eFX
ANNOUNCES THE WORLDWIDE EDITION FOR THE X-WING!
First of all, all of us at eFX would like
to thank everyone who ordered our Luke Skywalker’s
X-wing Starfighter “Red Five”, our very first
FX Model. We know that these are difficult economic times
and many of you had to “stretch” your budget
to acquire one. Rest assured that we are confident that you
will not be disappointed and this will become one of the
premier pieces of your Star Wars collection.
We are pleased to announce the final worldwide edition size
of the X-wing will be a very limited 838 pieces. This edition
size of 838 will be identified on the plaque.
If you placed a pre-order with us, we will contact you when
the X-wings are in stock and ready to ship. At that time,
you will be given the option to either pay the balance in
full or opt for the layaway plan. Those who choose to pay
the balance in full, their X-wings will be shipped immediately.
For those who choose the layaway plan, your X-wing will ship
after your final payment.
Also, visit our website often, www.efxcollectibles.com,
as we will be posting the latest pictures of this incredible
replica.
If you should have any questions in regards to the product
or your order, please feel free to contact us at customerservice@efxcollectibles.com.
Once again, thank you very much and we wish a Happy New
Year and all the best to you, your family and your friends
in 2009!
Posted on December
31,
2008
BBTS
News!
Hi - Here is a quick
update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about
a wide variety of new arrivals, and more new preorders:
NEW ARRIVALS:
GALACTIC
HEROES CINEMA SCENES WAVE 3 REVISION 1 CASE: THis
new assortment of Star Wars includes Escape From Mos
Eisley, with Luke, Han, Chewie, two Sandtroopers and
a Dewback, and Geonosis Battle, with Anakin, Obi-Wan,
Padme, a Geonosian, a Nexu and a Reek. This case is priced
at $49.99, and is a great way to expand your Galactic
Heroes collection.
STAR
WARS BATTLE PACKS: We've received new cases of Battle
Packs, and we now have stock ready of the Hoth Recon,
Jedi training and Jedi Vs. Darth Sidious sets, which
are priced at $24.99 each. These sets are a great way
to add specific groups of figures to your collection;
take a look at the available sets and pick your favorites here!
STAR
WARS VEHICLE COLLECTION WAVE 3 CASE: After filling
our pre-orders, we've still got a few cases of Wave 3
Star Wars vehicles in stock. This assortment includes
one each of the TIE Fighter (gray), Obi-Wan's Clone Wars
Delta 2 Starfighter, Darth Vader's TIE Advanced, Anakin's
Clone Wars Modified Starfighter and a Blue Trade Federation
AAT Tank. This case is priced at $109.99, and you can
get one here!
Posted on December 31, 2008
GG
Clone Wars Sgt. Clone Trooper Maquette!
Last seen on display at San Diego Comic Con this
past summer, we now have a date for the Sgt. Clone Trooper
Maquette! Standing 9.25 inches tall and coming out Spring/Summer
2009, check out the image below (click for the full size picture).
It's a fairly safe bet to say that Haze and
TimeSplitters developer Free Radical was definitely working
on Star Wars: Battlefront III before firing most of its staff,
as ex-artist Richard Smith has posted a few models from the
project as examples of his work.
And while the models have since been yanked
from Smith's official site, fansite SWBF3.de was able to
archive and republish the images, which include in-game models
of Han Solo and various other characters, all apparently
from 2007.
The current status of Star Wars: Battlefront III is unknown,
though rumors suggest the multiplayer-focused shooter has
been assigned to Rebellion, which handled the PSP releases
of Battlefront II and Renegade Squadron.
Rumors of Battlefront III popped up this past July, after
Amazon.com briefly listed the as-yet-uannounced game for
release on PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS and PSP.
Seth Green and Matthew Senreich are set to
appear as Special Guests at New York Comic Con (NYCC) where
they will be joined by Breckin Meyer, Geoff Johns and Kevin
Shinick on a panel discussing all aspects of the popular
Adult Swim series Robot Chicken. Now in its fourth season,
the network's Emmy-winning series uses stop-motion animation
to bring pop-culture parodies to life in a modern take on
the variety/sketch show format. The panelists will be available
to sign Robot Chicken material in the VIP Lounge after the
session and signing cards will be provided.
Ultimate Quarter Scale Darth Maul Arrives At Last!
Diamond Select stands ready to usher in a new era in Star
Wars collectibles with their all-new Ultimate Quarter Scale
action figures, and who better to be the first than the deadly
Sith Lord, Darth Maul? No one, thats who! (Sorry, Ice Cream
Maker Guy fans...maybe next time.) Featuring voice and sound
effects from the Star Wars films, each figure features multi-layered
cloth costumes, hyper-realistic sculpts, and over 25 points
of articulation! Darth Mauls incredibly detailed cloak is removable,
and he naturally includes his fearsome double-bladed lightsaber
for enforcing the will of his Dark Master! Each figure includes
a display stand, and is expertly painted and detailed! This
awesome figure is in stock now and offered at a great sale
price, so give yourself to the Dark Side, and reserve yours
today! And while you are at it, grab the upcoming Han Solo
in Hoth Gear, and both Ewan MacGregor and Sir Alec Guinness
versions of Obi-Wan Kenobi!
Visit ToyRocket.com today!
Save 15% On Everything In Stock For 3 More Days! Simply order
at least $100 of in stock items and enter coupon code NEWYEAR
in your basket and watch the savings! But hurry, this ends
January 1st.
Posted on December 30, 2008
Star
Wars: The Old Republic Focuses on the Player!
The MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role
Playing Game) genre is a pretty big one, but one of the most
popular themes that appear on this market is the space one.
Although EVE Online is currently the most popular space-themed
game, a lot of other titles are beginning to show promise
and will certainly make this genre very popular.
One of the most ambitious projects is the Star Wars: The
Old Republic title, which is currently being developed by
Electronic Arts' BioWare studio, makers of the original RPG
series Knights of the Old Republic, and LucasArts, the owners
of the Star Wars IP (Intellectual Property). Even though
fans are eagerly anticipating any tidbit of information,
the developers haven't really made any big statements, only
saying that it will dominate the space-themed MMORPG genre,
and that it will make a big dent in the World of Warcraft
user base.
However, Greg Zeschuk, one of the co-founders of the BioWare
studio recently unveiled some new details about this future
game. He talked with 1Up and said that Star Wars: The Old
Republic would deliver a great experience, which focused
on the individual player, no matter what side he was on.
Zeschuk then went on to say that the game would gather every
good part of the other space-themed MMORPGs and combine them
with an element of choice.
“Our real focus is on the player, on being the hero
or the villain in the Star Wars universe. It's not so much
a grand story involving everyone so much as you and your
own personal experience. That's really where our focus is.
It's the thing that makes you want to, every day, progress
along the path that you've been on. It's really the concept
of all the good things you've seen in MMOs and adding in
the story and, really, the choice element, the making-the-choice
stuff. I think it just changes the dynamic so much for the
game.”
What was the biggest event for Star Wars in 2008? Many would
say The Clone Wars movie, or TV series. Others would say
The Force Unleashed, or the continuation of the Expanded
Universe in Legacy of the Force soon to be continued in Fate
of the Jedi. For collectors, it might be the pre-order of
eFX Collectibles' X-Wing, the end of the Master Replicas
line, or the BMF. Maybe it was Midnight Madness; maybe it
was San Diego Comic Con.
All of this is recalled and discussed with the benefit of
time in our Star Wars Action News staff year in review roundtable!
Listen as Kevin, Jason, Jerry, Scott, Steve, Arnie, and Marjorie
talk about the highs, the lows, and perhaps most importantly
the toys of Star Wars in 2008.
Listen to remember the year that was, and anticipate the
next year to come!
And we at Star Wars Action News hope you all had a very
happy holiday, and wish you the merriest of New Years!
Click the image below to see the Princess "Slave" Leia
Koto Image Guide!
Posted by December
29, 2008
K & C
After Christmas SALE!
K & C
Collectibles would like to wish you and your
families a Happy and Safe Holiday!
SALE starts Sunday December 28th, 2008 through December 31st,
2008.
Purchase $50 or more and get 10% off using discount code xmas10
- PLUS receive a $10 coupon to be used on your next purchase
- minimum future purchase must be $50.
Purchase $100 or more and get 15% off using discount code xmas15 - PLUS
receive a $15 coupon to be used on your next purchase - minimum future
purchase must be $100.
Purchase $200 or more and get 20% off using discount code xmas20 - PLUS
receive a $20 coupon to be used on your next purchase - minimum future
purchase must be $200.
These discount codes apply to in-stock merchandise only. The
discount codes must be keyed during the check out process to
receive the percent off. Offer not valid on pre-order items
or orders already placed.
The discount code for your future purchase will expire on
Saturday February 28th, 2009. This offer is only good on in-stock
items and is not valid on pre-order.
'Tis the season for watching your favorite childhood
Christmas specials for the hundredth time, but here's one
you likely (luckily?) missed: the Star Wars Holiday Special.
I first saw the 1978 variety show a few years ago at
a Christmas party in Manhattan. It aired only once in the
U.S. (supposedly George Lucas tried his best to bury it),
but had achieved camp-classic cachet among hipster geeks
who trafficked in VHS bootlegs back before anyone could
Google up this two-hour s&%t-show and send it to their
Christmas card list with a click.
I'd heard how bad it was, but nothing could prepare me
for the slow-motion spaceship wreck I was about to see.
