Official French Fan Club, visit their website here.