Check out the auction below posted on Ebay.com
from seller mrs.miniver.
Click here
or the images below for all the info!
Posted on January 31, 2011
Rex
Helmets for $14.98!
YN reader Josh reports in that the ToysRUs in King
of Prussia PA is stocked floor to ceiling with over 100 Rex helmets!
They are currently marked down to $14.98! Thanks for the report
Josh!
Posted on January 31, 2011
It's
Almost Time...
In less than 24 hours, Yodasnews.com celebrates its 7 year Anniversary
with some amazing prizes!
How Amazing? How about Prop Replicas? Gentle Giant Busts and
Statues? LEGO Sets? Sideshow 12" Figures? T-Shirts?
Con Exclusives? Kotos? Attakus Statues? Art Prints? Hasbro Figures
and much more!
Stay tuned for some of those and many more! All the fun will
kick off on Tuesday, 2/1/2011! We will have prizes for both casual
readers of the site and forum members, special events that will
test your creativity, trivia nights and much more! February will
be a great month here (as it always is) and with a milestone like
7 years, look for thousands of dollars in giveaways thanks to
some of our great sponsors and most of your favorite manufactures
like Hasbro, LEGO, Gentle Giant, Sideshow, Kotobukiya and more!
If you are new to Yodasnews, you can take a look at our
Year 5 and
Year 6 pagesto
see what is in store!
Posted on January 31, 2011
Wampa
Plush Deal at Thinkgeek.com!
The Wampa plush from CV is on sale for $29.99 at
ThinkGeek.com,
retail price is $49.99. If you find another $10 item to bring
your total to $40.00 you can get $10.00 off your order total using
coupon code GEEKPUZZLER.
Sooo, you'll get the Wampa for $29.99 plus the $10.00 item for
free. Click
here to grab one!
UPDATE: YN reader and forum regular dyetye
reports in that the code GEEKPUZZLER may no longer work but he
received a new code of 1HBB
which is good for $5 off of $25 or $10 off of $40! Thanks for
the update!
Posted on January 30, 2011
The
Imperial March Performed on Dueling Pianos!
Posted on January 30, 2011
Empire
30th Anniversary Artwork Collection #11 by Alex Pardee
Part of StarWarsShop.com's
year-long celebration of The Empire Strikes Back's 30th
anniversary is this exclusive new artist series featuring work
from some of today's most well-known Star Wars illustrators.
Every month starting in March 2010, StarWarsShop
will release one new limited edition Acme Archives print showcasing
a memorable scene from The Empire Strikes Back in serial order
-- that is, each new scene will be released in story order as
it appeared in the film. What makes this serialized set unique,
however, is that each of the 12 scenes will showcase the talents
of an artist who brings his or her own individual style to the
piece, making for a wonderfully diverse portfolio of artwork inspired
by The Empire Strikes Back.
For the series' eleventh entry, "The Force, The Fall &
The Father", artist Alex Pardee has given one of the saga's
most iconic scenes his own signature touch. Pardee, who had a
previous Star Wars entry for the Vader Project a couple years
ago, has recently registered a giant blip on pop-culture's radar
with a series of poster illustrations for the upcoming Zach Snyder
film, Sucker Punch.
Don't forget you can get entered to win one of two Hasbro Super
Deluxe Imperial AT AT Walker Vehicles thanks to Razorsedgecollectibles.net!
Giveaway ends in just two days on 1/31/2011.
This one is simple to enter - Follow us on Twitter
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Already one of the 4,500+ combined fans on our two pages? Then
you are already entered! We will pick one fan for EACH site and
each winner will take home an AT AT Walker! Shipping will be covered
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within the United States!
Star Wars fan rejoice, for this typography design of Darth
Vader captures the famous face and words of this favorite misunderstood
Star Wars villain.
Designed by Evan Travelstead for an advanced type and design
project, the portrait of this dark enemy truly captures the terror
that Vader struck into the hearts of his underlings as well as those
fighting against him. The varied gradient of white and grays give
the image a sense of shading and really bring out the key features
of the Vader helmet like the gas mask, conical for of the helmet
and the raised ridge above the eye to appear more intimidating.
When it comes to the comic book side of the Star Wars expanded
universe, Dark Horse Comics has made a name for itself as the home
of original, creative tales that enrich the franchise and build
on existing mythology in the most fan-friendly ways.
Last year, we brought you the exclusive announcement of "Star
Wars: Knight Errant," another addition to the publisher's long
list of ongoing and limited Star Wars series. Today, we bring you
the exclusive news of a brand new title hitting shelves in May:
"Star Wars: Jedi - The Dark Side."
Featuring a story by Scott Allie and art by Mahmud Asrar (interior/cover)
and Stéphane Roux (variant cover), "The Dark Side"
follows Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn (played by Liam Neeson in "Star
Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace") as he's dispatched to
prevent a civil war on the homeworld of Xanatos, the Padawan he
trained before Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Showcasing the future Imperial emperor in his true form,
Sideshow Collectibles' Darth Sidious Legendary Scale Bust is a
must-own for Star Wars fans! Pre-Order this Dark Side collectible
using a full payment or FLEXPay choices below!
Be sure to join us for a special 'Star Wars' edition of Film,
Food and Figure Friday on February 4th, from 9AM to 6PM (Pacific
Time)! When you enter this month's movie-themed contest, you'll
have a chance to win a Hammerhead 12-inch Figure, 'Star Wars:
A New Hope' DVD, and a box of movie theater popcorn!
Posted on January 28, 2011
EA Investors Betting Against Star Wars: The Old Republic
Electronic Arts is going all-in with Star Wars: The Old Republic,
investing a reported $300 million in the BioWare-developed MMO and
taking on all of the game's marketing, distribution, and publishing
responsibilities. And according to one analyst, EA's investors are
doubtful the publisher's massive bet will pay off.
