Be sure to enter to win a Gentle Giant Animated Stormtrooper from our friends at NorthSide Collectibles. Like last month and give you two ways to enter for a total of 3 entries: one is a freebie with a simple e-mail you get one entry, and if you want to do a guest review for us, we will give you 2 more entries. Max of 3 entries per person. Click the image below for all the details, today is your last day to enter!

Posted on May 31, 2007

2008 will start off with a bang for Star Wars. Gentle Giant is excited to announce the Animated Chewbacca maquette for a release in January. This big furry fuzzball, is the perfect companion piece to the Animated Han Solo maquette. With the special inter-linking bases for you can display the 2 pieces together.

Also releasing in January will be the second piece in our Star Wars Kustomz line, the TIE Fighter Pilot on TIE Fighter. Made out of rotocast vinyl, the TIE Fighter will retail for $79.99 and stands 10 inches tall.

The infamous astromech droid is finally making his debut in the 1/6 scale statue line. The R2-D2 statue will release in January for $135.

Not to leave the fun all to Star Wars in January, the Lord of the Rings Legolas Animaquette is scheduled to make its debut as well. Just like the Han and Chewbacca maquettes, Legolas will have in inter-linking base to connect to the Gimli Animaquette releasing in December.

This summer Gentle Giant is importing some cool oversees Star Wars goodies.

First off is the R2-D2 trash can from Japan. The R2-D2 Trash Can operates via a foot pedal that lifts the little droid's "head" to reveal a removable waste receptacle. A must for any diehard Star Wars fan's household!

Next is TOMY Helmet Collection Series 2 from Japan. Collection 2 includes; Boba Fett, AT-AT Driver, Scout Trooper, Boushh, Death Star Gunner and Skiff Guard. Helmets are blind boxed and character on front of box packaging may not be figure inside.

Last but probably the coolest of the imports is the Star Wars Chubbies from Hot Toys in Hong Kong. Star Wars Chubby: Series 1 includes: Darth Vader (Anakin Skywalker), Obi-Wan Kenobi, Sith, C-3PO, General Grievous and Wookiees. These Star Wars nesting dolls, houses two more figures within, each standing 1.5 inches tall to 3 inches tall.

CIV Gentle Giant Premiere Guild Member Raffle Information

The Premiere Guild Member raffle for the quantity we held back of the 3 Star Wars Celebration IV exclusives (Commander Gree mini bust, Spirit of Yoda mini bust and Darth Malak mini bust) will begin at the end of next week. An email will be sent out to all GG Premiere Guild Members with information at that time.

 

Posted on May 31, 2007

We just added our final gallery of Images from C4 which are a mash up from all over the con floor, from the Lucas Archives to the Group Builders and the Celebration event. Click the images below to check out the latest gallery and all of out CIV coverage!

Posted on May 31, 2007

We just got in some new higher resolution images from Gentle Giant with some of the latest products including the Chewbacca Maquette, the Kustomz TIE Fighter, the R2-D2 Statue and the LOTR Legolas Animaquette as well as the imported items like the R2-D2 trash can, and the TOMY Helmets of the AT-AT Driver, Biker Scout, Boba Fett, Boushh, Death Star Gunner, and Lando's Skiff Guard. Click below to check them out at our sister site, Gentle Giant Collectors!

 

Posted on May 31, 2007

From Razor's Edge Collectibles:

We just started a brand new sleeper sale. This time we put over 40 items on sale until Friday night at Midnight or while supplies last. Be sure to check out this week's specials which include a Gentle Giant Han and Greedo Mos Eisley Cantina Bookends PROMO edition, Animated C-3PO & Jawa Maquette, Yoda (The Empire Strikes Back) Bust, AOTC Clone Trooper Bust-Ups 4-Pack's and more!

We also have in a ton on the new NECA Harry Potter figures in 7", 3 3/4 Scale and large scale figures! Click here to view all our specials and be sure to also check out all our new pre-orders for all your favorite collectibles like the R2-D2 Statue and the Chewbacca Maquette!

Posted on May 31, 2007

From StarWars.com:

In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of STAR WARS, I am auctioning off a copy of my Dark Horse graphic novel Star Wars: Tag & Bink Were Here, on e-bay's charity site -- "Mission Fish".

It is the story of two rebel pilots who avoid capture on board Princess Leia's ship, the Rebel Blockade Runner, by disguising themselves as stormtroopers. This leads them on an adventure through the galaxy -- crossing paths with every major character in the Star Wars universe, and affecting the fate of all they encounter...

Full Story Here!

Posted on May 31, 2007

There have been several stories around various message board and in our own forums that people who used a coupon code to order any of the CIV exclusives would be getting letters that the 25% OFF would be taken back and shipping applied  to the orders that got free shipping.

Even though we had several staffers here who had placed orders with the code call yesterday and all of the answers came back that that there are no changes to the order and none of them had any information about a "recall" on the discount it appears today that is changed, below is the e-mail that over 30 readers reporting getting in the last 15 minutes:

Dear Customer:

Recently you purchased a "Star Wars Ralph McQuarrie Signature Series Concept Luke Skywalker Figure with Collector Coin" using the Hasbro Friends & Family promotion code. As advertised, this item was not eligible for use with that promotion.

To remedy this situation, we will remove the discount from this item, apply any additional shipping charges that may apply, and ship your order on June 11, 2007.

If this remedy is not acceptable please call our customer service center at 1-800-408-0052 by June 9, 2007 to cancel your order. If we do not hear from you, we will assume that you have agreed to the changes noted. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused.

Please do not reply back to this e-mail message as this e-mail address is used for outbound messages only.

 

Posted on May 30, 2007

The ACME "Mos Eisley Wiseguys" from Sam Fout is now available direct from ACME. The size is 13" x 19" and only 350 were made so don't delay on this one. They also put up the very cool CIV Exclusive R2-D2 sketch plate (featuring Ralph McQuarrie sketches) for order to non-attendees of CIV right here!

Only 200 have been made available direct at ACME and look for them to sell out quick. Click either image below to head to ACME and order today!

Posted on May 30, 2007

Yodasnews.com sponsor ToyRocket.com now has the Celebration IV exclusive McQuarrie Concept R2-D2 and C-3PO Action Figure up for sale at $19.99. They are currently IN STOCK, so be sure to head over to ToyRocket.com and order today.

Posted on May 29, 2007

As we start to sort out more of our C4 Images we have a mixed bag of images in this update. Be sure to check out 50 new images that cover Dark Horse, Koto, Wiz Kids Pocket Model TCG that comes out this June, Fat Head and some random shots around the con, click below to view the latest gallery!

Posted on May 29, 2007

Brian of swstartours.net reports in:

I covered C4 for www.swstartours.net and got some pics of the slides Disney showed including the upcoming Exclusive Star Wars Mr. Potato Heads. You can view my article here

Thanks Brian!

Posted on May 29, 2007

UPDATE - It appears this site and the video that has been around the ner is the work of a fan (a very skilled fan) and the site now sports the message "We can 100% assure you that this is NOT an official Lucasfilm production and is in no way connected to them. " and it was confirmed at C4 this is not the work of LucasFilm.

 

Posted on May 29, 2007

UPDATE- The show debuts in 30 minutes!

Thirty years ago, an unheralded film known as Star Wars opened in theaters and took audiences on a groundbreaking journey to a galaxy far, far away. It instantly seized the public's imagination, and three decades later still claims that grasp. Now, a new special from The History Channel seeks to understand why the emotional impact of the Star Wars Saga remains as relevant as ever.

In preparation for this special event, The History Channel, Yodasnews and Electric Artists have teamed up for a very cool giveaway. You will have a chance to win some one of a kind exclsuive items, that will never be sold to the public! Click right here or the image below for information on how to enter and be sure to check out STAR WARS®: THE LEGACY REVEALED premiering TODAY at 9pm/8c on The History Channel!

Posted on May 28, 2007

StarWars.com added a very cool 2 minute trailer of what they call, "The Future of Star Wars".By the looks of this sneak peek, the future looks like it is going to be bright for this series. Click right here for a direct link to the video!

Posted on May 28, 2007

Thirty years ago, an unheralded film known as Star Wars opened in theaters and took audiences on a groundbreaking journey to a galaxy far, far away. It instantly seized the public's imagination, and three decades later still claims that grasp. Now, a new special from The History Channel seeks to understand why the emotional impact of the Star Wars Saga remains as relevant as ever.

In preparation for this special event, The History Channel, Yodasnews and Electric Artists have teamed up for a very cool giveaway. You will have a chance to win some one of a kind exclsuive items, that will never be sold to the public! Click right here or the image below for information on how to enter and be sure to check out STAR WARS®: THE LEGACY REVEALED premiering TODAY at 9pm/8c on The History Channel!

Posted on May 28, 2007

If you missed it, StarWars.com had a massive face lift. Rather than detail it here, just go to StarWars.com and check it out for yourself. The new site looks great with tons of new interactive things to do and see, click here to visit the NEW StarWars.com!

Posted on May 27, 2007

Yoda was the fan favorite out of all the Star Wars stamps that fans voted for online at USPS.com.. With over 500,000 votes Yoda will have his own stamp sheet this September!

Posted on May 27, 2007

The Tales of the New Republic Website (www.talesofthenewrepublic.com) has been updated with lots of new sceenshots as well as a movie clip, click the image below to check it out and a direct link to the YouTube.com video as well!

Posted on May 26, 2007

HasbroToyShop.com STAR WARS Exclusives Launched at Celebration IV!

HasbroToyShop.com brings you two incredible exclusives launched at STAR WARS Celebration IV. Now you can purchase these exclusives online! Shop today, quantities are limited. You can shop now for your opportunity to own these STAR WARS Exclusives. Click here to order!

Update from Forum Member Terman: If you use the promo code FNFSPR7, you can save 25% & receive free shipping!

 

Posted on May 26, 2007

I’ll be honest:  I don’t know the first thing about discerning whether or not this figure is identical down to the last detail with the Episode V Snowtrooper uniforms. But I have to say that this latest incarnation of the Empire’s winter wonderland ambassadors is a dang good looking figure.  Proportions are good.  The detailing on the armor is first-rate, right down to the notches and buttons on the chest plate and backpack.  The crinkles in the “vinyl” portion of the helmet appear lifelike from an average viewing distance.... Click Below for the full review!

 

Posted on May 26, 2007

Posted on May 26, 2007

Well this one’s an interesting case because the Salacious B. Crumb creature pack falls in a twilight zone between being an accessory pack and a full-fledged 1/6 scale figure release. Comprised of Crumb and three fellow palace denizens, the creatures in this pack vary in size and design, but all amount to not much more than static pose figures. Missed opportunities plague Salacious, but then the bendable tongue and magnetic body features on Wol Cabashite are first-rate. A very mixed bag this expansion pack is. And of course it’s meant as a supplement to the much grander Jabba the Hutt and throne environment combo.... Click Below for the full review!

 

Posted on May 26, 2007

In preparation for this special event, being only 2 days away, The History Channel, Yodasnews and Electric Artists have teamed up for a very cool giveaway. You will have a chance to win some one of a kind exclsuive items, that will never be sold to the public! Click right here for information on how to enter and be sure to check out STAR WARS®: THE LEGACY REVEALED premiering May 28th at 9pm/8c on The History Channel!

