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For all you big Star Wars: The Clone Wars fans out there, we've got updated images for our 2010 Clone Wars preorders, including individual figures, battle packs, and vehicles. Buy them all now so you won't have to worry about hunting them down later!

If you love Star Wars action figures, but aren't buying the Lego sets too, you're missing out on a lot of fun. Check out our new Star Wars Lego sets, which are sure to keep you entertained for days to come! We've also got Harry Potter Lego available too!

We've got new packaged images of all our GI Joe Pursuit of Cobra preorders, and they look fantastic! Stop by and check them out, then make sure to preorder so that you don't miss out on these sure-to-be amazing toys!

The final new preorder available this week is the 2010 BotCon Exclusive Transformers Timelines Generation 2: Redux box set, featuring five cool Generation 2 inspired figures that will help you relive a long lost era in toys.

And as always, check out the Past Generation Toys Blog, PGT on Facebook, and PGT on Twitter for updates on the world of toys and collectibles!


Posted on July 1, 2010

Seth Green Talks Star Wars Series with IGN

Posted at IGN.com:

The Robot Chicken creator explains his new take on a galaxy far, far away...

Green stressed that one shouldn't look at the animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars at all as far as searching for any similarities, remarking that his version is, after all, "a comedy show." But given that Star Wars is, well, Star Wars, would there be any action in the series as well?

"No more action than your average Looney Tunes or Tom and Jerry," explained Green. "You know, it's action in that sense, but we are focusing on things that are funny about the universe as opposed to the wars themselves."

Green confirmed that the series would take place during the time frame of the original trilogy, not the prequels.

Said Green, "If you think about today's culture and our America and the fact that we are actively at war for over the last ten years… There's an ongoing war!" He then explained how this tied into the approach he and Senreich have with Star Wars and the characters they'll focus on, adding, "Now imagine that war was between the Rebels and the Empire and we're on some off world called Los Angeles where we really have no interaction with any of that stuff. That's kind of what this is."

Full Article can be read at UK.TV.IGN.com

Posted on June 30, 2010

STAR WARS CELEBRATION V ULTIMATE FAN GETAWAY!

Enter to win a trip for 4 to Celebration V from Cartoon Network! One Winner will receive a six days/ five nights trip to the 2010 Star Wars Celebration V event in Orlando, Florida! Four round-trip, non-refundable coach class airline tickets for Winner and Winner's designated travel guests for travel between the U.S. gateway city airport nearest the Winner's residence to the U.S. gateway city airport nearest Orlando.

Four VIP tickets to Star Wars Celebration V, Five nights hotel accommodations for Winner and Travel Companions in one Star Wars themed suite at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando, FL, $15,000 worth of toys and swag and $10,000 in spending money for the Winner.

Click Here to enter and for full details!

Posted on June 30, 2010

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New 33% Off Code - Ends 7/1

If you missed the last few codes, a new code is now valid for 33% off - BJX7912G.

Click here to order this right now for 33% off with code BJX7912G.

It will also qualify for Free Shipping but it won't last long (coupon expires on 7/1) so order now if you want this for the discounted price, click the image below to order now.

Posted on June 30, 2010

BBTS News: Transformers G1 Seacons - BBTS Exclusive!

We just could not wait until the next main newsletter to tell about one of the biggest pieces of news in www.bigbadtoystore.com history! BigBadToyStore is proud to present our first ever Hasbro Exclusive: Decepticon Piranacon - G1 Commemorative Seacons!

The Seacons are available in their traditional G1 colors for the first time in over 20 years since their initial release in 1988! This limited edition set is only available in North America from BBTS!

This amazing exclusive comes packaged in an awesome collector gift-box, includes: collector cards, all 6 figures needed to form Piranacon, and weapons for each individual figure. This is the first time Piranacon has ever been reissued with the G1 color scheme.

A portion of our shipment will be arriving by Air Freight in Late July and the rest will be arriving by Ocean Freight in Late August - Pick the release that works best for you here

August Shipment - $59.99 OR July Early Arrival Air Shipment - $74.99

Posted on June 30, 2010

 
New Hasbro Star Wars Q&A!

Check out the next Yodasnews Hasbro Q&A below:

YN: Regarding the new packaging look coming in the fall, was it considered to put a more appropriate character, say a Stormtrooper, on the packaging for Original Trilogy vehicles? Having a Clone Trooper (animated too!) on the AT-AT packaging just doesn't look right to the eyes of this old "Original Trilogy" fogey fan...

Hasbro: It was discussed whether the Starfighter (and other) Vehicles could break frame from this and whether the most appropriate character could be on the package (say for example, Darth Vader on this Tie Fighter, Luke Skywalker for the Snowspeeder, etc). This would have produced a very discontinuous line look, so it was decided to use one iconic character since kids are most familiar with it from Clone Wars.

YN: I know that I am beginning to sound like a broken record when it comes to these new Galactic Heroes Cinema Scenes; but we are now going on June with no sign of the "Kamino Showdown" and "Purchase of the Droids" sets. In a previous Q&A, you told us that we would be seeing these sets back in March. I am beginning to worry that these are going to be cancelled; but you have already told us that you have the packaged samples and that they are ready to go to retail once Toys R Us clears out some older Cinema Scenes sets. Please tell me that that is still the case!! Mesa wants to get my grubby paws on those awesome sets. Thanks!