In an interview with Gamasutra, Janco Partners analyst Mike
Hickey said a number of factors are contributing to investor anxiety
over Star Wars: The Old Republic. Namely, the last two MMOs EA published,
Warhammer Online and All Points Bulletin, were flops; the industry's
shift to a free-to-play model; and World of Warcraft's MMO market
dominance.
"We believe many investors are betting against SWTOR achieving
market success, provided the company's and industry's track record
at releasing successful new MMOs," Hickey told Gamasutra.
Hickey added that "a suspected subscription pricing model
versus a market that is quickly transitioning to free to play, generally
modest previews of the game and elevated development expense and
suspected aggressive royalty to LucasArts" mean shares of EA
will continue to be weighted as investors take a cautious, wait-and-see
approach with SWTOR.
A new Kinect project has attempted to use Microsoft's 3D motion-sensing
camera, a laptop, a holographic video display and a lady pretending
to be Princess Leia to recreate the hologram tech seen in Star Wars.
Posted on January 27, 2011
BBTS
News!
Here is a quick update from
www.bigbadtoystore.com about a ton of new preorders and many
more new arrivals.. Click
Here to see them all!
NEW ARRIVALS
STAR
WARS VINTAGE 2010 SERIES 06 REVISION 01 - We still have this
assortment available in a set of 8 (Peasant Anakin, Peasant Padme,
Senate Guard, Jango Fett, Super Battle Droid, Mace Windu, Zam
Wessel and Kit Fisto), priced at $84.99. We also have singles
remaining of a number of the figures as well as Darth Vader, General
Grievous, Obi-Wan Kenobi and a Sandtrooper, priced at $9.99 -
$11.99 each.
STAR
WARS BOBA FETT 1:1 SCALE BUST - This life-size bust of everyone's
favorite bounty hunter measures 30" tall by 25" wide
(and 10" deep) and includes a fabric cape and hand-painted
armor. This piece is listed at $749.99, saving you $50 off of
the MSRP.
STAR
WARS 12" BLACKHOLE STORMTROOPER RETAILER EXCLUSIVE -
This new figure is Sideshow's latest to be released solely through
online retailers. This black-armored soldier comes with alternate
hands, a thermal detonator, a blaster and a display base, and
is listed at $89.99.
MOS
EISLEY CANTINA NADON'S NOOK 12" FIGURE ENVIRONMENT -
This version of the Cantina environment includes a smooth-sided
table and two brown chairs, and is perfect for recreating the
scene where Han Solo is hired by Obi-Wan to take them to Alderaan.
The Nook set is listed at $84.99, $5 off the MSRP.
NEW PREORDERS
STAR
WARS CLONE WARS COMMANDER BLY EXCLUSIVE BUST - This bust is
taken from the Clone Wars show on Cartoon Network, and is set
to arrive next month. We have it listed at $59.99, so grab yours
before they're gone.
STAR
WARS 501ST LEGION VADER'S FIST CLONE TROOPER 1:1 SCALE BUST
- This bust wears the battle-weathered blue and white clone armor
of the 501st Legion. it stands 26" tall by 27" wide,
and is constructed from fiberglass, polystone, fabric and metal.
This piece is listed at $569.99 ($30 below MSRP) and requires
a $60 nonrefundable deposit at the time of ordering.
LUKE
SKYWALKER LIGHTSABER STUNT REPLICA (ROTJ) eFX is producing
a stunt replica version of Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from "Return
of the Jedi". This version is used in filming and is cast
in resin with metal and plastic details. This item is listed at
$99.99, and also comes with a display stand.
DARTH
VADER USB HUB WITH SOUND - This new version of the Darth Vader
USB Hub has different sculpting than the original, and also makes
Darth's breathing sounds every time something is plugged in. This
piece is listed at $37.99.
Customers who have bought the "Star Wars" films on
DVD may want to think about upgrading to Blu-ray. The Amazon
Movies & TV Trade-In Store makes it easy.
Click
Here to for complete information on our trade-in program. The
complete six-movie saga is available in one boxed set of nine Blu-ray
discs, plus the original trilogy and the prequel trilogy are available
as three-disc sets. Learn more about upgrading here!
Just Added for Pre-Order - Star Wars Luke Skywalker
ROTJ PCR Lighstaber "Hero" version
Accurate 1:1 Replica of the "Hero"
Lightsaber seen on-screen; Cast is high quality resin with metal
and plastic details, Unique Lightsaber display/plaque stand with
COA.
Hasbro gave Jedi News exclusive images of Wave 6 of Vintage
due later this year at the UK Toy Fair earlier today, as previously
revealed the wave consists of...Luke Dagobah Landing, Clone Trooper,
AT-RT Driver, General Lando, Weequay Skiff Master and Fi Ek Sirch!
Click below for loose and carded images via JediNews.co.uk
Posted on January 26, 2011
Gentle
Giant PGM Exclusive Holo Pre Vizsla Maquette!
Straight off the screen from the new season
of Star Wars: The Clone Wars comes Pre Vizsla the leader of the
“Death Watch.” A strong willed Mandalorian cut from
the same ilk as both Boba and Jango Fett! Premier Guild Members
can click here to pre-order this exciting new piece! Premier Guild
Members must be logged in to their accounts in order for the link
to work. Thanks and happy collecting!
Posted on January 26, 2011
The Empire Farts Back (A Fart Video with Farting)
Yup! You just read that right - it's
a Star Wars parody fart video! If "potty" humor isn't
your thing then skip this one, but this brought a smile to our face
so we are sharing. Thanks to Alex for the heads up!
Posted on January 26, 2011
Short Video from the Hasbro Booth - UK Toy Fair
Our friends at the Hungarian Star Wars
collecting web-site csillagokhaboruja.com
report in again with a short video from the UK Toy Fair featuring
the Shuttle (Show as Attack Ship) as well the General Grievous role
play helmet and a few other items:
Posted on January 25, 2011
First Image of the Hasbro Republic Attack Shuttle!
