A long time ago, in an
America that now seems far, far away, George Lucas first hurled filmgoers
into hyperspace and introduced the noisy, flashy galaxyscape of "Star
Wars." The 1977 movie depicted a Wild West in outer
space, where the good guys dressed like futuristic pirates.
Now, 30 years later, designer Marc Ecko, a fan of Lucas and the "Star
Wars" empire since childhood, has created a limited-edition collection
of "Star Wars"-inspired urban streetwear for men, under license
from Lucasfilm Ltd.
"What's not to love about 'Star Wars'? " says Ecko. "The
story . . . the imagery . . . the nostalgia. This collection is about
taking all of those elements and adding our unique twist to create
something that can only be described as 'geek chic.' "
Instead of resembling the flowing garments and billowy tunics worn
in the early "Star Wars" movies, however, Ecko's line is
hip, modern menswear from his Cut & Sew label.
Ecko created a variety of T-shirts, hoodies and knits decorated
with iconic "Star Wars" images mixed with his own edgy,
street-culture interpretations. The designs range from all-over prints
to head shots
of individual characters that were created with colored rhinestones,
beads, studs or embroidery.
Picture a would-be bounty hunter in a Boba "Fett for Real" sweatshirt,
or a "StoneTroopers" T-shirt that honors the big, bad commando
in white beadwork and stones. The "Hoth" parka wouldn't look
out of place on the ice planet.
The line will be sold in select
Macy's stores, Macys.com, Marc Ecko Cut & Sew stores and Against
All Odds.
Posted on January 13, 2008
Brian's
Toys News Update!
Brian's Toys has new Transformers and Star Wars items in stock. For
Star Wars, we have battle packs, expanded universe, fx lightsabers,
and statues. Also, take advantage of the recently reduced Boba Fett
replica blaster, now only $399.99. For Transformers, we've received
new Movie Deluxe, Voyager Class, and Screen Battle figures.
Don't forget
our new Pre-Orders which include Indiana Jones Gentle Giant, 2008
Star Wars figures, and Sideshow collectibles! Check out www.brianstoys.com for
more of our great selection of Star Wars, Transformers, G.I. Joe, and
more!
On Tuesday, Family Guy: Blue Harvest comes out on DVD. Click
here to see
a sneak peek trailer for the DVD at StarWars.com:
Posted on January 12, 2008
BBTS
News: BIG SALE!
Hi - Here is a quick update from
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about
more new preorders, new arrivals, and a big clearance sale:
CLEARANCE
SALE - SAVE UP TO 80%
We have listed 80+ older & overstocked menus with discounts ranging
from 25% to 80% - the majority are 50% and 60% off. There are also links
to some older sales menus with products still on sale, as well as
40+individual items with discounts applied. A wide variety of properties
are represented, big names as well as small - there are lots of great
deals so please help us make some room in the warehouse:
ARRIVING SOON: MP-05 & Our largest Hasbro shipment ever!
STAR WARS ARRIVING SOON: 30th Anniversary Wave 5, and Wave 9,
Expanded Universe Wave 5, Titanium 2008 Wave 1, Mighty Muggs, Battle
Packs and more are on the way - all current and new preorders will fill
in about a week:
STAR WARS WACKY WOBBLERS: More new Funko products have just been
listed including: Luke & X-Wing, C-3P0, Luke, Tusken Raider, Chewbacca,
and Princess Leia. All the smaller versions are $9.99 each and $19.99
for the larger ones.
STAR WARS - ROYAL GUARD KOTO STATUE: Now in stock at $144.99 is the
13" Royal Guard Statue. Koto has done a nice job with this statue - take
a look here:
South Wales-based DJ Keltech chats about why the dance floor always
goes wild for "The Imperial March" and how Darth Vader keeps
the dark side of drum and bass going strong.
How has Star Wars influenced your music at all -- such as the DJ Keltech
Strike Back scratch CD and the video of you as Darth Vader?
I owe a lot to the popularity of Star Wars! In 2005, I entered
the World DMC Championship heats -- a DJ competition -- in the UK.
Being
a huge fan of "The Imperial March" music and having the records
for many years I decided to see if I could come up with a mix using
the tune and a nice hip hop beat. The night at the regional final of
the DMC competition as part of my routine I dropped the Vader mix.
The crowd went berzerk! They absolutely loved it. That night when I
got home still buzzing at the crowd reaction, I thought of a way I
could build on the idea. Being a creative person and always up for
a laugh I decided to buy a cheap Darth Vader suit, video the routine
in my bedroom and put the video on my website, DJkeltech.com.
The next thing I know I'm getting thousands of hits and people are
emailing the video to friends! I couldn't believe how popular the
video was becoming; I was seeing it posted on websites worldwide.
It was even passed on to Msn.com who put a feature on their front
page! A few weeks passed with the video snow balling in popularity,
and then I got an email from a TV company in Belgium asking if I
would come over to their studios and perform the Darth Vader routine
live on TV.
I couldn't believe my luck! All I've ever wanted was to make a name
for myself as a creative person, be it as a music producer or a turntablist.
It's amazing that this little video dressed up as Darth Vader mixing
up his theme tune got my name out there on a global scale. It's clear
that the popularity of Star Wars helped a lot to the video's popularity
as people from all generations know the characters and the music. I
think it was also a combination of sheer fluke and good timing, or
maybe a little help from the dark side?
Pete at the ThePrivateUniverse e-mailed
us to let us know of a very interesting newspost they just put up which
appears to be a listing of the 2008 Hasbro Products, complete
with release dates and line names, many of which have been floating
around the web the last few weeks as rumored for the 08 line. Click
right here to read all the
Star Wars goodies as well as many others (like Indiana Jones, Marvel
and Transformers).
Thanks for the heads up Pete!
Posted on January 11, 2008
Sideshow News!
The New Year brings a new figure into the 12" line - Luke Skywalker
from A New Hope. Luke will be available for preorder on Jan 18th at
10 a.m. PST. You can preview Luke here!
The Oversized VCD Darth Vader now comes with flexpay. The big cost
of this big item is now stretched out to help get through the holiday
post crunch time. You can preorder and preview it here.
The Salacious Crumb life size figure edition size has been set to
600 pieces and also get a behind the show featurette here
The Premium Format Anakin Skywalker exclusive edition size has also
been set at 1000 pieces. And you can view the 360 QTVR here
Posted on January 11, 2008
Lucas
Licensing Teams With Hasbro and eFX...
Lucas Licensing Teams With Hasbro and eFX to Bring High-End Star
Wars Collectibles to Fans.
New Agreements Begin This Month for Collectible Prop Replicas, Vehicles
and Popular Electronic Lightsabers
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Star Wars fans and collectors will
find new lines of collectibles from Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) and newcomer
eFX in 2008, it was announced today by Lucas Licensing, a division
of Lucasfilm Ltd.
Hasbro, Lucas Licensing’s master Star Wars toy and game licensee,
will assume the design and production of the high-end, collectible
electronic lightsabers line, called “Force FX” Lightsabers,
which was previously made by Master Replicas.
Hasbro’s Force FX lightsaber line will debut in the spring
and continues the remarkable popularity of electronic replica lightsabers
among Star Wars enthusiasts. The line will feature replicas of the
iconic weapons used by Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi,
Darth Maul and Yoda.
Newly formed eFX will develop, manufacture and distribute collectible,
limited-edition replicas of both full-sized and scaled props; studio-
and reduced-scale vehicles and ships; full-sized helmets; and high-end,
die-cast vehicles and ships that encompass the entire Star Wars universe.
“Working with both Hasbro and eFX allows us to bring Star Wars
fans some of the best collectibles we have ever offered,” said
Howard Roffman, President of Lucas Licensing. “These are incredibly
creative, innovative companies with a real passion for Star Wars, and
we think it’s going to show in the products they offer.”
Hasbro expects the first Force FX lightsabers to be available in the
spring, while eFX plans to unveil its first products at Comic Con International
in San Diego in July.
At a Las Vegas-held press event this week, third-party publisher Namco
showed off a playable build of the anticipated 3D fighter sequel Soulcalibur
IV. Press gathered at club Blush in the illustrious Wynn hotel (a resort
that houses its very own Ferrari dealership) for the festivities, which
included everything from jumping dance music and a full bar to a presentation
of the much-hyped game itself. Naturally, IGN's own editors took a
break from CES 2008 coverage to stop in and see the new fighter, whose
cast of blade-wielding brawlers now features such stars as -- are you
ready? -- Yoda and Darth Vader from a galaxy far, far away. You just
pre-ordered, didn't you?
The Soulcalibur Galactic Battle serves as the means to introduce
both Yoda and Darth Vader into the roster. A separate montage video
built
up to the appearance of the major characters. "From all over the
world they come in search of vengeance, honor, salvation," a voice-over
announced during a selection of different clips from the game. "Driven
by the desire to wield the soul swords. But the swords may have met
their match." At this point in the video, the screen faded to
black and we could only hear Darth Vader's trademark breathing. Then,
both new fighters were shown for the first time and looking spectacular.
Attendees on-hand for the event erupted into applause. At the same
time, actors dressed in Stormtrooper outfits busted in through the
door, led by Darth Vader himself.
You can see the Yoda (360 Exclusive) Screen Shot at IGN.com by
clicking here.
You can see the Vader (PS3 Exclusive) Screen Shot at IGN.com by clicking
here.
Andrew's
Toyz has NEW CASES of Star Wars figures are in stock now! The
latest waves of 30th Anniversary & Saga Legends figure
assortments are available for immediate delivery at very low prices!
We also have non-mint cases of figures starting at just $49.00 per
case. That's only $4 per figure! These deals cannot be beat! Supply
is limited, so order soon!
WizKids Inc. announces Order 66, the next scheduled release of
the Star Wars™ PocketModel™ trading card game (TCG),
to arrive in stores March 2008.
Chancellor Palpatine’s treachery has been revealed, and the
annihilation of the Jedi rebellion is imminent with the execution of
Order 66. Fight the military response with Jedi Starfighters and AT-RTs.
Or outnumber the Jedi with Republic Gunships and Clone Speeders. Order
66 has more than 40 PocketModels and 60 cards to collect!
“This is the first Star Wars PocketModel TCG set to offer PocketModel
decals,” said Justin Ziran, Star Wars PocketModel TCG brand manager. “The
decals will allow players to customize the look of their fleets with
faction-specific symbols and striping.”
With the Order 66 release, players will also be able to purchase the
Star Wars PocketModel TCG theme deck, Elite Assault. The Elite Assault
theme deck will contain a 30-card preconstructed deck, eight exclusive
alternate-art PocketModels, a strategy guide, an Order 66 set checklist
and one decal sheet. The theme deck contains everything a player needs
to get started in one package.
GG
AT-TE Tank Gunner Mini Bust Accessory Packs Arrive!
The AT-TE Tank Gunner Mini Bust Accessory Pack for Gentle
Giant's Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Clone Trooper Mini Bust
are now arriving. Check out the in hand pictures below thanks to LaMelnik!
JACK BLACK is scared he is going to end up facing GEORGE LUCAS
in court - after writing a song about STAR WARS. The actor is currently
working on his band Tenacious D's new album - and the first song is
titled Death Star, a feature of Lucas' sci-fi series. Lucas is famously
protective of the movies - and Black is waiting for the lawsuit to
arrive. He says, "We have a new song called Death Star and hopefully
George Lucas will not sue us. We just need about 13 more songs to go
with Death Star so I'm thinking the CD is gonna come out in the tens,
2010."
Although there’s been no official announcement yet, it appears
that this year’s Star Wars Weekends will again take place in
June.And the Florida heat at that time of year has many Star Wars fans
on message boards all hot and bothered and openly critical of the scheduling.
Whether you live here or just visit, you know how hot it can be in
Florida in June. Evidently, June 6-29 will be the dates that most likely
will be announced later, so it's the full month of heat, humidity and
more heat. Oh, and rain, too, probably.
It will be interesting to later learn how that date will or won't
affect the gate numbers. Does anyone here care much whether it’s
May or June when you don your 20-lb. Stormtrooper outfit?
Legendary Pink Dots vocalist, keyboardist, and songwriter Edward Ka-Spel
talks about his love of sci-fi and fantasy themes the their music and
why a certain astromech droid would be welcome to join the band when
he's done hanging out with C-3PO.
Urban Collector
has some great new Star Wars items arriving within the next week. In
addition, we are featuring more of our upcoming Pre-Orders. Visit Urban
Collector to see more great items like these!
Ahh, Christmas is over, so obviously it’s time to start thinking
about Easter! And Valentine’s Day! This year, like those in recent
past, shows us a new release of Star Wars valentines to give your valentine,
but is it true love, passing affection, or a total turn-off? Find out
this week as Marjorie and Arnie open and review this year’s assorted
valentines.
Also this week, several new items are rumored or recently announced,
from a super-sized Hasbro Millennium Falcon to Sideshow’s new
Premium Format Anakin. The Star Wars Action News hosts review the news
we know about the items so far…
Finally this week, Nathan gives us a gander at the latest offerings
in Star Wars EU and Steve gives us the updates from the Toy Fair convention
in the UK. All this and much, much more on this week’s Star Wars
Action News!
