@thepadawancollector: Today In Star Wars History… On February 17, 2012 — The Burton Star Wars Experience officially opened at Sierra-at-Tahoe, blending Star Wars with snow sports in a way only Lucasfilm could sign off on. Developed in partnership with Burton Snowboards and Lucasfilm, the experience transformed parts of the mountain into a Star Wars–themed adventure. The standout attraction was Yoda’s Riglet Park, an on-mountain learning area for kids featuring custom hand-carved wooden sculptures of Yoda, Chewbacca, R2-D2, C-3PO, and Ewoks. 🟢 Why this was special for fans: • Lucasfilm directly approved and collaborated on the designs • Riglet Parks were Burton’s signature way to introduce kids to snowboarding—making Yoda the perfect “teacher” • The experience reflected George Lucas’ long-standing support of outdoor education and youth creativity • It marked one of the rare times Star Wars appeared in a real-world, physical interactive environment outside of theme parks #StarWars #Lucasfilm #BurtonSnowboards #StarWarsHistory

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