Our friends at the Hungarian Star Wars
collecting web-site csillagokhaboruja.com
just got back from the UK Toy Fair where they got a picture of the
new Republic Attack Shuttle! Check it out and thanks to Bence at
csillagokhaboruja.com
for the image use!
Posted on January 25, 2011
First STAR WARS Models Arrive to LEGOLAND!
Check it out!
Posted on January 25, 2011
Star Wars Sons of Anakin Shirt!
Tshirtbordello.com
has a new Star Wars shirt on sale - Check it out below:
As of this posting sizes Small to 4X were in stock!
Click
here to check it out!
Posted on January 25, 2011
Ebay Spotlight #155:
Ewoks Sit'n Spin!
Check out the auction below posted on Ebay.com
from seller thesagamuseum.
Click here
or the image below for all the info!
After the release of the first statues of the
elite collection, we all look forward to the first two statues
of the V-Series to scale 1/5th Attakus Commander Cody Ready to
Fight in color!
Posted on January 24, 2011
The Star Wars Saga on Blu-ray Gets a Release Date - 9/27/11
The most anticipated Blu-ray release ever –
the Star
Wars™ Saga – emerges from light speed this September
- and thanks to Amazon.com
we have an exact date - September 27th, 2011!.
Get your copy on Pre-Order now for 36%Off ($89.99)
and Free Shipping at Amazon
Posted on January 23, 2011
A
Fistful of Credits
Artist Rick Lacy has posted a Fistful of Dollars
and Boba Fett mash up poster reimaging as a Fistful of Credits
with our favorite bounty hunter from a galaxy far, far away in
the starring role. Click
here to check it out including his pencil sketch of Fett and
to see more Fett from Rick Lacy, be sure to check out his Chibi
Fett at
this link!
Posted on January 23, 2011
SW
Legos 70% off @ LEGO.com!
LEGO.com
has a 70% off sale going on that includes numerous SW items (too
numerous to mention, some as low as $1.48), Click
here for all of the details! No Code Necessary and some great
deals to be had!
Get a taste of the Dark Side with this rich
hand roasted coffee. Three diverse coffees and two different roasts
create a full-bodied, sharp, cup with spicy undertones and smoky,
dark-roasted complexity. Vader's Dark Roast Coffee is commonly
enjoyed by Dark Lords of the Sith while planning new Death Star
construction, but give into your anger, sample a steaming cup
and you will be rewarded with power beyond your imagination.
Click
here or below to order (now 33% off for $9.99)
Posted on January 22, 2011
First
Giveaway of 2011 Reminder!
Win An AT-AT!!!
Don't forget you can get entered to win one of two Hasbro Super
Deluxe Imperial AT AT Walker Vehicles thanks to Razorsedgecollectibles.net!
Giveaway ends 1/31/2011.
This one is simple to enter - Follow us on Twitter
or
Facebook and you will be entered to win automatically!
Already one of the 4,500+ combined fans on our two pages? Then
you are already entered! We will pick one fan for EACH site and
each winner will take home an AT AT Walker! Shipping will be covered
by Razorsedgecollectibles.net
within the United States!
Posted on January 22, 2011
The
Best Of 2010!
A barrage of snow storms swept across the country
and crippled parts of the South. Political wrangling began anew
in Washington, and tragic violence in Arizona set an early dark
tone. These scant few weeks of 2011 have pummeled us with so much
that 2010 already feels like a distant memory.
A little bit of “nostalgia” would probably do us
all a bit of good. As January winds down, we here at Yodasnews
invited you to join us as we fondly look back at the Star Wars
market in 2010.
Click below to see our winning selections for Figure, Vehicle,
Statue, Mini Bust, Art Print, Book Video Game, Prop Replica and
more!
The 501st Legion: Vader's
Fist - Clone Trooper Life-Size Bust captures every detail
of the Dark Side's military in stunning detail. The bust is crafted
in fiberglass, polystone, fabric and metal for the most authentic
and realistic representation. Each piece is individually painted
and finished, each with its own unique quality and detail that
is the trademark of a handcrafted Sideshow Collectibles product.
Standing over two feet high, the 501st Legion: Vader's Fist -
Clone Trooper Life-Size Bust is a must-have for any STAR WARS
collection.!
Liam Neeson is returning to that Galaxy Far,
Far Away. EW has learned exclusively that the actor will reprise
his Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace role as doomed
Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn on Cartoon Network’s Star Wars:
The Clone Wars on Jan. 28 and again on Feb. 11. He’ll be
voicing Qui-Gon, who appears to Obi-Wan Kenobi in visions, in
a three-part arc about his former protégé Anakin
Skywalker’s destiny as the Chosen One.
Posted on January 21, 2011
BBTS
News!
Here is a quick update from
www.bigbadtoystore.com about a variety of new arrivals and
another great new batch of preorders.. Click
Here to see them all!
NEW ARRIVALS
STAR
WARS VINTAGE 2010 SERIES 06 SINGLES We have received a number
of cases of this wave, but we're now down to singles until more
arrives. In the meanwhile, we've got stock of figures like Darth
Vader, general Grievous, Obi-Wan Kenobi and the Sandtrooper, priced
at $9.99 each.
STAR
WARS VINTAGE 2011 SERIES 01 SINGLES Like the previous case,
we received a portion of our shipment of these, and we're down
to a few singles. We have Anakin Skywalker, Jedi Luke Skywalker
and Yoda available as singles currently, priced at $9.99 each.
NEW PREORDERS
FUNKO
POP STAR WARS BOBBLEHEADS - Funko has announced a new addition
to their POP! line. The POP! Star Wars line is comprised of 3.75"
bobbleheads on bases, and we have listings up now for Darth Vader,
Yoda, Chewbacca, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Greedo and a Stormtrooper,
and each is priced at $8.99.
DARTH
VADER MCQUARRIE CONCEPT BRONZE BUST - Gentle Giant has announced
a new 8" bronze bust of everyone's favorite Dark Lord of
the Sith. This version is done from the concept art of Ralph McQuarrie,
and is limited to just 100 pieces worldwide. Each piece is
individually numbered, and the item is listed at $1349.99, saving
you $150 off the MSRP for the piece.