The January giveaway kicks off today, with a chance to win a Master
Replicas Star Wars Qui-Gon Jinn TPM LE LightSaber, from Yodasnews
and
RazorsEdgeCollecibles.com.
If you want a chance to add this great replica to your collection,
all you need to do is send in a picture of ANY Qui-Gon Jinn Collectible
at a fun or interesting event or location.*
The giveaway will end on January
31, 2008 at Midmight EST and the most unique entry (as determined
by the admins of Yodasnews) will take home this great collectible.
It will be shipped WorldWide for
free
from RazorsEdgeCollecibles.com.
*For more information and the requirements, please click the banner
below. Get those cameras ready!
Posted on January 7, 2008
Boba
Fett Kotobukiya V.2 & Obi-Wan Spirit Mini Bust
Boba Fett Kotobukiya version 2
Obi-Wan Spirit Mini Bust
Insider Issue 100 - Newstand cover version
Insider Issue 100 - Exclusive cover version
Yoda - Empire Statue
Family Guy Blue Harvest Lithograph
Luke Skywalker X-Wing bobble head
Shadow Stormtrooper bobble head
Utapau Clone Trooper bobble head
Legacy of the Force Boosters
In-Stock
- Mighty Muggs Figure:
Darth Vader
Boba Fett
Han Solo
Chewbacca
In-Stock - Evolutions Figures:
The Sith
Clone Trooper to Stormtrooper
In-Stock - MAX REBO BAND Collection:
Jabba's Palace Musicians
Jabba's Palace Entertainers
In the last few days we have been getting hundreds of e-mails about
the Utapau
Shadow Trooper Mini Helmet so we got in touch with RazorsEdgeCollectibles and
asked them all the questions you have been sending in and instead
of replying back to each e-mail, we will post the updates below:
The target on sale date is January 31st, 2008 1pm EST
The Utapau Shadow Tropper Mini Helmet Exclusive will be priced in
line with other MR Exclusives @ $55.
Razor's Edge Collectibles does ship worldwide.
Due to the high volume of calls that Razor's has gotten as well as
the high amount of email questions we have gotten, they are considering
putting up 95 a day for 5 days instead of all 475 in one day (25 will
be held back for damage replacements, promotion and giveaways). The
ideas is to give collectors more opportunities to get the helmet. According
to
Mike "We
have always been about the collector and our customers know that. With
previous
exclusives
we
have had we
always try
to make sure the majority of them get in the hands of the collectors.
We
know people are busy with school and work and a one day window may
not work for all of them, so we are discussing the idea of spreading
it out over a few days"
Posted on January
6, 2008
Brian's
Toys News Update!
It's a new year and we are looking towards another great year for
Star Wars toys and collectibles. We've received the Exclusive Obi-Wan's
Starfighter with Hyperspacering! Also we have the Radioshack Exclusive
of the Master Replicas FX Lightsabers Construction Set, with many combinations
to build your own lightsaber! 30th Anniversary McQuarrie Ben & Yoda's
are also back in stock, so get one now before we run out again! The
New Indiana Jones are now back up for pre-order! For more of our great
selection of collectibles, point your browser to www.briantoys.com!
The Winner of our December Giveaway is Erica F. from Avinger, Texas.
Erica won a one of a kind signed copy of Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential
Guide to
the
Force signed by the writer, Ryder Windham and artists, Chris Trevas
and Tommy Lee Edwards!
Thanks again to Del Rey, Ryder Windham, Chris Trevas and Tommy Lee
Edwards for making this happen. Be sure to pick up a copy of this
book at your local bookstore or online
at most major e-stores like Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Target.
Posted on January 6, 2008
Andrew's
Toyz News!
For a limited time, and while supplies last, Andrew's
Toyz has non mint Star Wars cases starting at only $51.00!!! As
of this posting they still have Wave 4 - 7 on special. Click
here to
order now!
And don't forget to Celebrate the New Year with Andrew's Toyz! They
have some of the lowest prices you will find on the net! Click
Here to See All Items! Like 30th Anniversary Cases of Figures
.... starting at only $74 each,
Vintage Collection UGH 2007 .... $78.00 per case (only $6.50 per figure!),
EP3 Revenge of the Sith 2005 .... 35% OFF ALL IN STOCK FIGURES! and
more like GG Mini Busts for $32 and Republic Commando Maquettes $150
off and a HUGE savings on the Kotobukiya McQuarrie Concept Darth Vader-Luke
Skywalker Duel Statue
MSRP $200 ... Our Regular Price $129 .... SALE $109
YOU SAVE NEARLY $100!
You can also qualify for a FREE Wedge Antilles Action Figure with any Order
of in-stock cases of Star Wars basic action figures. We will automatically
include the free figure with your order. Limit of 3 free figures per customer.
Special offer expires January 13, 2008 or while supplies last and to top it
all off FREE SHIPPING ON ALL FIGURES when you order any in-stock Hasbro Star
Wars carded action figures totaling $100 or more, you will receive free FedEx
Ground shipping
within the USA. Valid on orders billed and shipped within the USA.
Cases of figures are excluded from this special offer. Only indivdiually
purchased figures may be counted towards the $100 order minimum.
You may purchase any quantity or combination of individually carded
action figures. No promotional code is needed to redeem this special
offer.
Special offer expires January 13, 2008 or while supplies last.
As the 30th anniversary of the Star Wars saga slowly
recedes into history with the arrival of 2008, the new year actually
marks the 30th anniversary of Star Wars for other countries around
the world, including Japan. In an age when films are released internationally
within weeks or days of each other, it's hard to believe A New Hope
was not unveiled in the Land of the Rising Sun until July of 1978,
over a year after its U.S. debut.
So, in celebration of Japan's approaching Star Wars anniversary, and
to keep the festive momentum of 2007 rolling, we thought we'd begin
the new year sharing the work of one of Japan's most prolific and accomplished
Star Wars illustrators, Noriyoshi Ohrai.
Now Ohrai is something of an enigma -- information about the artist
is elusive at best, and from what we've gathered from friends in Japan,
very little information has been published about him. No matter --
we can let his work speak for itself, and perhaps offer a few hints
on where aficionados might uncover some of these lost gems from Japan.
BBTS
News: Great New Star Wars Items! New BattlePacks!
Hi - Here is a quick update from
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about a
lot of very exciting new preorders and a variety of popular new
arrivals:
NEW ARRIVALS:
GENTLE GIANT DARTH VADER STATUE: This cool new statue features Vader
on one knee before the Emperor. We have it listed $30 under MSRP at
$169.99
STAR WARS ANIMATED HAN SOLO & CHEWBACCA: A nice new pair of statues
from Gentle Giant. These are each in stock at $69.99 and they can stand
together to form a mini diorama.
DARTH VADER DEATH STAR - TRANSFORMER: This popular figure is back in
stock at $54.99. If you've not seen it in person yet, its quite a large
figure and features electronic voices.
NEW PREORDERS:
STAR WARS EVOLUTIONS - WAVE 2: We have just received images of the
new figures from Hasbro, and everything looks great! Grab all 4 new
Evolutions 3-packs for only $89.99 with our case listing, or they are
$24.99+ singly. Both the figure / theme selection and packaging are even
better than the original Evolutions figures that came out during Ep3.
STAR WARS SAGA 2008 FIGURES: Waves 1 through 4 have just been listed.
We have a variety of singles as well as cases available for order.
Hasbro is bringing back many of the most popular figures for this year's
Saga run - check them out
here
STAR WARS BATTLE PACKS 2008: We have
early images of the new Hoth Speeder Bike Patrol and Battle on
Mygeeto battle packs listed on the link above
A small group of friends in England has made video
spoofs of two "Star Wars" films for less than $6,000, The
Telegraph reported Friday.
The eight-member team that comprises Backyard Productions used household
objects, toys and computers to create its own versions of the sci-fi
blockbusters.
Trailers for "The Empire Strikes Backyard" and "Star
Wars The Emperor's New Clones" can be viewed on YouTube.
"We have got bubble wrap on the ceiling, we've got bottle tops
and yogurt pots on the walls along with tubes from the center of rolls
of carpets," Darren Scales, co-founder of Backyard Productions,
told the newspaper.
"The blasters are water pistols, we just stuck a few bits of
lids on, add a bit of spray paint and then you have a blasterm" he
said. "You take a hard hat, put an Imperial sticker on it and
suddenly it's an Imperial work helmet for someone building the Death
Star -- it's not rocket science. It's the same with the light sabres.
Up close they look awful, but you put a stick in it, you hold it and
on screen you can't tell the difference."
New Star Wars game coming to Nokia's N-Gage gaming platform
in 2008
The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's 'secret apprentice'
and apparently unveils new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy.
The game is set between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.
The game, which is being developed by Universimo, uses cell technology
which, according to Nokia, lets the player harness the Force while
assisting Darth Vader in his quest to rid the world of Jedi.
Nokia says the game will provide players with community features including
tournaments, score uploads and downloadable content through N-Gage
Arena.
Yodasnews.com is very excited to be breaking this exciting news exclusively
to our readers. The last US Mini-Helmet to be produced by Master Replicas
will be the Utapau Shadow Trooper and will be sold exclusively through
RazorsEdgeCollectibles.com.
This Helmet will be strictly limited to only 500 pieces produced
worldwide.
These Helmets will go on sale in the next 30 days with a strict
limit of 2 per household. More details will be posted here at Yodasnews
as the sale date gets closer.
As the Clone Wars raced toward its tumultuous conclusion, Jedi Knights,
fighting alongside battalions of Clone Troopers are spread throughout
the galaxy engaging the massive droid armies of General Grievous and
the Separatists.
This Elite unit of Clone Troopers are fully encased in a Black Stygian-Triprismatic
Polymer Armor with their faces concealed behind an Orange, T-shaped
Visor. ThisDistinctive Armor had increased Sensor Stealth capabilities
which allowed them to move about undetected, working in the shadow
of the 212th Attack Battalion on Utapau. As with all of the clone units
throughout the galaxy, their allegiance changes when Chancellor Palpatine
seizes power and enacts Order 66, outlawing the Jedi and declaring
them the enemy of the new Galactic Empire.
Crafted from quality materials, and using the original Ilm digital
character files from the Lucasfilm archives, Master Replicas is proud
to recreate this Star Wars Clone Trooper Helmet that bridges the gap
between the Clone Trooper forces of the Prequels to the Stormtroopers
of the Classic Trilogy and will be sold exclusively though Razor's
Edge Collectibles.
This Scaled Helmet Features:
Authentic scaled replica (.45 scale), based on reference from Lucasfilm
Ltd.
High-quality die-cast-metal and injection-molded plastic construction
Full Interior Detail with padding
Display stand featuring the character’s name and Star Wars™ logo
Includes Certificate of Authenticity
Posted on January
4, 2008
GG
AT-TE Tank Gunner Mini Bust Accessory Pack!
Gentle Giant is happy to announce another website only product offering,
the AT-TE Tank Gunner Mini Bust Accessory Pack.
AT-TE Tank Gunner's are elite clone trooper specialists that receive
advanced training under ARC troopers on Kamino. They have specialized
skills to operate the AT-TE (All Terrain Tactical Enforcer) tanks and
other armored vehicles.
This AT-TE Tank Gunner mini bust accessory pack is designed to fit
Gentle Giant's Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Clone Trooper mini bust
(white, orange, blue, red and grey). The accessory pack includes the
helmet pad and pauldron and retails for $15. 1500 Accessory Packs were
produced. Please note - Mini Bust is sold separately.
The AT-TE Accessory Pack will be available to Gentle Giant Premier
Guild Members first for an advanced purchase window of one week starting
today, 1/3/2008. We will open up the availability to all Gentle Giant
Club Members starting next Thursday, 1/10/2008.
If you are a PGM Member you can log in today and order at GentleGiantLtd.com
Posted on January 4, 2008
GGC's
New Q&A with Gentle Giant Ltd.
Amanda Burns from Gentle Giant Ltd. was kind enough to answer some
great questions that the readers at Gentle Giant Collectors had about
a broad spectrum of products.
Some of the questions collectors had were: Are all the PGM Gifts Shipped
Out? What is the Status of the Star Wars Bust Ups Line? Will Star Wars
Mini Busts get Light Up Lightsabers in 2008? Anymore 1/4 Scale Statues
on the way in 2008? Are the Halo Mini Busts Delayed Again? Will we
see the R2-D2 Statue Again? Is the POTC Maquette line 100% done?
All those questions, as well as others can be read by clicking
here or the image below:
Hi Everyone, I just wanted everyone to know our 1st 2008 sleeper sale
is now live!For the New Year, we just put over 40 items on special
which expires Sunday night (01/06/08) at midnight or while supplies
last. Happy Hunting.
Click
here to view all our specials and be sure to also check out
all our new pre-orders for all your favorite collectibles!
Posted on January
3, 2008
GG
Han Solo and Chewbacca Maquette Images!
GentleGiantCollectors.com reports
in with images of the Han Solo and Chewbacca Maquettes. Click the pictures
below to see over 30
images of them alone and paired up (the bases
were made so they fit together like a glove).
Posted on January 2, 2008
Joel "Owen
Lars" Edgerton Signing!