Posted on May 26, 2007

New update from Most Wanted Collectibles:

Hope those of you at CIV are enjoying/enjoyed yourself! For the rest of us, I hope you are at least enjoying the pictures and news filtering out of the event.

In the sales department, our sale continues at MWC and we've added bigger discounts to many items. Please take a look if you get a chance. Look for the 'Star Wars Sale' under the categories area.

Have a great Memorial Weekend!

New Pre-Orders

• Gentle Giant Animated Chewbacca Maquette & R2-D2 Statue Special

• Gentle Giant LOTR Animated Legolas Maquette

• Gentle Giant Star Wars R2-D2 Statue

• Gentle Giant Star Wars Animated Chewbacca Maquette

• Gentle Giant TIE Fighter Pilot Kustomz

• Star Wars R2-D2 Trash Can

Posted on May 26, 2007

When the first Star Wars film was first shown at cinemas 30 years ago in 1977, it was impossible to imagine what a great impact and success the film series would cause.

Three centuries later the George Lucas film series is quite simply legendary. Fans throughout the world are today still watching the films, reading the books, collecting figures and even going to Star Wars conventions.

The 30th anniversary of the popular culture phenomenon “Star Wars” is reason enough for demandi to ask fans to air their point of view: Which of the six films do fans consider to be the best? What influence has “Star Wars “had on the science fiction genre in general? Which are the most favourite characters? And how successful do the fans think the “Star Wars” series (in planning) will be?

The survey can be found by clicking here!

Posted on May 25, 2007

Caroline McCarthy, Staff writer from CNET News.com reports:

There are two sides to Star Wars, but it's not light versus dark or good versus evil. Rather, it's the franchise's dual role as cinematic masterpiece and geeky-but-still-cool pop culture milestone.

On one hand, there's the Star Wars that ranks high on the American Film Institute's ubiquitious "Top 100" lists. The Star Wars franchise, which marks its 30th anniversary Friday with celebrations to commemorate the original release of Episode IV: A New Hope, has an appeal that's been analyzed countless times over the decades. Typically, the conclusion is that George Lucas' creation is one of those rare works of fiction that literally has something for everyone.

But then there's the other Star Wars, the phenomenon that's the subject of countless jokes, allusions and references in everything from episodes of the cartoon sitcom Family Guy to endless us versus them ("them" usually being Microsoft portrayed as the evil Empire) metaphors from tech executives...

Click here for the full article and be sure to check out page 2 :)

Posted on May 25, 2007

We all know that the Clone Wars 3-D Format show is in production but is there another? A new site www.talesofthenewrepublic.com shows still shots from what appears to be another series. It could be a fan with a lot of time and skill but most of the fans out there thinks it may be the real deal. Hopefully we will get more info on it today as Celebration 4 continues!

Posted on May 25, 2007

Memorial Day is just around the corner and we have some great new product in this week including Stargate SG-1 and DC Direct Infinite Criris figures. We also added some new stuff for pre-order and have expanded our Blog to offer you even more juicy info. You can check it out at here and also check out the full update by clicking here.

Posted on May 25, 2007

Posted on May 25, 2007

As the Yodasnews and Gentle Giant Collectors staff starts to hit the floor, we are starting to get in some very cool pictures and info on future releases. Here is a small sample including Admiral Ackbar (photo removed), the R2-D2 Statue and the Senate Guard.

 

Posted on May 24, 2007

We found this interesting article at News.com.au stating that tomorrow, Lucas will have a big announcement? Is it true? I guess time will tell, read the full article here and some of it below...

STAR WARS fans will sense a disturbance in the force amid rampant rumours that a new movie set before the prequels is to be announced in LA tomorrow.

The news of the "huge" announcement by Star Wars creator George Lucas comes on the 30th anniversary of the first film.

Chris Brennan, a member of Star Walking Inc - the Australian Star Wars appreciation society, is in LA for the offcial convention Celebration IV at the Los Angeles Covention Centre.

He said the rumours sweeping the venue is that Lucas will announce a new Star Wars movie is in the works.

Reports have been circling among fans and on the internet of a new Star Wars movie or movies set before the recent prequels at the time of Old Republic when the Jedi regained control of the galaxy from the Dark Lords of the Sith.

Posted on May 24, 2007

Yodasnews reader Chad reports in:

Adventurecon in Knoxville TN is going to have Irvin Kernsher on Saturday only.He will be signing autographs.He has been confirmed.Check out Adventurecon.com for more info.

Posted on May 24, 2007

Thirty years ago, an unheralded film known as Star Wars opened in theaters and took audiences on a groundbreaking journey to a galaxy far, far away. It instantly seized the public's imagination, and three decades later still claims that grasp. Now, a new special from The History Channel seeks to understand why the emotional impact of the Star Wars Saga remains as relevant as ever, check out a few videos from YouTube.com below to get ready for the debut:

 

 

In preparation for this special event, being only 4 days away, The History Channel, Yodasnews and Electric Artists have teamed up for a very cool giveaway. You will have a chance to win some one of a kind exclsuive items, that will never be sold to the public! Click right here for information on how to enter and be sure to check out STAR WARS®: THE LEGACY REVEALED premiering May 28th at 9pm/8c on The History Channel!

Posted on May 24, 2007

The forums at GentleGiantCollectors continue to be the place to be to discuss the Celebration IV Art Show. Currently, more than 37 of the artists who will be offering limited edition prints exclusively at Celebration IV have joined the art section at GGC and are chatting with fans every day.

As well as having a dedicated place to see all the images of the prints, GGC has updated a simple downloadable "Cheat Sheet" - so you can stay informed about all the necessary information regarding your favorite prints in one easy printout. The cheat sheet includes titles, sizes, prices and whether or not the artists are offering a pre-order currently and was just updated with the latest revisions as of today and is considered the final version! A HUGE thanks to GGC Staffer swabie2424 who worked on this each day for the last 2 weeks, be sure to print it out before you head for the floor!

Posted on May 23, 2007

Celebration IV Lucasfilm artist JAKe has created an awesome "experience" on his website in honor of the convention. Click on through to kick off the CIV festivities. You will not regret it!

The art featured will be available as his limited edition print - numbered to 250 copies and only available this weekend at Celebration. So if you're attending the show, make sure to stop by and see JAKe and tell him he rocks da house!

Also make sure to explore his site to check out his work @ jakestarwars.com

Posted on May 23, 2007

Several new updates at the official blog:

This one of a kind Ken the “Elvis Trooper” Mini Bust produced by Gentle Giant Ltd. will be made available, exclusively for a charity raffle at Star Wars Celebration IV. 100% of the proceeds will go to aid in the fight against cancer. With a scanned likeness and authentic details, the talented artisans at Gentle Giant spared no expense in developing this, the “Elvis Trooper” mini bust.

Along with the “Elvis Trooper” mini bust as the prize, Gentle Giant Ltd. will be including in the raffle, both the 2005 Holiday Chrome/Gold Sandtrooper mini bust and the 2006 Blackhole Stormtrooper mini bust.

Your donation of $1 per ticket enters you into the raffle. Raffle tickets may be picked up from the Gentle Giant booth (901) during show hours Thursday through 5pm on Sunday. At 6pm on Sunday, the drawing will be held in the Gentle Giant booth (901) where the one winner of all 3 busts will be announced. You do not need to be present to win. Gentle Giant will contact and mail the pieces to the winner if not present

Also, below are the set Edition Sizes for the following items:

Royal Guard and Senate Guard mini bust - Edition size of 10,000 pieces total
6667 - Royal Guard
3333 - Senate Guard
Darth Vader - ESB Statue - 5000 pieces

The below new products are starting to ship out this week the following items to retailers/distributors:

Clone Wars Roron Corobb Maquette
Princess Leia as Jabba's Slave Statue

 

Posted on May 23, 2007

Due to recent events, Master Replicas has had to scale back our participation at this weekend's Star Wars Celebration IV convention in Los Angeles. And that means, unfortunately, that we will not be selling our two 30th Anniversary Convention Exclusives - the Wedge Antilles X-wing Scaled Replica Helmet and the Medal of Yavin Scaled Replica - at the show...

BUT, the good news is that we are making these two exclusives available exclusively through www.MasterReplicas.com!!

Of course, our Collectors Society members will still get first crack, as they do on all Master Replicas products. And so this Tuesday, May 22nd at 9 am PST, both exclusives will be made available to the Collectors Society. On Thursday, May 24th at 9 am - a mere 3 hours before Celebration IV will open - they will go on sale to the general public.

The Wedge Antilles X-wing Helmet Scaled Replica is limited to 1,500 units, and will retail for $55.00. The Medal of Yavin Scaled Replica is limited to 2,500 units worldwide, and will retail for $15.

Don't miss your opportunity to add these very limited exclusives to your Star Wars collection this week!!

Collectors Society Preorder Date: May 22, 2007 (9:00am PST)
General Public Preorder Date: May 24, 2007 (9:00am PST)
Expected to ship: Summer 2007

Posted on May 22, 2007

Fathead®, which produces life-size vinyl wall graphics, will offer an exclusive product that will only be available during Star Wars Celebration IV at the Los Angeles Convention Center, May 24-28, in Los Angeles, Calif.

The Fathead will feature Yoda in two different poses from Cartoon Network’s Star Wars: Clone Wars animated micro-series. One pose is Yoda as a pensive, thoughtful teacher; the other is as a Jedi Master ready for battle. Star Wars: Clone Wars and Celebration IV logos are also included.

This exclusive is limited to just 250 pieces and is the only Fathead produced using artwork from Cartoon Network’s Star Wars: Clone Wars animated micro-series. Each wall graphic comes with a certificate of authenticity and will be available for $119.

The Fathead will be on display and is only available for order at the Fathead booth (#527) during Star Wars Celebration IV. All orders will be packaged and shipped to the purchaser immediately after Celebration.

Click the Image below for a Full Size Image!

We also contacted FatHead directly to find out the exact size and they were kind enough to get back to us and let us know that the Yoda with lightsaber is 33” tall x 30” wide (when in his hand – tip of saber to bottom of image) and the "Thinking Yoda" is 30” tall x 24” wide (width is end of ear to end of ear).

Posted on May 22, 2007

Direct from "The King's" My Space Page:

We finally have the authorization to release more info on the ElvisTrooper Mini Bust and how you might be able to add it to you collection. This is a one of a kind Mini Bust made by Gentle Giant Ltd that will be exclusively up for a charity raffle at Star Wars Celebration IV. For more detail on how the raffle works please stop by booth number 901 inside the exhibit hall of the LA convention Center. Proceeds go to help in the fight against cancer. It's a great cause and a great little collectable that someone will take home with them.

Click the picture below for More Info!

Posted on May 22, 2007

Our friend at Slave1.jp sent along the below link to some great Images of the Finemolds New Model Kit & Koto Grievous Images! Click any of the images below to visit Slave1.jp and check out all the pictures!

Posted on May 22, 2007

A reader by the name of "Secret Sith" reports in with scans of what he/she reports to be a new catalog where we see the breakdown for Wave 5 (and the official name of the McQuarrie Figure, which is McQuarrie Concept Leia Starkiller), as well as, pictures of a some new clone commanders which will include red, green, blue and yellow officers, as well as, an Episode 3 Commander and a Darktrooper from Dark Forces in the Legends line. Some we already knew, some is technically still speculation but the images Secret Sith attached seem to be accurate. At this time we have decided not to post the scans sent in by Secret Sith (maybe we will later this week).