Hasbro: There was still too much of the previous Cinema Scenes on shelf so the original ship date was pushed out while the existing stick cleared out. It should be all set now, and they are shipping to support an 8/1 on shelf.

If you have a question you would like us to ask, click here to e-mail it to us, 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 June 29, 2010

B1G1 50% off ALL Star Wars Figures, Playsets & Accessories!

Toysrus.com's is having a sale on most Star Wars Items. It is Buy 1, Get 1 50% off ALL Star Wars Figures, Playsets & Accessories! This is a GREAT time to stock up, click here or the image below to order now before items sell out!

Toys R Us

And this works on the brand new Vintage Figures just released that we mentioned a few days ago bringing these down to just $7.50 each!

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Posted on June 29, 2010

Luke Skywalker (Hoth) Mini Bust New Images!

GentleGiantCollectors.com updated some images of the Luke Skywalker Hoth Mini Bust. If you want to see how he looks in natural light, click the images below (forum registration required)

Posted on June 29, 2010

Darth Vader Penalty Kick!

 

 

Posted on June 29, 2010

June 2010 Giveaway Ends in 2 Days!

Be sure to check out our summer giveaway (thanks to Razorsedgecollectibles.com) All readers have a chance to take home an amazing collectible, an Attakus Tusken Raider Statue. You can earn up to 2 Entries in this Giveaway - Click here or the image below to find out how!

Posted on June 29, 2010

Review: Gentle Giant Luke Skywalker (Hoth) Mini Bust

Posted at GentleGiantCollectors.com:

Check Out a GentleGiantCollectors.com Exclusive First Look Review, Images and Video of the Luke Skywalker Hoth Mini Bust! Click here or below to check it all out!

 

Posted on June 28, 2010

Ebay Spotlight #125: 46 Vintage Figures and Vehicles!

Check out the auction below posted on Ebay.com by jakesaddict Click here or the images below to check it out.

 

Posted on June 28, 2010

AT-AT DAY AFTERNOON!

 

Posted on June 28, 2010

 LEGO Obi-Wan KIDS Watch For Just $12.54!
Walmart.com has the LEGO Obi-Wan KIDS watch for $12.54 w/free site to store shipping. All of their other LEGO SW watches are $24.99 (Vader, C3PO, etc), only Obi doesn't seem to be getting the love at the moment. Click here or below to order!

Posted on June 28, 2010

The Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battlepack!
Sandtroopers.com has posted a series of images of the Toys R Us exclusive Rise of Boba Fett Ultimate Battlepack that includes a new Slave 1, a Jedi Starfighter and 5 figures, click here to check out the gallery.

Posted on June 28, 2010

GG Stormtrooper Statue In Hand!

Darth Severous at GentleGiantCollectors.com got his hands on the Stormtrooper Gentle Giant Statue and reports in that it has 3 necks, 8 arms, 1 head and 1 body with an edition size of 1500 listed on the base and COA (with 1300 listed incorrectly we assume on the box).

Check out some shots below and the rest at the GGC Forums:

Posted on June 27, 2010

Vintage Collection IN STOCK NOW at ToysRUs Online!

Toys R Us could not wait for the Vintage Collection to come out, so they have put them all IN STOCK right now. Over a month from when these were anticipated to be out. Click here to shop and get free shipping to boot. I'm sure these won't last long so grab them while you can!

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Posted on June 27, 2010

A Message From Jeff Gouse

We as Star Wars collectors have many benchmarks and milestones in our lives. The first time we saw an Imperial Star Destroyer fill the screen and our imaginations. The item we used to begin our treasured collections. The first time we realized the prequels weren’t what we expected them to be…

I’ve been in the collecting game for 15 years now. For more than half my life, it’s been a major part of who I am and has defined me in many ways.

But in 2001, I was blessed enough to find someone who became bigger and more precious to me than our adored saga and gave my life more purpose: my wife, Michele.

Today marks our sixth year of marriage and our ninth year together (yeah…we timed it that way), and she has become so much a part of me that she truly is my “other and better half” through and through. As Fate would have it, we’re celebrating our anniversary by attending the annual summer social for the Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society, and we’re one of its few husband and wife member duos.

It’s almost poetic, isn’t it?

So today, I’d like to wish my beloved wife a happy anniversary and may the Force be with us always.

Posted on June 26, 2010

Star Wars: The Old Republic Beta Coming This Weekend

Posted at BlogsDNA.com:

Evidence is starting to roll in that the Star Wars: The Old Republic closed beta will be taking place this weekend from June 25 -27. However, if you are not already quite active on The Old Republic forums, don’t get your hopes up. The rumor is there will only be around 100-200 invites sent out.

As of yet there is no official word from LucasArts, so you’ll have to check your email to see if you got lucky. Let us know if you want to share some screenshots of the beta with us and the rest of the Blogsdna community.