We've relaunched Star Wars™ Starring You
on JibJab.com
and to celebrate the epic occasion, the first movie in the original
trilogy, A New Hope, is free!
Use heads you've already cut and uploaded on
JibJab.com to cast your free movie, then upgrade to enjoy The
Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi!
In less than two weeks, Yodasnews.com celebrates its 7 year Anniversary
with some amazing prizes!
How Amazing? How about Prop Replicas? Gentle Giant Busts and
Statues? LEGO Sets? Sideshow 12" Figures? T-Shirts?
Con Exclusives? Kotos? Attakus Statues? Hasbro Figures and much
more!
Stay tuned for some of those and many more! All the fun will
kick off on Tuesday, 2/1/2011!
We will have prizes for both casual readers of the site and forum
members, special events that will test your creativity, trivia
nights and much more! February will be a great month here (as
it always is) and with a milestone like 7 years, look for thousands
of dollars in giveaways thanks to some of our great sponsors and
most of your favorite manufactures like Hasbro, LEGO, Gentle Giant,
Sideshow, Kotobukiya and more!
If you are new to Yodasnews, you can take a look at our
Year 5 and
Year 6 pagesto
see what is in store!
Posted on January 20, 2011
Lucas'
2012 Theory?
Fact or Fiction? This article
posted at TorontoSun.com
has been the talk of the community the last few days:
Funnyman Seth Rogen was left stunned by a recent
encounter with his moviemaking hero George Lucas - because the
Star Wars director spent 20 minutes telling him the world would
end in 2012.
Rogen was left speechless when Lucas and Steven Spielberg
joined a movie meeting he was a part of - but the encounter has
left him worried his life will be over next year.
He recalls, “George Lucas sits down and seriously proceeds
to talk for around 25 minutes about how he thinks the world is
gonna end in the year 2012, like, for real. He thinks it.
“He’s going on about the tectonic plates and
all the time Spielberg is, like, rolling his eyes, like, ’My
nerdy friend won’t shut up, I’m sorry...’
“I first thought he (Lucas) was joking... and then
I totally realized he was serious and then I started thinking,
’If you’re George Lucas and you actually think the
world is gonna end in a year, there’s no way you haven’t
built a spaceship for yourself... So I asked him... ’Can
I have a seat on it?’
“He claimed he didn’t have a spaceship, but there’s
no doubt there’s a Millennium Falcon in a garage somewhere
with a pilot just waiting to go... It’s gonna be him and
Steven Spielberg and I’ll be blown up like the rest of us.”
Update: He was kidding according to this
Wired.com article who spoke with Lucasfilm rep Lynne Hale.
Walt Disney World president Meg Crofton announced
today the launch date for the reimagined Star Tours experience:
May 20, 2011, "just in time for Star Wars Weekends."
Mark your calendars and set your navicomputers
to Walt Disney World in Florida for this important Star Wars event.
This all new Star Tours attraction will roll out to other Walt
Disney parks on dates yet to be announced. Likewise, the specific
dates for this year's Star Wars Weekends will soon be announced.
What an image that brings to mind! Let me ask you
this though: Putting aside your foreknowledge of Gamorrean Guards,
how would you imagine it? Short and fat probably? Muck all over
its face perhaps? Would it utter a low rumbling oink-oink or a
squeaky one? Just how real does it look to you? What’s your
gut feeling to its image? Get the concept firmly in your mind
and dwell on it for a few moments.
Whatever image your mind concocted, chances are it was a very
tactile image—not some computer-generated puppet. That is
something the Original Trilogy and its contemporaries have over
the Prequels and their flashy cinematic companions. Yes, the latex
and suits were sometimes obvious to more discerning eyes (for
evidence, look at the picture on page 245 of The Complete Visual
Dictionary, and you can clearly see the human skin around the
performer’s eyes). Regardless, these were still creatures
you could touch. Those Gamorrean close-ups could make your stomach
do little turns at the sight of their snotty, slimy snouts—snouts
so gooey they reminded you of that time you had a bad cold and
your tissue ripped in mid-blow.
Let’s see CGI stir up that same icky memory.
For this reviewer, these visceral memories are what make the
Gamorrean Guards iconic. For others, it could be Jubnuk’s
crunchiness when the Rancor took a big bite. Still others may
best recall Rogua’s and Ortugg’s wet gagging and choking
as Luke exercised a glimmer of Dark Side power. Regardless of
the specific memory, what remains constant is that Gamorrean Guards
are icons among the aliens of the Original Trilogy, and expectations
are always highest when icons become collectibles.
Did Hasbro maintain their recent momentum and give this icon
the treatment it deserves, or did their slam-dunk streak hit a
wall? Find out as Yodasnews presents our in-depth look at the
Vintage Collection’s Gamorrean Guard.
Six months before Star Wars was released in
the summer of 1977, the paperback novel was released to a public
that had not yet been introduced to the iconic Sith Lord, Darth
Vader. On the cover of the novel was the Dark Lord’s portrait
by Star Wars concept artist Ralph McQuarrie. McQuarrie’s
design was markedly different from that of the Vader seen on screen.
This limited-edition bronze by Gentle Giant Studios commemorates
McQuarrie’s original vision for Darth Vader, distinguished
by cleaner lines and a distinctive glare. This solid bronze bust
is strictly limited to only 100 pieces worldwide. Weighs approximately
8-10lbs. and measures 8" tall.
Star Wars Pop! Series bobble heads are coming
soon from Funko!
The new Star Wars series, which is inspired by the look of
Funko's Plushie line of ultra-cute and stylized plush and already
includes characters from DC Comics, Marvel, movie icons, and more,
debuts with seven classic trilogy characters: Chewbacca, Darth
Vader, Stormtrooper, Yoda, Han Solo, Greedo, and Princess Leia
(check out the slideshow below for a closer look at each). A second
series is also on deck and will include Luke Skywalker (Empire
look), Gamorrean Guard, Boba Fett, Ben Kenobi, Darth Maul, and
C-3PO.