Surprisingly, most of the cast from the first Star Wars
signed on; only a pained-looking Harrison Ford seems to
realize what a turd this is. The simple plot -- the Rebels
elude "Imperial entanglements" as they race to
Chewbacca's home planet of Kashyyyk to celebrate the Wookie
holiday Life Day -- leaves plenty of time for "celebrity" cameos:
Bea Arthur as a sassy cantina matron; musical guest Jefferson
Starship (get it?); a high-larious bit in which Harvey
Korman (in alien drag) hosts a cooking show (bantha stew!
silly!); and Diahann Carroll performing one half of what's
best described as an intergalactic, holographic phone-bone.
(True Star Wars nerds will note that the special also features
the official debut of future fan favorite Boba Fett.)
If you're too busy spreading comfort and joy to watch
the entire show, check out the segment embedded below,
in which a clearly possibly stoned Carrie Fisher, in all
her lipglossed glory as Princess Leia, warbles a song honoring
Life Day. (A little pitchy, Princess.) Watch (or at least
jump) all the way to the end to see a blissed-out Fisher
goofing on Peter Mayhew's wookie suit.
Posted on December
28, 2008
Ebay
Spotlight #38: ORIGINAL STAR WARS SALES BOOKLET!
The below auction was posted on Ebay.com by biscolors.
Check it out right
here, or by clicking the images below. It can be had
for the low price of just $100,000 (or best offer):
Posted
on December 27,
2008
Miss
An Episode of Clone Wars?
Tired of putting together toys for the kids or
visiting for the Holidays? Then don't forget to catch up on
all 10 episodes of the hit Cartoon Network series that have
aired to date that are available online at the official Star
Wars website and at CartoonNetwork.com. What's more, each episode
features a video commentary by supervising director Dave Filoni;
a web comic; and a detailed episode guide containing concept
art and additional insights into Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Check out StarWars.com for
a Very Cool video which shows the introduction of Boba Fett
in his development stages. Click below to watch:
Posted on December
26, 2008
Hoth
Luke and Han Mini Bust Images - Update!
A few days ago we posted images of a Hoth based
Han Solo and Luke Skywalker and we can now confirm that these
are indeed products from Gentle Giant Ltd that will be out
in Mini Bust form in 2009. Today, we are also able to share
with you the high resolution shots of the two pictures that
were shown earlier. Click below to see the full size high res
shot!
Posted on December
26, 2008
Happy
Holidays!
The staff at Yodasnews would like to wish all our readers
and sponsors Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year!
Have fun coloring in these festive illustrations
by Star Wars artist Cynthia Cummens-Narcisi. Click the images
to print out coloring pages!
Posted on December
24, 2008
Urban-Collector.com
Update!
This week we are featuring our newest January pre-orders.
We have tons of cool pre-orders including the new Star
Wars Gentle Giant Bust, Terminator Busts, Gears of
War goodies and cool new busts and statues from DC
Comics and Marvel Comics. Stop by Urban Collector to
see all the hot new items coming in 2009.
Entertainment Earth now has the Star
Wars Force FX Lightsaber Construction Set for 42%
off, down to only $69.99! Click the image below to check
out this Great Deal while supplies last!
Check out some High Resolution shots of the Super
Vulture Droid and Magna Guard Droid vehicles coming soon from
Hasbro. Click images below to see the full size pictures!
Are
you addicted to the brick? Well, we are too! Come
check out GalacticBinder.com's new list of the “Top 20
Reasons to Love Lego Star Wars”. Think you can guess
why this picture made our list?
GALACTICBINDER.COM
INTERVIEWS STAR WARS
ARTIST
DAVID RABBITTE
Also,
make sure to peruse our latest feature interview with talented
Star Wars artist David Rabbitte. We had a chance
to chat with him about his career, including his extensive
work for Topps, and we even got his thoughts on the new
Clone Wars television series.
Posted on December 23, 2008
Reviews:
Mola Ram (Mighty Muggs) and Young Indiana Jones!
In less than two weeks, 2009 will be here. For
many, the start of the new year brings a sense of better
times to come. But this coming year's chilly January
days will see the death of something that was once promising. They
will see the undignified and unceremonious end of Hasbro's
Indiana Jones toy lines.
The Indiana Jones line was doomed from the very
beginning. The initial waves of products
lacked a coordinated release with stores releasing
their stockpiles on varying days. Some
Wal-Marts even waited a full two weeks after
K-Mart and Toys R Us had stocked their inventory. After
that confusion settled, there was such a glut
of first and second wave product that even the
mind-boggling deluge of Star Wars Episode I toys
paled in comparison. Last but certainly
not least, the quality control and aesthetic
integrity of the action figures were beyond justification.
Perhaps saddest of all is that Hasbro pulled the plug
just as better product started to take shape--items that
had the potential to salvage the entire toy license. Melting
face Toht, anyone? Sadly, it will never come to be.
Today's reviews examine what will
likely be Indiana Jones Collectors' final two Hasbro reviews:
the Young Indy 3.75 scale action figure and the Mola Ram "Mighty
Mugg".
Click the
images below to read the reviews!
Posted
on December 23,
2008
Star
Wars Action News Update
This week on Star Wars Action News we sit down with Lucasfilm's
Steve Sansweet, primary author of the recently released three-volume
Star Wars Encyclopedia Set. Last week we reviewed this set
and complimented it greatly but mentioned the place of a
book encyclopedia in the 21st century. This week we ask the
author himself that question, and several others on the genesis
of this amazing set. Plus we get more information about Clone
Wars series DVD releases, Star Wars Celebration 5, and just
where Steve puts all that stuff he buys.
Also this week, Kevin buys his first 12-back vintage figure.
Which one is it? What condition is it in? How much did it
cost? He answers all those questions in this month's Vintage
collecting segment.
With a Hasbro Q&A, an analysis of the eFX X-Wing's retirement,
and discussing how deep the rabbit hole of Star Wars collecting
is, it's all this week on Star Wars Action News.
Forum member Darth Sledge found the below
pictures posted at collectionstation.com. No official word
yet from Gentle Giant Ltd but they appear to be from the
Hoth Wave of Mini Busts that GG has hinted to at several
interviews and in previous Q&A's.
Not only is this Lego Star Wars diorama of
the ice world Hoth fun to look at, it's got some gadgety
goodness inside too. Oh, and footprints. Tons of tiny minifig
footprints.
As the headline says, the 5'X10' diorama is comprised of
60,000 Lego bricks. It cost creator Mark Borlase about $3,000
and four years of construction time to complete.
There's also the 50 LED lights that illuminate the Echo
Base hangar and bacta tank with a soothing blue. Motorized
AT-AT wenches and a fully operational hanger door top off
this gorgeous pile of eye candy.
And according to the block heads over at Brothers Brick
the diorama also won the recent "Star Wars building
challenge" and was featured in the official LEGO Magazine.
Click here for the full story and more pictures Gizmodo.com
Posted on December 22,
2008
Miss
An Episode of Clone Wars?
Starting today all 10 episodes of the hit Cartoon
Network series that have aired to date will be available online
at the official Star Wars website and at CartoonNetwork.com.
What's more, each episode features a video commentary by supervising
director Dave Filoni; a web comic; and a detailed episode guide
containing concept art and additional insights into Star Wars:
The Clone Wars.
For those rare occasions where sci-fi geek
meets sports freak, the past year introduced perfect holiday
gifts allowing that rare mix of top-notch athletic performance
and hopeless nerdiness.
Above you see an example of Brunswick's new Viz-A-Ball
Star Wars Edition, cool bowling balls that are ready to plow
through pins. These resin balls come with shiny, 360-degree,
limited-edition graphics. Sure, you can get Hello Kitty or
the Three Stooges, but the Darth Vader and Yoda bowling balls
prove that the power to roll a strike is insignificant next
to the power of The Force.
For those Imperial officers who occasionally get out for
a little fresh air, Bridgestone Golf introduced Star Wars
golf bags in Darth Vader and Stormtrooper designs (pictured,
right). Even at $500 a pop, good luck finding one of these
in stock at the 19th hole's pro shop.
December 21st is the last day to place
a pre-order to acquire the Luke Skywalker’s X-wing
Starfighter “Red Five”, eFX ’s very first
FX Model. eFX will retire the X-wing at midnight (PST) tonight
and it will no longer be available.
The final edition size will be determined by the actual
number of orders received by December 21st. eFX will announce
the number at the end of the pre-order period and it will
be noted as the edition size on the plaque.
So, if you’re thinking about ordering the X-wing,
you must visit www.efxcollectibles.com before
midnight tonight.
And remember each model comes with:
*Mark Hamill Signature Plaque
*Luke Skywalker pilot sculpted by Gentle Giant
*Free FedeX Ground shipping to any address in the continental USA
*Easy and convenient layaway plan*
*For a detailed product description and for the full terms
and conditions of this offer, please visit www.efxcollectibles.com.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to acquire this
incredible replica of one of the most iconic ships in the
Star Wars saga and if you missed it earlier in the month,
be sure to read our sneak peek review of the prototype below!
Posted on December
21,
2008
Gus
and Duncan's Comprehensive Guide to Star Wars Collectibles!
The book that collectors have clamored for
since the Star Wars phenomenon began over 30 years ago has
finally arrived, courtesy of authors Gus Lopez and Duncan
Jenkins: Gus and Duncan's Comprehensive Guide to Star Wars
Collectibles.
