And there’s a lot of like about this piece of goo. The jokes come quickly and are reliably funny, and there is an energy and a pace about the production that never dissipates. There’s an obvious affection by all involved in the project that comes through all the way down to small production details – take a look at the miniaturised Mos Eisley Cantina, with all of its weird patrons lovingly recreated as action figures. Even that creepy devil looking guy gets a look-in.  

It’s not, however, just a show for greasy devotees – there is enough there to keep those entertained who wouldn’t know a Bantha from a Wampa. Even if you don’t catch any of the references, there’s something to be said about the ability of stop motion animation to draw a laugh with just a few geeky movements. The quick-paced comedy is interspersed with a few drawn out, Family Guy-esque moments – the Emperor’s hilarious reaction to an unwanted call from Darth Vader is a prime example, and serves to highlight the underlying ridiculousness of the content.  

Green voices a good chunk of the characters himself (including as George W. Bush in a Jedi wet dream), and is joined by some of the original cast – Mark Hamill, Ahmed Best, and even the top dog George Lucas himself. Rounding out things are cameos from Conan O’Brien, Malcolm McDowell, and Hulk Hogan (as Abraham Lincoln – yes, it gets weird).  

There are a few extras to waste your time on – the usual fare of behind the scenes, deleted bits and commentary – but they all don’t quite make up for the fact that the running time of the feature is a paltry (poultry) 23 minutes, and that it’s all over a bit too soon. As a consequence Robot Chicken: Star Wars is a must-rent, but just doesn’t have the weight behind it to justify a purchase. What’s there is precious comedy quartz, but unfortunately you’ll find that you mine it out way too fast.