Posted on May 22, 2007

The History Channel® is offering fans the chance to win an incredible trip for two to Star Wars Celebration Europe, the largest official Star Wars event overseas. Only The History Channel® is offering fans in the US this exclusive opportunity! The trip comes complete with roundtrip airfare to London, 4-nights hotel accommodations, 3-day passes to Celebration Europe, $1000 of Star Wars Celebration Europe exclusives and more. In addition to the grand prize trip, fifty runner-up winners will receive $25 Audible.com gift certificates. From May 16 – June 3, fans can enter The Legacy Revealed Sweepstakes at www.history.com/starwars/sweepstakes.

Also, be sure to check out our own Giveaway here at Yodasnews:

In preparation for this special event, being only 6 days away, The History Channel, Yodasnews and Electric Artists have teamed up for a very cool giveaway. You will have a chance to win some one of a kind exclsuive items, that will never be sold to the public! Click right here or the image below for information on how to enter and be sure to check out STAR WARS®: THE LEGACY REVEALED premiering May 28th at 9pm/8c on The History Channel!

Posted on May 22, 2007

The Star Wars Action News team is in full con mode. Marjorie is walking fast, Scott is already in California, and Arnie is stressing about the Gentle Giant Yoda exclusive. But yet they didn't let their preoccupation with Celebration prevent them from bringing you another jam packed episode of Star Wars Action News! Scott reveals his store reports, and listeners call in telling you where they found the newest VOTC figures, the newest Hasbro Vehicles, as well as where they found a Celebration 3 Vader for sale at Toys R Us! And Arnie and Marjorie reflect back to Arnie's collecting in 1994, the Micro Machines vehicle three packs and Action Fleet vehicles.

Click here to listen!

Posted on May 22, 2007

Be sure to stop by the Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society
(www.pswcs.com) booth in the Fan Group area at Celebration IV for your chance to enter a raffle to win a professionally crafted, custom carded Vintage Luke Skywalker figure. PSWCS will also be giving away exclusive, licensed C4 patches at regular intervals. These patches are from a limited run of 500. Ask the PSWCS member at the booth if any are available.

Posted on May 21, 2007

Former Star Wars Fan Club president and Star Wars Insider founder Dan Madsen will be signing autographs at the Pacific Fan Force table in the Fan Hall. People that stop by the designated signing area will be able to meet Dan Madsen, along with film makers Cristian and Cortney Macht as well as receive a free autographed The Force Among Us promotional poster. Be sure to stop by the Pacific Fan Force area on Sunday May 27th between the hours of 9:30am - 10:30am and on Monday May 28th, between the hours of Noon - 1:00pm. And don’t forget The Force Among Us FREE t shirt day on Thursday May 24th at the Pantry Café and The Force Among Us Q + A panel on Monday May 28th at 2:30 at the Fan Stage. For all the up to date info check out www.theforceamongus.com

 

Posted on May 21, 2007

Posted at Yahoo.com:

They were part of one of the biggest movies in history but almost without exception the cast of "Star Wars" faded from view after lighting up cinemas during the 1970-80s.

While George Lucas' intergalactic fairytale proved to be a launch pad for the career of Harrison Ford, other prominent members of the blockbuster franchise have not come close to enjoying Ford's iconic status.

Mark Hamill, who played the boyish hero Luke Skywalker in all three of the original films, appeared in numerous television series and stage plays and now is best-known as a voice-over actor for cartoons such as "Batman".

But for Hamill, 55, "Star Wars" remains inescapable, 30 years after it first hit cinema screens on May 25 1977.

"I still see mothers in supermarkets who berate me because their son has just blown his college fund on buying a replica light saber," he told AFP. "People are insane. I will never come to terms with it."...

Read it all right here!

Posted on May 21, 2007

Empire Collectibles writes in with the following:

We've just discounted more figures as part of our 30th anniversary sale -- as well as our collection of Gentle Giant mini-busts, unleashed figures and inidividual Star Wars CMG minis.

With 'Worldwide Flat Rate' shipping until June 1st -- and the additional $10 discount when using the Yodanews/SWMG coupon code (EC-YODANEWS) -- there's never been a better time to stock up on collectables from the 'Outer Rim'.

Head on over to Empire Collectibles today and be sure to let them know you are a reader to take advantage of the special thank you $10 off dicount code YODANEWS and the flat rate shipping!

Posted on May 21, 2007

You have to hand it to LEGO, they know they aren't allowed to sell minifigs straight to the consumer because of licensing issues, but they manage to find every means possible to get them on the market without looking like they are selling actual figures. They'll pitch them as battlepacks, mini-sets, magnets, keychains, or writing instruments...but we all know what it is we're really laying down our money for: mini-figs! Anyway, a friend of mine gave me a couple of those LEGO Star Wars pens as a graduation present. The second I opened them, I knew it was destined for a Yodasnooze. Thanks, CM! -- Tresob Yr

Posted on May 21, 2007

In the latest Entertainment Earth Newletter we get our first look at Wave 5 of the 30th collection! Star Wars 30th Anniversary Figures Wave 5 includes 12 individually packaged figures from not only Return of the Jedi, but also Clone Wars, Knights of the Old Republic, and conceptual artwork from as far back as the 1970s according to the newsletter, check out the image below!

Posted on May 21, 2007

K & C Collectibles reports in:

Star Wars Celebration IV starts May 24 - May 28th in Los Angeles California. K & C Collectibles will be closed in order to attend the event. We hope to see you at the Los Angeles Convention Center. All order placed after Tuesday May 22nd will be processed after May 30th, 2007. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Our website has undergone a visual renovation to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars. Please come checkout our new look. We have received the following new items this week.

New - 30th Anniversary Vehicles:
Sith Infiltrator
V Wing

New - Titanium Vechiles:
V-Wing
Plo Koon Jedi Starfighter
Clone Trubo Tank - New Paint
B-Wing - New Paint
ARC-170 - New Paint
Obi-Wan Kenobi Jedi Starfighter - New Paint
Republic Gunship - Ultra
X-Wing - Battle Damage - Ultra
Jedi Starfighter - Ultra
TIE Fighter - Ultra

New - Vintage Action Figures:
Bossk - Bounty Hunters
IG-88 - Bounty Hunters
Luke Skywalker - Bespin Fatigues
Princess Leia Organa in Combat Poncho
Imperial Stormtrooper - Hoth Battle Gear
Han Solo - Hoth Outfit

New - Comic Book 2-Pack Figures:
Quinlan Vos and Vilmarch Grahrk Comic 2-pack
Obi-Wan Kenobi and ARC Trooper comic 2-pack
Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 Comic 2-pack

And much more, check out K & C Collectibles today!

Posted on May 21, 2007

Be sure to enter to win a Gentle Giant Animated Stormtrooper from our friends at NorthSide Collectibles. Like last month and give you two ways to enter for a total of 3 entries: one is a freebie with a simple e-mail you get one entry, and if you want to do a guest review for us, we will give you 2 more entries. Max of 3 entries per person. Click the image below for all the details!

Posted on May 21, 2007

From STARWARS.com:

One of big draws of Star Wars Celebration IV will undoubtedly be the Celebration Store, now open 24-hours to meet your shopping needs. There are more than 60 different items available to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Star Wars. The store is dedicated to making your shopping experience as hassle-free as possible. They have expanded and redesigned the store so that you actually can see the merchandise up close and interact with it. They've ordered more merchandise than ever before to a good inventory from which to choose. They've added more trainedstaffers to assist you when you're ready to check out. And they've opened the store for 24-hours a day from the beginning to the end of Celebration IV, or as long as supplies last.

Posted on May 20, 2007

Posted on May 20, 2007

Yodasnews reader Chad reports in:

Found the whole wave 2 of the Comic Packs at one of our Wal-Mart's!

Thanks Chad! Looks like it's to time to head to Wally World :)

Posted on May 20, 2007

The forums at GentleGiantCollectors continue to be the place to be to discuss the Celebration IV Art Show. Currently, more than 36 of the artists who will be offering limited edition prints exclusively at Celebration IV have joined the art section at GGC and are chatting with fans every day.

As well as having a dedicated place to see all the images of the prints, GGC has updated a simple downloadable "Cheat Sheet" - so you can stay informed about all the necessary information regarding your favorite prints in one easy printout. The cheat sheet includes titles, sizes, prices and whether or not the artists are offering a pre-order currently and was just updated with the latest revisions as of today!

Posted on May 19, 2007

Celebration IV is just under a week away, and Brian's Toys will be there! Come meet us at booth #701, right near the main entrance, and browse our huge selection of toys! If you are unable to attend, you can still order many of our great products through our website, such as the Interative R2-D2's, finally BACK IN-STOCK! Along with a release of a new movie trailer, Transformers fans will be equally excited to know that Brian's Toys is carrying many new Movie Deluxe Figures in-stock, which include Bumblebee, Jazz, Brawl, Bonecrusher, and MEGATRON! Be sure to check back on June 2nd for Transformers the Movie Voyager Class, Leader Class, Voice Changing Optimus Prime, Cyber Stompers and much more!

As always, swing by www.brianstoys.com for the latest and greatest selection of Star Wars, Transformers, G.I. Joe, and other collectible toys.

To go directly to the newsletter, follow the link below:
http://www.brianstoys.com/store/custom.aspx?id=12

GentleGiantLtd answers a few burning C4 Questions in the latest Blog Entry:

Our "Pre-Order for Pick-Up" time has ended for Star Wars CIV, as some may have noticed. At our booth (901), we will have 2 different lines. One will be for PRE-ORDER PICK UP ONLY; there will be no sales in this line. We will have a separate line that will be for JUST SALES. We will also have some of our other previously released Star Wars products available for purchase at the show. We will only have stock of Star Wars products for sale, not other licenses at this show. As we mentioned before, Badges will be punched when you purchase the exclusives at the show. Those who have placed a Pre-Order for Pick-Up will also have their badges punched/marked, but it will be different from the regular purchase line.

The quantity of product that we are holding back for the raffle purchase for our PGM members will be up roughly 1 to 2 weeks after the end of the show. An email and blog post will be sent out. At this time it will only be the CIV Exclusive items; Commander Gree, Darth Malak and Spirit of Yoda.

As a reminder for those that didn’t read the announcement on StarWars.com last week, the Saturday of the convention at 2pm, we will be hosting the Slave Leia photo shoot in our booth (901) in front of our Life-Size Jabba the Hutt.

In light of recent news, I want to assure our entire collector base that Gentle Giant is not packing it in and going anywhere. Star Wars is still going strong here at Gentle Giant. We’ve got many new items lined up for the next couple of years, some of which will be shown at CIV for the first time and will be sure to be big fan favorites.

More news and announcements of exciting happenings at the Gentle Giant booth at SW CIV will follow soon.

Posted on May 19, 2007

Artist Randy Martinez will be unveiling his exciting cover art for the Celebration Europe show guide LIVE at Celebration IV in Los Angeles next week. Created using a radically different method to his normal techniques; Martinez will be displaying the piece in his Art Show booth from Sunday May 27th. We will be bringing you a full report on the piece and the evolution of the work after Celebration IV.