Containing over 75,000 items listed over 984 pages with
36,000 full-color pictures, this is the ultimate guide that
no Star Wars collector should be without. A decade's worth
of research has gone into this 56-chapter tome, representing
collectibles from 100 different countries, including lemon
cola cans from South Africa and Darth Vader duvet covers
from Sweden. It's all here, or at least pretty much every
item known to the authors who have been collecting Star Wars
for three decades.
We asked Gus and Duncan some questions about the Comprehensive
Guide to Star Wars Collectibles, which is currently going
to press...
YN: Are we going to see more Galactic Heroes based off
the Clone Wars line (specifically from the new Animated
Series). And if so, will we also see some sets specific
to certain episodes and adventures?
H: Yes, in fact most of our upcoming Galactic Heroes
2-packs will be based on the new characters from the animated
Clone Wars series. We will also look for inspiration for
Cinema Scenes sets as well, such as the currently available
Obi-Wan with Starfighter.
YN: Again related to the GH line. Many children
(and collectors) enjoy army building with these little
guys as well, any chance we will see 4 packs if solid clone
and solid battle droids in the future?
H: We do not have a 4-pack format available in the Galactic
Heroes. Instead, we are sticking to the bread and butter
2-packs and Cinema Scenes, which have been a big hit. We
occasionally do troop-oriented packs in both assortments,
and will continue to look to these options to round out
the line.
YN: In keeping with the GH theme, can GH fans look forward
to any type of mail away offer for the line (like the Indiana
Jones on Horse one this past summer)? I think it would
be well received with younger fans who may not have yet
had the chance at a "mail away" offer as well
as collector friendly.
H: We don't have any plans to do a mail-in for Galactic
Heroes. While the GH line has a lot of adult fans, kids
remain the primary recipient. As such, they do not have
a great response to mail-in offers. The IJ Adventure Heroes
offer had, by a pretty wide margin, the least interest
of the three mail-in offers. Therefore we'll keep the Star
Wars offers in the 3-3/4" line to give the most folks
possible the chance to participate.
or feel free to post
it in our forums You
can also find a great
archive right here of all questions we have asked from
June 2006 to date!
Posted
on December 20,
2008
Hasbro
Indy Q&A!
Our sister
site Indiana
Jones Collectors also takes part in the Hasbro Q&A!
To see the questions and answers to your burning Hasbro
Indy Questions, be sure to check out Indiana
Jones Collectors.com where this week they address the
variants of the Cargo Truck and if we will ever see the "Vintage" style
3 3/4 figures that were discussed before the Indy line
was put on hold.
Posted
on December 20,
2008
Changed
Collecting Has...
THE COLLECTORATE NEWSFEED
Clutter, clutter everywhere! That’s usually
what happens when an online retail site wants to show you
all the pre-orders and new products on the front page.
With the input and help of our Board
of Collectors, we came up with a slightly different
approach to this challenge…
We decided to create a multi-image slide show presentation
that will show upcoming products and new arrivals.
Each picture will be a direct link to that product page or
news article.
You can control the show or let it move on its own.
The below auction was posted on Ebay.com by step2ddr.
Check it out right
here, or by clicking the image below:
Finally your saber game slashing doesn’t have to
be left to imagination. The Dual Glow Sabers put the fight
in your hands. Pick your color, red or blue & bring
your slashing play to life, with dreamGEAR’s Dual
Glow Sabers!
Posted
on December 20,
2008
Brian's
Toys News Update!
Still need items for Christmas? There is still time! Place
your order with UPS 2nd Day by 11:59 p.m. Sunday or UPS Next
Day by 11:59 p.m. Monday and it will arrive before Christmas.
Tons of vintage carded 12-backs and AFA loose figures have
been added to the website. Obi-Wan's Delta Star fighter and
the Imperial TIE Fighter highlight the new products in this
week. Also, plenty of Indiana Jones exclusives have been
added, including Sallah and Short Round Mighty Muggs and
Mail-Ins! For more of a great selection, check out www.brianstoys.com
It feels like a good majority of our Fan Made
posts have to do with Star Wars, and I apologize on behalf
of the site (because I'm usually the one writing these pieces)
if you're sick and tired of the topic, but I come across
these bits of brilliance and, well, golly gee -- I just wanna
share them with you, is all. This particular little video
was something some dude (or dudette) just created "for
fun" -- and it uses clips from all three original Star
Wars films, edited at a faster pace in black and white with
one of them old school piano tunes used for background music.
The result is an amusing time-waster, and kudos go out to
its creator. I would, however, like to see another one of
these in a longer format with more dialogue cards thrown
in. Check it out below, then let us know what you think.
Does Star Wars work as a silent film?
Posted on December 20,
2008
BBTS
News!
Here is a quick update
from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about
another batch of new preorders and more new arrivals.
HOLIDAY SHIPPING: If you need items delivered
on 12/24, we will be shipping with UPS 2nd Day Air through
12/22 by 2:00, and by UPS Next Day Air through 12/23 by
2:00 PM. Orders placed by UPS Ground will ship out normally, please
see our Holiday Shipping Map for more details!
NEW PREORDERS:
STAR
WARS MINI SNAPTITE MODEL KITS - These new cases
each include 10 SnapTite Star Wars Vehicle model kits.
Assortment A includes three models each of the X-Wing
Fighter and Anakin Skywalker's Starfighter, and four
of Darth Vader's Custom TIE Fighter, while Assortment
B includes three each of Obi-Wan's Starfighter and the
ARC-170 Clone Fighter, and four of the TIE Interceptor.
These cases are priced at $104.99 for the set of 10 model
kits, and are a great way to populate collections and
dioramas.
STAR
WARS KUBRICKS SERIES 10 - The newest wave of Star
Wars Kubricks out of Japan includes Darth Vader, Anakin
Skywalker, Emperor Palpatine/Darth Sidious, a Clone Trooper
of some type, General Grievous and a Wookie Warrior.
These figures will be packed one or more each in the
box of twelve, and we've got this one priced at $149.99.
Take a look at the new figures and place your pre-order here.
Posted on December 20,
2008
SWS
Top 10!
2008 has been quite a year for StarWarsShop.com .
We have met many new customers and also offered 100's of exclusive
Star Wars toys and collectibles to covet and cherish. Of course,
there are always the favorites -- so, StarWarsShop.com concludes
the year with its top ten picks, six of which are showcased
below. And, if you are still looking for the perfect gift for
your favorite Star Wars fan, then look no further. If you use
overnight shipping, you can still get one of these all-time
faves in time for the holiday! We will admit, we are a little
biased on a couple of these items -- The Princess lithograph
was illustrated by our own Craig Drake, and the Darth Vader
Toaster was the brainchild of Online editor Bonnie Burton.
We.re equally excited about the eight other items on our list,
however, and we.re sure your favorite Star Wars fan will be
too!
This weekend only, save 10% on in-stock products,
on us. Simply apply the following code during checkout: TENPERCENT
Top 10 Picks for 2008:
1. Exclusive Darth Vader Toaster
2. Exclusive "The Princess" Limited Edition Lithograph by Craig
Drake
3. Exclusive The Clone Wars Twi'lek "Pin-Up Girl" T-Shirt
4. The Force Unleashed: Deluxe Electronic Lightsaber
5. Exclusive The Clone Wars Visual Guide Special Edition (with Autographed
Label)
6. Exclusive AOTC Clone Captain Helmet with Slight Weathering Prop Replica
7. 22-inch Plush Clone Wars R2-D2
8. Exclusive TOMY Japanese Exclusive Remote Control R2-D2
9. Luke Skywalker vs Darth Vader ARTFX Statue (Ralph McQuarrie version)
10. Darth Vader Force FX Lightsaber
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Posted on December 20,
2008
ACME:
Jedi Mickey Character Key!
New from ACME is the Jedi Mickey Character Key!
This 1000 piece edition will run for $35.00 and can be purchased
right now at CharacterKey.com!
Posted by December
19,
2008
Sideshow
Admiral Piett!
Christmas comes early to Sideshow Collectibles
enthusiasts as the next 12" figure is Admiral Piett.
Though we have to wait for a preorder day to be announced
you can view Piett here:
Feeling like you are channelling Chewie? Check out the assembly
videos for C3PO and R2D2 Life-sized
figures.
Although the final original episodes of Star
Wars: The Clone Wars have aired for the remainder of 2008,
there's no dearth of Clone Wars fun available at StarWars.com
to keep fans busy until January 2nd, including the first-ever
online "marathon," which begins on Monday.
Starting December 22, all 10 episodes of
the hit Cartoon Network series that have aired to date will
be available online at the official Star Wars website and
at CartoonNetwork.com. What's more, each episode features
a video commentary by supervising director Dave Filoni; a
web comic; and a detailed episode guide containing concept
art and additional insights into Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Click the image below to see the Luke
Skywalker Koto Image Guide!
Posted by December
19, 2008
Sideshow
Obi-Wan Kenobi: General Back in Stock!
A tiny amount of Sideshow Collectibles' Obi-Wan
Kenobi: General - Clone Wars 12-inch figure have been discovered
trying to hide out in our warehouse. Place your IN-STOCK
order for this impressive 12-inch Star Wars figure today
before other fans beat you to him! Click below to order!
It's a news round up this week on Star Wars Action News.
From a toy store from our childhood kicking the bucket (again)
to Star Wars The Stage Show to an unexpected Clone Captain
helmet from Attack of the Clones appearing on Starwarsshop.com,
it's been a big week for Star Wars. Star Wars Action News
recounts the news you need to know.
Then this week we sit down with Barry from eFX Collectibles.