If you cant wait to get your hands on the title, set for release sometime in 2011, you can check out The Hope Cinematic trailer embedded below, courtesy of our friends at IGN.
Star Wars: The Old Republic is a persistent Online RPG developed by BioWare and LucasArts set 300 years after the events of Knights of the Old Republic. A release date for the PC exclusive title is to be announced in 2011.

Posted on June 26, 2010

It's Not a Doll, It's an Action Figure!

The Bear and Bird boutique in Launderhill Florida is currently featuring an exhibit of art and photography inspired by action figures.  Some of the pieces from the exhibit include vintage Star Wars ads as well as custom artwork including Andy Warhol inspired Stormtroopers, and other Lego and Kenner inspired artwork. 

The items available for sale online can be found here.  To see photos of the exhibit view the Flickr page here.

Posted on June 26, 2010

Flight of the Conchords Meets Star Wars!

If you happen to be a fan of the HBO series Flight of the Conchords AND Star Wars, head here to order a limited edition mash up poster!

Posted on June 26, 2010

GG Exclusive Premier Guild Exclusive Greedo Statue
Scheduled for release December 2010, this Rodian Bounty Hunter Statue will make an excellent companion piece to the Blue Snaggletooth Statue.
 
Sculpted in 1/6th scale and standing at 12" tall, Greedo features fine blaster detail, utility belt and a section of the Mos Eisley bar. This film accurate model is hand painted following Lucasfilm archive images for character correct replication.

Exclusively developed for the Gentle Giant Premier Guild Collector Community, Greedo will be a strictly limited edition piece, hand numbered and packaged with a matching certificate of authenticity.

 

 
Please note: You need to be logged into your premier guild account to place a pre-order for this item. You can click on the image above to navigate to the product page.

Posted on June 26, 2010

Rick´s Amazing General Grievous Suit!

Posted at the StarWars.com Blog:

 

Posted on June 26, 2010

Exclusive Clone Lieutenant Priority Pre-Order LIVE

Posted at SideshowCollectibles.com:

For those NOT ATTENDING Comic-Con 2010 - Pre-Order in Now Live!

Click here before they sell out, at only 1,000 they won't last lomg!

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Posted on June 25, 2010

Yoda String Lights Over 50% Off!

Whatonearthcatalog.com continues their Star Wars related sales.  The latest Star Wars item is a set of Yoda String Lights regularly priced $29.98, on sale for $12.98.  Be sure to place your order quick before they sell out!

Posted on June 25, 2010

ShopEcko: $50 off Sitewide Including Clearance!

ShopEcko.com is having Summer Sale...

Celebrate Summer with $50 Cash Back. Save $25 on purchases of $100 or more. Save $50 on purchases of $150 or more. Sitewide, Including Clearance. Use code 'SUMMERFUN' at checkout. Ends Sunday.

Posted on June 25, 2010

TFAW News Weekly Update

There are so many great Star Wars comics on the horizon that it's hard not to geek out. It's been a great ride, but Star Wars: Legacy is approaching its 50th and final issue. What's in store for Krayt and Skywalker? Find out this July!

Star Wars fans around the world are absolutely giddy about the upcoming Star Wars: The Old Republic video game. The massively multiplayer online game promises to change your idea of the Star Wars Universe forever . . . and the new Star Wars: The Old Republic comic book series will kick everything off next month!

Shortly before the start of the Clone Wars, Count Dooku sends Jango Fett on a mission that will affect the course of Boba Fett's life some twenty years later. But for now, neither of them knows what the future holds in store, and besides, they have their schedule filled dodging monsters and fighting bad guys! Star Wars: Blood Ties--A Tale of Jango and Boba Fett is a multigenerational tale of honor and redemption, starring two of the heaviest hitters in the Star Wars galaxy--the father-and-clone team of Jango and Boba Fett!

Star Wars: Invasion--Rescues started last month and we're here to tell you that you're missing out if you haven't jumped aboard yet. The series features classic characters from the Star Wars universe like Luke, Han, and Leia and introduces us to Jacen, Jaina, Anakin (Han and Leia's kids) and a slew of other characters. The Yuuzhan Vong pose a huge threat to peace in the galaxy--that is, unless the Solo children and their friend Finn Galfridian have anything to say about it.

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Posted on June 25, 2010

Star Wars Weird Alphabet Complete
Yodasnews.com Ash reports in via WFDJ..

Hoozay! Artist / designer / illustrator Michael Fleming, hereon referred to by his artist name Tweedlebop, has completed his alphabet of strange and/or little used Star Wars characters. What makes this one unique is the use of the “Aurebesh” alphabet, a Star Wars specific alphabet that was originally used in the original SW trilogy randomly, developed in 1994 by RPG (Role Playing Game) designer Stephen Crane at West End Games in the book “Star Wars Miniatures Battles Companion (1994).” It was later used in the prequel movies, then edited into the original trilogy in the Special Edition releases, all according to the rules Stephen Crane created. Cool! And now Tweedlebop is using the letters correctly as well, in two ways on each card! Click here or the image below for the full story and images!

Click here or the image below for the full story and images!

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Posted on June 25, 2010

Gamorrean Guard Pre-Orders LIVE!

Click here or below to get yours before it sells out!