Celebration Europe Autograph Hall

We had hoped to make guest announcements today, however due to the large volume of announcements being made through starwars.com concerning Celebration IV in Los Angeles we will be delaying this announcement until early next week.

Celebration Europe Exhibitors

Lucasarts - Confirmed this week that they will be attending the show and promoting their soon to be released new Star Wars titles, more info on that soon.

Revell - will be promoting their entire Star Wars range at the show along with a very exciting new release

Mello Smello - This US based Star Wars license holder will be exhibiting and selling their exciting products for the first time ever in Europe!

They will be joining other major license holders already announced at the show including Lego, Topps, Hasbro, Corgi, Titan, Top Trumps, ID Wall and many others

Other Celebration Europe News

The Royal Navy will be bringing a real live ‘Type 23 Frigate’ to Celebration Europe! Anchored directly outside ExCeL this is the Navy’s answer an Imperial Star Destroyer!

The British Army will be putting visitors through their paces with a purpose built assault course and laser shooting range.

These factors and more promise to make Star Wars Celebration Europe the biggest, most exciting Star Wars event ever held in Europe and a must visit for fans and exhibitors alike. We will be making regular announcements about the show over the forthcoming weeks but for more information please visit www.celebrationeurope.com.

Posted on May 19, 2007

From STARWARS.com:

The Concourse Stage, with celebrity host Jay Laga'aia, will rock with 30-year nostalgia and fascinating guests from the entire Star Wars Saga. This is the second of three days featuring downloadable installments of the Insider's Guide to Celebration IV, exclusively on starwars.com.

Click here for the first one. Make the most of your time at the biggest Star Wars party ever! Take your time and study the guide -- there's a lot to do, and you'll need to plan ahead. Look for another day of great Guides tomorrow to complete your schedule.

Full Story Here!

Posted on May 19, 2007

Check out the latest offers we have running this weekend !

FREE GIFT OFFER
Anyone who places an order on the website this weekend which is paid for via PayPal will receieve a FREE GIFT from us ! The gift will be selected from stock. Once the order is placed please send the money to us..(dont wait for a request) Once you have placed the order goto PayPal www.paypal.com and click `Send Money` our address you need to send it to is info@r2dtoys.com, ITS SIMPLE !

DEAL OF THE WEEK
Jedi Warriors 4-Pack NEW Blue US Box ONLY £12

DEAL OF THE MONTH
Shadow Stormtrooper Medicom Real Action Heroes 12" By Tomy JAPANESE EXCLUSIVE - £134

JUST ARRIVED
Jabba`s Throne Environment by Sideshow
Endor Trooper 12" figures from Sideshow
Boba Fett 1/4 Scale Statue by Sideshow
Darth Vader Dual Signature Edition Helmet

SHIPPING SOON
30th Anniversary Wave 3
Saga Vintage UGH 2007
NEW Starfighters (Mace, Anakin, Vader TIE Advanced)
Expanded Universe Comic 2pks (Quinlan Vos & Vilmarh Grahrk , Obi-Wan & Arc Trooper, Luke Stormtrooper & R2-D2 Fathers Day 2-Pack

Posted on May 19, 2007

Jeff Roney will be interviewing Dan Madsen, along with Cris and Courtney Macht, crew of the highly anticipated Star Wars documentary, The Force Among Us. The interview will be recorded live, and will take place on Saturday, May 19th at 9:00 AM Pacific Time. Portions of the show will be classic interview style, and others will be accepting questions from connected callers, as well as emails to roneyzone@gmail.com.

The interview is a continuation of the previous Tat TV Live Show (http://tfau.jrdonline.com). On the May 19th episode, they will discuss behind-the-scenes stories of the film, where to pre-order the DVD, and information concerning the crew's involvement in the huge Star Wars Celebration 4 event in Los Angeles May 24th to 28th. They will also give you tips from the hosts, guests and call-in audience to make a visit to Celebration 4 the most memorable ever. There will be special guests and a segment of the show when a Jedi Master and Sith Lord answer relationship questions. It will be a jam-packed show with entertainment for everyone.

The Force Among Us is a Star Wars documentary film about Star Wars fans, that shows how the reality of their fandom differs from the stereotypes put forth in the media. For more information on the film, visit: http://theforceamongus.com.

Tat TV Live is the live call-in talk show hosted by Jeff Roney using the TalkShoe.com interactive podcasting solution. The show is part online Star Wars fan club, part Larry King Live, and part SNL. It is information and entertainment all in one. Guests and audience members may call in by ordinary telephone or Voice-Over-IP and participate in the discussion, as well as share comments by text-based chat. The show can be streamed live or downloaded as an mp3 podcast after recording ends. Along with the fantastic guests and discussions, comedy always finds its way onto the shows, as well. In recent weeks, Roney has received very interesting calls from "Britney Spears", he has played previously produced Star Wars parody sketches, and it is quickly becoming apparent that anything can happen on these shows. For more information on Tat TV Live, see http://swtalk.jrdonline.com/. For more information on TalkShoe, see http://www.talkshoe.com.

They would be honored if you would join them.

Posted on May 19, 2007

New update from Most Wanted Collectibles:

We have started a Star Wars Sale, so spread the word! lol There are many items on sale, so take a look at http://www.mostwantedcollectibles.com/star-wars-sale-c-35.html and see if anything catches your eye. MWC Bounty Credits apply to all orders as well (unless noted otherwise in the product description).

Also, there has been a lot of hype around the Sideshow Adam Hughes based Emma & Mary Jane Comiquettes and we just thought we'd point out that we still have some of the mini Wonder Woman vs Serpents Statues available. These are also based on Adam Hughes designs and looks great as well!

Just Arrived:

• Hasbro R2-D2 Interactive Droid
  

Posted on May 18, 2007

The below image came into our mailbox today. Looks like the new character to get the Koto treatment will be the Kotobukiya General Grievous!

Posted on May 18, 2007

One week to go till Celebration IV and Sideshow is gearing up for the festivities. If you would like to have the main hook-up for info then head here for all the latest news, faqs, and even a countdown timer. And just in case you would like to know a tidbit or two of what Sideshow will be doing at CIV - well there is the panel on Saturday, meet and greets, showcasing items, preview new items, freebies galore, and even gift cards! And of course they will be there at booth 410 for you to pick up your preordered items.

So what do you do with those gift cards you ask? Well Sideshow has made a few more things available for gift card redemption: Bib Fortuna, Jabba the Hutt, Sith Probe Droid set, Greedo life-size bust and Degobah Luke and Yoda. Plus you never know what they will add next week!

If you are so over CIV news and yell "Bring on SDCC" well Sideshow has got you covered there too. Up for order starting May 31st at 10 a.m. PST for attendees and June 1st 10 a.m. PST for non-attendees is a fan EU favorite Blackhole Trooper - VCD style that is. Check out his preview here.

From STARWARS.com:

Next week's biggest Star Wars party ever, Celebration IV, not only commemorates the past 30 years of the saga, but looks forward into the exciting future of Star Wars. Fans at the event will finally get a behind the scenes look at the forthcoming CG-animated television series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, produced by Lucasfilm Animation.
As announced in this story, Producer Catherine Winder and Director Dave Filoni will be on hand to discuss the making of the series. As an extra treat, attendees will get a chance to take home the first ever keepsake of the animated series, a limited edition poster created just for Celebration that showcases some of the stars of the new show.

The Clone Wars panel will run three times on Sunday, May 27 in the Celebration Theater (Room 408AB), at 10:30 am; 12 noon and 1:30 pm. Check the on-site schedule at the event for any changes.

Full Story Here!

 

Posted on May 18, 2007

The pre-order for ATTENDEES to pick up their keys at the show is now live!

ACME set up a new site to take care of all of this. The site can be found at the following address: Character Key Website and as of this posting, (3pm EST) they are still up for sale.

Thirty years ago, an unheralded film known as Star Wars opened in theaters and took audiences on a groundbreaking journey to a galaxy far, far away. It instantly seized the public's imagination, and three decades later still claims that grasp. Now, a new special from The History Channel seeks to understand why the emotional impact of the Star Wars Saga remains as relevant as ever.

In preparation for this special event, being only 10 days away, The History Channel, Yodasnews and Electric Artists have teamed up for a very cool giveaway. You will have a chance to win some one of a kind exclsuive items, that will never be sold to the public! Click right here or the image below for information on how to enter and be sure to check out STAR WARS®: THE LEGACY REVEALED premiering May 28th at 9pm/8c on The History Channel!

Posted on May 17, 2007

Check out the latest update to the GentleGiantCollectors.com Image Gallery which today include The Black and White Animated C-3PO Maquette and the Animated Stromtrooper and last week the Jedi Luke Mini Bust. And while you are there drop by the new Artist Alley in the forums, download the cheat sheet for C4 and register your latest GG items in the registry!

You can also click any thumbnail below for the high resolution image of some the November Gentle Giant Ltd. Releases:

Posted on May 17, 2007

Are you asking a million questions and feel like you just don't know what is going on since Corgi and LFL have announced that their partnering will be over on Dec. 31st 2007? Well thank goodness for Master Replica's Customer Service Manager Amy! Over at the MR Forums, Amy has just revealed that a message will be going out on Friday that explains that they will still be having a party at Celebration IV even though they will not have a booth there.Fear not as now the CIV exclusives will be sold online with information on this pending a later time.

And again you have more questions! Like what will be released this year since the ending of the license could effect their 2007 line-up. Well these are the confirmed items:

Mara Jade Lightsaber Limited Edition
Shadow Trooper Helmet (CS Exclusive)
Luke Ep. VI V2 Limited Edition
Boba Fett Helmet Limited Edition
Boba Fett Helmet Signature Edition

And as far as the Shadow Trooper Helmet goes - no more edition size of just 100! No more raffle in store! It may be a slugfest as today's preorder for the Gree Helmet showed many collectors that you still do have to work for your collectibles. But now the edition size is 500 (the same as Gree).
If you would like to ask Amy or Bryan some questions or read for yourself what is posted then head on over to the MR Forums here.

Posted on May 17, 2007

Yodasnews reader Sam reports in:

I just scored the newest Saga Vintage figures at my local Target here in Houston. I used the DPCI # 087-06-1856 and they pulled them from the back. I love these figures! Good luck!

Posted on May 17, 2007

From STARWARS.com:

A few months ago, fans got a sneak peek at four new exclusive maquettes bound for this year's Star Wars Weekends at Disney-MGM Studios in Florida. Visitors will have a bunch more exclusives waiting for them this year when the annual event stops in for four consecutive weekends between June 1 and June 24, with a great poster, pins, figures and other collectibles now readying for release.

Action figure collectors will want to keep an eye out for the five cantina band members who will be offered in the new 2007 packaging with a Star Wars Weekends sticker attached. Each figure includes a different instrument, and pressing a button on the base plays a selection of cantina band music.

In addition to the slideshow depicting some of the Weekends wares fans can expect next month, we're also showcasing a selection of illuminated signage that will be appearing in Orlando International Airport this summer. Unfortunately, these wonderful images are exclusive to airport display and not offered for sale.

Full Story and all the Images Here!