While these should be shipping in late February, StarWarsShop.com
now has them up for pre-order -- check them out!
Posted on January 19, 2011
West
Wars Action Figures
Action figure customizer Sillof has posted a new
series of Star Wars inspired action figures. His latest creations
are a mash up of Star
Wars and American West:
West Wars is a line of custom figures that
continues my experiment of breaking down Star Wars many elements
and emphasizing them individually. The original trilogy, especially
A New Hope, were influenced by westerns. The dusty small frontier
towns, the seedy cantina, the quick draw shootouts, etc. This
line is intended to be fully western with no other elements. For
further authenticity all the names are actual combinations of
historical lawmen and outlaws of the American West. This line
has been in the works for quite some time. Many of the figures
were started after the Steam Wars line and before the Samurai
& WWII lines were even begun.
Click below to
see them all!
Posted on January 18, 2011
Star
Wars Coming to Legoland!
Coming off its best attendance year ever, Legoland
California announced today coming attractions for the 128-acre
park, including a Miniland area devoted exclusively to scenes
from the Star Wars movies. Park officials are hoping the sci-fi
saga will do for Legoland what last year’s new water park
accomplished in less than a year: record attendance. Replicating
six of the most famous scenes in the six Star Wars films with
1.5 million Lego pieces, the new attraction is scheduled to come
to life March 31 in time for spring break.
Although the Star Wars figures and scenes are being
built at a scale designed for young children, some of the 2,000
Lego models will be more than six feet tall.
Known in the Sci-Fi world as, Padme Amidala
or the mother of Luke and Leia Skywalker, Portman played the troubled
Nina Sayers in the psychological thriller Black Swan (in local
theaters now, click
here for showtimes).
Last night, she took home the Golden Globe for
best actress. This was Portman's second Golden Globe but her first
in the Best Actress category. Her performance as Alice, in the
2004 drama Closer, earned her a Supporting Actress Golden Globe.
Posted on January 17, 2011
Ebay Spotlight #154: 1978 Kenner Toy Fair Star Wars Promo
Pen
Check out the auction below posted on Ebay.com
from seller poptoys.
Click here
or the image below for all the info!
Our rebel spies have uncovered an interesting
article from the pages of Toy News magazine, discussing several
new toys for the upcoming year. Included is a brief description
of a new Republic Attack Shuttle from The Clone Wars! This is
the vehicle that many collectors have speculated is the new BMF-style
ship for 2011...although we'll all have to wait until next month
to find out for sure.
At last week's Consumer Electronics Show held
in Las Vegas, new Star Wars licensee Jazwares, Inc. unveiled several
new gadgets from their upcoming Star Wars Spyware line, including
an exciting new search and capture game as well as Star Wars-inspired
tools for night vision, voice changing, listening and security.
These should become available this fall.
"The theme behind Star Wars Spyware is bounty hunters,"
says Joe Amaro, Director of Product Development for Jazwares,
"so these are tools of the trade that bounty hunters, troopers
or anyone can use to help track, hunt, spy and find anyone."
The following product images and descriptions are preliminary
and subject to change pending approval, but they do give some
idea of the cool gadgetry coming our way from Jazwares...Click
below to find out about them all
Posted on January 16, 2011
BBTS
News!
Here is a quick update from
www.bigbadtoystore.com about some cool new arrivals and many
more new preorders. Click
Here to see them all!
NEW ARRIVALS
STAR
WARS COMIC TWO-PACKS EXCLUSIVES - SET, SINGLES We've received
a shipment of the new Star Wars Comic Two-Pack exclusives, and
we currently have them in stock. Two-Packs include Montross &
Jaster mereel at $19.99, and Soontir Fel & Ysanne Isard, Jarael
& Rohlan Dyre and Deliah Blue & Darth Nihl at $17.99.
We also have them listed as a set of 4, priced at $69.99.
NEW PREORDERS
STAR
WARS WALL PANELS - These new 2' by 6' stickable panels from
RoomMates come in a variety of Star Wars designs. Classic Cast,
Anakin Skywalker, C-3P0 & R2-D2, Yoda & Obi-Wan Kenobi,
Classic Dark Side, Dark Side and Clone Trooper options are all
listed, priced at $44.99 each.
STAR
WARS 12" CLONE SERGEANT FIGURE - The latest in Sideshow's
Militaries of Star Wars line is this Clone Sergeant with green
detailing. He comes with swappable hands and feet, along with
a laser rifle and display stand, and is priced at $84.99, $5 off
the MSRP for the piece.
Posted on January 15, 2011
First
Giveaway of 2011 Reminder!
Win An AT-AT!!!
Don't forget you can get entered to win one of two Hasbro Super
Deluxe Imperial AT AT Walker Vehicles thanks to Razorsedgecollectibles.net!
This one is simple to enter - Follow us on Twitter
or
Facebook and you will be entered to win automatically!
Already one of the 4,500+ combined fans on our two pages? Then
you are already entered! We will pick one fan for EACH site and
each winner will take home an AT AT Walker! Shipping will be covered
by Razorsedgecollectibles.net
within the United States!
Posted on January 15, 2011
SW
Vinylmation Premiers this Weekend at Disney
The Star
Wars Vinylmation figures that were advertised at CV are set
to premier this weekend at Disney. Click below to check them out:
Posted on January 14, 2011
New
Year, New Sale, New Products at SWS!
StarWarsShop.com
is kicking off the New Year with some great deals and new products!
Starting today, we added a Clearance Section that features
top notch products at rock bottom prices. Save up to 80% on many
items. Act fast, these prices end January 31st.