Gamorrean Guard 12-inch Figure

Posted on June 24, 2010

The Story Behind the Hildebrandt Brothers Star Wars Poster
The LA Times Blog has an article on the story behind the now classic brothers Hildebrandt Star Wars poster:
 
The Brothers Hildebrandt created one of the signature images of the 1970s with this striking, cosmic tableau showing the Skywalker family, a craggy terrain and a space battle unfolding in the starry sky. I had a poster of this painting on the wall of my room as a child and, as with many moviegoers, this was the entry-point image for a new mythology -- the first glimpse of the George Lucas universe before any of us actually sat down in the dark with the 1977 film.

Greg Hildebrandt (who lost his twin, Tim, in 2006 in a diabetes-related death) will be in Santa Monica this Saturday at Every Picture Tells a Story, the gallery and shop that has become a true landmark in Southern California for sci-fi, fantasy and comics art. The gallery is hosting an exhibit of Hildebrandt's original art as well as his posters and prints. He and his brother gained fame with their "The Lord of the Rings" work, but no single image they made cut through quite like the one shown above.

"My brother Tim and I created the first 'Lord of the Rings' calendar in 1976 and that brought us international fame -- but when the 'Star Wars' poster hit in 1977, it really blew us up," the 71-year-old said. "The attention to that piece has never let up.

An interesting tidbit: The image shown above is the one that the Hildebrandts sent to Lucas but it underwent a major change before it hit the lobbies of theaters. What did Lucas tell the artists to add to the scene?

Yes, it was the droids you were looking for.

Hildebrandt explains: "Incredibly, the first version of it -- without the droids -- was created in a feverish, nonstop effort over just 36 hours! George Lucas asked for the droids to be added and for our signatures to be larger. We made those changes at the ad agency, and off it went!"

Posted on June 24, 2010

Clone Lieutenant and Gamorrean Guard Pre-Orders Today!

Today the 'Priority Pre-Order' for the Exclusive Clone Lieutenant - Episode II 12-inch Figure kicks off from 10:00AM to 12:00PM (Pacific Time) and the Gamorrean Guard from Sideshow Collectibles pre-order will also go live today!

Click here or below to make sure your account is in order before 10am!

Gamorrean Guard Product Photo Clone Lieutenant photo gallery

Posted on June 24, 2010

BBTS News: Hot Toys, Sideshow, TF, Statues, Sci-Fi & More!

Here is a quick update from www.bigbadtoystore.com about another big batch of preorders and some great new arrivals:

NEW ARRIVALS

SIDESHOW 12" SANDTROOPER CORPORAL RETAILER EXCLUSIVE This figure was made by Sideshow specifically for their retailer network, and the item will only be available from those retailers, and will not be available from Sideshow's own site. This figure includes a pistol, a rifle, alternate hands, a backpack and a display stand, and we have him listed at $104.99 saving you $5 off the MSRP for the figure.

NEW PREORDERS

STAR WARS VISIONS LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER This new limited edition hardcover has more than 100 artists creating works from the Star Wars universe. The 240 page book includes 5 hand-signed 10" x 12" giclee prints by Alex Ross, Moebius, Donato Giancola, Daniel Greene, and Jamie Wyeth, as well as 40 exclusive paintings and 50 extra pages showing artists' processes and sketches. Don't miss out on this fantastic new book, priced at $429.99.

STAR WARS PLUSH - 18", 15" TALKING PLUSH We've listed a number of new plush Star Wars characters lately. We've got 18" Collector Plush versions of Darth Vader, Yoda, Chewbacca and R2-D2, priced at $44.99 each; we've also got 15" talking plush versions of Chewie, Darth Vader and Yoda, priced at $39.99 each. Pick your favorites, and grab them before they're gone.

Posted on June 24, 2010

 
For Your Kids, and the Kid in You

Posted at StarWarsShop.com:

School is out and summer's here, so why not head to StarWarsShop and find something fun for your kids...and for the kid in you?

Whether you're hosting slumber parties, seeking creative parent-child projects, or just want to play, StarWarsShop's got it all—sleeping bags, games, toys, books, arts, crafts, and more await you!

R2-D2 is in TROUBLE Game

Posted on June 24, 2010

JEDI JUNKIES!

Yodasnews.com reader Mark reports in:

I’m writing to let you know that JEDI JUNKIES, a film about real men and women who dedicate their personal and professional lives to all things Star Wars, is now available on iTunes and Amazon VOD.

Directed by Mark Edlitz and featuring Olivia Munn (host, ‘Attack of the Show’), it’s a fun and affectionate look at Star Wars fans.

The film is now available on the iTunes (U.S.) store and on Amazon Video on Demand. You can click here to check it out on ITunes or click here to see it on Amazon!

Posted on June 3, 2010

Atom.com Presents The 2010 Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge

Join Lucasfilm and Atom.com for the 9th annual Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge. For more info including submission guidelines and past winners, check the Challenge Info page. Follow the Atom.com Blog for the latest Challenge news. Meet other fans on the discussion boards below. And come back right here to vote for the 2010 finalists starting July 22!