Last week, the much awaited Studio Scale X-Wing pre-order
launched at efxcollectibles.com, and sales were surely bolstered
by the last minute announcement that pre-orders placed by
December 21st will be a signature edition at no extra cost.
We ask Barry about the history of the X-Wing, and the eFX
Clone Captain helmet.
Then Barry indulges us in discussing what it is like for
high end collectible companies operating in a soft economy.
Barry gives us first hand accounts and professional opinions
on what the current global economic climate may mean for
the future of Star Wars collectibles. This is an interview
you should not miss.
As you know, our X-wing went up for pre-sale
on December 11th. For those of you who pre-ordered, we would
like to thank you very much because pre-orders have exceeded
even our most optimistic expectations, especially given the
hard economic times we are all facing.
To show our gratitude and as a special
holiday gift from eFX, our X-wing pre-order offer now includes
FREE FedEX Ground shipping to any address in the continental
USA! If you’ve already placed your order for the X-wing,
you will also receive this special gift. However, you must
act quickly since we have made the very difficult decision
to retire our X-wing at the end of this special pre-order
period.
What does this mean? It means that the
edition size will be determined by the actual number of orders
we receive. We will announce the number at the end of the
pre-order period and it will be noted on the plaque.
What does this mean to you, our customer?
It means you will have acquired a very limited edition collectible
and will belong to a very select group of collectors who
will own our very first eFX Star Wars FX Model. As we had
promised when we first announced our new company, eFX will
do its best to keep “collectibles Collectible.”
What does this mean to eFX? It means
that even though it may result in lower revenues for this
item, it will help us to not bear the expense of carrying
inventory which can hurt a small company, especially during
these hard economic times.
So, if you’re thinking about ordering
our Luke Skywalker’s X-wing Starfighter “Red
Five”
FX Model, then visit www.efxcollectibles.com before
it is too late.
And remember each model comes with:
Mark Hamill Signature Plaque
Luke Skywalker pilot sculpted by Gentle Giant
Free FedeX Ground shipping to any address in the continental USA
Easy and convenient layaway plan*
*For a detailed product description and
for the full terms and conditions of this offer, please visit www.efxcollectibles.com .
So let’s close it up and go in
full throttle! Don’t miss our on this incredible replica,
order
yours today before its retired to a galaxy, far, far away
Posted on December
17,
2008
Star
Wars Holiday Cody Mini Bust First Look Images!
Check out some great images of this newly released
Star Wars Holiday Edition Commander Cody Mini Bust!
The weather is getting colder. The lines
are getting longer. The traffic is getting more frantic.
The holidays are nearly upon us!
As the season hits its peak, Yodasnews is entering the final
lap of our multi-month spotlight on Kotobukiya's Star Wars
collectibles. Beginning in late October with our review of
their "Yoda on Dagobah" piece, we have extensively
reviewed seven vinyl model kits from Kotobukiya's ArtFX line—an
exciting marathon made possible by the generosity of our
friends at Things From Another World (www.tfaw.com).
These final days leading up to Christmas are a very busy
time for all of us when family and friends become our main
focus. We know your time is limited and precious, so we have
decided to forgo lengthy reviews at this time. Instead, we
are shifting gears and presenting our next batch of Kotobukiya
models in the form of highly-detailed and thorough Image
Guides, guides of which you will see many more in the coming
year.
Remember: All of the models you see in the next few days
are still available at an astounding 50% off retail price
at www.tfaw.com.
Time is running out, so be sure to visit their site and place
those last minute orders before it's too late!!
Or at least before you have to pay the outrageous overnight
shipping rates…Click the images below to see the Han
Solo Koto Image Guide!
Posted by December
17, 2008
Urban-Collector.com
Update!
Our coupon for an additional 10% off all instock product
is still available prior to Christmas. Below are this
weeks featured pre-orders and all of our new arrivals.
Jungle celebrity and Star Trek alumni George
Takei is lending his wonderfully bass-y tones to the Star
Wars animated series, The Clone Wars reports the latest issue
of the US listings magazine, TV Guide.
In their sci-fi preview of 2009 we find out that Takei,
Sulu in the 'classic' Trek series, is voicing Lok Durd -
a nasty and power-crazed Neimoidian general. In the two part
storyline, starting on Jan 16 in North America, he has created
a new weapon that wipes out all living matter but is harmless
to the droids of the Separatist army.
He intends to test his war toy out on the planet Maridun
- a grassy world that is inhabited by the Lurmens. These
little guys (who are apparently lemurs with an Irish brogue)
are pacifists and refuse to take sides in the war and won't
shelter the Jedi (Ahsoka and Anakin) who have crash-landed
there. Fact fans may want to note that the Lurmens are inspired
by characters that Lucas dropped from Revenge Of The Sith.
Andrew's
Toyz.com has extended their FREE SHIPPING offer on
in-stock orders of $100 or more through December 19th!
US customers can still have their order in time for Christmas,
just order TODAY by 5:30PM EST and choose FedEx Ground.
Force FX Lightsabers are IN STOCK!
We have: Darth Maul, Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda!
The FX Lightsaber Construction set is on sale for $79.90!
Great Last MInute Gift Ideas:
- Darth Vader Character Key .... IN STOCK!
- Legacy Collection Wave 3 .... IN STOCK!
- Legacy Collection Wave 4 .... IN STOCK!
- The Joker Dark Knight 1/6 Figure .... IN STOCK!
- Many Kotobukiya on sale for only $55.00 each!
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from Andrew's Toyz!
Posted on December 16, 2008
Hasbro
Q&A Round-Up!
For a one stop shop
for all the Questions fan sites asked Hasbro in the latest
session as well as all the answers, click
here where they have just been posted to Hasbro's website.
Ready to hit the hills for some sledding this
winter? Then why not show off your Star Wars pride with a Star
Wars Millennium Falcon Sled with seating for 1 Person, Hand
Levers Help to Control Speed and Direction and Double-Webbing
Foam Handles. Check it out at Amazon.com by
clicking the image below:
Posted on December 16, 2008
Artist
Joe Corroney Interview!
Our sister
site Indiana
Jones Collectors.com scored a great interview with
Joe where he talks about where he started, who is his favorite
to draw, Indy, Star Wars, and so much more. Sit back, relax
and click the banner below and check it out!
The force was with Luke Skywalker’s
lightsaber as it reportedly sold for just under $200,000
at an auction of Hollywood props and memorabilia. The lightsaber
used by Actor Mark Hamill in both the original Star Wars:
a New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, was made from an
old photography flashgun. The weapon, sold by Star Wars producer
Gary Kurtz, wasn’t the only memorabilia up for sale
at the Hollywood auction house Profiles in History.
C-3PO’s helmet and robotic hands worn by British
actor Anthony Daniels in the 1983 hit Star Wars: Return of
the Jedi sold for about $100,000 and $30,000 respectively.
An original section of the Death Star from the first 1977
movie also fetched $20,000. Another prized treasure was an
original set of the three Lord of the Rings books, bound
in original red cloth, each volume including a fold out map
of Middle Earth at the back and used to belong to a student
of Tolkien’s. The set all first editions printed in
1954 and signed by JRR Tolkien sold for $90,000.
Posted on December 14, 2008
Shadow
Stormtrooper and 501st Stormtrooper
This week Special at K & C
Collectibles is the Shadow Stormtrooper with
protector case item code TN0107 for $16.99 and 501st Stormtrooper
with protector case item code TN0109 for $21.99. Action
figures from 1996-1999 are back in stock. Looking for a
specific figure not found on our web site please e-mail
us.
Pre-Order – December
26th, 2008
Mace Windu - Diamond Select
Yoda Bronze Statue
Captain Rex Maquette
Wampa Statue
Han Solo Stormtrooper Bobblehead
Imperial Entanglements booster Pack
Action Figures - BACK IN-STOCK - Only one of
each.
Episode 1 - Pit Droid 2-pack
Episode 1 - Darth Sidious (hologram)
Episode 1 - Queen Amidala Ascension Gun
Episode 1 - Sio Bibble
Episode 1 - Naboo Royal Guard
Episode 1 - TC-14 Protocol Droid
Power of the Force
Power of the Jedi
Freeze Frame Figures
Hi - Here is a quick
update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about
a variety of new arrivals as well as many more new preorders.
HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINES: For those of you in the continental
USA, there is still plenty of time to receive items on
or before 12/24 using the normal UPS ground service. Please
take a look at our shipping map right
here for more details!
NEW PREORDERS:
12" OBI-WAN - EPISODE II JEDI KNIGHT: Sideshow's
new Obi-Wan Kenobi figure depicts him in his Jedi robes,
with longer hair and a full beard. Obi-Wan comes with a
large number of accessories, like his lightsaber, an unlit
lightsaber hilt, a communicator with pouch, a holoprojector
with pouch, an Aqua Breather with pouch, and much more.
This figure is priced at $67.99; check
his pics and info out here!
NEW ARRIVALS:
STAR WARS GALACTIC HEROES WAVE 3: This assortment includes
sets like Anakin & STAP, Count Dooku & Asajj Ventress,
Commander Rex with Ahsoka & Stonky and more. We have
the case of twelve two-packs priced at $74.99, or you can
pick from our variety of available single two-packs, priced
at $5.99 - $11.99 each, check
them out right here!
Yak Reader CrunchyNug sends word and pics
that replacements for defective original AT-TE legs are arriving
on door steps. In the above photo, the new legs are on the
left, the old ones are on the right (note the connection
points).
If you still need to send off for yours call Hasbro Consumer
Affairs at 1.800.327.8264.