Just in - The Death Star Cookie Jar! The cookie jar is built
to hold an Imperial army of your favorite cookies, and can even
double as a festive ice cooler or candy bowl at your next Star
Wars soiree. We even had someone suggest it could be used as a
flower planter for your kitchen! Made of sculpted ceramic with
great detail, the the cookie jar features a flat base to keep
your Death Star from rolling off the counter. Oh, and no exposed
thermal exhaust ports for hungry young rebels. A very cool exclusive
available only at StarWarsShop.com
Posted on January 14, 2011
Another Possible Ending to ROTJ...
Posted on January 14, 2011
Sideshow
News!
Sideshow answers to many of your burning questions
have been revealed in our latest round of Ask Sideshow! Browse
through the link below to see a full rundown of the newest answers
to some fan favorite licenses, such as Star Wars, Marvel, The
Lord of the Rings, and more!
501st Legion: Vader's Fist Clone Trooper Life-Size
Bust will be the next 'Star Wars' piece available for Pre-Order
through our newsletter on January 20th! This was teased in the
12
Days of Sideshow
The Writers Guild of America, West and the Writers
Guild of America, East have announced nominations for outstanding
achievement in video game writing during 2010.
The award recognizes writers' talent in the gaming
industry and honors the best qualifying script from a video game
published in the previous year. To be eligible for WGA consideration,
games must have been released between December 1, 2009 and November
30, 2010.
The winner will be presented at the upcoming
2011 Writers Guild Awards to be held on Feb. 5 at simultaneous ceremonies
in Los Angeles and New York.
VIDEOGAME WRITING NOMINEES
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, Executive Producer-Writer: Haden
Blackman; In-Game Script: David Collins, John Stafford, Cameron
Suey; Additional Writing: Tid Cooney, Ian Dominguez, Tony Rowe;
LucasArts
Posted on January 14, 2011
Kotobukiya
ARTFX Darth Vader Images!
Thanks to our friends at
Starcase.jp for
the images (Click to see the full size shots)
The character of Mal Reynolds in Firefly obviously
had a bit of Han Solo in him. But that’s not what we’re
talking about here. It turns out that a small replica of Han in
carbonite was on the TV show’s set and occasionally made it
into the broadcast footage.
I was just absolutely gobsmacked when I read about this on
geek with curves yesterday, because I’m usually good at spotting
anomalies like that and because I’ve seen every Firefly episode
at least five times. Here’s one picture (with Han identified
by a red rectangle); you can see the rest in the original
geek with curves post.
As Princess Leia, Carrie Fisher's enemies included
storm troopers, Boba Fett and Jabba the Hutt. These days the biggest
villain in Fisher's life is closer to home: her expanding waistline.
"I'm fat," says Fisher, 54. "All the clothes
in my closet belong to another chick. They have to make a new alphabet
for my bra size."
Jokes aside, as the newest spokesperson for Jenny Craig, the
5'1" (and a ½") actress and author is opening up
about her humiliation over gaining weight – she was 180 lbs.
at her heaviest – and her determination to slim down.
Posted at Abc27.com
- Thansk to Craig Dunn (TK 3148) for the heads up!
Posted on January 11, 2011
Yoda
Feet On Sale @ PayLess!
YN Reader Sonny reports
in:
I walked into a Payless shoe Store and The have
kids Yoda feet for 6 bucks. Also Star Wars shoes 60% off. I also
went to payless.com
and the also have 60% off with 5.95 shipping.
Thanks Sonny! Click below to check them out online!
Starting today, and ending on 1/31/2011, you can get entered
to win one of two Hasbro Super Deluxe Imperial AT AT Walker Vehicles
thanks to Razorsedgecollectibles.net!
This one is simple to enter - Follow us on Twitter
or
Facebook and you will be entered to win automatically!
Already one of the 4,500+ combined fans on our two pages? Then
you are already entered! We will pick one fan for EACH site and
each winner will take home an AT AT Walker! Shipping will be covered
by Razorsedgecollectibles.net
within the United States!
Big
thanks to Razor's
for the support! You can also follow then on Twiiter
and Facebook.
Next month we will again have
our mega
anniversay giveaway to celebrate our 7th year online and we
have already secured some great prizes and hope to surpass last
year (which may be hard to do), but we plan to try! Stay Tuned!
The new episodes of Cartoon Network’s “Star
Wars: The Clone Wars" will introduce some intensely dark characters
who deal with some grim themes, some of which sprang from the imagination
of one of George Lucas’s own: His daughter, Katie.
The 22-year-old opened up to one of the "The Clone Wars"
fans, 10-year-old Kira Simons, about why she decided to go into
the family business.
It turns out that Katie began writing when she was in second
grade, “just little silly poems,” she told her young
interviewer.
STAR WARS is back in this new collection Star
Wars Chess , composed of two sets of chess pieces lead to high quality
and a series of booklets to exciting content, including collecting
works of art created specifically for the needs of the films.
The collection includes two complete games with
32 pieces each, one devoted to the classic trilogy and the other
in the new trilogy *. Their extremely neat finishes enable them
to embody fabulously different stages of the confrontation between
the forces of Good and Evil of the extraordinary Star Wars!
Click below for more info:
Posted on January 10, 2011
Original
Return Of The Jedi Ending?
This original ending
of the blockbuster 1983 film was much less popular with test audiences
than the version that finally made it onto the big screen...
Posted on January 9, 2011
Star
Wars Guests For The Entertainment Media Show
The Entertainment Media
Show is back, with stars from the hottest movies appearing alongside
celebrities from classic tv shows and sports legends. And you can
meet them all… in person!
On the 5th and 6th March 2011 The Entertainment Media Show
is returning to Olympia in London, England, where the public can
mingle with over 50 film and tv stars from the likes of Star Wars,
Doctor Who, Harry Potter, Spooks and Star Trek, plus more than 40
sports legends from the world of football, boxing, snooker and golf.