Wattographs is pleased to announce the first-ever private signing
with Joel "Owen Lars" Edgerton, from Attack of the Clones
and Revenge of the Sith. Joel will sign officially-licensed photos
and fans' personal items in this rare autograph opportunity. He has
only ever autographed once before: he signed cards which were inserted
randomly in packs of Topps Trading Cards’ Attack of the Clones
card set. He has never done a private signing, otherwise.
Edgerton is quite famous in his native Australia, most notably for
his character "Will" on the television show The Secret Life
of Us. He has recently been noted for his role in the 2005 comedy Kinky
Boots and is currently working on three films which are in post-production.
Joel's brother Nash was also the stunt double for Ewan McGregor in
Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith.
We're also further pleased to announce that Joel is donating his entire
signing fee to the Sydney Children's Hospital. Wattographs salutes
this gesture and will also donate US$5.00 from every item sold to the
Sydney Children's Hospital, as well. We think this is an inspiring
way for fans to get autographs of Joel and do some good for sick children
as well.
There have been some new Star Wars additions to the GentleGiantCollectors.com Image
Gallery, this time around they add the Dengar and both versions of
the World Tour Exclusive Bust Ups for Han Solo and Luke Skywalker in
Stromtrooper Gear. Check them out below and don't forget to take part
in the GGC
Most Wanted Voting and register all your Gentle Giant Items at
the GGC
Registry! They also just kicked off the January giveaway for a
Promo LOTR Ringwraith!
Posted on January 2, 2008
Star
Wars Action News Update
Should vintage figures, be forgot, and never brought to light! Let
vintage figures stay in dark and keep them safe and dry!
2007 was the 30th anniversary of Star Wars and an expensive year for
many, many collectors. Throw in the end of the Master Replicas and
it was a very crazy year, but as a result many collectors are vowing
to change their collecting habits in 2008. Star Wars Action News put
out the call for listeners to call in with their collecting resolutions
for 2008 and many people called in. We play those resolutions and next
year we'll check in with these callers to see how they did.
Also this week we look at the ploethera of 3.75" exclusives Target
put out over the holiday season. All were repaints, but were they worth
it? Arnie and Marjorie review them this week.
Christine Hewett (who played Shada D'ukal, the character
impersonating Brea Tonnika) in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
passed away on September 17, 2007 after a long battle with cancer.
Her last signing was this past summer at Celebration Europe. As we
move into 2008 we wanted to take a moment to remember Christine again
as we looked back on 2007 in the Star Wars world. May she rest in
peace.
Posted on January 2, 2008
Urban-Collector.com
Update!
Urban Collector is breaking in the new year with some great new Arrivals and tons of New Pre-Orders. Check out all the great collector's items at Urban-Collector.
The Staff would like to wish all of a you a very happy and healthy
2008. We look forward to kicking off our four year anniversary this
February with a bang, so stay tuned! And also look for more information
this week about our January giveaway and the winner of the December
Giveaway will be posted on Friday.
Posted on January 1, 2008
First
Look at Clone Wars Packaging!
Eurobricks.com has
the first look at some preliminary pictures of two upcoming Lego sets
from The Clone Wars. The sets are slated to come out late
2008. Click the image below for more info:
We're not usually the types to keep up with the latest trends in
the fashion world—OK, Project Runway is a pretty good show—but
we dig the work of Nicolas Ghesquière. He imagines what the
future of fashion will look like and still manages to be respected
by the NYT. You'll see some plastic dresses and pants that look like
they're straight out of Mass Effect (hot). But our favorites were these
golden C-3PO leggings.
Star Wars come to life (without the annoying
robot attached). Unfortunately, at $159,000, we'll have to wait until
Ghesquière sells out to Target before we can score our wife
a pair. And until that day comes, at least you can enjoy the video.
(hit the jump for the full fashion show).
Thanks Suzanne, there is also
a video to watch as well. Interesting to say the least! Click
here to check it out.
Posted on December 31, 2007
Star
Wars Mighty Muggs and Evolutions sets @ K&C!
K & C
Collectible has received the new Mighty Muggs figure and
new Evolutions sets this week. A last minute pre-order item has been
added - Family Guy - Blue Harvest trading card box and binder.
New - Mighty Muggs Figure:
Darth Vader
Boba Fett
Han Solo
Chewbacca
New - Evolutions Figures:
The Sith
Clone Trooper to Stormtrooper
In-Stock - MAX REBO BAND Collection:
Jabba's Palace Musicians
Jabba's Palace Entertainers
Pre-Order – December 31st 2007
Sandtrooper Resin Statue
Boba Fett 3D Art Poster
Lifesize Yoda Monument
Family Guy - Blue Harvest - Trading Card box - SAVE $11.77
Family Guy - Blue Harvest - Trading Card Binder
Only 24 hours left to enter the December Giveaway. Yodasnews.com and
Del Rey, along with writer, Ryder Windham and artists, Chris Trevas
and Tommy Lee Edwards, team up to bring you the December Giveaway for
a signed copy of Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force.
This one of a kind book has been personally signed by Windham, Trevas
and Edwards. This is the only known copy (as of this posting) that
has all 3 signatures. You can click
here for more information on how to enter this giveaway. Be sure
to pick up a copy of this book at your local bookstore or online at
most major e-stores like Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Target.
Posted on December 31, 2007
BBTS
News: New Year's 28% Off Sale!
Hi - Happy New Year from BBTS! - here is
a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com
about our year-end sale, some new preorders, many more new arrivals, and
thank-you note for a great year:
NEW YEAR'S SALE - 28% OFF FOR 2008:
Bring in the new year with deepdiscounts on everything we carry that is
not marked as 'new' or 'preorder / backorder' - Thousands of items are
in stock and listed at 28% Off! Browse through your favorite menus
and start saving.
NEW STAR WARS PREORDERS:
STAR WARS 2008 - WAVE 2: Hasbro has recently released info about the
next round of new figures for 2008, and its another great looking
assortment.
New figures for wave 2 include Imperial EVO Trooper, Imperial Jump
Trooper, Maris Brood, Darth Vader, Rahm Kota, Shadow Guard, & Juno
Eclipse. The entire 2008 3.75" figure menu is available
here
INTERACTIVE R2-D2: This 15" electronic interactive version of R2-D2
continues to be very popular. Our next shipment is scheduled to arrive
this summer and is priced at $104.99. These never last too long so be
sure to get your preorders in
now
STAR WARS EVOLUTION - WAVE 2: We don't have any images for these yet,
but wave 2 appears to be an all-new set of figures including: The Fett
Legacy, The Jedi Legacy, The Sith Legacy, and The Force Unleashed. The
set of four is available as a case for $89.99, and they are also
available singly,
CLICK HERE!
Posted on December 30, 2007
New
Target Exclusives?
Rebelscum.com has boxed images of 2 rumored Target exclusives. A
Battle Rancor from The Force Unleashed and Aayla Securas Jedi Starfighter
from Star Wars Obsession. As Hasbro said last week, we need to take
rumors as just that, but these boxes images sure look like we will
be seeing these on the shelf in 2008. Click the image below for the
full story posted at Rebelscum.
When Master Replicas announced the planned Poker Set that was shown
at the summer cons would not be made, Star Wars and Poker fans were
disappointed but then CartaMundi stepped in and produced a very cool
Star
Wars illuminated Poker Chip Set.
This 200 piece Poker Chip set was rumored to be exclusive to The Sharper Image
Store but that was not true as we reported earlier in the year and
it is sold at other outlets.
The set can be purchase at The Sharper Image for $149.99, but
it can also be found at Poker and Playing Card Supply Stores as well
as some our sponsors for about $30
less.
The set includes a chrome
Death
Star dealer button and red, green and blue chips illustrated
by Russell Walks.
The set includes 100 blue (50 Luke Skywalker & 50 Obi-Wan Kenobi), 50 green (Yoda)
and 50 red (Darth Vader). These are a little lighter than a regular poker
chip at 10.2
grams but they still fell good enough to use in your home games. The chip are
translucent and when placed in the case, are
illuminated by 72 LEDs shining through colored lenses. It also includes 2 decks
of cards (blue and red).
If you are a poker player and love Star Wars, this is one set you
will enjoy. The presentation is very cool and is still functional
at the same time. The only thing it was missing in my opinion was a
handle on the case for easy travel (it's about 8 pounds) to your home game or just to show
off, but the double locking system works well to keep it all secure
and the "auto light up" feature when the case is opened also make up
for the lack of the handle.
Click below to see some in hand pictures,
also note that the light up feature looks more vibrant and bright in
person, it's one of those things that you can't really capture on film.
Posted on December 29, 2007
Brian's
Toys News Update!
New shipments of the Exclusive Battlefront II Clone & Droids Packs
have arrived and are now in stock at Brian's Toys. Also new are the
Sideshow 12" Obi-Wan Kenobi (A New Hope) and the Master Replicas
Luke X-Wing Scaled Helmet. Still looking for some awesome deals? Our
After Christmas Sale is going on until late January! Don't forget to
place a pre-order for the Luke Skywalker ROTJ Lightsaber V2, the LAST
Star Wars item that was ever made from Master Replicas. The edition
size was limited to 1,500. For more great collectibles, head on over
to Brianstoys.com for everything Star Wars, GI Joe, Transformers, and
MOTU.
Only 3 days left to enter the December Giveaway. Yodasnews.com and
Del Rey, along with writer, Ryder Windham and artists, Chris Trevas
and Tommy Lee Edwards, team up to bring you the December Giveaway for
a signed copy of Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force.
This one of a kind book has been personally signed by Windham, Trevas
and Edwards. This is the only known copy (as of this posting) that
has all 3 signatures. You can click
here for more information on how to enter this giveaway. Be sure
to pick up a copy of this book at your local bookstore or online at
most major e-stores like Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Target.
Posted on December 29, 2007
TFAW.com
Reports In!
2007 is drawing to a close and we can't think of any better way to
celebrate than by offering you an additional 10% on your next
in-stock purchase over $10 as part of our
Year End Offer. Hurry! Offer ends 12/31/07.
It's been a great year for comics, we've seen the return of
everyone's favorite vampire slayer in
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season Eight. The Illuminati had big
trouble on their hands when the green king returned in
World War Hulk.
Star Wars Legacy has been a terriffic read, and we're still
feeling the loss of Captain America during the
Marvel Civil War. Angel returned in
After the Fall, the official continuation to Joss Whedon's hit
television show. We survived a year without superheroes in
52 and the
Countdown began.
Northside
Collectibles now has the Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Yoda Statue
from Gentle Giant and the Anakin Skywalker Premium Format Figure from
Sideshow up for Pre-Order.
Check out Northside
Collectibles today for those, and all your other new in stock
and pre order Items. Happy New Year!
Posted on December
28, 2007
Sideshow PF Anakin!
Up for preorder right now is the Premium Format Anakin Skywalker.
Check it out here
It's not always about looking towards the twin sun horizon. Falling
between major Star Wars releases, 2007 turned into a year-long retrospective
and celebration of 30 years of Star Wars. It began quite literally
at the start of the year, and continued for 12 months, with major events,
collectibles, and tributes to that far-away galaxy drawing the attentions
of fans and, for a time, the rest of the world. Though there weren't
huge releases in terms of television and video games (aside from two
major peeks at what's to come in 2008), those can't be the sole yardsticks
to measure the magnitude of 2007. It was a busy, full year, and yet
once again, much like 2004, we're at the precipice of something much,
much bigger yet to come...
GentleGiantCollectors.com reports
in with a great new image of a new Gentle Giant Statue of Yoda
which is due out in July and will stand 6" tall and will retail for
$140.
Also added are some High Resolution shots of the Indy
Mini Bust and Statue!
Who's more popular at Christmastime in Orange County: Santa Claus
or Darth Vader?
Darth Vader, by a long shot.
That was the case Saturday in Irvine, where autistic children and
their parents celebrated the holidays at California Integrative Hyperbaric
Center. The guests of honor were St. Nick, of course, and the 501st
Legion, an organization of hobbyists who dress up in Star Wars costumes
for promotional and charitable events.
"It's great to see these kids happy," said Chris Romines,
40, of Cypress, who wore the enigmatic black mask, cape and breastplate
of the universe's primary antagonist. "But between the kids and
the adults, we don't know who's having more fun."
Several participants dressed as stormtroopers, one woman was Anakin
Skywalker, and a few kids wore furry little Ewok costumes. Gus Aguilera,
37, of Anaheim, donned a scary-looking Tusken raider outfit he fashioned
himself.
"It's for a good cause, and it makes the kids smile," said
Aguilera, a graphic designer. "We're spreading joy, I guess."
The swarm of children around the Star Wars characters outnumbered
the smaller group waiting to sit on Santa's lap and take pictures with
him. Ben Pace, 11, played with an R2-D2 robot and tried to figure out
how he operated.
MyAuctionLinks.com is a new website that helps you find the best
deals on Star Wars collectables. Every week they will feature unique
items and an assortment of popular Star Wars collectables.
Only 7 days left to enter the December Giveaway. Yodasnews.com and
Del Rey, along with writer, Ryder Windham and artists, Chris Trevas
and
Tommy
Lee
Edwards,
team
up to
bring you
the
December
Giveaway for a signed copy of Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to
the Force.