Posted on May 16, 2007

Posted at GamesRadar.com:

Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron will be the only title we see from the multiplayer blaster series this year and it's a PSP exclusive. First screenshots have been released.

Renegade Squadron's being developed by Rebellion and features online multiplayer that supports up to 16 players along with new battles and missions, all of which is wrapped up in a new Star Wars yarn.

Click here to check out the exclsuive screenshots!

Posted on May 16 2007

Posted at MasterReplicas.com:

HONG KONG--Corgi International Limited (Nasdaq GM:CRGI) today announced that it has notified Lucasfilm Ltd. that the company has withdrawn its offer to secure a new license agreement for Star Wars products starting January 1, 2008. The company's existing license with Lucasfilm Ltd. for Star Wars products expires on December 31, 2007. Lucasfilm Ltd. had previously notified the company that it was not willing to provide a new license on the terms proposed by the company. Corgi believes that it is not in the best interest of its shareholders to accept a new license on the terms proposed by Lucasfilm Ltd.

Read the Complete Release Here.

Posted on May 16, 2007

The forums at GentleGiantCollectors continue to be the place to be to discuss the Celebration IV Art Show. Currently, more than 33 of the artists who will be offering limited edition prints exclusively at Celebration IV have joined the art section at GGC and are chatting with fans every day.

As well as having a dedicated place to see all the images of the prints, GGC has updated a simple downloadable "Cheat Sheet" - so you can stay informed about all the necessary information regarding your favorite prints. The cheat sheet includes titles, sizes, prices and whether or not the artists are offering a pre-order currently and was just updated with the latest revisions!

Posted on May 16, 2007

From StarWars.com:

When Adult Swim's "Robot Chicken" decides to jump to Hyperspace with the upcoming release of Robot Chicken: Star Wars fans can look forward to seeing their favorite characters and movie moments satirized and tweaked as the show's creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich only know how.

The creative duo first met when Senreich, who was still an editor at ToyFare magazine, asked Green for an interview about his custom-made dolls he made for the cast of his show "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." "The next thing you know we were buddy-buddy sending each other toys back and forth through the mail that we couldn't find," Senreich says. "And it was right around the time all the Star Wars prequels were coming out. The toy market was hitting big and we were geeking out."

Full Story Here!

Posted on May 16, 2007

The Force Among Us will be giving out 1,000 FREE t-shirts on Thursday May 24th at the Original Pantry Café located at 877 S Figueroa Street in Los Angeles just a few blocks from the convention center. The t shirts will be handed out by the film makers between the hours of 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm. If you register as a forum member you will have the opportunity to get your t shirts before 5:00 pm. Besure to visit www.theforceamongus.com for more details and be sure to check out their Q+A panel on Monday May 28th at 2:30pm at the SW fan stage.

200 Chracter Keys for NON-ATTENDEES will go on sale today at 10am, PST.

The pre-order for ATTENDEES to pick up their keys at the show will take place two days later, Thursday, May 17th, at 10am.

ACME set up a new site to take care of all of this. The site can be found at the following address: Character Key Website

Posted on May 15 2007

The countdown widget for STAR WARS: THE LEGACY REVEALED on the History Channel is now available as well as some very cool Buddy Icons! Right Click any of the buddy icons below to save them and click here to download the widget!

 

 

STAR WARS®: THE LEGACY REVEALED is premiering May 28th at 9pm/8c

on The History Channel

Posted on May 15, 2007

Today we have another update to our member collection page. This collection belongs to Yodasnews readers Darth Urbnns! Be sure to click the image below to check out his vast collection which included both loose and carded Vintage figures all the way to current releases! He also has over 1,250 loose clones in some very cool set-ups! You have to check it out!

If you want your collection added fell free to send your pictures to us and we will give you your own collection page!

 

Posted on May 15 2007

Are you part of the Master Replicas Collector's Society? If you haven't gotten it yet you will get an email soon informing you that the Qui Gon Jinn Scaled Lightsaber will arrive at the MR distribution center on May 18th. So be on the lookout in your inboxes! Also, the Commander Gree helmet will be on sale Wednesday, May 16th at 12pm EST for Collector's Society Members.

Posted on May 15, 2007

Posted at CBC.ca:

Star Wars, the 1977 science fiction classic directed by George Lucas, has been named the most influential visual-effects movie of all time by the California-based Visual Effects Society.

The trade organization says the film was chosen by its 1,500 members, topping its list of "The 50 Most Influential Visual Effects Films of All Time."

The film, starring Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford, beat out the Ridley Scott-directed Blade Runner (1982). Tied for third place was Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and Andy and Larry Wachowski's The Matrix (1999).

"These films have had a significant, lasting impact on the practice and appreciation of visual effects as an integral, artistic element of cinematic expression and the storytelling process," VES executive director Eric Roth said. The VES represents artists, producers, technology developers, educators and studio executives involved in special effects.

Star Wars went on to spawn five sequels as well as a television series, comic books, action figures, video games and trading cards.

Be sure to enter to win a Gentle Giant Animated Stormtrooper from our friends at NorthSide Collectibles. Like last month and give you two ways to enter for a total of 3 entries: one is a freebie with a simple e-mail you get one entry, and if you want to do a guest review for us, we will give you 2 more entries. Max of 3 entries per person. Click the image below for all the details!

Posted on May 14, 2007

The forums at GentleGiantCollectors continue to be the place to be to discuss the Celebration IV Art Show. Currently, more than 30 of the artists who will be offering limited edition prints exclusively at Celebration IV have joined the art section at GGC and are chatting with fans every day.

As well as having a dedicated place to see all the images of the prints, GGC has updated a simple downloadable "Cheat Sheet" - so you can stay informed about all the necessary information regarding your favorite prints. The cheat sheet includes titles, sizes, prices and whether or not the artists are offering a pre-order currently.

Posted on May 14, 2007

From STARWARS.com:

It's been talked about for two years, but the long wait to hear about The Clone Wars from Lucasfilm Animation is nearing an end as fans at Celebration IV will be able to go behind the scenes with the crew of this extraordinary new Star Wars television series.
Catherine Winder, producer of The Clone Wars, and Supervising Director Dave Filoni will make a special appearance at Celebration IV on Sunday, May 27. During presentations in the Celebration Theater (Room 408AB), Winder and Filoni will explore the genesis of the series and reveal how a talented team of artists, designers and animators at Lucasfilm Animation -- many of them longtime Star Wars fans -- have been bringing an exciting, cinematic style to the CG-animated The Clone Wars.

It's the first public presentation by the creative team behind The Clone Wars and promises a fascinating glimpse at the unique process that goes into the creation of this significant new chapter in the Star Wars Saga, created under the guidance of George Lucas himself.

Full Story Here!

Posted on May 13, 2007

New update from Most Wanted Collectibles:

Well, Spider-Man 3 arrived with a huge week and I liked it a lot. I've heard mixed reviews from people, but I thought it was great!

Now to business. We are planning on having a Star Wars sale coming up soon. Haven't decided for certain which items or prices, but just wanted to let you know. We usually don't do sales on any recent items just out of common courtesy for people who pre-order. Personally I don't think it's right if you sell a pre-order and then when the item actually starts to ship you lower the price or offer 'really cheap deals if you email me'. But that is another deal altogether. If we sell on Ebay it's generally comparable in price since Ebay purchases don't get MWC Bounty Credit Rewards.

Just Arrived:

• Gentle Giant Star Wars Jango Fett II Bust

• Gentle Giant Star Wars Zuckuss Bust (Partial shipment)

• Master Replicas ROTS 212th Attack Battalion Trooper Helmet Prop Replica

Posted on May 13, 2007

Yodasnews.com reader and SWAN regular Scott from Tulsa reports in:

WM Cantina Tins have been found for $4 (Some stores had them for $7) Also found the "Treachery" Battle Packs for $10!! Both at the Broken Arrow Wal-Mart.

Posted on May 13, 2007

Chris from ACME posted in our forums:

The 200 keys for NON-ATTENDEES will go on sale Tuesday, May 15th, at 10am, PST.

The pre-order for ATTENDEES to pick up their keys at the show will take place two days later, Thursday, May 17th, at 10am.

We have set up a new site to take care of all of this. The site can be found at the following address: Character Key Website

Good luck to everyone!

For our complete selection of Star Wars items, click here.

Thanks for shopping WhiteWizardToys!

Posted on May 12, 2007

Excitement builds as Celebration Europe takes shape!

With more and more exhibitors confirming, the theatre programme gathering pace and our first major guest announcement scheduled for next week, Celebration Europe is coming together and the excitement is growing. Whilst we don’t want to spoil the surprises, we will be sharing some news and behind-the-scenes insights with you over the coming weeks to wet your appetites.

Empire’s Challenge

This week we are delighted to announce Empire Magazine’s ‘Ultimate Star Wars Trivia Challenge’. In a round of questioning as tough as interrogation by Imperial mind probe you will be tested on characters, vehicles, plot points, planets, technology and behind the scenes trivia that will stretch your Force fanaticism to the limit. Pit your wits against the best in the Empire! The quiz will begin with three online qualifying rounds through empireonline to take place in the first three weeks of June with the top five contestants going through to a live final at Star Wars Celebration Europe on Saturday July 14th. The only way you can guarantee entry is to register now at www.empireonline.com/starwars but be quick — registration must end on Thursday May 31st and places are limited… do or do not, there is no try!

All the galaxy is a stage

We are delighted to announce Warwick Davies as Master of Ceremonies for the Celebration Europe Main Stage a 2000 seat purpose-built arena with a different programme each day including celebrities, music, comedy, Q&A sessions and demonstrations. All this and more is included in your admission price subject to availability so be sure to include this in your Celebration Europe plans or miss out you will!

More Star Wars fun in the main event halls

Check out the ultimate Star Wars Home Entertainment accessory with the awesome R2D2 Home Entertainment System and more on the Nikko stand
Visit the Lucasarts stand for stunning previews of their latest games
Step back to the 1980s with the largest collection of vintage Star Wars arcade machines in Europe including Sega and pinball machines. What’s your high score?

All this and more, coming soon to a galaxy near you…if you haven’t booked your tickets yet…why not? Europe’s ultimate Star Wars party, 30 years in the making is just 10 weeks away!

Order them online now at www.celebrationeurope.com or by telephone 0870 060 0245

Posted on May 12, 2007

Brian's Toys has finally received 30th Anniversary Basic Carded Wave 2, and they are now shipping! All customers who have placed pre-orders, should expect their orders to ship by May 16th. Master Replicas Clone Trooper 212th Battalion LIFE-SIZE Helmets are now in-stock--get one and wear it today. We are also still taking pre-orders on G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary figures, which include Cobra Officer, Flint, Storm Shadow, Snake Eyes, and Cobra Commander single-packs. As always, make sure to check www.brianstoys.com for all the latest Star Wars products and other toy collectibles.

Please go to the following link to view Newsletter #410:

http://www.brianstoys.com/store/custom.aspx?id=12

Posted on May 12, 2007

Yodasnews and Gentle Giant Collectors.com regular EchoBase posted images of the new Obi Wan Kenobi out already in Japan! Click any of the images below to check the thread started by Echo Base in our forums!

Posted on May 12, 2007

Posted on May 12, 2007

Yodasnews.com reader JediMom reports in:

Home Shopping Network will be airing three "Star Wars" related shows Friday May 11th. Thee will be three airings of the show featuring the same products each time.