Click the image below to see the full size
images at YakFace.com
Just when it appeared that George Lucas had
finally laid to rest his epic saga of Jedis, Wookies and
Ewoks, he has announced that Star Wars will return as a stadium
experience.
The Times has learnt that Lucasfilm has authorised Star
Wars: A Musical Journey, a retelling of the story that will
combine excerpts of the film with live orchestral accompaniment.
Diehard fans may dream of Jedi Knights serenading Jabba
the Hutt and C-3PO singing “Don’t cry for me,
R2-D2” but they are likely to be disappointed. Producers
for the show, which will have its world premiere in Britain,
emphasised that although actors would be used to narrate
the story, it would not be a stage musical.
The production, which condenses more than 13 hours of film
into 90 minutes, will be more like a classical music concert
performed in front of a cinema screen, 27m (90ft) wide.
With only 2,000 pieces of the Han in Carbonite
12" Diorama now is definitely the time to tell your
family that a pre-order is the best gift they can give.
Now if they would rather have something to give in hand
then the Ki-Adi-Mundi
12" figure is shipping right now and is in stock.
If you missed out on the AOTC
Obi-wan Kenobi 12" then make sure to get on the
wishlist now for the Exclusive with the Kamino Dart or
the regular edition is still up for pre-order.
Now you can own a unique and extremely rare piece of the Star
Wars universe, with this artist's proof (A/P) of A. Wasil's
Chewbacca bronze statue.
Sculptor A. Wasil died unexpectedly in October. He was an
internationally regarded sculptor of monumental bronzes, whose
work is installed in many prestigious locations nationwide.
Although he is best known for his larger-than-life pieces,
Wasil created one of the rarest items in the Star Wars universe,
a bronze statue of Chewbacca. It was originally a part of a
series of Star Wars bronzes created under license from Lucasfilm
by Dark Horse Comics. However, the piece is significantly more
limited than most collectors realize. Although the statue was
marketed as a limited edition of 50 pieces, only 10 numbered
copies and five numbered A/P copies were actually produced.
The molds have been destroyed, and this is the only piece currently
available on the public market. Standing at 19.5 inches tall
and weighing 38 lbs., this is a gorgeous sculpture of the Millennium
Falcon's first mate, in a dynamic action pose--bowcaster in
hand, with the helmets of defeated Stormtroopers strewn about
his feet. The patina on this statue is breathtaking and breathes
a life and warmth into this piece appropriate to this archetypal
Wookie.
As Wasil’s estate affairs are being settled, the family
has come to the decision to sell Wasil’s single remaining
A/P copy of the Chewbacca bronze. This creates a rare opportunity
for the Star Wars collector to have an intrinsically valuable
and very scarce art item. Given the rarity of the piece and
the fact that this is an artist's proof, the estate is making
this piece available for $10,000.00. Serious inquiries and
requests for further images should be directed to: andrewm
[at] tfaw.com
Posted on December 12, 2008
November
Giveaway Winner!
Congrats to DarthDave1981 (Dave S. from WI), who takes home
six figures from Wave 3 of the Legacy Collection from our
friends and longtime sponsors at Andrew's
Toyz.com. Don't forget to check out the AT
Holiday Sale where they are offering great savings this
holiday season with FREE SHIPPING and figures as low as $5
each, or pay as little as $45 for an entire factory case
of 12!
Posted on December 12, 2008
Brian's
Toys News Update!
Get your pre-order in for the beautifully new eFX Luke Skwalker
X-Wing model by December 20th, and receive an autographed
plaque signed by Mark Hamill absolutely free! If that doesn't
get you excited, we have a giant Toys R Us Millennium Falcon
for sale as well as new Masters of the Universe Carded figures!
Check it all out at www.brianstoys.com!
The holidays are nearly upon us! If you're still looking to
pick something up for the comic fan in your life, check out
our Holiday
Gift Ideas page. We've trolled through our entire inventory
and have picked some of the coolest stuff to help make the
process a little easier for you.
As you can see on our Holiday
Shipping Schedule page, we encourage you to pull the trigger on your
holiday shopping list today and choose UPS Ground to get your gifts before
the holiday.
If you want to finish up your holiday shopping today, we'll give you
up to $10 off your shipping if you choose to use the UPS Ground method.
Good luck, and happy hunting!
eFX
X-Wing Fighter Pre-Order Event. EpII Helmets IN STOCK!
Cozmictoyz.com is
pleased to offer the upcoming eFX Collectibles Luke Skywalker
X-Wing Fighter “Red Five” Model for pre-order today
at 12:00 EST. The price is $1199 and that includes FREE UPS
GROUND SHIPPING for all customer inside the continental US
and reduced shipping for international customers. In addition
to the free shipping anyone who pre-orders the X-Wing from
us by December 21st is GUARANTEED to receive the Mark Hamill
Signature Edition plaque at no extra charge. All that is required
up front is a $200 non-refundable deposit with the balance
due when the item is in stock and ready to ship.
Want more?? As an added bonus for Yodasnews readers only;
those of you who pre-order your X-Wing with us by December
21st will also receive a coupon code for 10% off any IN STOCK
item on our website. Just add “YODASNEWS” to
the subject line of your email and you will receive the 10%
off coupon once your order has been placed. So while you
are placing your order for the X-Wing be sure and check out
all of the great IN STOCK products that we have available
to ship in time for Christmas. We know you can put that 10%
to good use.
Also, we have a few units left in stock of the eFX EpII
Clone Trooper Helmets. They are $429 each with FREE UPS GROUND
SHIPPING within the continental US. We even have a couple
of VERY low edition numbers available on a first come, first
served basis.
There are no skeletons in Carrie Fisher’s
closet. She’s dragged them out and scattered them around
the house for all to see, and she’ll tell you hilarious
stories about every one of them — whether you ask her
or not.
Most of those skeletons appear in her fifth book, “Wishful
Drinking,” which is based on her one-woman stage show
of the same name. On Wednesday, she came early to the TODAY
show and stayed late, regaling both Matt Lauer and Al Roker
with stories from a life as chaotic as any Hollywood has
ever produced — on-screen or off.
Among her revelations: If she’d known “Star
Wars” was going to be such a giga-hit, she never would
have signed on for the role of Princess Leia; she’s
a bipolar disorder sufferer who found relief in electroconvulsive
therapy; and when she started doing LSD and other drugs,
her parents got Cary Grant to counsel her to stop doing it.
Today 12/11/2008 at 12pm EST
we will be listing Preorders for the eFX Star Wars Luke
Skywalker X-Wing Red 5 Prop Replica. This item's selling
price is $1199.00 with $179 due at the time of ordering.
The balance due when this item is in stock will be $1020.00.
We will offer FREE SHIPPING on this item in the
Continental US. Anyone who pre-orders the eFX Luke Skywalker’s
X-Wing Starfighter “Red Five” between December
11th, 2008 and December 21st, 2008 will receive “at
no additional cost” a special plaque, signed by Luke
Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill. See you at noon at RazorsEdgeCollectibles.com
Posted
on December
11, 2008
This
Old Death Star...
Intergalactic renovations are not yet a popular
television show, but we're sure Norm Abram or Ty Pennington
would have loved to get their chance to weigh in on the Star
Wars Transformers Darth Vader Death Star. You know, if they
are toy collectors, which we're assuming they are for the sake
of this particular news story. (Mr. Abram did appear on a highly
memorable episode of Freakazoid. But we digress.)
In mere minutes, this large, transforming robot
can go from the crown jewel in the Empire's navy to one of
the most famous Sith Lords ever to inhabit the galaxy. This
amazing toy includes a cloth cape, a firing rocket, tiny TIE
Fighters, miniature action figures, and of course, a nice big
red lightsaber. He has a lot of nifty electronic features,
too. As toys go, he has few equals! Rarely will you see a transforming
toy this tricked out, and when you consider that it's based
on Darth Vader, it's safe to assume that this will make a fantastic
gift this holiday season.
The Music of John Williams will be at the Dallas
Symphony Orchestra on April 10-11. Richard Kaufman conducts
an epic musical adventure with the DSO featuring music from
your big-screen favorites, including Star Wars, Raiders of
the Lost Ark and many more. Tickets on Sale now. Check out www.dallassymphony.com for
more info and tickets.
Posted on December 11, 2008
eFX
Clone Captain Helmet Exclusive!
StarWarsShop.com just
listed the first ever eFX Exclusive Attack of the Clones Clone
Captain Helmet with Slight Weathering Prop Replica ONLY sold
at StarWarsShop.com!
Click the image below to check it out!
Posted
on
December
10,
2008
Star
Wars MMO to be 'Microtransaction-based,' Says EA!
Publisher Electronic Arts today classified
BioWare's upcoming Star Wars MMO The Old Republic as a "microtransaction-based" title,
indicating that the game will include alternative financial
models other than a subscription fee.
"We are continuing to stick to the plan relative to
building out our direct-to-consumer models which include
microtransactions and subscriptions," said EA CEO John
Riccitiello in a conference call today. "The recent
launch of Warhammer [Online] is a great example of that."
"Other initiatives we've announced, for example [the]
Star Wars online MMO, are mid-session games which are microtransaction-based," he
continued. "You'll be hearing more about those in the
February [conference] call."
After a long and arduous journey, Fanboys
will be released next year and the official website has now
been launched, where you can see the trailer, read a brief
synopsis of the movie as well as cast and crew bios and see
some stills from the film in the photo gallery.
As someone who saw a rough cut of Fanboys at Celebration
Europe last year, I can say with every confidence that this
is a movie that you are going to love!
eFX
(Finally) Reveals X-Wing Model Pre-Order Surprise!