Amongst the star-studded line-up are guests from Star Wars, many
of them first time signers and unusual autographs! The first announced
guests include Mike Kingma (Tarfful – Revenge of the Sith),
Shirley Conrad (multiple parts including rebel and dignitary in
A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi and The
Phantom Menace), Les Conrad (multiple parts including stormtrooper,
Hoth rebel, Gamorrean guard and Ian McDirmid’s stand-in in
A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi), John
Simpkin (stormtrooper and skiff guard in Return of the Jedi) and
Kaye Power McGowan (utility stand-in playing numerous parts in Tunisia
and UK, including stormtrooper, sandtrooper and Hoth rebel in A
New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back). And watch out for many more
still to be announced!
Actor Clancy Brown has trained young cadets as
Career Sergeant Zim to kill gigantic alien insects in Starship Troopers,
supervised sea creatures to make the perfect sandwich as Mr. Krabs
in SpongeBob Squarepants, and tormented Superman as Lex Luthor in
Superman: The Animated Series, just to name a few iconic roles.
In December, fans flocked to digital theaters for very exclusive
Clone Wars screenings to see Brown as Savage Opress in a story-arc
written by Katie Lucas. Now fans can see Savage Opress on The Clone
Wars, Jan. 14 on Cartoon Network.
StarWars.com chats with Brown about his role as the new complex
Clone Wars villain, why he's having fun sharing Star Wars with his
son, and how cool it would be to see a posse of Darth Mauls at Comic-Con.
This year Hasbro is extending the holiday season
with its “Supercharge Your Gift Card and Cash Too” promotion,
which rewards consumers who spend $20 or more on select Hasbro toys
and games with one of over twenty FREE Hasbro toys and games!
The promotion begins on December 25, 2010, and
runs through January 31, 2011. So when you’re out shopping
with those gift cards you receive this holiday season, make sure
to purchase Hasbro toys and games and you’ll be rewarded with
a FREE toy or game from one of many Hasbro brands, including TRANSFORMERS,
G.I. JOE, MARVEL and STAR WARS!
Posted on January 8, 2011
With Star Wars Blu-Ray Release, Kershner Deserves a Nod...
We wanted to post a quick shout out to our admin and webmaster
Mark who recently was selected to be the Philadelphia
Sci-Fi Entertainment Examiner for Examiner.com and has already
starting spreading the Star Wars love in his articles, the below
is an excerpt from his latest article:
News yesterday of the Blu-Ray release of “Star Wars
The Complete Saga” brought to mind the genius that the Science-Fiction
and Philadelphia communities lost late last year with the passing
of Irvin Kershner.
Kershner, who died on Nov. 27, 2010 at the age of 87 at his
home in Los Angeles after a three and a half year battle with
lung cancer, surely would have loved seeing his vision come into
homes as it was intended to be seen.
Kershner is best known as the director of arguably the best
of the six Star Wars films, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
What Philadelphia residents may not know is that he was a native,
born in the city on April 29, 1923. He also earned degrees at
Philadelphia’s Settlement Music School and Temple University’s
Tyler School of Fine Arts....
...Fans who love the original trilogy but didn't much care
for the new three can only wonder what the Philadelphia native
could have done with them. I think it’s safe to say that
“Little Ani” and “Jar Jar Binks” would
have not been so prominent in a Kershner-directed Episode 1.
Our friends at Yakface.com
are reporting that the Target Vintage 9-pk can now be found for
75% off! If you were on the fence, this will be the last chance
to get this and for just $12.48!
Click here
to see the scans at Yakface.com (note that they were listed at
$34.98 but scanned at $12.48). If you have seen these on the endcaps
in the last few days, now would be the time for a Target run!
The Star Wars Saga - Available on Blu-ray September 2011
The most anticipated Blu-ray release ever – the Star
Wars™ Saga – emerges from light speed this September
2011. For the first time, all six of George Lucas’ epic
films (Episodes I-VI) are united in one complete set. Fans worldwide
are able to pre-order now with online retailers.
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will release Star Wars
in three distinct sets to meet the needs of every Star Wars fan:
- Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray (9-disc Set includes
all six films)
- Star Wars: Prequel Blu-ray Trilogy (3-disc set includes Episodes
I-III)
- Star Wars: Original Blu-ray Trilogy (3-disc set includes Episodes
IV-VI)
STAR
WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA ON BLU-RAY will feature all six live-action
Star Wars feature films utilizing the highest possible picture
and audio presentation, along with three additional discs and
more than 30 hours of extensive special features including never-before-seen
deleted and alternate scenes, an exploration of the exclusive
Star Wars archives, and much more.
Get your copy on Pre-Order now for 36%Off ($89.99)
and Free Shipping at Amazon.com.
Posted on January 6, 2011
Review: Boba Fett (Clone Wars)
Sometimes, it’s best to leave well enough
alone.
A man of few words and few scenes, Boba Fett was an iconic fixture
of the Original Trilogy. The absence of history, dialogue, and
visage gave audiences a predominantly blank slate upon which to
project their own fan-fueled speculations about the man in the
battered green armor. People knew he was cunning. People knew
he was fearless and able to stand toe-to-toe with the Sith. Beyond
that, his backstory was fair game.
Then came Attack of the Clones and the introduction of Jango Fett.
While Jango proved to be every bit as dangerous and intriguing
as his “son”, it also meant Boba had to be explained.
Sadly, Lucas gave us another little kid with little to do but
try to act tough with a pre-pubescent voice. At least his send-off
on Geonosis was a striking image that gave enough motive to logically
connect the young Fett to the man he would become.
And yet…Lucasfilm still couldn’t leave well enough
alone, and they brought Boba back for the climax of Clone Wars
Season 2, a three-episode arc in which the revenge-minded adolescent
sought to assassinate Mace Windu. Any hope of seeing the foundations
of “Classic Boba” rooted in a dark, vengeance-fueled
story arc, however, quickly dissipated. Instead, audiences were
left with an angry little kid who came off as indecisive, soft,
and pouty. Sure, Death Trap had some awesome moments such as Boba
taking out the cruiser’s reactor, but, by and large, we
were simply given a madder version of “Little Ani”!