This one of a kind book has been personally signed by Windham, Trevas
and Edwards. This is the only known copy (as of this posting) that
has all 3 signatures. You can click
here for more information on how to enter this giveaway. Be sure
to pick up a copy of this book at your local bookstore or online at
most major e-stores like Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Target.
Posted on December 25, 2007
Star
Wars Action News Update
We're sending out this newsletter one night late so that we at Star
Wars Action News can wish all of you a very, very Merry Christmas and
happy holidays. However, we don't want this to be a silent night, fill
the silence with the latest episode of Star Wars Action News!
This week the staff of Star Wars Action News comes together and looks
back on the fond, and not so fond, memories of 2007. Celebration 4,
the exclusives, the Ultimate Galactic Hunt, the artwork, and all the
other things that helped to celebrate this 30th year of Star Wars.
Also this week, Arnie sat down with Chris Trevas, artist and columnist
from the Star Wars Insider and one of the artists who illustrated the
new Essential Guide book--Jedi vs. Sith. Listen to find out where the
poses for the characters were drawn from and if you can get any custom
work done by this great artist.
And finally this week, we at Star Wars Action News would like to wish
you and yours a very Merry Christmas and happy holiday season this
year.
A 10-year-old Indian boy has emerged as the youngest champion in the
history of a BBC quiz show, Junior Mastermind .
David Verghese, who made it to the BBC1 show finals sailing through
the heats, had the Jurassic Park trilogy his specialist subject.
For the final, he chose the life and work of Star Wars director George
Lucas as his specialisation.
David, a student of Merchant Taylors' Junior School, Crossby, Merseyside,
beat three other boys in the final - securing 31 points in total, 15
on his specialist subject and 16 in the general knowledge round.
This avid reader, who attributed his newly-found success to "reading,
reading and more reading" revealed J R R Tolkien, H G Wells and
Isaac Asimov are his favourite authors.
"I have a passion for books. I've been reading for as long as
I can remember. I read for at least two hours every night, often more," he
said.
After winning the championship, David said, "I love the challenge
of quizzes. I don't get nervous. I put everything else out of my mind
and try to focus on the questions."
His 47-year-old mother, Rama said: "David has an insatiable
quest for knowledge. He had wanted to appear on Junior Mastermind
ever since
he first watched it three years ago, but the rules were quite clear
that no one younger than 10 was allowed to apply."
David was introduced to Star Wars by his father, George, 43. "I
am a big fan of sci-fi and think Star Wars is the absolute gold standard
for sci-fi fans around the world," said David, who desires to
make it to university in Cambridge one day.
Posted on December 23, 2007
Christmas
Sale Starts Now @ K&C!
The after Christmas Sale at K & C
Collectible started December 22nd, 2007. All
in stock 30th Anniversary figures,
Ultimate Galactic Hunt figures and Saga Legends figures for $6.99
until December 31st or while supplies last.
We have very limited supply left.
Gentle Giant Scout
Trooper on Speeder Bike Holiday Gift Images!
GentleGiantCollectors.com reports
in with images of the Scout Trooper on Speeder Bike Kustomz Holiday
Gift for 2007. Click the pictures below to see all the images of this
very cool addiiton to the Gentle Giant family.
Posted on December 22, 2007
New
Hasbro Q&A!
The next Yodasnews Hasbro Q&A:
YN: Will you continue with Expanded Universe figures in 2008?
Although
we love figures such as Luke and Han and the others of the original
movies, new characters would be a nice change of pace from the same
old, same old. Also, any plans for new vehicles that haven't been
released before?
H: The comic book 2-packs will continue throughout 2008. As has
been our strategy for 2007, we will continue to make sure that there
is a mix of core characters and introductions of characters new to
the 3-3/4" scale.
By keeping core characters in the mix, it ensures that we have traction
with kids, too, who are looking for familiar favorites and a comic
book with them in it. This strategy has been very, very successful
for us this year and we will continue that plan. Also, by keeping core
characters in the mix, we can fill some of those with repaints and
dedicate our tooling to new figures, which is what you are asking for.
It will be a happy balance. There *will* be new vehicles in the 2008
lineup that have not been released before, as well as some great exclusives
that are off-shoots of our existing tooling library. However, it is
too early to release details on these yet. Look for some news at Toy
Fair, the rest around Comic Con.
YN: I love the different weapons that come with the figures and
the
effort made to make them the right size. Some seem to be a bit soft.
Is it possible to make the guns a little stiffer so that they don't
get bent in the figure's hands? Also, would it ever be possible (as
a
special run, or even as an UGH / chase figure) to get "titanium" blasters
included with the figures? Those die-cast versions that came with the
titanium figures were awesome and they look great with the
figs!
H: The softness/stiffness of the accessories is something that
we have been aware of and have spoken with factories about. However,
there is likely to continue to be varying degrees of stiffness. The
reason is that factories often shoot black parts (like accessories)
with plastic that has
been recycled, a process that we encourage for certain items. As plastic
becomes melted down and reused, it loses some of its integrity, so
if weapons are shot with a recycled mix they will be softer. By doing
this, it keeps overall costs a bit lower in the long term. As for the
Titanium weapons, that is a very interesting question. The weapons
are, of course, much more expensive to produce, so they wouldn't be
part of a basic figure run. They do look sharp, so we'll look at possibilities.
YN: Any High Resolution Images of The Force Unleashed Basic Figures
Carded that you can share? Some low resolution shot have surfaced
in the last few days online and we have seen the loose High Resolution
ones but we would love to see the figures and cardbacks in beautiful
High Resolution
for
the
Holidays!
H: Sorry - these images have not been made available to us yet.
Generally, as soon as they're made available they are sent out to
the outside world, so we aren't any faster or more efficient on these
sorts of requests.
Since you asked and we don't have them yet, we will dig around and
forward as soon as we get some high-res to share.
Also, our friends at Mousedroid.com have been able
to secure a VIP-pass that will enable them to submit Aussie Collector
Questions. First round went to the staff at Mousedroid
but watch out in 2008 as they open up a special Hasbro Q&A Forum
Section @ Mousedroid.com that will let Australian and New Zealand
Members post their own series of collector questions.
Posted on December 22, 2007
Brian's
Toys News Update!
Christmas is finally upon us, and while it may be too late to get
your shopping done, we have literally thousands of products discounted!
All Power of the Force 2, Power of the Jedi, and Episode I items are
15% Off! New this week, we have bobbleheads of Han Solo, greedo, and
yoda. Pre-orders of Wave 2 from the 2008 Collection are now up, along
with the new Evolutions packs that include the Fett, Sith, and Jedi
Legacy. For more of the huge discounts we have or other great products,
head on over to brianstoys.com. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas
and Happy Holidays!
Sideshow is ringing in the new year with another great Star Wars Premium
Format Figure coming soon....Anakin Skywalker.
According to theSideshow Newsletter we should "Beware
the power of the Sith" and since we all know Anakin turned to
the Dark Side in ROTS, we are taking an educated guess and saying he
will
be
from
ROTS. More news as it comes in.
Backstage passes are no longer just for concerts - Sideshow Toys has
a backstage pass video now on Salacious Crumb life-size replica here.
Also just a shipping update - get your wallets ready because the Bronze
Darth Vader Statue will be shipping in January 2008.
Posted on December 21, 2007
Clone
Trooper Sergeant Bust-Ups Images!
GentleGiantCollectors.com reports
in with images of the Clone Trooper Sergeant Bust-Up (Both Clean and
Dirty versions), that could only be found in the PGM Welcome Package.
Click the picture below to see all the images:
Posted on December 21, 2007
R2-D2
Statue Cancelled For Now!
Posted by Gentle Giant Ltd:
The R2-D2 statue originally scheduled to ship December 2007, is
being canceled and will be resolicited. At this time, we don’t
know what the new ship date will be or if the pricing will remain
the same,
but as soon as we have new information, we will be posting it on our
website and sending out an email. For those members of our collectors
club who have already placed a pre-order through our website and would
like to keep your original pre-order, please confirm this AFTER the
new information is sent out.
Posted on December 20, 2007
Razor's
Edge Sleeper Sale and News!
We want to wish all of you and your families a Happy and Healthy
Holiday season.
We just started a brand new sleeper sale. We put over 35 items
on sale and we extended it to 12/26/2007 or while supplies
last. Be sure to check out this week's specials which include some
great
Gentle
Giant and ACME deals like:
Acme Clone Wars Asajj Ventress Character Key Free USA Shipping - $21.99
Gentle Giant Star Wars Jango Fett Mini Bust PROMO - $129.99
Gentle Giant Star Wars Jabba's Palace Band Statue - $114.99
Gentle Giant Star Wars Jabba the Hutt Statue - $179.99
Acme Star Wars Ralph McQuarrie R2-D2 Sketch Plate Free Ship - $21.99
Gentle Giant Star Wars Princess Leia A New Hope Bust - $29.99
Gentle
Giant Star Wars Clone Wars Yoda On Kybuck Maquette- $41.99
And that is just a few of the great deals, Click
here to
view all our specials and be sure to also check out all our new pre-orders
for all your favorite collectibles!
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...a comprehensive gear
kit was assembled in secret by the Rebel Alliance. Hidden deep inside
an innocent-looking tin available in three different LEGO® Star Wars™ designs
are the tools young Jedi Knights need to battle the dark side on the
Nintendo DS™.
Everyone, from Padawans to Jedi Masters, will want the DSL system
glove that lets you hold the power of your lightsaber in the palm of
your hand and headphones that will make even Darth Vader jealous.
For use in your Starfighter on those long missions, a car adapter
brings the power of the Force with you on the go.
Also inside these retro, collectible tins are two screen protectors
to protect your DS from getting scratched in the sandstorms on Tatooine.
The compact kit also contains two silicone game cases for those missions
when you need to go undetected.
We also got a great deal from a Jawa on styli, so we included an extra
one just in case young Jedi lose theirs while in battle.
Collectible Star Wars tins are available at retailers nationwide
for just $34.99 (MSRP) each from BD&A Gamer.
Click any of the images below for higer resolution pictures!
Posted on December 19, 2007
MR
2008 News!
Master Replicas is excited to announce its 2008 Collectors Society!
This year we have made some changes to make it easier than ever to
become a member of our exclusive collecting club. How much easier,
you ask? Any customer who orders a Limited Edition item from our website
will automatically become a member! That’s right! No extra fees
or hidden costs! It’s that simple! Get rewarded for purchasing
the quality products you’ve always wanted!
We haven’t forgotten about our current CS members either. If
you’re already a Collectors Society 2007 member, your membership
will be automatically renewed… FOR FREE! No your eyes aren’t
fooling you! We did say FREE! You will continue to enjoy the CS benefits
and save throughout the year without having to spend a penny.
So, what are some of the great features of the Collectors Society
this year? What you’ve come to expect and much more!
• Early Purchasing Rights
•
10% Off All Website Purchases
•
Exclusive Collectors Society Contests
•
A Special “Members Only” Section of the Master Replicas
Website
•
A 2008 Exclusive Collectors Society Pin
•
…And Much More!
Posted on December 19, 2007
Hasbro
Reminder About Rumors!
Hasbro posted on the official site a quick reminder about 2008 rumor
lists you may see floating around various websites:
The coming year is going to be very exciting for Hasbro’s boys
properties. We realize that fans are anticipating 2008 as much as we
are, and that speculation on our line is a large part of the excitement.
Fans of Hasbro’s boys brands may be noticing some information
circulating on the web. While you may be tempted to believe that this
information is accurate, we want to remind our fans, that unless product
information or images are posted on an official Hasbro brand site,
brand Q&A, or released by Hasbro’s Corporate Communications
team, the information is not authorized and therefore not official.
We do not want to get consumer hopes up when rumors turn out to be
unfounded.
We can’t wait to share great information, images and products
with fans of all ages at the appropriate time as determined by Hasbro
and, as appropriate, our licensors.
The year is winding down and our thoughts can't help but turn to the
big Star Wars moments of 2008. 2008 will be a big year for Star Wars,
and one of the first salvos Lucasfilm will be firing at your wallet
is The Force Unleashed. Delayed from 2007, The Force Unleashed will
be a game, a book, comics, toys, and more. Already some Force Unleashed
items are appearing on shelves, the minis. Guest reviewer Darth Cheddar
provides us a review of these items.
Also this week we talk about the latest finds of exclusive and hard
to find items. And finally this week, TheGingerPrince brings us up
to speed on all the items he's finding over in the UK.
Today, for your viewing pleasure we have High Resolution Images of
the 2nd wave of 2008 3 3/4 Figures from Hasbro. This wave focuses on
The
Force
Unleashed,
which
features, the Imperial
Heavy StormTrooper, Imperial Stormtrooper, Maris Brood, Darth
Vader, Rahm Kota, Emperor's Shadow Guard and Juno Eclipse. Click any
of the images below for the high resolution picture.
Posted on December 18, 2007
Star
Wars Toy Box Update!
LAST MINUTE - STOCKING STUFFERS - Here is a nice selection of great
stocking stuffers including a rare 1991 Star Wars Hand-Held Game, New
Bobbleheads, Coasters, Snowglobes and much more. Also see our large
selection of Star Wars T-Shirts. Assorted sizes to choose from. We
ship immediately! Come By Today!