You’ve debated it on the forums,
and discussed it with your friends! And now, at last, eFX
is pleased to reveal the “secret” behind the
Luke Skywalker’s X-Wing Starfighter “Red Five” FX
Model, launching December 11, 2008.
Anyone who pre-orders the eFX Luke Skywalker’s X-Wing
Starfighter “Red Five” FX model between December
11th, 2008 and December 21st, 2008 will receive “at
no additional cost” a special plaque, signed by Luke
Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill! You read that right! At NO
additional cost! Mr. Hamill will only sign enough plaques
to accompany the pre-orders and the Signature Plaque will
NOT be available again, even at an additional cost!
So, there you have it, the debate is over! (Those of you
who guessed Mark Hamill’s signature can now pat yourselves
on the back and give your friends a healthy “I told
you so!”) This is an extremely limited time offer,
so don’t miss your chance to get eFX’s very first
signature edition - the special Luke Skywalker’s X-Wing
Starfighter “Red Five” FX model - Mark Hamill
Signature Edition!
I didn't walk into my interview with Sir David
Hare, one of the world's greatest living playwrights (and
the screenwriter of THE READER), looking for a STAR WARS
scoop. But that's what I got when I decided to wrap up our
chat with a seemingly innocuous question about his having
directed an installment of THE YOUNG INDIANA JONES CHRONICLES
("Paris"). Okay, maybe I led him a little...
Seriously, all I expected to learn was that he had been
asked to do an uncredited polish on one or two of the STAR
WARS prequels (as his friend Tom Stoppard reportedly did
for REVENGE OF THE SITH). Here's what I got instead:
Mr. Beaks: One last thing I wanted to touch on: you directed
an episode of THE YOUNG INDIANA JONES CHRONICLES.
David Hare: You're very good, aren't you? You really are
good! Nobody has ever asked me this question. Ever.
Beaks: I didn't realize you'd done one until I saw it
there on the IMDb. I would've never put this together otherwise.
How did that opportunity come along? And did you ever...
because Tom Stoppard has done some rewriting for George Lucas
over the years. Did Lucas ever come to you and--
Hare: Do you want a real scoop?
Beaks: Sure! Why not?
Hare: I was asked to co-direct STAR WARS IV.
Beaks: The fourth, so that's--
Hare: The fourth STAR WARS. And I was asked to write the
fifth and sixth, but I didn't.
Beaks: So you were asked to co-direct THE PHANTOM MENACE?
Hare: Whichever one got the series going again, that's
the one. George said would I co-direct it with him. I would
direct the actors, and he would direct the action. So you
have a scoop. (Laughs) Nobody has ever asked me that question....
'Tis the season for giving... an animated Boba Fett lapel
pin! Order now to ensure delivery before Christmas!
Washington DC Metro Area Star Wars Collecting Club (DCSWCC)
has inventoried and verified the last of their third bi-annual
charity lapel pin and updated their store.
First announced during Memorial Day weekend, the 2008 pin
features animated Boba Fett with DCSWCC's signature Washington
Monument as his rocket, in honor of the 30th anniversary of
his appearance in The Star Wars Holiday Special. Third in DCSWCC's
series of high-quality cloisonne lapel pins, officially sanctioned
by Lucasfilm Ltd., each pin is individually stamped and numbered
on the back. Only 1000 were made.
All proceeds from the sales of this pin benefit the Aluminum
Cans for Burned Children Program, whose mission is to prevent
burns and improve the quality of life for young burn survivors
and their families in the Mid-Atlantic region. DCSWCC has a
rich history of supporting children's charities in the Washington
DC region. Their previous charity pins featured Yoda and Chewbacca,
and raised almost $10,000 for DC Children's Hospital and The
Children's Inn at NIH.
The X-Wing will be going up for pre-order
on Thursday 12/11/2008 at 9:00 am Pacific Time. All of the
details are now listed on www.efxcollectibles.com,
including a FAQ and payment plan details. Be sure to place
your order and if you missed it last week, be sure to read
our sneak peek review of the prototype below!
Posted by December
9,
2008
StarWarsShop.com
Discount Codes Final Day!
Today is the last day for the YOU CHOOSE Specials
at StarWarsShop.com.
Simply look below for the deals, and apply the corresponding
promotional code during the checkout process:
Place an order for $50* or more, and choose from the following:
Ebay
Spotlight #36: C-3PO Helmet Worn by Anthony Daniels!
The below auction was posted on Ebay.com by profiles-in-history.
If you have any extra $60,000+, then be sure to check it
out right
here, or by clicking the image below:
If your not a fan of the droid and have $150K
laying around, they also have the Luke
Skywalker lightsaber from Star Wars and ESB that was
used by Mark Hamill (click
here to check it out), an Original Death Star sectional
piece from Star Wars (check
it out here) and last but not least for only a 20k opening
bid, you have a shot at Return of the Jedi C-3PO droid hands
(right
here)!
Posted on
December 9, 2008
Urban-Collector.com
Update!
This week we have some great new arrivals including
Gentle Giant Star Wars Maquettes and the Vertigo Tarot
Deck Set. Arriving later this week are several DC goodies,
including Black Canary & Green Lantern 1/6 scale figures
and part 3 of the JLA Build a Scene Statue. Visit us
soon to see our entire selection of great Pop Culture
Collectibles.
There are 16 more shopping days until Christmas, and while
time is ticking there is still time to get your shopping
done online. Here to help with that arduous task of finding
just the right gift for the Star Wars fan in your life is
Star Wars Action News. From rare (but not too expensive)
art prints to rare (and very expensive) statues to video
games to toys, we provide you a selection of Star Wars gifts
for the discerning gift recipient, and I guarantee there
are some items on this list that you can even buy for the
Star Wars fan who you THINK has everything...
Toy
'R' Us Exclusive - Star Wars Clone Troopers Armada 1 & 2
Build your own Star Wars Clone Trooper Armada
from Gentle Giant Ltd and Toys ‘Я' Us!
These pre-painted collectible press ‘n fit
kits are NOW available through your local Toys ‘Я'
Us stores. There are 2 sets: Armada 1 and Armada 2; each
set retails for $15.99.
Bred and trained on the oceanic outlying place of Kamino,
the unflinching loyal clone troopers are born to serve the
Republic. Despite sharing identical genes, a clone trooper
often fosters a greater sense of identity by giving himself
a name, a stylized haircut or even the occasional tattoo. While
a clone's role may not seem a enviable one, the hardships of
battle foster an unparalleled camaraderie that only further
cements his fraternal bonds.
These Clone Trooper Bust-Ups Sets
make great stocking stuffers for the Star Wars collector in
your family! Collect both sets today!
Posted on December 9, 2008
YN:
Holiday Shopper’s Guide!
It’s that time of year already. Weekend and evening
commutes are jammed by throngs of shoppers bustling from
store to store. E-tailers and brick-and-mortar stores compete
for consumer dollars with a barrage of ever-changing sales
and specials. The pre-adolescent chants of “I want!
I want!” fill the air, followed closely by the exasperated
sighs and moans of beleaguered parents straddling the line
between making their children happy and teaching them the
value of a dollar.
Oh yes, it truly is “the most wonderful time of the
year”…
Sadly this year, domestic and global events are forcing
us to tighten our holiday budgets in favor of the necessities.
Home heating and two weeks of groceries will fill some homes
instead of a spiffy new HDTV and foundation-rocking 7.1 channel
sound system. For a good number of people, this will be a
very frugal Christmas.
To help our readers shop for the Star Wars collectors in
their lives (or even themselves), Yodasnews is happy to lend
a helping hand with our first Holiday Shopper’s Guide.
In here, you will find a couple ideas for small stocking
stuffers as well as some unbelievable deals on otherwise
expensive or out-of-production collectibles. There are a
few ideas for some reasonably priced Christmas gifts, and
there are several higher-end suggestions for more serious
and mature collectors. Many of these items have been hand-selected
from our review archives, so links to those reviews are included
to give you a closer look at the potential presents.
We hope you find this guide helpful and enjoyable.
Happy Holidays from all of us at Yodasnews.com!!
UPDATED 12/9 with some great deals at Andrew's
Toyz as well!
Posted on December 8 , 2008
Star
Wars Figures from the past and FREE SHIPPING!
K & C
Collectibles is still offering FREE Shipping
via UPS ground until Saturday December 13th to all customers
who order $75 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 of
the items. Offer not valid on pre-order items or orders
already placed.
NEW – Titanium
Aayla Securas Jedi Starfighter
Anakins Jedi Starfighter
Dagger Squadron B-Wing
P-38 Starfighter
Ecliptic Evader TIE Fighter
Z-95 Headhunter
Rebel Transport
TIE Defender
To get you all hyped up and ready for the release of the new and improved The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia,
The Official Site is offering
a glimpse of what you can expect when the much aticipated, updated encyclopedia is finally released
this upcoming Tuesday, December 9th.
Also, StarWarsShop.com has an exclusive version of three volume
encyclopedia, which is autographed by all seven authors. Among them are Steve Sanweet and Pablo Hidalog, who
where responsible for the previous edition.
Posted on December 7, 2008
eFX
- X-Wing Sneak Peek - Full Article and Images!
One of the nicest things about being the
Yodasnews administrator and one of its senior staff members
is that very special opportunities come our way every once
in a while. It is even nicer when we can share those opportunities
with our readers in some manner. Today, we get to share a
truly exciting experience with you.
