Fascinating article about the origins and influences behind Star Wars. Interesting conjecture about such wide-ranging influences as Dune, Lord of the Rings, Campbell, Kurosawa and more.
UGO story that delves into the relatively rich history of Star Wars video games (beginning with the Atari 2600 sidescroller where you fight the battle for Hoth).
This guy has made some pretty cool looking Boba Fett and Stormtrooper outfits. Well documented with notes and photographs if you ever decide to do the same.