Enter by June 24th Noon PST - Upload your Star Wars parody or fan fiction video and share it here

Impress George Lucas  - The Challenge's top judge will pick his favorite. Check out last year's winner

Expand your Universe: Challenge winners will be announced at Star Wars Celebration in August, and one will be shown on Spike TV

Posted on June 23, 2010

Star Wars Graphic Novels for as low as $1.78!
Barnesandnoble.com currently has numerous comic graphic novels on clearance including various Star Wars titles.  Titles normally retail for $17.95 to $6.95.  Star Wars sale titles include:
 
 
 
 
 
For the full sale including Marvel, DC, Dark Horse and more click here.

Posted on June 23, 2010

Exclusive Clone Lieutenant Priority Pre-Order!

Posted at SideshowCollectibles.com:

Newsletter subscribers who are ATTENDING Comic-Con 2010, and who qualify, will be given an opportunity to 'Priority Pre-Order' (1) Exclusive Clone Lieutenant - Episode II 12-inch Figure on Thursday, June 24th 2010, from 10:00AM to 12:00PM (Pacific Time). The ATTENDEE edition of this figure will be priced at $89.99 USD. [Comic-Con 2010 Attendee FAQ] This two hour Pre-Order window is only available to 'Priority Pre-Order' members, but if any items remain available to purchase after this member Pre-Order window, then these will be offered to the general public.

Click here or below to make sure your account is in order!

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Posted on June 23, 2010

Get An Early Look at Star Wars Exhibit in Huntsville!

Check out a sneak peek of the "Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination" Exhibit at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville posted at Blog.Al.com:

 
 

Posted on June 23, 2010

Her Universe Fangirl Apparel Launches!
Recognizing the ever-increasing number of female science-fiction fans, actress Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano in the hit animated series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, has created Her Universe™ a new line featuring fashionable, female–focused apparel and products for fangirls. Partnering with The Araca Group – a leading production and merchandise company – has entered into a multi-year agreement with Lucas Licensing to develop and produce a line of female-centered Star Wars products, to be made available at conventions throughout the country and online at the official Her Universe online store and website at www.heruniverse.com.

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Posted on June 23, 2010

SSC Gamorrean Guard 12-inch Figure Images Debut!

Click the images below for some updated images of the Gamorrean Guard from Sideshow Collectibles! Pre-order will go live tomorrow (6-24-2010).

Gamorrean Guard Product Photo

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Posted on June 23, 2010

GG Star Wars Logo Bookends
New 33% Off Code - Ends 6/24

If you missed the last few codes, a new code is now valid for 33% off - BEC7883V

Click here to order this right now for 33% off with code BEC7883V

It will also qualify for Free Shipping! But it won't last long (coupon expires on 6/24) so order now if you want this, click the image below to order now.

Posted on June 22, 2010

New Preorders at PGT!

There's nothing as exciting as new GI Joes, and that's exactly what we've got this week! First up are the Resolute 7 Packs, as well as Series 1 and 2 of the Pursuit of Cobra line.

And for those of you with more diverse interests, that's not all we've got. Check out our new Transformers Generations preorders, including characters from the War for Cybertron game that comes out today! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of the game or on these figures.
 
For Masters of the Universe fans, we have Keldor and She-Ra in stock and available now if you missed them originally. Gygor and Whiplash preorders are available too!

If you're looking for new DC Comics based toys, we've got some of those too, like the video game based Arkham Asylum figures or the rerelease of the impossible-to-find DC Universe Classics Wave 5. The new Justice League Unlimited Lobo is available as well.

And the final items spotlighted this week are really intriguing. Check out these Star Wars and Iron Man Lamps!


Posted on June 22, 2010

Concept Art Week at IO9 Featuring Ralph McQuarrie!
As posted at io9.com:

Almost every concept artist we've interviewed this week for io9's concept art week has named Ralph McQuarrie as one of their main influences, and it's easy to see why. From the earliest conceptions of the first Star Wars to the epic tableaux he created for Empire Strikes Back and Return Of The Jedi, McQuarrie brought an epic feeling to the series using the greatest special effect of them all: his imagination.

Be sure to check out the entire article to see 100 pieces of concept art from Ralph McQuarrie!

Posted on June 22, 2010

GG LTD Q&A AT GGC!

Posted at our sister site GentleGiantCollectors.com

Click the image below to check out the June Q&A

 

Posted on June 22, 2010

June 2010 Giveaway Reminder!

Be sure to check out our summer giveaway (thanks to Razorsedgecollectibles.com) All readers have a chance to take home an amazing collectible, an Attakus Tusken Raider Statue. You can earn up to 2 Entries in this Giveaway - Click here or the image below to find out how!

Posted on June 22, 2010

Reservoir Troopers!
As found on flickr.com  via RYCA ART

 

Posted on June 22, 2010

Gentle Giant Sneak Peek at Greedo PGM Statue!

As posted by Gentle Giant LTD at GentleGiantCollectors.com:

This is a 12" statue and is a companion piece to our Blue Snags statue!!!  Look for painted pictures and offering later this week!

Posted on June 22, 2010

Pixar Star Wars!

Deviantart.com artist Sillof has posted a mashup of Pixar characters with those from a Galaxy Far, Far Away.  Based on his comments he plans on creating sculptures of the series.  The artwork is listed as Series 1 so possibly more character mashups are on the horizon!