Featured on the show will be Master Replicas lightsabers, Studio Scale and other products.

The shows will air at 6:00 a.m. Eastern, 2:00 p.m. Eastern and 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.

Posted on May 11, 2007

2 weeks to go till Celebration IV and Sideshow wants you at their booth 410 to see all their latest and greatest Star Wars items (and even non-attendees can watch the video on their site). They will be revealing some new products during Celebration IV as well.

Did you miss out on the Endor Strike bundle - well now is your chance to pick one up by signing into the newsletter. If you can't get enough of the Endor Strike Force then go here to download desktop wallpapers by Sean Whigham or show your Star Wars collector how much you care by sending out an ecard here. Also available for second chance still is the exclusive Jabba the Hutt 1/6" scale and his ever faithful companion Bib Fortuna. And if you are a VCD fan - then don't forget to order the Clone Trooper RAH before it is sold out.

And if you are on the lookout for some of your favorite preorders here is an update on when they should be shipping:

Leia as Boushh 12-inch figure - 3rd Qtr 2007
Plo Koon 12-inch figure - June 2007
Asajj Ventress 12-inch figure - July 2007
Dejarik Holochess set - July 2007

Empire Collectibles writes in with the following:

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars, we've restarted the 'Flat Rate Worldwide Shipping' promotion for the entire month.

May also sees savings on our range action figures -- so far Episode 3 & Saga action figures have been reduced, as the month goes on -- other collections will follow suit.

We've also got 'something special planned' as a thank-you to all the Yodanews / SWMG readers who purchase from us during the month -- details will come your way soon.

Head on over to Empire Collectibles today and be sure to let them know you are a reader to take advantage of the special thank you.

Posted on May 11, 2007

If you plan to head to C4 you can still pre-order any of the below exclusives at GentleGiantLtd!

Commander Gree mini bust - pre-order quantity - 800 pieces - $50
Darth Malak mini bust - pre-order quantity - 800 pieces - $50
Spirit of Yoda mini bust - pre-order quantity - 800 pieces - $50

And don't forget, if you missed the Star Wars Animated Yoda and R2-D2 Maquette and
Luke and Han in Stormtrooper Disguise Bust-Up 2-pack, they are NOT C4 Only exclusives and will be on all 5 stops that Gentle Giant is making on the World Tour!

Posted on May 11, 2007

We got some great new stuff in this week as well as a few new things available for pre-order. YouBuyNow.com is growing and expanding and we will soon be adding more of everything as well as expanding the store by offering Anime, T-Shirts, Trade Paperbacks and more prop replicas. Check out the full update below.. Check out the full update by clicking here.

Posted on May 11, 2007

From STARWARS.com:

Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron, the next installment of the best-selling Star Wars Battlefront series of video games, will hit store shelves everywhere in fall 2007, LucasArts announced today. In development exclusively for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system by U.K.-based Rebellion, Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron continues the immensely successful Battlefront series, which has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide since its introduction in 2004.

The only original Star Wars Battlefront experience of 2007, Renegade Squadron delivers a new way for players to experience their favorite Star Wars battles any way -- and anywhere -- they want. The game presents new battles and missions found through a never-before-told story, as well as an unprecedented wealth of personalization and customization options. And for the first time on the PSP system, Star Wars Battlefront players can team up or compete online with friends all over the world.

Full Story Here!

Posted on May 11, 2007

We are going to be running FREE shipping for the next few days, so place your order now for £50 or more and we will ship your order next day to anywhere in the UK & Mainland only!

Posted on May 11, 2007

Hitting comic shops and e-tailer this week are 2 of the latest Gentle Giant releases including the Jango Fett Mini Bust and the Zuckuss Mini Bust. Click the images below to check out over 50 total snapshots and post your comments in our forums.

Posted on ay 10, 2007

From Razor's Edge Collectibles:

We just started a brand new sleeper sale. This time we put over 35 items on sale until Friday night at Midnight or while supplies last. Be sure to check out this week's specials which include a Gentle Giant Han and Greedo Mos Eisley Cantina Bookends PROMO edition, Animated C-3PO & Jawa Maquette, Barriss Offee & Luminara Unduli Maquette, Yoda (The Empire Strikes Back) Bust, AOTC Clone Trooper Bust-Ups 4-Pack's and more!

We also have 12" Sideshow Figures, and plenty of non Star Wars items on special as well! Click here to view all our specials and be sure to also check out all our new pre-orders for all your favorite collectibles and we also have Jango Fett and Zuckuss In stock and ready to ship!

Posted on May 10, 2007

At some point today during Gentle Giant's normal business hours (after 9am PST/12pm EST) members of the collecting club (both the free club and the premium guild club) will be able to pre-order for PICK-UP ONLY at C4. Please remember that the person that orders has to be the person who picks them up! Below will be the break down of how many of each item will be set aside for pre-order:

Commander Gree mini bust - pre-order quantity - 800 pieces - $50
Darth Malak mini bust - pre-order quantity - 800 pieces - $50
Spirit of Yoda mini bust - pre-order quantity - 800 pieces - $50
Star Wars Animated Yoda and R2-D2 Maquette - pre-order quantity - 100 pieces - $75
Luke and Han in Stormtrooper Disguise Bust-Up 2-pack - pre-order quantity - 100 pieces - $10

Good Luck!

Posted on May 10, 2007

From Fair & Balanced FOX News:
"It's (Spider-Man 3) silly. It's a silly movie," he said. "There just isn't much there. Once you take it all apart, there's not much story, is there?"...

And here's a little news: Lucas tells me he will make two more live-action films based in the "Star Wars" era.

"But they won't have members of the Skywalker family as characters," he said. "They will be other people of that milieu."

Could Lucas be envious of your friendly neighborhood webslinger's success? Perhaps he's bitter that ILM didn't land the visual effects contract? Click here (and scroll down a bit) to read the full article, which also contains some quotes on the fourth Indiana Jones film.

The forums at GentleGiantCollectors continue to be the place to be to discuss the Celebration IV Art Show. Currently, more than 25 of the artists who will be offering limited edition prints exclusively at Celebration IV have joined the art section at GGC and are chatting with fans every day. Do you want to hear why they chose the images they did for their print? Or what else they might be offering at celebration? Or how you can commission work from them? Then stop on by!

As well as having a dedicated place to see all the images of the prints, GGC is now offering a simple downloadable "Cheat Sheet" - so you can stay informed about all the necessary information regarding your favorite prints. The cheat sheet includes titles, sizes, prices and whether or not the artists are offering a pre-order currently. It will continue to be updated as more information arrives. Click right here to view it or right click and save it.

Posted on May 9, 2007

Through interviews with politicians, academics, journalists and critics – all of whom weigh in on the enduring appeal of George Lucas’s creations – the special demonstrates that Star Wars isn’t just a high-action adventure in space. It’s a remarkably complex and sophisticated story about power, politics, sin, spirituality and redemption—almost Shakespearean in its power, humor, presentation and influence.

The special makes the argument that Star Wars’ intensely compelling stories—borrowed from diverse traditions, from Greek mythology and American westerns to the Bible and even Vaudeville—compel us to explore some of the biggest questions of our time. STAR WARS®: THE LEGACY REVEALED explores that view through interviews with politicians, academics, journalists and critics, who all weigh in on the creations of George Lucas. The special shows how seldom a movie can make us laugh and think about our role in the universe—which may be why it has stood the test of time.

The special unites a diverse group of high-profile Star Wars fans, from filmmakers to politicians to journalists. Their comments punctuate the still jaw-dropping footage from all six episodes of the Star Wars Saga.

STAR WARS®: THE LEGACY REVEALED is premiering May 28th at 9pm/8c

on The History Channel

Posted on May 9, 2007

Posted at Yahoo.com:

Spoofing 'Star Wars' - Jimmy Fallon's Anakin Skywalker impersonation makes Natalie Portman cry. Click here to Watch classic MTV clip!

Posted on May 9, 2007

Former Official Star Wars Fan Club President and Star Wars Insider Founder Dan Madsen will be "Special Guest" for The Force Among Us at Star Wars Celebration 4. He will be in attendance with Directors Cortney and Cristian Macht for The Force Among Us panel on Monday the 28th at 2:30 pm (Room 409 AB). Dan Madsen was interviewed for The Force Among Us documentary and can been seen in the film's "Highlight Reel" at www.youtube.com (key word: The Force Among Us). Madsen’s own company, Fantastic Media, who relaunched the Lucasfilm Fan Club in 1987, was also responsible for creating and producing the very first Star Wars Celebration in Denver in 1999.

As the founder of the Star Wars Insider magazine, Madsen worked closely with Lucasfilm on the Star Wars films as well as other George Lucas productions and created many exclusive Star Wars Fan Club collectibles which are treasured today. Under Madsen's leadership, the Official Fan Club reached its highest level of membership. He is also the author of the book, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles: On The Set And Behind The Scenes. Madsen (who actually was an actor before starting his fan club business) can be seen in his cameo role as Dams Denna, the Kaadu Handler, in Star Wars Episode One: The Phantom Menace. He is currently working on his own film project. Limited quantities of The Force Among Us DVD are still available for preorder at www.theforceamongus.com

Posted on May 9, 2007

GentleGiantltd.com updates the official blog with all the Info on Pre-Orders for the C4 Exclusives. They will begin to take pre-orders on Thursday May 10th. An email with the links and information will be sent out on Thursday, May 10th to members of the collecting club (both the free club and the premium guild club). Below will be the break down of how many of each item will be set aside for pre-order:

Commander Gree mini bust - pre-order quantity - 800 pieces - $50
Darth Malak mini bust - pre-order quantity - 800 pieces - $50
Spirit of Yoda mini bust - pre-order quantity - 800 pieces - $50
Star Wars Animated Yoda and R2-D2 Maquette - pre-order quantity - 100 pieces - $75
Luke and Han in Stormtrooper Disguise Bust-Up 2-pack - pre-order quantity - 100 pieces - $10

For the full breakdown click here!

 

Posted on May 9, 2007

Everywhere in the news it has been reported that Seth Green and Robot Chicken are coming out with an all Star Wars episode of Robot Chicken in June, with voices by Mark Hamill and George Lucas. This week Arnie and Marjorie got on the phone with three people involved with the Robot Chicken special, Seth Green, Matt Senreich and Dan Milano! They discussed visiting the Lucasfilm ranch and archives, and what it was like to direct George Lucas. Plus some extra surprises.

Also this week, Arnie interviews Dany Pepin formerly of Star Wars en Direct. He has just released a new audio drama Omega Squad: Targets based on the short story by Karen Traviss.

Click here to listen!

Posted on May 9, 2007

Posted at ContactMusic.com:

Hollywood actor HARRISON FORD was left red faced after he confused one of his Star Wars co-stars at a restaurant for a waiter. Anthony Daniels, who played C-3PO in all six Star Wars films, approached Ford - who starred as Captain Han Solo in the blockbuster franchise - but he didn't know who Daniels was. Speaking at the launch of the Star Wars Exhibition in London, England last Friday (04May07), he says, "I was at a London restaurant a few years ago and I noticed Harrison Ford. I went over to speak to him - and he asked me what dish I recommended. I think he thought I was a waiter."