On Thursday morning, a large package arrived courtesy of
FedEx. "Large" actually doesn't quite describe
it. "Colossal" would be a better description. Underneath
many thick layers of protective padding waited the prototype
of eFX Collectibles' first studio scale FX model replica—the "Red
Five" version of the X-Wing Starfighter. Only two prototypes
are currently making the rounds. One is currently at Lucasfilm
awaiting approval, and the other is making the rounds through
various fan sites. By the time you read this, it will be
on its way to another.
Since this is a prototype,
any observations should not be construed as an official review.
Instead, look at them as
a detailed sneak preview of what the final product will be
at minimum. We're saying "at minimum" because eFX's
track record thus far shows that the final version will undoubtedly
be even more impressive than the prototype. Click the images
below to check out all the images and more...
Posted on December 6, 2008
StarWarsShop.com
Discount Codes!
On Monday, Dec. 8 and Tuesday, Dec. 9, YOU CHOOSE
what special deal you want from StarWarsShop.com. Simply look below
for the deals, and apply the corresponding promotional code
during the checkout process:
Place an order for $50* or more, and choose from the following:
As revealed by Dark Horse Senior Editor and Vice-President
of Publishing Randy Stradley in this month’s edition
of MYSPACING COMICS, Dark Horse is bringing back its popular
Star Wars series “Dark Times,” first on MySpace
Dark Horse Presents for a two-issue arc in January and February,
and then as a print miniseries in April, the third since
the title debuted in 2006.
What long-time fans of the Star Wars universe should
be most excited about is the fact the third series is subtitled “Blue
Harvest,” which for Nabooan neophytes was the working
title of what became “Star Wars Episode VI: Return
of the Jedi.”
Hi - Here is a quick
update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com
about a variety of cool new arrivals and many more new preorders:
CLEARANCE SALE CONTINUES: Thousands of items are still on
sale, many of them with discounts of 50% or more! Take a look at
the menu below for great deals on a large variety of items.
NEW ARRIVALS:
ANIMATED DARTH MAUL STATUE: This animated version of Darth Maul
stands 9.5" tall, and features a shirtless Darth Maul, presumably
in the middle of Sith training. His right hand holds a ball of
Force Lightning, while his left hand has his double-bladed
lightsaber ready. This piece is priced at $79.99, a savings of $10
off MSRP -
take a look!
YODA ESB STATUE: This new polystone statue of Jedi Master Yoda
from "The Empire Strikes Back" measures 6" tall and shows old Jedi
in his tan robes and walking stick from Dagobah. This new piece is
priced at $119.99, a savings of $30 off MSRP. Check out this new
Yoda statue here!
ANIMATED OBI-WAN KENOBI BUST: This new piece is Obi-Wan Kenobi
from "A New Hope," done in the new animated style. The 9" statue
shows Obi-Wan in his tan and brown robes, wielding his blue
lightsaber with a stern look on his face. Obi-Wan is priced $10
below MSRP at $79.99 - pick yours up
here!
Just as the holiday season ramped up into
full gear, a very special package landed on our doorstep
yesterday—a
one-day in-hand glimpse at the highly anticipated eFX Collectibles
X-Wing Starfighter studio scale replica!!
Since this was a limited time opportunity, the dedicated
staff here at Yodasnews has been working around the clock
to produce a very thorough photo record of this AMAZING piece
for our readers. We'll be visually covering everything from
the detailed cockpit and the engines to the light-up R2-D2
unit. eFX was even gracious enough to give us a look at the
prototype prop story for this replica, and we've mined some
informational gems from there as well.
Check back tomorrow night for the full set of images, but,
in the meantime, enjoy these sneak peek images (click them
to see the full size pictures)
Don't forget that the Obi-Wan Kenobi - Jedi Knight - Episode
II 12" Figure goes up for preorder tomorrow at 10 a.m.
PT. The exclusive comes with a Kamino dart and the edition
is a paltry 1,000 only.
Some fine collectibles over at Sideshow get sized up:
George Lucas ventured down to Hollywood from his empire
at Skywalker Ranch to present the American Cinematheque's
23rd
annual award to one of his favorite Jedis, Samuel L. Jackson,
and ComingSoon.net intercepted the man behind some of pop culture's
most iconic mythologies. Lucas gave up a handful of plans that
were not quite as secret as the plans to the Death Star, including
his intentions for a fifth "Indiana Jones" adventure,
and 3-D-ifying the classic "Star Wars" films.
ComingSoon.net: You had huge success this summer with "Indiana
Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." Are you seriously
thinking about another one? Harrison Ford's said there may
be plans afoot.
George Lucas: Yes - we're looking for a "MacGuffin," which
is an object that he goes after. They're very hard to come
by!
CS: Would you want to keep the whole family together for a
film - Indy, Marion and Mutt?
Lucas: It really depends on what it is Indy goes looking
for and then how the story falls out of that, and
then how convenient
or inconvenient to have the group there.
CS: A while back when we spoke you were planning to take
the six "Star Wars" films and put them into a 3D
format. Is that still something you're working towards?
Lucas: Oh yeah. The technology is very difficult. It exists
- it's just extremely expensive, and so what we're trying
to do is figure out a more practical way of pulling
it off.
CS: You're here
in L.A. to pay tribute to Samuel L. Jackson. Of
all the actors in Hollywood who would've killed
to lobby
you for a part in the "Star Wars" prequels, why was
Sam an actor that you felt fit your plans enough to bring into "Star
Wars"?
Lucas: To be honest, he's the only one who asked,
actually. He didn't really lobby for it.
He was on a talk show and someone
asked him what movie he would've liked to be in or that he
would like to be in that he hadn't been in and he said "Star
Wars." So I called him up and said "Is that true?
Do you really want to be in 'Star Wars'?" He said "Yeah
- as long as I'm a Jedi," and I said "Well, I have
a little tiny role, but it grows if you're willing to do the
three movies." He said "I'm in." It was just
like that. He didn't look at it like "This is a chance
to make a whole bunch of money, a chance to do a big thing." He
just did what was asked of him and tried to make it as good
as he possibly could.
Andrew's
Toyz is offering great savings this
holiday season with FREE SHIPPING and figures as low as
$5 each, or pay as little as $45 for an entire factory
case of 12!
FREE SHIPPING on all in stock orders of $100 or more!
HERE ARE SOME OF OUR SPECIALS:
- $5 Figures from Saga 2006 & 30th Anniversary Collections
- Legacy Collection Wave 3 Case of 12 Figures (2 sets) ..... $78.50
- $55 Kotobukiya Statues: Luke, Leia, Commander Bly, Snowtrooper, and Anakin!
- Fred & George Weasley Mini Bust 2-Pack ..... $64.90
- SDCC Exclusive Disturbance in the Force Set ..... $17.50
- Vintage Collection 2007 Set of 6 Figures ..... $34.00
- Clone Wars Wave 1 Case of 12 Figures (w/ First Day) not mint ..... $53.00
- Legacy Collection Wave 2 Case of 12 Figures not mint ...... $48.00
- Family Guy Blue Harvest Star Wars Box of 24 Packs ..... $39.50
- VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR LOTS OF MORE SPECIALS!
FORCE FX LIGHTSABERS!
The Darth Vader Force FX Lightsaber is in stock now! Darth
Maul, Obi-Wan, and Yoda are on their way to us and will
be in our warehouse very soon!
The focus is on the women of Star Wars this week, as two
female Jedi, Luminara Unduli and Ahsoka Tano, take on the
would-be
Sith Asajj Ventress in "Cloak of Darkness," an all-new
episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, premiering at 9 p.m.
ET/PT Friday, Dec. 5, on Cartoon Network.
In "Cloak of Darkness," Ahsoka and Jedi Master Luminara
escort captured Viceroy Nute Gunray to trial – but they're
unaware that Count Dooku has dispatched his deadly assassin
Asajj Ventress to free the prisoner and eliminate the Jedi.
The Star Wars goods keep coming for the Force Unleashed, and
today's newest content brings a lot of stuff to keep you hanging
on to the game. Star Wars freaks (me included) will find it
hard to resist. LucasArts has released the first single-player
downloadable mission for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (PS3*
, Xbox 360). The new single-player expansion takes place in
the Jedi Temple.
The announcement from LucasArts states: "The Secret
Apprentice travels to the Jedi Temple to learn more about
his father,
and while searching through the rubble of the destroyed building
he must confront his inner demons."
The single-player mission includes nine new skins for you
to play Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. There's even more characters
in a second stand-alone costume pack, also released today.
This brings the total downloadable skins to 29! Not only great
to look at, but also great for going back and getting some
of those achievements like Force Lightning Mastery (using C-3PO
to electrocute some Jawas should be fun).
Amy
and the team at eFX have announced how you can win a Prototype
X-Wing, and help a great cause at the same time, check
it out below (and click the image for a full screen version)
Posted by December
4,
2008
Amazon.com
19 Hour Deals!
UPDATE - Sale is Over, they are back
to regular price.
Our sister
site Indiana
Jones Collectors just posted some great images of SideShow
Collectibles 12" Indiana Jones figure, click the images
below to check out some in hand images!
Posted on
December 4, 2008
Star
Wars Airborne Trooper Mini Bust First Look Images!
Check out some great images of this newly released
Star Wars Airborne Trooper Mini Bust! Click the images below
to see over a dozen pictures posted at Gentle
Giant Collectors.com:
Posted on December
3, 2008
New
BMF Video!
Take a look at this Awesome video Hasbro has
produced, which takes fans behind the scenes of its all-new
Star Wars
Legacy Collection Millennium Falcon!