Star Wars - YODA - Bobblehead - only $14.99
Star Wars - DARTH VADER - Bobblehead - only $14.99
Master Jedi Yoda - Degobah Mini 45mm Snowglobe - only $9.99
Jawas, C-3PO and R2-D2 45mm Snowglobe - only $9.99
Star Wars Darth Vader Tin Coaster Set - $8.99
Episode III - M&M Galerie Collector Tin Set
Also find great deals & slashed prices on these items:
Star Wars - Master Jedi Yoda - Color Changing 15 oz. Mug - was $17.99
Now! $9.99
Star Wars - A New Hope - 100mm Snowglobe with Light & Sound - was
$89.99 Now! $59.99
Star Wars - Revenge of the Sith - Darth Vader Snowglobe w/ Light & Sound
- was $99.99 Now! $79.99
Star Wars - Darth Vader 5 Piece Tin Coaster Set - was $9.99 Now!
$7.99
Vintage - Return of the Jedi - MPC Model Kit - Speeder Bike - was
$39.99 Now! $35.99
Vintage - Return of the Jedi - MPC Model Kit - Tie Interceptor -
was $34.99 Now! $29.99
Vintage - Empire Strikes Back - MPC Model Kit - A Wing Fighter -
was $34.99 Now! $29.99
Posted on December 18, 2007
Wattographs
Sandi Finlay Signing!
Wattographs has lined up a great signing with Sandi Finlay, the mysterious
aide to Chancellor Palpatine, Sly Moore. Sandi doesn't do much in the
realm of convention appearances, so she's an uncommon autograph. They
have a whopping SEVEN photo choices this go-round, ranging in price
from $29.99 to $34.99.
They have to purchase specific minimums of images
in order to get a price break from Official Pix, hence the reason
for price differences. The higher priced photos reflect the ones we
cannot
purchase in bulk, due to the variety of images offered.
Orders end Monday, December 31, 2007 at 11:59:59 p.m., Eastern Daylight
Time. For more info check out Wattographs.com.
Posted on December 18, 2007
BigBadToyStore
News!
Hi - Here is a quick update from
Bigbadtoystore.com about another huge
batch of new preorders, many new arrivals, and a holiday shipping
schedule update.
BBTS HOLIDAY SHIPPING SCHEDULE: There is still plenty
of time to order and receive any of the cool items we have in stock.
Much of the country can still use UPS Ground for pre-holiday delivery,
and 2nd day air is available for those of you on the West Coast,
North-East, and Florida.
Our warehouse worked all weekend to stay current with orders and all
new orders will ship out in time for delivery on 12/24 or before:
GENTLE GIANT - INDIANA JONES: The first two pieces from this exciting
new GG license are the mandatory Indiana Jones Bust, and the very cool
Indy on Horseback statue. We have them both listed below MSRP
here
STAR WARS - HAN SOLO 12" SMUGGLER: Sideshow's latest figure is up for
preorder at $61.99 - this figure featurs Han in the outfit that
defines him, another great piece from the folks at Sideshow.
TONS OF OTHER ITEMS: There were at least 200 other items that arrived
this week in smaller quantities, so be sure to
take a look at
the site, we have a nice selection of items in stock.
A long time ago, in a place that now seems far, far away, George
Lucas first hurled filmgoers into hyperspace and introduced the noisy,
flashy
galaxyscape of "Star Wars." The 1977 movie depicted a Wild
West in outer space, where the good guys dressed like futuristic pirates.
Now, 30 years later, designer Marc Ecko, a fan of Lucas and the Star
Wars empire since childhood, has created a limited-edition collection
of Star Wars-inspired urban streetwear for men, under licence from
Lucasfilm Ltd.
"What's not to love about Star Wars?" says Ecko. "The
story...the imagery...the nostalgia. This collection is about taking
all of those elements and adding our unique twist to create something
that can only be described as 'geek chic."'
Instead of resembling the flowing garments and billowy tunics worn
in the early Star Wars movies, however, Ecko's line is hip, modern
menswear from his Cut & Sew label.
Ecko created a variety of T-shirts, hoodies and knits decorated with
iconic Star Wars images mixed with his own edgy, street-culture interpretations.
The designs range from all-over prints to headshots of individual characters
that were created with coloured rhinestones, beads, studs or embroidery.
Picture a would-be bounty hunter in a Boba "Fett for Real" sweatshirt,
or a "StoneTroopers" T-shirt that honours the big, bad commando
in white beadwork and stones. The "Hoth" parka wouldn't look
out of place on the ice planet.
The line will be sold in select Macy's stores, Macys.com, Marc
Ecko Cut & Sew stores and Against All Odds.
Posted on December 18, 2007
White
Wizard Toys Gift Ideas!
Happy Holidays!
Only 10 more days of holiday shopping! Looking for stocking stuffers?
Check out these great gift ideas:
And remember...you can always call us
at our Chicagoland retail store if you have any questions.
877-4-WWToys. Thanks and keep warm! Check out that and so much more at White
Wizard!
Posted on December 18, 2007
December
Giveaway Reminder!
Yodasnews.com and Del Rey, along with writer, Ryder Windham and artists,
Chris Trevas and Tommy Lee Edwards, team up to bring you the December
Giveaway for a signed copy of Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to
the Force.
This one of a kind book has been personally signed by Windham, Trevas
and Edwards. This is the only known copy (as of this posting) that
has all 3 signatures. You can click
here for more information on how to enter this giveaway. Be sure
to pick up a copy of this book at your local bookstore or online at
most major e-stores like Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Target.
Just added for the next 5 days, send
in a picture of you making a
toy donation this Holiday Season and get a bonus entry! The picture
must be submitted by Friday 12/21 at Midnight.
Posted on December 17, 2007
MyAuctionLinks.com
Update!
MyAuctionLinks.com is
a new website that helps you find the best deals on Star Wars collectables. Every
week they will feature unique items and an assortment of popular Star
Wars collectables.
Alfred introduces a piano sheet music collection that encompasses
the entire Star Wars saga all in one compelling volume! The piano
arrangements bring the magic of Star Wars to life as they masterfully
invoke the
grand romanticism of John Williams' epic, award-winning scores. The
most definitive and memorable pieces from each of the six Star Wars
episodes are included. "Star Wars: A Musical Journey (Music from
Episodes I — VI )" is now available in two versions: a
Piano Solos edition for advanced players, retailing at $19.95, and
an Easy
Piano edition for piano students, arranged by Dan Coates, retailing
at $16.95.
Posted on December 17, 2007
Urban-Collector.com
Update!
Urban Collector has some great limited time specials for Star Wars Gentle Giant collectors! Stop by Urban Collector today and see what deals you might find.
If the words Star Wars make you want to speak up, we want to hear
from you! Did the new trilogy leave a sour taste in your mouth? What’s
your stance on the Special Editions? Are you ready to stand up for
George, or to criticize him?
The People vs. George Lucas (www.peoplevsgeorge.com) is not only
the first truly democratic feature film in history; it’s also
a unique opportunity for the millions of opinionated Star Wars supporters
and
detractors everywhere to speak up about the franchise and its creator,
George Lucas.
Slated for release in 2009, The People vs. George Lucas is a new
kind of Star Wars fan film, and we’d like to encourage you to participate
in the making of this exciting new documentary. This film is about
empowering the fans. It’s about telling George what we love and
hate about Star Wars. It’s about expressing what this franchise
means to us, what we wish had been handled differently, and what our
hopes for the future are. Above all, it’s a celebration of what
binds us, the fans, together.
So check out our website, spread the word, and send us your footage!
Posted on December 16, 2007
Max
Rebo Band - Musicians and Entertainer packs!
K & C
Collectibles has extended the FREE SHIPPING through Monday
December 17th. All order over $70 of merchandise or more shipped
via UPS ground. To qualify for the FREE Shipping your shipping address
must be within the continental USA and use a credit card for payment.
Exceptions do apply on some collectibles due to size. Offer not valid
on pre-order items or previous orders.
New - MAX REBO BAND Collection:
Jabba's Palace Musicians
Jabba's Palace Entertainers
In-Stock - 30th Anniversary Collection:
Concept Han Solo #47
R2-D2 with Cargo Net #46
Anakin Skywalker's Spirit #45
A-Wing Pilot Tycho Celchu #44
Romba & Graak (Ewoks) #43
In Stock - Saga Legends Collection:
Clone Trooper Officer (Green) Sergeant
Sandrooper - White Pauldron
Sandrooper - Orange Pauldron - with Rifle Strap
R4-I9
RA-7
TC-14
Pre-Order – December 31st 2007
Sandtrooper Resin Statue
Boba Fett 3D Art Poster
Lifesize Yoda Monument
Posted on December
16, 2007
Star
Wars x Adidas Super Stars Update!
We posted about these shoes a few months ago and it seemed like they
would never be released. Adidas finally worked out some licensing issues
and they are now starting to show up around the globe. They are limited
to only 800 pairs. You can read more and see a ton of pictures at NiceKicks.com,
or click the images below:
Posted on December 15, 2007
TRU
Saturday Doorbuster!
The Star Wars Transformers Millennium Falcon is on sale for only $15.99
( 60% OFF), today only from 7AM-1PM at Toys R Us!
Posted on December 15, 2007
Brian's
Toys News Update!
Newsletter #441 introduces a new and modified look! A more simple
look and a table of contents to make it easy to jump around! In other
news, we have a complete set of vintage star wars comics which also
includes annual issues and ROTJ comics. 30th Anniversary Wave 7 is
now available for individual purchase. We also have two great vitnage
items in, a 12-back Takara Luke and Death Star Space Station, both
graded AFA 85. Finally, Brian's Toys has 12 new One of Each Clubs for
all the die-hard collectors out there. Become one of few people to
receive your wave of figures first by joing the Premier Membership!
To learn more, check out brianstoys.com!
I live down the street from LucasFilm, and I’ve even been in
the facilities in The Presidio, but I’m not on the LucasFilm
Holiday Card List. For the last 30 years, Lucasfilm has created special
holiday greeting cards for its employees and business partners.
This year’s card by Lorraine LeBer, photographed here, features
three rows of die-cut pop-up Stormtroopers holding candles and songbooks.
Click on the image to enlarge. But lets take a look at some of the
cards from LucasFilm’s past...
The new 12" figure - Han
Solo Smuggler: Tatooine will go up for preorder today, December
14th at 1pm EST/10am PST. Don't forget to pick up this scruffy looking
nerf herder this afternoon!
Posted on December 14, 2007
MR
Update!
The following is the latest shipping information we have on the remaining
Star Wars items. As most of you know, our Star Wars license will be
ending on 12/31/07. We cannot take any orders after this date, but
we do have until March 2008 to ship the products out to you. We are
anticipating that we will be able to fulfill all of the open orders
for the remaining products. You will be individually notified by email
about 3-4 weeks prior to your orders shipping.
LIMITED EDITIONS:
Luke Skywalker Ep. V Limited Edition Blaster – Now shipping
Boba Fett Signature Edition Blaster – Now shipping
Boba Fett Limited Edition Blaster – Now shipping
Mara Jade Signature Edition Lightsaber – January/February
Luke Skywalker Ep. VI V2 Signature Edition Lightsaber – January/February
Luke Skywalker Ep. VI V2 Limited Edition Lightsaber – January/February
Today Fan Force Portugal brings to all the fans a preview of a Project
dedicated to the Star Wars fans. It is the Fanzine Undercity, completely
made by fans, including the illustrations and design.
Whoever thinks that some things can be improved or changed, can
contact Fan Force Portugal, by e-mail or in the appopriate forum.
We'll be
always open to suggestions!
Fan Forcers involved: Darth En Ghedi & Admiral Tina.
Fan Force Portugal assumes full responsibility of Undercity's contents.
The Fanzine is entirely fan-made, so, no elements were used without
permission
This project is NOT supported bu Lucasfilm, Ltd.
That wait is over because Joss Whedon has that new story...and you
can get in on all the action!
Serenity: Better Days is the new 3-part mini-series coming from
Dark Horse. You'll follow Mal and his crew on a heist that might
actually go as planned.
Director Steven Soderburgh once commented that all one needs to learn
to make movies is a DVD player.
With actor/director commentaries, deleted and extended scenes and
behind-the-scenes documentaries, DVDs offer a peak under the hood of
how movies get made.
Beyond being a director’s aid, the ease of switching audio
and subtitle tracks serves as a teaching tool that would make a linguistics
professor blush.
Last week, I popped in a movie that immediately comes to mind when
wanting to learn a new language: “The Empire Strikes Back.”
Sick of another traditional viewing, I set the audio track to Spanish
to watch the alianza de rebelde battle Señor Vader on la Sistema
de Hoth.
After fast-forwarding the movie to see what Vader and Yoda accents
sound like en Español, the novelty wore off and I was left with
a unique way to pick up a few foreign words and phrases.
Of course, learning languages through “Star Wars” leaves
the speaker with a lot of useless things to say. Foreign translations
of lightsaber, and Death Star are unlikely to help out on a trip abroad.
The easiest way to learn a language is not mundanely memorizing words
and their translations, but imitation. Babies learn to speak by copying
how their parents sound, and now, grown adults can learn Spanish by
copying Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Admitting that I can recite lines from Star Wars like a trained
canary makes me a geek, but if those lines are in Spanish, I’ve just
added a new skill … albeit remaining a geek.