Posted on June 22, 2010

DCSWCC ANNOUNCES 2010 CHARITY PIN SALE!

The Washington DC Metro Area Star Wars Collecting Club (DCSWCC) is proud to announce their fourth bi-annual charity lapel pin sale.

The 2010 pin features Luke Skywalker on his tauntaun with DCSWCC's signature Washington Monument in the background, in honor of the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back. Fourth 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 will ever be made.

All proceeds from the sales of this pin benefit the Believe in Tomorrow Children's Foundation, the hospital housing provider for the Johns Hopkins Children's Center in Baltimore, Maryland. DCSWCC's support this year will be directed toward military families with critically ill children at BIT's "House on the Bay" in Ocean City, Maryland. For more information about Believe in Tomorrow, visit their website at http://www.believeintomorrow.org.

To order your Luke on tauntaun pin, visit http://store.dcswcc.org today!

Posted on June 22, 2010

First Look at Star Wars: Trench Run 2.0

 

 

Posted on June 21, 2010

Star Wars Kinect for Xbox 360 Available for Pre-Order!

With no image and a release date slated for December 31, 2011 (Yup 2011, no typo), Amazon.com has already added this for pre-order for $59.99 with FREE with Super Saver Shipping. At the time of this posting it is currently ranked 65th on Amazon Bestsellers Ranking for the 360 so people are ordering. Click here or the image below to see for yourself!

Posted on June 21, 2010

Father's Day Sale at K & C Collectibles!

K & C Collectibles is having an "I'm your Father Day Sale" starting today Sunday June 20th, 2010 through Thursday June 24th, 2010. Receive 10% off your entire order. Use discount code "father" during the check out process. This offer is only good on in-stock items and is not valid on pre-order. A Credit/Debit card must be used for payment.

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In Stock: Clone Wars Action Figures:
Nahdar Vebb
Captain Rex in Cold Assault Gear - CW50

Obi-Wan Kenobi - Cold Weather Gear - CW48
Firefighter Droid - CW47
Clone Commander STONE - CW44
Jek - CW38
Anakin Skywalker - Cold Weather Gear - CW42
Ziro's Assassin Droid - CW37
Matchstick - Y-wing Pilot CW34
Cad Bane - CW22
Commander Gree - CW09

In Stock: Expanded Universe - Comic 2-Packs:
Clone Trooper Lieutenant and Clone Trooper
Clone Trooper and Clone Commander
T'Ra Saa and Tholme
Stormtrooper and Blackhold Hologram
Storm Commando and General Weir
IG97 and Rom Mohc
Darth Krayt and Sigel Dare

In Stock: Legacy Action Packs:
Force Unleashed Figure Pack 1 of 2
Force Unleashed Figure Pack 2 of 2


In Stock: Clone Wars Action Figures:
Jacen Solo - BD59
Snowtrooper - BD55
Clone Commander CODY - BD44
Jeremoch Colton - BD42
Ki-Adi-Mundi (Concept Art) - BD38
Clone Commander Deviss - BD37
Leesub Sirln - BD34
Imperial Scanning Crew - BD32
Saleucami Trooper - BD25
Ewoks - Paploo and NohApakk - BD18
Gungan Warrior - BD07
Stormtrooper Commander - Comic Con 2009

Posted on June 21, 2010

Ebay Spotlight #124: RARE 3 PACK LUKE, LEIA & LANDO w/BAGGIE

Check out the auction below posted on Ebay.com by villains!!! Click here or the images below to check it out. The auctions starts at just a penny!

RARE 3 PACK LUKE, LEIA & LANDO BAGGIE VINTAGE STAR WARS

Posted on June 21, 2010

Happy Father's Day!

The staff and crew here at Yodasnews.com would like to wish all the dad's, grandfathers and great-grandfathers a very Happy Father's Day! Enjoy your day with the padawans!

Posted on June 20, 2010

Star Wars Artists at Celebration V!

Posted at StarWars.com:

Star Wars artists of extraordinary vision will be exhibiting and selling their original prints at Celebration V. Each of the artists listed here will have a limited number of prints available, created exclusively for the show, for sale August 12-15 as part of the Celebration Art Show.

Most of these artists will be within the Celebration V Art Show area, hosted by ACME Archives, in the Celebration Experience Exhibit Hall. A few others will appear in their own booths on the exhibit floor. Here are some of the artists participating. Check back soon for additional artists.

Posted on June 20, 2010

E3 2010 - Star Wars Kinect for Xbox 360

YN reader Topher Fett reports in:

 

Posted on June 20, 2010

Star Wars Clone Wars Character Encyclopedia!

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about Anakin, Rex, Ahsoka, Cad Bane, Obi-Wan, Yoda, Jabba and all your other favorite Star Wars Clone Wars characters! The Star Wars Clone Wars Character Encyclopedia will give you all the vital information from Anakin Skywalker's lightsaber skills to Ziro the Hutt's scheming, and everything in between. Includes characters from Seasons 1 and 2 of the hit TV series!

Pre-Order now for only $11.55 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping!