The Blister.jp website has updated with info on the Gentle Giant Blister Event which will take place on 6/16/2007. As we heard before there will be several World Tour Exclusives at the event and we have just learned that they will have several exclusives on sale that we are finding out about for the first time including the Black and White Luke X-Wing Maquette and the Lego Blackhole Stormtrooper Maqutte. Click any of the images below to check them out and chat about it here at Yodasnews or here at GentleGiantCollectors.com!

 

Posted on May 7, 2007

The 212th Battalion Clone Trooper helmet came out of the blue, and will be in stock today. They limited these to 1000 pieces, and I've got a good price for anyone who wants this order ASAP!

Also, in stock at the moment Is the All new Vader ANH FX, Yoda FX Obi ROTS FX, Vader ESB FX, Luke ANH LE (huge sale, only 8 left then they are gone), Vader ROTS retailer exclusive SE helmet (only 1 left then they are gone), U.S.S. Enterprise SE (Kirk and Spock version only 1 left..you guessed it...then this one is gone too) Lightsaber and blaster minis and the 3 tiered mini cases (only 3 left)! Click here to order!

Posted on May 7, 2007

K & C Collectibles has the following new items this week:

New - Battle Packs:
Bantha with Tusken Raiders – Version 1
Bantha with Tusken Raiders – Version 2
Treachery on Saleucami

Pre-Order – May 25th 2007
Classic Boba Fett Mini Bust
Classic Kit Fisto Mini Bust
Classic TIE Fighter Pilot Mini Bust
Royal Guard Mini Bust - Red
Royal Guard Mini Bust - Blue
Darth Vader Statue - SAVE $20
Stormtrooper Vanguard Pewter Figure
Stormtrooper Sentry Pewter Figure
Stormtrooper Marksman Pewter Figure
Stormtrooper Commander Pewter Figure

Posted on May 7, 2007

The Vader Violinist of Victoria, BC, Canada chats with Mark and they discuss how long he has been performing as the Darth Vader Violinist, how he got started, and much more, click the image below to read the entire interview!

Posted on May 7 2007

A survey by Britain's Sky Movies reveals that "Star Wars" and "Dirty Dancing" are the number one most watched movies by both men and women, respectively. The men's top five most watched movies list consisted of mostly sci-fi and action movies, including "Terminator 2," "Bladerunner" and "Alien," the BBC reported Sunday.

For women, there was an added touch of romance with "Pretty Woman" and the musical "Grease," but "Star Wars" was still No. 2 on the distaff list. The survey was done by Sky Movies Sci-fi & Horror Channel as part of the Sci-Fi London film festival.

The sci-fi and fantasy films "Star Wars," "The Terminator," "Jaws" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy were on the lists for both sexes and about half of those surveyed admitted to watching the "Star Wars" series more than 20 times.

Sourced from: UPI.com

Posted on May 7, 2007

Today we have another update to our member collection page. This collection belongs to Yodasnews readers Bossk Bounty! Be sure to click the image below to check out his collection!

If you want your collection added fell free to send your pictures to us and we will give you your own collection page!

Posted on May 7 2007

Yodasnews reader Scarrack reports in:

G4 TV station has a special 30th anniversary star wars thing going on on May 25th, looks really big. This is from the G4 website:

Attention all Jedis: On May 25th we’ll be bringing you two hours of LIVE coverage from the biggest Star Wars event ever, as G4 Presents Star Wars at 30!

That’s right, kick off Memorial Day weekend by basking in two glorious hours of live, up-to-the minute reports on everything happening from Tatooine to Kashyyyk. We’ll be covering every little detail, so keep your eyes on G4 for more info.

Now if you could just stop drooling on your Chewbacca costume…

Posted on May 7, 2007

Posted at www.vggen.com:

When Nintendo revealed the Wii, there was no doubt that many people were shocked by it. While in its last generation, the GameCube could really hold its own in the graphics department, the focus was changed for Nintendo’s latest. Instead of graphics, the Big N explained, the focus should be on gameplay. And, while many people may still scoff at that idea, those of you still unconvinced need look no further than the surprise success of the LEGO Star Wars franchise, which is comprised of two very fun games whose only real improvement on the Xbox 360 happened to be really shiny floors.

All in all, LEGO Star Wars and LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy exemplify what the Nintendo Wii stands for...

Full Story Here!

Posted on May 7, 2007

We now have a painted images of the Exclusive LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett Maquette from Star Wars Shop. Click the image below to check them out (there are shots from every angle). Edition size for Boba has been set at 1500, which is sure to sell out (Vader and the Stromtrooper were only 1000).

Posted on May 6, 2007

We have some fantastic deals THIS WEEKEND ONLY !

Grievous Premium Format 1/4 Scale Statue by Sideshow WAS £299 - THIS WEEKEND ONLY £199

Darth Vader Episode 3 Lightsaber LE Edition Master Replicas WAS £259 - THIS WEEKEND ONLY £119

Luke Skywalker 1/4 Scale Statue by Sideshow WAS £189 - THIS WEEKEND ONLY £99

Rebel Alliance Blaster Master Replicas THIS WEEKEND ONLY £125

Boba Fett Collectible Statue Gentle Giant - THIS WEEKEND ONLY £85

Posted on May 6, 2007

From STARWARS.com:

Members of The Official Star Wars Fan Club and their guests attending Star Wars Celebration IV are invited to attend two very special breakfasts on Friday, May 25 and Sunday, May 27 at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza from 7am-9am. The Fan Club Breakfasts have been a favorite event for years and have offered rare opportunities to meet the stars of Star Wars, mingle with fellow fans, talk with representatives of Lucasfilm and take away lots of goodies. The Celebration IV breakfasts offer that and more!

Full Story Here!

Posted on May 6, 2007

Arriving Next Week:

30th Anniversary Collection Wave 2
30th Anniversary Darth Vader with Coin Album
Luke Skywalker Jedi Knight Mini Bust
Jango Fett Mini Bust
Stormtrooper Animated Maquette
Darth Maul Double-Bladed FX Lightsaber (limited quantity)
Original Trilogy Commerative Action Figures (A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi)

Non-Star Wars:
Gandalf Mini Bust
Superman / Batman Series 4: Public Enemies

Pre-Orders:
30th Anniversary Collection Wave 3
30th Anniversary Collection Wave 4
Saga Legends Wave 1
2007 Vintage Action Figures
Rebel Commando Infantryman 1:6 Scale Figure
Plo Koon 1:6 Scale Figure
Slave Leia Statue

Loads of great items are arriving weekly here at Red 5 Collectibles so please checkout the website for all updates and new arrivals. Also don’t forget to check out our great Pre-Orders from Sideshow Collectibles, Gentle Giant Ltd, Hasbro, DC Direct, and more.

Be sure to visit www.red5collectibles.com today!

Posted on May 6 2007

The Leia Statue has hit Hong Kong and according to a note on the Gentle Giant Blog, should be hitting the USA next week. Reports from forum members is that the Leia is spectacular and has already climbed up the list to favorite statue for some collectors. Take a peek at a few snapshots from resident forum member Echo Base that he took at his local comic shop and for some inhand pictures check out the Xl-Shop.com Forums (where you can also check out the Star Wars Chubby In Package Pics as well). If you put off ordering this one, be sure to drop by our sponsors on the left side and get one, this one is sure to be a a collector and fan favorite!

 

Chat about it here at Yodasnews or here at GentleGiantCollectors.com!

Posted on May 5, 2007

Brian's Toys has received some great new products in-stock, such as 30th Anniversary Expanded Universe Wave 2, Saga 2 Galactic Heroes, and Sideshow 12-inch Rebel Commando Infantryman. 30th Anniversary Basic Carded Wave 2 will be arriving soon and are expected to ship within the next week! If you have not pre-ordered these figures yet, there is still time to do so! We also have dozens of items available for pre-orders, which include Master Replicas Stormtrooper Helmet, Marvel Minimates Series 12 and 13, and GI Joe 25th Anniversary Single-packs. If you are an aspiring vintage collector, you may be interested in Star Wars Vintage Action Figures: A Guide for Collectors by John Kellerman, a difficult-to-find book that is sold out at most stores, including the publisher's, but is available at Brian's Toys for $49.99! For more great products, check www.brianstoys.com!

To go directly to the newsletter, click the link below:

http://www.brianstoys.com/store/custom.aspx?id=12

Posted on May 5, 2007

We saw this posted over MacWorld.com and new the YN Mac users would love to give this a try:

It’s a few weeks later than Feral Interactive expected it to be, but this week the game publisher released a downloadable demo of their Macintosh conversion of Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy, a new game for the Mac that, not coincidentally, is now shipping to retailers.

Lego Star Wars II combines the original trilogy of Star Wars films — “A New Hope,” “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi” — with the perennially popular Lego building blocks toys to create a unique gaming combination. You play through recreations of key events and scenes in the movies — when Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi meet Han Solo and Chewbacca in the Mos Eisley cantina for the first time, for example — the setting of this particular demo, in fact.

Click here for all the info and the download links!

Posted on May 5, 2007

New update from Most Wanted Collectibles:

We are supposed to be getting some Jango Fetts in today according to tracking, so a few orders will be shipping out Monday. The remainder of the Fetts are in-transit for arrival next week.

The Halo Bust issues dealing with green, red, and blue. Well, we still haven't heard GG actually confirm anything, but many retailers are running with the variation theme. So, we are too! There are 3packs & Cases now available for those of you interested.

Have an amazingly spectacular weekend!

New Pre-Orders

Master Replicas ANH Stormtrooper Helmet Prop Replica

Arriving Soon

Gentle Giant Star Wars Jango Fett II Bust (Remainder of orders filled after arrival)

Master Replicas ROTS 212th Attack Battalion Trooper Helmet Prop Replica

 

Posted on May 5, 2007

Posted at www.dailymail.co.uk:

County Hall in Westminster has hosted its fair share of intimidating characters over the years but few have been as menacing as Darth Vader. From tomorrow, the Star Wars baddie will be striding through the former corridors of power with Jedi, robots and aliens as part of a major exhibition.

The show features more than 280 props, costumes and models from all six Star Wars films, borrowed from the Lucasfilm archive in the US.

Star exhibits include Luke Skywalker's Landspeeder hovercraft and a dress worn by Natalie Portman in her role as Queen Amidala. There will also be a life- size Naboo N- 1 Starfighter and interactive games, with visitors invited to wield a light sabre under the guidance of a Jedi knight.

Tabitha Totah of Lucasfilm said: "We're celebrating the 30th anniversary of the first film and it seemed appropriate that all six films were represented in the exhibition."

The show runs until 1 September and there will be extra events in July when a 30th birthday party will be held at the ExCel centre. Some of the stars from the films will be there, although no names are yet confirmed.

The first Star Wars film, featuring Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Sir Alec Guinness, opened on 25 May 1977 in 32 cinemas in the US. Its backer, 20th Century Fox, was so convinced it would be a disaster it came close to selling its stake just before its debut. But it proved a massive hit and won six Oscars. It opened in Britain in December that year.

Although the Star Wars films, written and directed by George Lucas, have been overtaken in the popularity stakes by the Lord Of The Rings, Harry Potter and Pirates Of The Caribbean franchises, the fourth Star Wars epic, The Phantom Menace, remains in the top 10 highest-grossing films in the UK.