One thing that’s beaten into anyone learning a language is
the constant need to hear it being spoken. As with anything, repetition
eases learning.
Watching a movie over and over, you learn not only what’s being
said, but how it’s being said. It’s no stretch to conclude
that watching that same movie in another language can teach you tone
and inflection.
By using different combinations of subtitles and audio tracks, DVDs
can quickly help you recognize and pronounce new words.
We have some great new specials running, when your place your next
order at Northside
Collectibles, mention code NSCMASS and get 15% off select
Star Wars Items like Sideshows 12" Mace Windu, Bib Fortuna, Kit Fisto,
Bespin
Leia and Endor Rebel. Gentle Giant Animated Stormtrooper and Luke,
Yoda on Kybuck and C-3PO with Jawa!
That and more, click the image
below to see all the specials!
Whatever
happened to all the ideas for Star Wars toys that got rejected by Palitoy?
Let's take a look at the cast-offs from those prototyping brainstorming
workshops...
Check out McMorran.Org for
images of The Planet Alderaan, Moisture Farm Playset as well as the Force
Action figure to name a few!
Posted on December 13, 2007
StarWars
A POP-UP GUIDE Images!
Our friend at Slave1.jp sent
along some great pictures of StarWars A POP-UP GUIDE to the GALAXY
With Working Lightsabers by Matthew Reinhart. Click the images below
to check out the images at Slave1.jp
Posted on December 12, 2007
Star
Wars Wii Edition?
If you have $15,000 burning a hole in your pocket, then why not pick
up a one of kind Vader Nintendo Wii? If you had logged on to ebay
a few hours ago you could have scored one of only 4 in the world (according
to the seller who claimed to have 2). The auction stated it was one of four units that were
created to help promote Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and the package
included a Darth Vader edition Wii w/ stand and 2 Black Wiimotes
w/ 2 Black Nunchuks.
We have contacted the seller for more information and to see why the
auction ended suddenly and to see if these will be made for the masses
at a later date, if you want to check out the completed auction, check
out Ebay Item # 190181231496.
Update 12/11 11:37am:
Several readers wrote in with comments and questions, but we think
Yodasnews reader Frank may have nailed down why this auction was taken
down, because it's not legit, read on:
Here's my theory as to why it was taken down.... it's fake! Just look
at the controller, The buttons are labeled wrong - there is no
x or y buttons on a wiimote, they are 1 and 2. Also there is no speaker
on his so it is just a mock-up. Plus look at the games it comes with
-
Nintendo would never sell a package that include both Mario and Zelda,
not to mention that if it was made for the Force Unleashed - you'd
think
it would come with that game.
Thanks Frank as well as Steven and Chad who wrote in and also
questioned the wiimote. We have yet to hear back from the seller
and will report back when we do.
Posted on December 11, 2007
New
Force Unleashed 3 Packs!
POTF2.com scored
some great images of a pair of Wal-Mart Exclusive 3-packs which feature
new characters from The Force Unleashed.
The "Red and White" Trooper that was floating around the
net last week now has a proper name, and that is Incinerator Stormtrooper,
two will be packed with Darth Vader in one of the sets. The Shadow Stormtroopers will
flank Emperor Palpatine in the second pack. Click the image below to
see a larger version at POTF2.com.
Posted on December 11, 2007
MyAuctionLinks.com
Update!
MyAuctionLinks.com is
a new website that helps you find the best deals on Star Wars collectables. Every
week they will feature unique items and an assortment of popular Star
Wars collectables.
Nokia, THQ Wireless, Lucasfilm, and LucasArts revealed
that Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is coming to N-Gage, Nokia’s
next generation mobile gaming platform in 2008.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader’s “Secret
Apprentice” and promises to unveil new revelations about the
Star Wars galaxy. The game’s expansive story is set during the
largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the
Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.
The mobile version of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is in development
by THQ’s Finland-based studio, Universomo. Using Cell Weaver(TM)
technology, the game lets the player harness the Force while assisting
Darth Vader in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi - and face decisions
that could change the course of their destiny.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Mobile game provides players with
unique community features, including tournaments, score uploads and
downloadable
content, through N-Gage Arena services.
Posted on December 10, 2007
Urban-Collector.com
Update!
December brings more New Arrivals and Pre-Orders to Urban-Collector.
In addition, we've added a new section to our site for those that like
finding products at great prices - appropriately titled 'UC Deals'. Check it out!
New Arrivals
While you are shopping online or at the stores in
the next few days, think of all the children out there who may not
get anything and pick up a few extra items to donate to Toys for Tots
or to local collecting clubs who then bring them to children in need.
For local Toy Drop Locations, you can click
here and if you don't have a drop off near you, they also accept
donation via credit card, paypal and e-bay by clicking
here.
Posted on December 10, 2007
Gentle
Giant Senate Guard and New Titanium ships!
For one day only - Monday December 10th, 2007 - K & C
Collectibles is offering Star Wars Collectors an additional 5% OFF when you order
$90.00 or more in merchandise. This is in addition to the FREE Shipping
via UPS ground that ends on December 15th to all customers who order
$90.00 or more of merchandise. Enter the discount code "stormtrooper" to
receive the 5% off. This offer ends midnight December 17th, 2007. To
qualify for the FREE Shipping your shipping address must be within the
continental USA and use a credit card for payment. Exceptions do apply
on some collectibles due to size. Offer not valid on pre-order items
or previous orders.
New
- Mini Bust:
Senate Guard (Blue) Mini-Bust - Limited to 3333
Senate Guard (Red) Mini-Bust - Limited to 6667
New - Titanium Series:
Shadow AT-AT
Imperial V-Wing Starfighter
Blazzard Force Speeder Bike
AAT - Trade Federation - New Color
AT-ST - with Hoth Deco - Sold Out
New - Commemorative Tin Collection:
Episode II: Attack of the Clones - (Mace Windu (now with his Order 66
robe), Sora Bulq, Oppo Rancisis (now with lightsaber), Zam Wesell)
Episode III: Revenge of the Sith - (Commander Cody, Anakin Skywalker,
General Grievous, Clone Shadow Pilot)
Episode VI: Return of the Jedi - (Darth Vader, R5-J2, Biker Scout, Death
Star Gunner)
Cantina Band
In-Stock
- 30th Anniversary Collection:
Concept Han Solo #47
R2-D2 with Cargo Net #46
Anakin Skywalker's Spirit #45
A-Wing Pilot Tycho Celchu #44
Romba & Graak (Ewoks) #43
In Stock - Saga Legends Collection:
Clone Trooper Officer (Green) Sergeant
Sandrooper - White Pauldron
Sandrooper - Orange Pauldron - with Rifle Strap
R4-I9
RA-7
TC-14
In-Stock - 30th Anniversary Battle Packs:
AT-RT Assault Squad
ARC-170 Elite Squad
Droid Factory Capture
Betrayal on Bespin
The Hunt for Grievous
Clone Attack on Coruscant
Battle of Endor Ultimate
Battle of Hoth Ultimate
Pre-Order – December
31st 2007
Sandtrooper Resin Statue
Boba Fett 3D Art Poster
Lifesize Yoda Monument
In-Stock
- 30th Anniversary Comic Packs:
Baron Soontir Fel and Hobbie Klivian
Koffi Arana and Bultar Swan
Anakin Skywalker and Assassin Droid
Posted on December 10, 2007
December
Giveaway Reminder!
Yodasnews.com and Del Rey, along with writer, Ryder Windham and artists,
Chris Trevas and Tommy Lee Edwards, team up to bring you the December
Giveaway for a signed copy of Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to
the Force.
This one of a kind book has been personally signed by Windham, Trevas
and Edwards. This is the only known copy (as of this posting) that
has all 3 signatures. You can click
here for more information on how to enter this giveaway. Be sure
to pick up a copy of this book at your local bookstore or online at
most major e-stores like Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Target.
We would also like to thank StarWarsNewZealand, Mousedroid.com,
MintinBox.net, AllTroops.com, ThePrivateUniverse.co.uk and YakFace.com
for spreading the word about this great giveaway!
Posted on December 9, 2007
Koto
IG-88 Images!
Our friend at Slave1.jp score
again with images of the Koto IG-88, due out in April 2008. Click below
to check out the images at Slave1.jp
GENTLE GIANT - STAR WARS BUSTS: The Royal Guard & Senate Guard busts
are now in stock - $99.99 gets you both of them, the Senate Guard was
packed only 2 per case so they are definitely a bit harder to find than
the regular version. Be sure to check the rest of the Bust menu for the
new Star Wars Classic scale busts - the first round of those is here as
well:
MASTER REPLICAS SCALED HELMETS: Boba Fett & Stormtrooper mini helmets
(around 50% scale) have just arrived. These are each priced at only
$44.99 and they come in attractive packaging.
Our friend at Slave1.jp sent
along some great pictures of the Gentle Giant Darth Vader Kneeling
Statue, click the images below to check out the images at Slave1.jp
Posted on December 8, 2007
NorthSide
Collectibles News!
Rick reports in:
We now have the Koto
ArtFX Boba Fett up for pre-order as well as
the Gentle Giant Wave One Classics in Stock and ready to ship! We
also have the Gentle Giant Life Size Yoda For Sale
with FREE United States Shipping!
Thanks Rick!
Posted on December
8, 2007
Brian's
Toys News Update!
On orders over $75, Brian's Toys is offering free shipping via UPS
Grounds (U.S. Residents only). This special offer is ending December
9th, so hurry and place yours orders soon! This is another great week
of new and exciting products for Brian's Toys. We have the Exclusive
TIE Bomber and ARC-170 Fighter vehicles, Emperor's Royal Guard, Sideshow
Bossk Bust, and G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary Wave 4 figures - All New
and In Stock! We've also received new shipments of the Master Replicas
Darth Vader (ANH) F/X Lightsaber. The holidays are fast approaching,
and if you are looking for great presents this christmas, check out
Brian's Toys selection!
YN: The comic 2-pks have went over real well apparently this
year, and it looks like you have many more planned for next year.
Hints and rumors of upcoming characters are exciting many collectors.
But many also feel that the attempt to keep them at a $9.99 price
point causes a problem with the quality of these exciting but half-done
figures that won't get better versions down the road more than
likely. I understand that every figure cannot be vintage quality,
but the majority of these figures are well below basic figure quality.
So would you consider raising the price on them to say $14.99 to
be able to offer better made figures or are you bent on keeping
the $9.99 price point at all cost?
H: Neither, actually. We will be raising our pricing (and suggested
price to $11.99 SRP) in 2008 in an effort to be able to provide some
more articulation. However, we won't always be able to make each
figure super-articulated. We don't in the basic line, either - because
of the very high cost related to tooling, deco, and assembly, Vintage-style
articulation cannot be the goal for everything. We do hope to be
able to continue to offer quality of sculpting and articulation,
and a solid value for the 2-pack. This is doubly important since
kids have also been big fans of the comic 2-packs in addition to
collectors. By maintaining that attainable price point, we keep both
audiences engaged and can continue to put forth good batch of new
sculpts with each wave..
YN: Why the recent return of the hand held over sized weapons
that shoot missles? I don't mind them if the "regular" guns come
with the figures too (rebel vanguard) but I'd rather have another
accessory/pack-in if possible. I do mind if that's the only gun
for the figure as it seems that way in the AT-TE battle pack. Do
these guns really draw in that many more kids?
H: While we have and will continue to stay away from figures with
dedicated features (i.e. light-saber slashing) for the most part,
missile firing is a significant attraction for kids and we see it
as a good accessory to include when we can and need to add to the
play value. You have a good point to have a non-firing accessory,
especially for figures that have a collector draw, and we'll keep
that in mind. We will continue to use missile-firing blasters where
we think it's important to promote the play pattern.
YN: I would like to know from Hasbro if there are any plans
to do figures
from the New Jedi Order series of books? I would really like to see
something done with The Yuuzhan Vong, and the Jedi?
H: Yes. One of the first figures we will be releasing is the NJO
Luke Skywalker figure in the first new wave of the upcoming Evolutions
line.
That might not be the only NJO character in 2008, either…it depends on how schedules
work out, but we should have very exciting news around Comic Con next year about
the next NJO figure. Stay tuned!
Even if you're not a Star Wars fan yourself, there's a pretty
good chance you know someone who is. And if you are a fan, you know
the
best kind of holiday gifts are those which say, "I choose to like
you even though you still sleep in Wookiee bed sheets."
So for fans or friends of fans, we present our picks for the 10
best StarWarsShop gift ideas this season, all of which are
currently in-stock
now at StarWarsShop and ready to ship out in time for the holidays.
In 2008, the next chapter of the Star Wars saga will be told in
LucasArts' brand-new, next generation video game, Star Wars: The
Force Unleashed.
The game casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and
the storyline promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars
galaxy.
The official The Force Unleashed novel by author Sean Williams (based
on the story by Haden Blackman) will cover the events of the game,
providing the one true "canon" path of events that affect
the Star Wars saga. The hardcover novel comes out from Del Rey Books
next year around the time of the video game release. Here's a first
look at its cover, featuring art by Petrol Advertising in conjunction
with LucasArts.
Posted on December 8, 2007
Sideshow News!