This is my lifetime collection of vintage Star Wars. I will
describe the items in detail. I am only allowed 12 pics by
ebay so i am not able to post all the pics.
Figures there is at least one complete of all figures released
some of the doubles or triples or etc might not be complete.
Vehicles are all complete. play sets are all complete.
Click
Here to check out this vast collection which includes a TON
of vintage items, the seller breaks down everything you will
get in the auction. Check it out here or click either image
below to see the entire list.
Posted on
December 3, 2008
Star
Wars: The Art of Ralph McQuarrie Offer Extended!
Dreams and Visions Press reports in:
Just a quick update that we've decided to
extend our free domestic
shipping offer on the Japanese exclusive Star Wars: The Art
of Ralph
McQuarrie through December 24th. As a reminder, all orders
received by
then will also include one of the very rare Star Wars Celebration
bookmarks from CIV, Europe or Japan. The Japanese exclusive
Star Wars: The Art of Ralph McQuarrie can be ordered online
at dreamsandvisionspress.com!
Posted
on
December
3, 2008
Star
Wars Action News Update
Thanksgiving Turkey. Family gatherings. Egg Nog. Hard to
find Target exclusives. Yes, the last item on the list has
become part of the holiday tradition first with the Imperial
Shuttle, then the AT-ST and Turret Ultimate Battle Packs,
and now with the Battle of Christophis battle pack. Sure,
it's no surprise to us collectors, but that makes things
even more frustrating. Listen as Marjorie and Arnie go shopping
on Chartrouse Wednesday and Black Friday trying to hunt down
the Battle of Christophis, and its sibling Ultimate Battle
Pack, the Pit of Carkoon.
Also this week we get an update on the latest Star Wars
Minis, including exclusive minis, how to get some needed
troop builders, and running down the most recent and easest
to collect minis set yet.
With your voicemails telling what the latest waves of figures
you're finding, details on an R2 aquarium, information how
to maximize your Toys For Tots donation, and a discussion
of tiny nuts, it's all on the latest episode of Star Wars
Action News!
Back in the 1990s, the Topps Company dazzled
Star Wars enthusiasts with a trio of celebrated trading card
sets called the Star Wars Galaxy. These series provided an
illustrative, rather than photographic, overview of George
Lucas' seminal brainchild. Each showcased art used in the production
of the three original movies, art used for their promotion
and merchandising, and finally breathtaking, newly-commissioned
art inspired by the films themselves. This last and most fanciful
gallery, entitled "New Visions," enabled illustrators
from both the comic book and mainstream venues to lose themselves
in imaginative bliss, dreaming up concepts and characters from
Lucas' fantasy universe that never were, but easily could have
been.
Since
its birth 25 years ago, LucasArts has secured a place in video
game history through storytelling and innovative technology.
Say what you will about its current works, but it's undeniable
that their Star Wars and Battlefront II games generated not
only legions of followers, but awe-inspiring fun.
So it stands to reason that their illustrious history should
be captured by a compilation titled, Rogue Leaders: The Story
of LucasArts.
Written by Rob Smith, it follows via "never before published
interviews," and 300 pieces of "concept art, character
development sketches, and storyboards".
And it's quite comprehensive too, with Monkey Island to Star
Wars to LEGO games being covered in this publication by Chronicle
Books.
WASHINGTON
(Reuters) - Filmmaker George Lucas and Google CEO Eric Schmidt
are among the donors helping to underwrite Barack Obama's transition
to the U.S. presidency, according to figures released on Monday.
The "Star Wars" creator and the Internet mogul
were among 1,776 people who contributed nearly $1.2 million
following
Obama's Nov. 4 victory over Republican John McCain, according
to a list posted on the transition team's Web site.
Take a sneak peek inside
Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ with the latest batch
of gameplay screenshots. We’ve added seven new images
including Sith and Jedi battles, companion characters, and
the scenic environments from the planets of Tython and Korriban.
Enjoy!
Andrew's
Toyz have just launched it's Annual Christmas Holiday
Sale!
FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $100
Simply add $100 or more of in stock merchandise to your shopping cart and enter
coupon code “FREESHIP”. Offer only valid on in stock merchandise.
Excludes Force FX Lightsabers (due to size). Pre-order and back order items
are excluded from this offer. Offer not valid on previous purchases. Only
orders shipped within the USA qualify. Offer expires December 14, 2008.
You will find discounts on many items:
$5.00 Figures
$7.50 Figures
Cases of figures as low as $54.00
SDCC Exclusives with deep discounts
Exclusive vehicles and battle packs as low as $12.50 and $17
Kotobukiya Model Kits for only $55
Clone Wars figures starting at just $6.25
AND MORE!!
We have the Darth Vader Force FX Lightsaber in stock and
have all of the others on their way to us. The FX Lightsabers
are always popular for Christmas and the holidays.
Posted on December
1, 2008
Review:
Darth Vader vs. Luke Skywalker!
In an age where summer blockbusters incur
ever-increasing budgets and Star Wars itself has become an
indelible part of modern global pop culture, it may seem
unimaginable that there was a time where A New Hope was in
danger of never being made because no one knew how much it
would cost. Despite a keen interest in the script,
Twentieth Century Fox (the only studio to express any faith
in the story) was not going to green-light their option without
a realistic budget proposal in hand. Of course, George
Lucas and his colleagues could not provide that information
without having a tangible idea of how Star Wars would look. Someone
needed to pull the story off the pages and into full-fledged
illustrated life for the very first time.
That “someone” was conceptual
artist Ralph McQuarrie.
Working under Lucas’ mandate to
paint what he’d like to see on screen and ignore the
how and how much, McQuarrie produced a series of paintings
that became the film’s visual pitch to Fox executives. What
came after that is history.
Among those first paintings was McQuarrie’s
depiction of an encounter between Darth Vader and hero Deak
Starkiller (eventually revised into Luke Skywalker), lightsabers
drawn and both wear breathing apparatuses. Dubbed “Laser
Duel” by its artist, it is one of the most iconic concept
paintings in the entire Star Wars saga. In celebration
of A New Hope’s 30th anniversary, Kotobukiya commemorated
the event by bringing this painting to three-dimensional
life as the (coincidentally) 30th entry in their Star Wars
ArtFX line. This model is unique in that it is the
first time Kotobukiya delved into concept art for one of
their products. In fact, it may even be the first time
a Star Wars licensee crafted a larger-scale concept art sculpture. Another
unique aspect is that it is the first ArtFX model to have
a strict edition size, which was divided up among various
regions across the globe. This particular sample is
1707 of the 3,030 available to North America.
Adapting a single painting
into three-dimensional form can be a daunting challenge,
but Kotobukiya’s artisans were determined to do it. Today’s
review of the Conceptual Darth Vader vs. Luke Skywalker vinyl
model will examine whether or not their gamble was a success.
Click the Images Below
to Read the Full Review Packed with Info and Images!
Posted by December
1,
2008
10%
OFF ALL IN STOCK PRODUCTS THIS WEEK AT COZMICTOYZ!
Come to Cozmictoyz.com this
week and check out our large selection of IN STOCK products
from Master Replicas, Bowen, Bandai, Museum Replicas and many
others. Just use coupon code “cozmicholiday” at
check out and receive 10% off your order of:
-MR Stormtrooper Helmet
CE’s
-Bowen Designs Silver
Surfer Statue
-MR Darth Vader LE
Helmet ARTIST PROOF’s
-Bandai SIC Batman
and Batpod Sets
-Museum Replicas Wolverine
Claws Replica
-Kotobukiya Iron Man
Fine Art Statues
……and
many others
All orders will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis
and the promotion ends at midnight this Friday, December 5th.
Just look for the green “In Stock” designation
in the product description.
Cozmictoyz is also
pleased to announce that we are now an eFX Collectibles
Authorized Reseller. So check out our website soon for
all of the latest offerings of Star Wars prop replicas including
the EP II Clone Trooper Helmet and Luke Skywalker X-Wing Starfighter
Filming Model.
We are very excited to announce, as
our holiday gift to you, a very special, exciting contest
to give away a truly amazing prize . . . . wait for it
. . . one of our X-wing prototypes! This was used as one
of our development evaluation models.
Now here’s the catch . . . YOU are going to come
up with the contest and its rules! This can be questions,
puzzles, scavenger hunts, tasks, charity events, etc.,
the only limitation are your imaginations. Obviously, it
cannot be anything inappropriate, offensive or costly.
The contest can range from easy to “somewhat difficult.” However,
anyone must be able to come up with the correct answers
or perform the tasks with readily available materials.
Everyone who gets the right answer or successfully complete
the task will be put in a random drawing.
We want to hear all ideas, so be as inventive and creative
as you can be. You can type in your own ideas or add on
to any ideas presented by others. On Wednesday of next
week we will pick our 5 favorite ideas and on Friday you
can all vote on which one is your favorite. After we decide
on the contest, we will establish the rules.
We are really looking forward to what you come up with!
Stock up for the Holidays! We've passed along great
savings to you with our Coupon ' Christmas08 ' which
gives you an additional 10% off all In-Stock
merchandise. Below are this weeks featured products
and new arrivals.
Have you been waiting for a Great Deal on the
Code 3 Collectibles Star Wars:
Revenge of the Sith Sculpture? How about $72 OFF the $79.99 price
tag? That's right, $7.99 is all it takes today at BestBuy.com!
Sales ends Monday at Midnight. Check
it out right here!
Posted on December
1, 2008
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