Click here or below to check it out!

Posted on June 19, 2010

TK Project Update!

Another customized Stormtrooper helmet has been posted for the TK Project, the latest submission is an Alice in Wonderland and Star Wars mashup!

Posted on June 19, 2010

2010 Hasbro Jabba's Throne Reviewed!

Our friends at Sandtroopers.com have been posting first looks of the Jabba's Throne for the last few days. You can check out all the images and info at the site and if you want to just sit back and watch it all, they posted an on-line review with some great details and comparisons to older pieces in the below YouTube Video, check it out:

 

Posted on June 19, 2010

Jon Stewart to interview George Lucas at 'Star Wars' Celebration V

Posted at CNN.com via EW.com:

"Star Wars" junkie Jon Stewart will be spending some quality time with franchise creator George Lucas this August, EW.com has learned exclusively.

"The Daily Show" host will interview Lucas live in a one-hour conversation at "Star Wars" Celebration V, an annual fan convention, in Orlando, Florida, Aug. 12-15. In their conversation, dubbed The Main Event, Stewart and Lucas will discuss the history of the "Star Wars" saga and delve into the arcana of the multi-billion-dollar series.

Stewart is a huge "Star Wars" fan -- Lucas appeared on Stewart's show back in January when the filmmaker was promoting his book, "George Lucas's Blockbusting," and the two had great banter with each other -- but fans who may be worried that Stewart won't ask their hottest burning questions can submit their own at www.starwarscelebration.com.

Also on tap for the convention this year is "Star Wars" icon Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia) plus the actors who played C-3PO, Bobo Fett, Chewbacca and others. The official Lucasfilm-hosted event will also feature "Star Wars" Laser Tag, a "Star Wars" Celebration Chapel and sneak peaks into "Star Wars: The Clone Wars."

And of course, a fan convention would not be complete without a costume contest. "Star Wars" Celebration will feature four pageants for fans to model their intergalactic finery. And for those who can't wait to see Lucas and Stewart, here's a reminder of their chemistry together earlier this year.

See full article at EW.com

Posted on June 18, 2010

NEW Deluxe 2-Pack Muftak and Kabe Images!

Posted at our sister site GentleGiantCollectors.com


Posted on June 18, 2010

BBTS News: Big Sales!!!

Here is a quick update from www.bigbadtoystore.com about a variety of new arrivals, more great new preorders and a new sale:

INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE -  Hasbro and many other vendors will be sending us huge piles of great new items this summer and fall. We need room to deal with the new items so we are putting a wide variety of items on sale. Save 20% to 75% and everywhere in between on items like: Star Wars Clone Wars, GI Joe, Transformers Revenge of the Fallen, Movie Toys, LPS, Zhu Zhu Pets, BBTS Exclusives and more. We have around 20 menus with discounts of 20% to 75%, and 50+ individual products with similar discounts. Please help us make room by ordering some of these items, and please ship any Pile of Loot that you are ready to receive. See this link for the sale info

NEW PREORDERS

GENTLE GIANT STAR WARS KABE & MUFTAK MINI BUST SET - This pair of thieves from the Cantina will now be available as a set of mini busts. They will stand 7" and 5" tall, and are priced at $116.99, $13 of the MSRP.

BOBA FETT BUST BANK - Star Wars' most famous bounty hunter will now be able to guard your
fortune for you. This bust measures over 8" tall and is listed at $17.99, saving you a couple of bucks off the MSRP.


NEW ARRIVALS

STAR WARS BUILD-A-DROID 2010 WAVE 01 - CASE, SET, SINGLES - The newest wave of Build-A-Droid figures includes a number of Expanded Universe book and comic figures. K'kruhk, Jacen & Jaina Solo, a Darktrooper and more are available, as a case of 12 at $99.99, as a set of 6 for $74.99, and we've got singles available as well, at $8.99 to $14.99 each.

Posted on June 18, 2010

 
SSC Gamorrean Guard 12-inch Figure!

Click the image below for a better look and more info at Sideshow Collectibles!

Pre-order will go live on 6-24-2010 and more reveals on 6-22-2010!

Posted on June 18, 2010

If you had to cast a Star Wars remake…

Posted at Tuscaloosanews.com:

With all of the remakes flying around now, the granddaddy of them all remains untouched. But we all know the day is coming. Yes, one day, the Star Wars Trilogy will be remade. It probably won’t happen for a few decades. Despite being in its thirties, the prequels and re-releases have kept the original in our minds enough to make a redo impossible. Still, who would you cast if you had to? Difficulty… can’t use anyone from the originals or prequels.

Check out the list here!

Posted on June 18, 2010

Gamestop Buy 2 Get 1 Free Sale!

Through Sunday, Gamestop is running a buy 2 get 1 Free sale. Use coupon code B2G1FREE online and don't forget to add SAVER for free shipping! Now would be a good time to stock up on those Star Wars titles!

GameStop, Inc. 

Posted on June 18, 2010

Razor's Edge Reports In!

We have some great new pre-orders and in-stock Gentle Giant Star Wars items to check out!