Christmas comes early for Star Wars collectors. Sideshow has announced
a new 12" figure - Han
Solo Smuggler: Tatooine.
Preorder for this scruffy looking nerf herder will be on December 14th
at 10 am PST. And if that is too far off for a new preorder for you
- then check out the 501st
RAH Clone Trooper from Medicom up for preorder right now.
Posted on December 7, 2007
ACME Boba Fett Holiday Special Key!
The ACME Boba Fett Holiday Special Key is now up for sale @ Star
Wars Shop as a HyperSpace Member Exclusive. The Boba Fett Holiday Key
was designed
by animator
Frank Nissen, who was an animator on the
original special, and is limited to only 750. They are limited to 1
per person and won't last long!
Posted on December 7, 2007
TFAW.com
Reports In!
Now is a great time to get that
Obi-Wan Kenobi Kotobukiya Model that you've had your eye on.
We've discounted dozens of statues and busts at TFAW, so you'll save
20-50% off the retail price on these special items.
In fact, it's probably smart to pick up a graphic novel or two while
you're shopping for statues. You'll find HUGE SAVINGS on
thousands of graphic novels, trades and hardcovers!
With thousands of trades on sale, it can be a bit daunting to sift
through the list, so here are some handy categories to choose from:
You'll also get up to $10 off any shipping method as part of the
HappyHolidays Offer. That means if your shipping costs turn out to
be less than $10, we'll ship it to you for FREE!
Martial artist-actor Ray Park has been cast as the masked
and mysterious hero Snake Eyes in Paramount's forthcoming G.I. Joe movie.
Slashfilm.com first reported and IGN has confirmed that the X-Men
and Star Wars veteran has joined Sienna Miller in the cast of the Stephen
Sommers-directed film. Production begins this February in Europe and
L.A. for a summer 2009 release.
Park brings an already established fanboy following to G.I. Joe
thanks to his roles as "Toad" in X-Men and "Darth Maul" in
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. His other credits include
Sleepy Hollow, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, and Ballistic: Ecks vs.
Sever.
Posted on December 6, 2007
Razor's
Edge Sleeper Sale and News!
We want to wish all of you and your
families a Happy and Healthy Holiday season.
We just started a brand new sleeper sale. We put over 50 items
on sale and we extended it to 96 hours or while supplies last. Be
sure to check out this week's specials which include some great Gentle
Giant deals like:
Gentle Giant Star Wars Obi Wan Kenobi in Clone Armor Statue $94.99,
Sideshow Star Wars 12 Inch Asajj Ventress Figure $39.99, Gentle Giant
Star Wars Jabba's Palace Band Statue $114.99, Gentle Giant Star Wars
Jabba the Hutt Statue $179.99, Acme Star Wars Ralph McQuarrie R2-D2
Sketch Plate Free Ship $21.99,
Gentle Giant Star Wars Princess Leia (A New Hope) Bust $29.99, Gentle
Giant Star Wars Clone Wars Yoda On Kybuck Maquette for $41.99 and so
much more more. Click
here to view all our specials and be sure to also check out
all our new pre-orders for all your favorite collectibles!
Family Guy Presents
Episode IV A New Hope
Trading Cards
Coming January 2008!
A long time ago but somehow in the future, a special episode of Family Guy was
aired, “Blue Harvest,” presenting an outrageous look at the Star
Wars universe…
Timed to the January DVD release of this fan-favorite episode,
Inkworks releases Family Guy presents Episode IV A New Hope Trading
Cards, which
finds Peter, Lois, Chris, Stewie, Brian and some of Quahog’s
finest in the middle of George Lucas’ beloved science-fiction
epic. Feel the Farce!
With a retro look and hilarious fun, this 50-card set will be loved
by “Family Guy” and “Star Wars” fans alike! Look for several levels of randomly-inserted bonus cards including:
“A NEW HOPE” - A nine-card puzzle that features painted
artwork of Chris Griffin as Luke Skywalker, Stewie Griffin as Darth
Vadar, and more! (9 cards - inserted approximately 1:7 packs).
“SPACESHIPS AND TRANSPORTS” - Nine die-cut foil cards
featuring the ships and transports from the show. (9 cards - inserted
approximately 1:9 packs).
“WHAT HAPPENS NEXT” - Six foil cards featuring the hysterical
punchlines you didn’t see in the original film… (6 cards
- inserted approximately 1:11 packs)
“SCENES FROM SPACE” - Six cards that enable you to
create your own Family Guy space scenes! Mix and match the 3 clear
character
cards over the 3 background scenery cards for different scenes! (6
cards - inserted approximately 1:11 packs)
“DROID CHAT” - Three holographic cards with the hilarious
exchanges between Quagmire as C-3PO and Cleveland as R2-D2! (3 cards
- inserted approximately 1:23 packs).
“EVIL EMPIRE” - One foil case loader cards. (1 card
- 1 per shipping case).
PRODUCT CONFIGURATION:
6 CARDS PER PACK,
24 PACKS PER BOX,
10 BOXES PER CASE
SRP: $2.99 PER PACK
Uncut Mini-Press Sheet “A NEW HOPE” Only 199
nine-card uncut and sequentially-numbered limited edition mini-press
sheets will be available.
SRP: $69.95 each
FAMILY GUY PRESENTS EPISODE IV A NEW HOPE Collector Album
SRP: $19.95 per album
Posted on December 6, 2007
A
'Monumental' Product Offering from GG!
News from GentleGiant:
Gentle Giant is excited to finally be able to offer up the purchase
of our Life-Size monuments through GentleGiantLtd.com.
Both the Life Size Yoda Monument and Clone Wars Yoda Monument are
both IN STOCK with
very limited quantities. As we mentioned a week ago, we would be
adding special product pricing throughout the next couple of weeks.
These
2 items are at a very special rate as we are offering FREE U.S. Domestic
Shipping & Handling. Retail price for the Life-Size Yoda Monument
is $850 and $450 for the Clone Wars Yoda Monument. We will be able
to take International Orders, but pricing will vary. We ask that
any International Customer wishing to place an order for either of
the
2 Yoda Monuments, to please call Customer Service (818-504-3555)
for individual pricing.
But that's not all!! For Premier Guild
Members, we are offering an additional 20% off the retail price.
To see this extra special pricing
you must be logged into your Premier Guild account. Same offer of
FREE U.S. Domestic Shipping & Handling applies, as does International
Customers need to call for individual pricing.
And last
but certainly not least, we are offering for Pre-Order the Animated
Princess Leia Monument at a retail price of $850 and scheduled
to release in April 2008. Again, the offer of FREE U.S. Domestic
Shipping & Handling on this item and International Customer individual
order pricing apply.
Posted on December 5, 2007
Star
Wars Tooth Tunes!
Have you been looking for a reason to make sure you brush your teeth
for a full 2 minutes but just get tired of it and move on? Even if
you don't, those of us with kids know what a nightmare it is to get
them
to brush
the right way so why not add some fun to it, add in Tooth Tunes!
The latest addition to the Tooth Tunes lines features music and sounds
from Star Wars and the longer you brush, the more movie sound
effects and exciting phrases
you’ll
hear from the Star Wars saga! Sound vibrations stream from
the bristles through your teeth and
you can actually hear the sound effects in your head (as well as
in the room if you are close by) The better you brush, the better
the sound because the volume increases as your
brushing pressure increases.
They retail for $9.99 and are starting to
show up at stores with a broad release for the Star Wars brush slated
for January 2008. For a quick video of the brush in action as well
as some of the great quotes that will inspire you to keep brushing
click the arrow below to see a quick sample of the sounds you will
hear.
Please
note
these brushes sound much better when brushing and it's very cool how
clear you hear the music and quotes as you brush!
Posted on December 5, 2007
December
Giveaway Kicks Off!
Yodasnews.com and Del Rey, along with writer, Ryder Windham and artists,
Chris Trevas and Tommy Lee Edwards, team up to bring you the December
Giveaway for a signed copy of Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to
the Force.
This one of a kind book has been personally signed by Windham,
Trevas and Edwards. This is the only known copy (as of this posting)
that has all 3 signatures. You can click
here for more information on how to enter this giveaway. Be
sure to pick up a copy of this book at your local bookstore or
online at most major e-stores like Amazon,
Barnes and Noble and Target.
Sideshow’s Mistress of the Web has been naughty all year, so
she has to scramble to do some truly nice things to avoid a whole shipment
of coal to her humble abode this Holiday Season! Thus, she has set
out to fulfill some of our collectors’ fondest Sideshow wishes.
Follow the link to the Wish List form, and follow the instructions
for your chance to have your wish come true! The Mistress will pick
wishes randomly from those submitted through December 14th, 2007!
Thanks to Mike and Amy for lettting us know that the priced have dropped
again!
Posted on December 4, 2007
Star
Wars Action News Update
The holidays are here. Stress is high. There's the stress of dealing
with family, having the perfect dinner, and the biggest, finding the
perfect gift for that Star Wars fan in your life. Well, to alleviate
that stress, Star Wars Action News is here to help.
We have picked the best items currently available in 2007. No, we
didn't pick the standard action figures, mini-busts, and prop replicas...we
picked items that even some of the more dedicated collectors may not
have, and items that casual fans are sure to love as well! For adults,
kids, boys and girls, we have the perfect gifts all listed here, and
in a format short enough that you can burn it to CD and leave it in
that perfect place so someone shopping for YOU can find it too...
So download the latest episode of Star Wars Action News and let holiday
stress plague you no further!
It's hard to believe that December is already upon us. Here at UC, we've received our first significant snowfall of the year. The snow couldn't stop our Star Wars Guard busts from making an appearance. Stop by UC and check out our new Arrivals and Pre-Orders.
New Star Wars Arrivals
Star Wars Senate and Royal Guard mini busts - The Royal Guards and Coruscant Senate Guards appeared in the Star Wars saga to protect diplomants, government officials, even the Emperor himself!
New Star Wars Pre-Orders
Star Wars Starfighter Vehicle - Enter a new dimension of Star Wars figures with the Star Wars Starfighter Vehicle Collection!
Sandtrooper Resin Statue - This hand-painted and hand-crafted resin statue features stunning details and an impressive likeness.
Marriott Hotel. Mill Lane, Cardiff
(2 minutes walk from both the bus and train stations)
SUNDAY 16th DECEMBER
Guests : Dave Prowse, Jeremy Bulloch, Kenny Baker, Dermot Crowley,
Cathy Munroe and Richard LeParmentier.
+ the R2D2 robot and the UK Garrison in full costume.
+ Thousands of Toys, Comics, Cards, Sci-fi, Film & TV related items
from some of the best dealers in the UK today!
Admission from 12.00 : Adults £5 / Under 12s £3.50 / Under
9s FREE
Admission from 10.30 : Adults £8 / Under 12s £5 / Under
9s FREE
Doors close at 4.30.
Tickets are not available in advance, just pay on the day.
Write : Fantasy Events. PO Box 723. Newport. NP20 9WZ
Posted on December 3, 2007
YouBuyNow.com
News!
Tis the season, and to celebrate, we are getting in a bunch of great
new stuff as well as re-stock on a bunch of older stuff. This week
we have God of War II, South Park, Shazam, DC Minimates, Assasins Creed
and a whole lot more. Check out the full update here,
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water.(And
just when you thought it was safe to assume that there were no original
Star Wars/toy ideas left) You’ll have some bathtime fun with
these strange Pond Wars ducks from a galaxy far far away.
You can get Luke Pondwalker, Pondtrooper, Duck Fader, or Princess
Layer. What? No Obi-Quack Kenobi? They light up in a strange way when
in contact with water and automatically switch off when out of the
water. This may not be exactly how George Lucas envisioned things,
but you can get them for £6.95 each.
I can’t wait to see the “Duck Star” get destroyed.
Here’s what’s new this week…whoa, check out all the new Star Wars
arrivals! And remember,
White Wizard Toys offers same day shipping on all
orders placed by 3pm CST!
Last night, Ty Pennington and designers Paul DiMeo, Paige Hemmis,
Eduardo Xol and John Littlefield had a new adventure for this edition
of Extreme Makeover. Paul found out that Jetty was a huge Star Wars
fan which set up a visit by designer
John to to the Lucas Films Archive to
review and borrow props from the vault for Jetty’s room. When
John went back to the set, he had Chewbacca by his side.
FREE
SHIPPING - New Action Figures Wave 7 and Legends!
K & C
Collectibles is offering FREE Shipping via UPS ground until December
15th to all customers who order 90.00 or more. Your shipping address
must be within the continental USA and use a credit card for payment.
Exceptions do apply on some collectibles due to size. Offer not valid
on pre-order items.
New
- 30th Anniversary Collection:
Romba & Graak (Ewoks) #43
A-Wing Pilot Tycho Celchu #44
Anakin Skywalker's Spirit #45
R2-D2 with Cargo Net #46
Concept Han Solo #47
We still have Wave 5 and 6 Figures in-stock.