The exhibition will be open seven days a week, with tickets priced at £16.50 for adults and £12.50 for children.

Posted on May 5, 2007

The San Francisco Film Society honored George Lucas, creator of the "Star Wars" films, with an award on Thursday to mark the 50th anniversary of the San Francisco International Film Festival.

Lucas ushered in a new era of special-effects and visual wizardry with his "Star Wars" films and launched the Indiana Jones film franchise with director Steven Spielberg.

At a black-tie dinner in San Francisco, Lucas received the Irving "Bud" Levin Award, named after the founder of the film festival who 50 years ago sought to create an event to compete with the European festivals in Venice, Cannes, and Berlin....

Full Story can be found at Yahoo News by Clicking here!

Posted on May 5, 2007

Get ready for a fantastic sixth Free Comic Book Day! With up to 44 titles to choose from, the selection of books on May 5th will include comic books for all ages and tastes!

This year almost 2,000 comic book stores across the continent and around the planet are planning to give away 2 million comic books absolutely free on Saturday, May 5.

Free Comic Book Day is the perfect way to start off a summer of high adventure, especially with Free Comic Book Day held the day after Spider-man 3 hits theaters.

There's never been a better time to be a comic book fan! Check out Freecomicbookday.com

Posted on May 4, 2007

Check out this DEAL!

Sideshow Star Wars 12" Endor Rebel Infantryman, at an UNBEATABLE PRICE of $39.99. This price is good for only ONE WEEK so act now.

Remember, we are an AUTHORIZED retailer for Sideshow Collectibles

Thanks for shopping WhiteWizardToys! and have a wonderful week!

Posted on May 4, 2007

From STARWARS.com:

Add an original piece of Star Wars art to your collection with the latest of Artist Sketch cards in the Star Wars: 30th Anniversary Trading Card Set from Topps, due to hit stores in June.
As one of the artists involved in the exciting new series of Topps cards that celebrate the saga through the eyes of various illustrators and comic book artists, Amy Pronovost says she's always had a soft spot for the Skywalker family and the many representatives of scum and villainy.

"Out of all the characters in the original Star Wars, my favorite characters are a toss up between Luke, Leia and all the cantina denizens," Pronovost says. "Luke and Leia are fun and easy to caricature, and all of the aliens are just so different! If I had to pick one alien, I'd have to say Hammerhead. His shapes are so interesting, that I could just draw him over and over. Lockamaroo!"

Though Pronovost has nothing personal against the Dark Lord of the Sith, she's not eager to draw his portrait ad nauseum. "I only drew one Vader!" Pronovost confesses. "Black on black with reflections is something I've yet to be able to fully wrap my head around. Something that surprised me is that stormtroopers are pretty challenging to draw as well, but I love to draw them!"

Pronovost made sure that she included a few inside jokes and references for the hardcore fans who collect her cards. "I have a couple of nods to the 'Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina' short stories in some of my cantina scenes," Pronovost says. "I've also done a few cards without captions and people have nailed the quotes down to the second ('Get this walking carpet out of my way!'). Seeing someone be able to do that makes me incredibly happy."

Here's a first look at the sketch cards from Pronovost, click the image to see them all!

Posted on May 4, 2007

Marvel Legends and DC Direct's 52 are just two of the great new assortments we recieved this week. We also added a bunch of great new items to our pre-order section and our clearance page continues to attract a lot of attention. Check out the full update by clicking here.

Anxious to see more of your favorite slug? No, not Jabba! It is time to check out the Space Slug Enviorama in 360 QTVR right here.

Just revealed in the May 3rd podcast is that the 1/6th scale Emperor Palpatine on mechno-chair will have a battery powered LED light, which will be on sale for CIV attendees on June 14th at 10 a.m. PST and on June 15th at 10 a.m. PST for non-attendees.

If you are attending Celebration IV, make sure to check out Sideshow's booth at 410, and on Saturday, May 26th, check out their panel, "That's no toy! That's a collectible!: From concept to creation of a Sideshow collectible"

From STARWARS.com:

A first look at the Robot Chicken: Star Wars special that premieres on June 17 on Adult Swim.

The creators of "Robot Chicken" will be at Celebration IV offering a sneak peek at the show. Check out the news here.

Click here to watch the trailer and make sure you check out our interview with Robot Chicken producers Seth Green and Matt Senreich by clicking here.

In sprit of the month that celebrates Star Wars like no other and to get the party started early, Cristian Macht announced that the pre order for the highly anticipated DVD : The Force Among Us starts today. There are 2 versions of the film available. Version 1 - The Force Among Us "30th celebration edition" - Limited to only 1,977 copies. This version commemorates 30 years of fandom, is a longer cut of the film, and is jammed packed with enough bonus features to satisfy the apatite of a hungry Wampa. For pre ordering this limited edition DVD you will get a FREE vial of sand from Tunisia along with a certificate of authenticity (signed and numbered). Supplies of sand are limited, as is the DVD so head on over to www.theforceamongus.com and place your order today! Version 2 - the standard version of the film will also be available. For more details on the content of the DVD and how place your pre order, visit the films website.

For the past 30 years, Star Wars fans have been going to great lengths to express their passion for the Saga. Perhaps nowhere is this more evident than with the large group of people who have chosen to celebrate Star Wars through tattoo art, forever marking themselves with the captivating imagery found throughout that galaxy far, far away. Now, collectors and fans of Star Wars tattoo art have a book of their very own: The Force in the Flesh - the first publication to delve into the world of Star Wars tattoos and elegantly showcase the finest Star Wars body art the world has to offer.

Written by Shane Turgeon, creator of www.tattoosandtoys.com, The Force in the Flesh is a 9" x 11" embossed hardcover, full-color, coffee table book spanning 208 pages and is packed with over 400 photos tastefully telling the individual stories of 45 different Star Wars tattoo collectors and artists from the world over. Profiled artists from the tattoo industry include Guy Aitchison, Hannah Aitchison, Craig Driscoll, Needles, Chris Iwaniuk, Luis Villagomez, Matt Ellis and many more with additional artwork collected from the likes of Brandon Bond, Steve Moore, Troy Denning, Chris Garver, Patrick Cornolo, Jason Rhodes, Marc C. Merchant, Jason Leisge and a host of others. Simply put, this book is a must have for all those who appreciate Star Wars and/or great tattoo art. The Force in the Flesh will be officially released on May 24, 2007 at the Star Wars Celebration 4 convention in Los Angeles, California and will be available online at the official website for The Force in the Flesh located at www.theforceintheflesh.com.

We will now be running a brand new promotion! Over and above Deal of the Week and Deal of the Month called DEAL OF THE DAY! This can be found at the top of the webpage everyday. On Fridays we will run a weekend special instead.

Check out our first Deal of the Day now!

Han Solo Mini Bust ONLY £20
http://www.r2dtoys.com

Please be advsied this is REALLY for one day only and will be a completly different product tomorrow, so please make the most of this fantastic deal and place your order now!

Just a quick note to let you know that we have posted our latest production update online, including images of the three exclusive signed bookplates that we will be giving away to attendees of Star Wars Celebration who have pre-ordered copies of The Art of Ralph McQuarrie, or purchase the book at the show.

We have also announced that all customers who have pre-ordered the book will also receive a specially designed signed bookplate that will ship with the book. As the pre-order cut-off will coincide with the receipt of the books (expected next week!), folks will have to act quickly to take advantage of this offer.

As of now, the deluxe edition is SOLD OUT (we are taking names on a waiting list, and will maintain that until all sales are final on the remaining reserved copies). We do still have some signed copies available for pre-order, however it is not clear how many (if any) we will have remaining to bring to Celebration IV. I strongly encourage anyone interested in a signed copy to pre-order to avoid disappointment. We hope to bring several hundred copies of the unsigned trade edition with us to the show.

We saw this posted over TheMacObserver.com by Chris Barylick:

When I first heard that Aspyr would be porting Star Wars: Empire at War to the Mac, this reminded me as to why I like the company; they may not bring a ton of original content to the Mac, but the stuff you drool over at a friend's house usually sees the light of day under OS X. That being said, I've wanted a good Star Wars real time strategy game on the Mac since Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds. That and having camped out for all three Star Wars prequels proved that I was not only a fan, but was slow to learn my lesson.

For the most part, Aspyr (www.aspyr.com) has delivered. Empire at War, which combines the basic storyline of "A New Hope" through "Return of the Jedi" (episodes four through six or "the original trilogy"), gathers the entire Star Wars universe including locales mentioned in the novels and comic books. Players can choose between the Empire and Rebellion campaigns as well as skirmish battles and multiplayer and then begin to conquer the galaxy on their own terms...

Click here to view the entire review with some screenshots as well!

Posted on May 2, 2007

May is here and Yodasnews is happy to continue almost a two year streak of bringing you a new giveaway each and every month. May will be no different. This month, we bring you a Gentle Giant Animated Stormtrooper from our friends at NorthSide Collectibles.

We will make this one easy, with the weather getting nicer and the con season approaching we will do what we did with the Sidwshow Luke last month and give you two ways to enter for a total of 3 entries: one is a freebie with a simple e-mail you get one entry, and if you want to do a guest review for us, we will give you 2 more entries. Max of 3 entries per person. Click the image below for all the details!

Posted on May 2, 2007

It's Star Wars' 30th Anniversary. There's no movie to mark the occasion, no twelve disc DVD release, no television show, and even the video game to mark the year has been pushed into 2008, but Star Wars fans are lucky to have perhaps the best item of all to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of A New Hope--the book The Making of Star Wars by J.W. Rinzler. This book has been getting a lot of publicity lately from major sources like CNN, but this week Marjorie and Arnie sat down with the author, J.W. Rinzler, to discuss the process of making the book and what items didn't make it into the volume but should have.
Also this week are several other guest segments. Darth Kozy from the Star Wars Action News forums brings us a special segment on action figure customization, Jakob has his monthly segment, and Marjorie and Arnie interview a man opening a Star Wars toy display at a museum in West Virginia. ..

Click here to listen!

Posted on May 2, 2007

From STARWARS.com:

Conan O'Brien is in San Francisco this week, hosting NBC's "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" from the city by the bay. Tonight, his guests include Star Wars creator George Lucas. Earlier, he paid a visit to Lucasfilm's Presidio-based headquarters and scoped out the work of digital artists at Industrial Light & Magic (watch the video here). Starwars.com caught up with O'Brien and tested his Star Wars mettle to see just how big a fan he is.

 

Posted on May 2, 2007

Rick writes in to let us know that they just added the Stormtrooper™ Helmet EP IV Limited Edition from Master Replicas for Pre-Order (while supplies last) . They are offering free United States Shipping and as always 5% off to yodanews readers. Drop by www.nsidecollectibles.com today and place your order!

Posted on May 1, 2007

A big thanks to Sideshow Collectibles.com for our April Giveaway of a Premium Format Luke and Yoda Statue. The winner was selected at random from over 7300 entries and the winner is Pat M. from Milwaukee, WI. Your Yoda with Luke will be on it's way this week! Look for our May Announcement coming later this week!
 

Posted on May 1, 2007

From STARWARS.com:

An Introduction to Visual Guides -- As part of the year-long 30th anniversary of the Star Wars saga, starwars.com introduces an exclusive new series: the