Nevertheless, Boba remains a major component in bridging the trilogies,
and Hasbro paid near-reverent tribute to the character with their
newest
3.75 inch scale rendition of the young Fett. Based upon his
appearance in R2 Come Home and Lethal Trackdown, this version
of Boba proves to be not only an incredibly detailed and accurate
figure but a powerhouse of poseability as well.
So it is with great excitement and joy that Yodasnews is able
to present you, our dear readers, with an in-depth review of Hasbro’s
Clone Wars Boba Fett action figure. Click below for the full
review.
Posted on January 6, 2011
Wattographs
Autograph Signing: Mark Austin!
Wattographs kicks off 2011 with a rare autograph
signer!
Mark Austin worked as a digital animator for Industrial Light
& Magic when he stepped in to play the role of the infamous
bounty hunter Boba Fett for his inclusion for the Special Edition
of “A New Hope.”
Mr. Austin has been highly requested
and will be signing official photographs and fans’ personal
send-in items. Signing ends January 31st at 11:59:59. Check out Wattographs for full signing details!
Also, friend Wattographs
on Facebook for updates, photos & news from Star Wars
autograph signings!
You may remember that Yoda was originally due to be released
on the ROTJ card as part of The Vintage Collection, and despite
images of this card being shown last August, the figure was pulled.
Now VolkerC has passed on a pretty swell picture of the
diminutive Jedi Master on a ROTS card. Click on the thumbnail
below to check out both the front and back of the card...
Posted on January 6, 2011
BBTS
News!
Here is a quick update from
www.bigbadtoystore.com about a ton of new arrivals and some
more new preorders! Click
Here to see them all!
NEW ARRIVALS
FARM
BOY LUKE SKYWALKER MINI BUST - Gentle Giant's Star Wars bust
series continues with Luke Skywalker in his original "farm
boy" look. In this version he has his newly-found lightsaber
stretched upward to the sky, and he is priced at $53.99, $6 off
the MSRP.
NEW PREORDERS
MOVIE
MASTERPIECE 1/6 SCALE IRON MAN MARK V Hot Toys has announced
their latest figure from "Iron Man 2", the Iron Man
Mark V. This version comes with swappable chest plates, an alternate
battle-damaged arm, alternate hands, the armor suitcase and more,
and is currently listed at $199.99, although that price may decrease
once a domestic supply is found.
Posted on January 6, 2011
Star Wars Mugs 75% Off!
Yodasnews.com regulars Lord Travis & Darth Shelly
report in:
I was at my local Toys R Us store today and
found all Christmas pershiables where 75% OFF! This included some
very nice Star Wars mug sets that were now only $5...down from
$20!! These have the beautiful Unleashed artwork on them. I picked
two up, one to open and enjoy and one to add to my collection.
Just thought I would share. I have attached a photo of one of
them to share.
2010 Transformers – Hunt for the Decepticons and Generations:
All the new 2011
Transformers Actions Figures coming and January and
February have been added!
Bowen Designs Status and Busts PreOrders: A lot
of new
Bowen Statues and Busts on the way this year and the
attention to detail keeps getting better and better!
Posted on January 5, 2011
Luke
Skywalker Ultimate Unison 12 inch Figure
Sideshow is pleased to announce the latest in
Star Wars collectibles from MEDICOM TOY and ENTERBAY, the Ultimate
Unison 12-inch figure series! The 'UU' series combines the very
best from Medicom's highly regarded RAH figure body with Enterbay's
incredibly detailed sculpture quality. Outfitted with a detailed,
working light saber accessory (battery operated-included*)and
designed after Luke's appearance in Star Wars: Episode IV, the
Luke
Skywalker 'UU' 12-inch Figure is highly authentic and film
accurate, ready to take life on your shelf in any dynamic pose
that you desire.
The Empire is headed to Vegas, baby. Darth Vader,
accompanied by a legion of his finest Imperial troops, will address
emissaries from "a galaxy far, far away" for a most
impressive announcement at the Consumer Electronics Show -- Thursday,
January 6th at 11:30 AM PST Panasonic Booth #9408. Be prepared...
The Force is strong with this one.
Posted on January 4, 2011
Ebay Spotlight #152: 1978 Star Wars Original Concert Poster
Click below to check out our latest Q&A session with
Gentle Giant LTD where we discuss everything from Harry Potter
to Star Wars. We ask current questions collectors have with
quality control, get a new Star Wars Maquette clue, and more!
Another year has come and gone, and with it,
major Star Wars milestones and memories to reflect upon. The Empire
continued to strike back, even after 30 years. The Clone Wars
continued to reveal secrets. The Force was once again unleashed,
and fans once again gathered from around the world to celebrate
their love of Star Wars.
With an entire year of events, we can't do
justice to all that occurred. But what we did do is ask friends
of StarWars.com to share some of their favorite moments, in the
hopes you'll be inspired to share your favorites as well.
Happy New Year from StarWars.com, and here's looking forward
to 2011.
Posted on January 2, 2011
Most
Wanted Collectibles News!
Happy New Year! Hope everyone has a great 2011!
- Don't forget to take advantage of our Referral Program. It's
an easy way for you to earn $10 in store credit PER Referral.
Details can be found on the site here: Referral
Program Details
Click
here or the banner below to check them and more out!
Posted on January 2, 2011
Special Report: 2011 - It's Down to Seven
Our friends at JediTempleArchives.com
posted this very cool and informative report, check it out below:
We have published a Special Report that we know
you're going to want to check out! Click our banner below to check
out 2011 - It's Down to Seven, an in-depth commentary and a 100
photo bonanza which discusses where we are with Hasbro as far
as making the original vintage figures in the modern line.
Posted on January 2, 2011
Happy New Year 2011!
Happy New Year and best wishes in 2011. It's going
to one fun ride as we enter our seventh year bringing you the
latest and greatest news in the Star Wars community every day!
We are going to be kicking off 2011 win a great new giveaway!
Stay tuned the week of the 4th for more information and thank
you for all the support in 2010!
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Wars is owned and trademarked by LucasFilm LTD. This fan
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