In-Stock
- 30th Anniversary Battle Packs:
AT-RT Assault Squad
ARC-170 Elite Squad
Droid Factory Capture
Battle of Endor Ultimate
Battle of Hoth Ultimate
Betrayal on Bespin
The Hunt for Grievous
Clone Attack on Coruscant
New
- Saga Legends Collection:
R4-I9
RA-7
TC-14
Clone Trooper Officer (Green) Sergeant
Sandrooper - White Pauldron
Sandrooper - Orange Pauldron - with Rifle Strap
In-Stock
- 30th Anniversary Comic Packs:
Anakin Skywalker and Assassin Droid
Baron Soontir Fel and Hobbie Klivian
Koffi Arana and Bultar Swan
Pre-Order – December 31st 2007
Sandtrooper Resin Statue
Boba Fett 3D Art Poster
Lifesize Yoda Monument
Posted
on December 2, 2007
Force
Unleashed Stormtrooper Figures!
Rebelscum.com posted
a picture of 4 Stormtrooper figures from The Force Unleashed. According
to the site, there are going to
be quite a few different armor designs in the game and Hasbro will
be producing
quite a few of them. Click the image below to read the rest of the
report.
Posted on December 2, 2007
Brian's
Toys News Update!
New Indiana Jones figures, Sideshow 12" Figures, and Masters
of the Universe 6" Statues are just some of the highlights of
our latest newsletter. With the new Indiana Jones: Kingdom of the Crystal
Skull film coming out next year, Hasbro is releasing new figures of
characters from the many films, and we have them available for pre-order!
We've also received the Sideshow Leia Organa (A New Hope) and Luke
Bespin in stock. Our 30th Anniversary Manadalorian Sets, Wave 7, and
Wave 7.5 have arrived and are being sent to customers now. For more
of our great selection of Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Transformers, and Masters
of the Universe, head on over to Brianstoys.com!
Members of the Gentle Giant Premier Guild were notified via e-mail
yesterday that the the first wave of PGM gifts have shipped and they
also announced what will be included in the package. In addition to
that the news also solved the mystery of where the "green clone
bust ups" went as well as announcing the 2008 gift which will be a
Clone Trooper Lieutenant Classics Bust!
Included in the gift package will be: An Attack of the Clones Clone
Trooper Sergeant Bust-Up, Simpsons Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp Bust-Ups
Assortment with Apu and Wiggum as well as a Simpsons Killer Krusty
Bust-Up. A Gentle Giant Premier Guild Mouse Pad as well as a Messenger
Bag and Gentle Giant Premier Guild Dog Tag.
Posted on December 1, 2007
BigBadToyStore
News!
Here is another quick update from Bigbadtoystore.com
about a great new batch of preorders and a ton of new arrivals - one of
the best selection of items we've put together in a single newsletter
all yearlong:
NEW STAR WARS PREORDERS:
STAR WARS KUBRICKS - WAVE 8: A new assortment brings you a vareity
of Episode 1 characters - the box of 12 blind-packaged figures is
$119.99
STAR WARS - ATTAKUS EXCLUSIVE SANDTROOPER STATUE: This statue is
limited to only 750 pieces and a very small amount of inventory has just
turned up. We have a few on the way to us availalbe for $399.99 each.
1:1 SCALE SALACIOUS CRUMB - Made of fiberglass and polystone, this
is a fantastic looking piece priced at $334.99
NEW STAR WARS ARRIVALS:
STAR WARS 30TH - WAVES 7 & 8: Sets, Cases, and a variety of Singles
are in stock now for the 7th and 8th waves of 30th Anniversary figures.
A very nice new grouping of all-new figures. Check out the listings
here
STAR WARS TRANSFORMERS: We've restocked the very popular Darth Vader
Death Star, and also received a shipment of the brand new Commander
Cody, Luke Snowspeeder, and AT-AT figures. These are available as sets,
cases, and singles
here
Our Christmas sale is in full swing and we thought SWMG and YN
readers would like to know that individual miniatures for The Force
Unleashed
series
will be in stock next week!
With a combined total of 25 percent
off when you use the yodanews discount code
there's never been a better time to stock up on miniatures! (coupon
code EC-YODANEWS )
'Star
Wars' Stormtroopers at Honolulu Hale Dec. 13!
Imperial Stormtroopers and other Star Wars characters are planning
to invade Honolulu Hale on a special mission to collect new and unused
toys in support of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.
Members of the 501st Legion of Imperial Stormtroopers will appear
in
full costume at Honolulu Hale from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 13.
The 501st Legion is a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization and
is designated Lucas Film's preferred Imperial costuming group.
People visiting Honolulu Hale to view the Honolulu City Lights
displays or enjoy live entertainment will be able to see these costumed
characters
from the "Empire" for one night only. Photo opportunities
will be available.
The Toys for Tots collection box will be open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.,
Dec. 1 to 16.
For more information, contact the Mayor's Office of Culture and the
Arts at 523-4674 or visit http://www.honolulu.gov/moca.
We have 8 New T-Shirts Styles in stock this week along with some great
accessories and slashed prices. T-shirts include Jawas Collage, Vintage
Style Empire, Boba Fett Ringer, Ewoks Green Forest, Chewbacca, Vintage
Comic Style, Darth Vader Comic & Distressed Boba Fett. See our
new low prices on our other T-Shirts. Assorted sizes to choose from.
We ship immediately! Come By Today!
Super Deformed Plush Chewbacca Doll - only $9.99
Super Deformed Plush Darth Vader Doll - only $9.99
Star Wars Jawas, C-3PO, R2-D2 Mini 45mm Snowglobe - only $9.99
Star Wars Yoda - Degobah Mini 45mm Snowglobe - only $9.99
Super Deformed Plush Darth Vader Slippers - $29.99
Also find great deals & stocking stuffers for the holidays.
Star Wars - Master Jedi Yoda - Color Changing 15 oz. Mug - was $17.99
Now! $9.99
Star Wars - A New Hope - 100mm Snowglobe with Light & Sound - was
$89.99 Now! $59.99
Star Wars - Revenge of the Sith - Darth Vader Snowglobe w/ Light & Sound
- was $99.99 Now! $79.99
Star Wars - Darth Vader 5 Piece Tin Coaster Set - was $9.99 Now! $7.99
Vintage - Return of the Jedi - MPC Model Kit - Speeder Bike - was $39.99
Now! $35.99
Vintage - Return of the Jedi - MPC Model Kit - Tie Interceptor - was
$34.99 Now! $29.99
Vintage - Empire Strikes Back - MPC Model Kit - A Wing Fighter - was
$34.99 Now! $29.99
The Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society (PSWCS.com)
is holding their Fifth Annual Toy Drive to benefit Garrison Carida
(garrisoncarida.com).
Carida visits 8 or 9 Children's Hospitals each year to pose for photos
and hand out toys to the patients. Each year their stock of toys needs
to be replenished, mostly via donations.
This year PSWCS is hosting two live collection events. The first is
December 1st and 2nd at the Steel City Con in Pittsburgh, PA (pittsburghtoyshow.com).
The second is December 8th at Toy Cave in Carlisle, PA (thetoycave.com).
They also happily accept donations via mail, if you can't make it to
one of these events. PSWCS is very happy to continue supporting this
very worthy cause. If you are interested in donating some Star Wars
toys to these children, please visit the official Toy Drive page at http://www.pswcs.com/toydrive/
HE IS the supreme villain of the universe who has terrorised generations
of film-goers. But now Darth Vader - aka veteran actor Dave Prowse
- is set to appear at a Star Wars fancy dress party in Edinburgh to
raise money for the Sick Kids hospital.
And a legion of "stormtroopers" is expected to accompany
the villain when he arrives at the Polwarth Tavern in Fountainbridge
on Saturday night.
The science-fiction icon's visit to the Capital has been masterminded
by Ben Prowse, a distant cousin of the actor, who runs the pub on Polwarth
Crescent.
And the 30-year-old publican is hoping that his special guest will
help raise thousands of pounds for charity.
"He is a distant cousin of mine so the moment we decided to
hold a Star Wars theme night in the pub, I decided to phone him up
and see
if he was interested in coming.
"We've done fundraising nights here before that have been
successful, so we decided to host a Star Wars night this time round
and lots of
people have already been enquiring about it.
"Thankfully Dave said he would be delighted to come and visit
and we're hoping he will be a big draw for Star Wars fans. He hasn't
been to Edinburgh for many years, so I think he's really looking forward
to it....
Show off your Fan Club membership with pride by wearing a Star Wars
T-shirt with a design hand-picked by you! StarWarsShop and Hyperspace:
The Official Star Wars Fan Club are offering up five distinctive designs
for all visitors of StarWars.com to vote upon. You have until Wednesday,
December 12th to cast a vote on your favorite design. (One vote per
registered member of StarWars.com. No purchase necessary).
The winning design will be produced as a T-shirt to be made available
only to Hyperspace members. In addition to the winning artwork, the
shirt will feature the Hyperspace logo and the year, 2008, marking
it the first as a series of Fan Club shirts made especially for members.
Eurobricks has some great new images of a new set due out in January
which is the Anakin Jedi Starfighter ( Set 7669). This set if one of
the first products to hit stores based on the TV series The
Clone Wars. For dozens of pictures, including full construction, click
here to visit Eurobricks.
Posted on November 29, 2007
Gentle
Giant Mini Busts and Maquettes Price Increase.
We had heard rumors the last few weeks but today we have confirmed
with several sources that Gentle Giant will be increasing the retail
price on mini busts and maquettes by 10% for mini busts and 12% for
maquettes. This will be reflected on all new items starting with
Aayla Secura, Shaak Ti and the Animated Emperor maquette. We contacted
several e-stores and sponsors last night and most will honor the price
on preorders already placed but the new price stucture is
reflected on many sites as of last night or will be happening in the
next few days. On average we were told that customers of various e-stores
will see a
price increase
of
$4
- $6
on mini busts and $8 - $12 on maquettes.
Considereing that everything has gone up in the last four years and
that the MSRP for Gentle Giant items has not changed,
it's not that unusual for a company to have to compensate for increases
in cost and production. If you have a pre-order, it might be a good
idea to check with the e-store or seller and see how they plan to handle
it.
Posted on November 29, 2007
LEGO
Star Wars: The Complete Saga Sweepstakes for Xbox!
What's more fun than swinging around a lightsaber? Doing it with
LEGO characters! LEGO® Star Wars™: The Complete Saga features
all the great gameplay from the charming and innovative LEGO Star Wars:
The Video Game and LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy, plus adds
new features, levels, and characters. Families can now play together
from anywhere in the world with the addition of online two player co-op.
To make sure the Force stays with you, sign up for our 72-hour
Play & Win
Sweepstakes where you can win great prizes by playing with your friends
and family online. Just register your Gamertag and play LEGO Star Wars:
The Complete Saga online between 12:01 A.M. ET on Friday, December
7 and 11:59 P.M. ET on Sunday, December 9 for a chance to win.
With
the first four being a big hit it was only a matter of time until
we saw wave two. Look for Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo,
and Boba
Fett
in
1GB,
2GB
and 4GB
versions (compatible with both Windows PCs and Macs). They should
be shipping out early in 2008. Check them out below and click
here for more
info and how to pre-order!
Posted on November 28, 2007
New
Stormie On the Way?
4-inches.de posted
a picture yesterday of a Stormtrooper with red markings, a green visor
and a regular Stormtrooper
Blaster. They also indicated that it is not a custom. That is all the
information they had, but you can bet this will appear on our Q&A this
week!
Harrison
Ford claims he is being constantly bothered by Star Wars fans, who
pray to him as the leader of the "Jediism" religion.
Ford,
well known for his performances as the space pilot Han Solo in the
science-fiction film series, said the film fanatics prayed to
him at the doorstep of his Wyoming home.
Star Wars, which first appeared in the 1970s, became a pop culture
phenomenon and inspired the so-called "Jediism" religion.
But in an ironic twist, Harrison Ford revealed in 2006 that he wanted
to kill off intergalactic rogue Han Solo in Return of the Jedi, the
series' concluding film.
"I did think the character itself was relatively thin. I would
have liked to see some complication for the character; the only complication
I didn't get was to die at the end of the third one," he said.
While their apparently weak armor and horrendous marksmanship diluted
their on-screen presence for some viewers, the Imperial Stormtroopers
were a terrifying and formidable force in the eyes of the fictional
Rebel Alliance. Their identical uniforms and electronically distorted
voices gave them an almost robotic nature in a time when their true
origins as a partial clone army was still twenty-five years away—although
the foundations for that were certainly in place from the start. From
the perspectives of the heroic characters in the Star Wars universe,
what could possibly be more intimidating than the rank-and-file hordes
of Stormtroopers?
Perhaps an Imperial force that could pursue them into the heart of
the coldest reaches of the galaxy…
The Snowtrooper, making its cinematic debut in The Empire Strikes
Back, was the first of many Stormtrooper variations that would come
to populate the saga’s universe. Equipped to survive and carry
out combat operations in the harshest of frigid environments, Snowtroopers
enjoyed a good amount of screen time during the major set piece of
Empire’s first act—the Battle of Hoth. These troops quickly
became fan-favorites, and collectible renditions have been consistently
popular.
Now, twenty-seven years after their debut, Hasbro presents the first
action figure incarnation of the Snowtrooper’s conceptual design.
Given the popularity of previous Snowtroopers, this figure is virtually
guaranteed to fly off the pegs. However, does this figure deserve such
attention, or is it merely benefiting from its inherited good name?
Click Below for the full review!
Posted on November 27, 2007
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