Preorder Gentle Giant Star Wars Kabe & Muftak Mini Bust Two Pack - $109.99

IN STOCK - Gentle Giant Star Wars 4-LOM Mini Bust  - $49.99

IN STOCK - Gentle Giant Star Wars Clone Wars White Clone Trooper Maquette - $71.99

IN STOCK - Gentle Giant Star Wars Animated Wicket Ewok Maquette - $49.99

Preorder Gentle Giant Star Wars Kabe & Muftak Mini Bust Two Pack Gentle Giant Star Wars 4-LOM Mini Bust Gentle Giant Star Wars Clone Wars White Clone Trooper Maquette

And if you are on Twitter or Facebook be sure to Follow the Razor! Click Here for Twitter and Here for Facebook, or click the links off the homepage!

Posted on June 18, 2010

 
Hallmark Announces Its Plans for Comic-Con!

Posted at StarWars.com:

Hallmark will be back in the Lucasfilm Pavillion at San Diego Comic-Con International again this year with exclusive ornaments, buttons and other activities throughout the five-day long convention. To continue the on-going celebration of the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, Hallmark will offer an exclusive Keepsake Ornament. Protocol droids K-3PO and R-3PO will be featured in a two-pack and sold in limited quantities each day of the convention.

These special-edition ornaments were created by Keepsake Artist Kristina Gaughran based on her sculpture of C-3PO released in 2003 as the seventh ornament in the Star Wars series. The two-pack is limited to just 1,000 sets.Last year, Hallmark produced a Keepsake Ornaments two-pack of a Shock Trooper and a Shadow Trooper for sale at Comic-Con.

Posted on June 18, 2010

TRU Free Shipping on EVERYTHING with purchases of $49!

This Friday & Saturday Toysrus.com's is having a "2 Day Doorbuster" sale with savings up to 50% off. In addition to finding savings at an affordable price all weekend long you can also enjoy Free Shipping on Everything with purchases of $49 or more (up to $25 value, video game hardware excluded) Click here or the image below to start shopping now!

Toys R Us 

Posted on June 18, 2010

Han Solo Gets Hitched!

Posted at Zap2It.com:

'Star Wars" legend Harrison Ford and "Brothers and Sisters" star Calista Flockhart have been together for 8 years. They got engaged on Valentine's Day, 2009.

And they were finally married Wednesday (June 15) in Sante Fe, New Mexico with Governor Bill Richardson performing the ceremony in the governor's mansion, according to TMZ.

Why New Mexico? Well, for one thing, Harrison is filming "Cowboys and Aliens" there. And for another, no one found out about the nuptials beforehand, did they?

We can't wait to see the wedding photos. Congratulations to the happy couple. Wonder if they played the theme from "Star Wars" at the wedding?

Dada, dadada dada...That would have been so cool!

Posted on June 17, 2010

Deadly 'Star Wars Lightsabers' Are Cheap Online??

Posted at FoxNews.com:

A handheld laser likened to a Star Wars lightsaber -- and so powerful it can instantly blind and "set fire to skin and other body parts" -- can be bought readily (and inexpensively) online.

The device -- with a beam 1,000 times stronger than sunlight on the skin -- is touted by makers as "the most dangerous laser ever created." And Wicked Lasers' Spyder III Pro Arctic lasers cost less than $200.

Trading standards chiefs in England said they were "seriously concerned" about the sale of the model in the country, and have warned against its use. As well as blinding, burning and causing cancer, its Hong Kong-based maker admits that "a split-second laser light in a plane cockpit (...) can be disastrous."

Star Wars fans are among hundreds of people who have already shown an interest in buying the laser, for sale to the general public.

Laser safety expert John Colton, director of Lucid Optical Services, told Sky News Online that the lasers were "horrendously dangerous."

Posted on June 17, 2010

Lost Wars: Because Adding Jedis Can Fix Anything !

 

Posted on June 17, 2010

STAR WARS INSIDER #118 OUT NOW!

In the latest issue of Star Wars Insider, SWI chats with Sam Witwer and Haden Blackman, two talents behind LucasArts’ upcoming videogame Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II. James Earl Jones, Warwick Davis and Hugh Quarshie weigh in on their Star Wars experiences, plus our regular features and exclusive news! Check out all the info here.

Posted on June 17, 2010

New Preorders at PGT!

We've got tons of new DC DIrect preorders up for various comic and video game based lines. In the comics realm, there's the 75th Anniversary Kubrick Set and all four figures from the new Return of Bruce Wayne line, featuring Batman in eras across time. DC Direct is also making toys based on video games these days, like these Arkham Asylum figures and the new Mass Effect 2 line, both of which are now available for preorder.  

Also new at the store are a bunch of MattyCollector.com items, including new and upcoming figures from Ghostbusters, Masters of the Universe Classics, and DC Universe Classics. Order now to make sure you don't miss out on certain sell-outs like Count Marzo or the JLU Lobo.
 
And finally for all you Star Wars fans who also happen to be zombie fans (I imagine that's pretty much everyone), you absolutely cannot miss out on this amazing new Death Trooper bust from Gentle Giant.


Posted on June 17, 2010

The Vader Project Auction Catalog Giveaway!

A Star Wars Giveaways From our friends at GalacticBinder.com.

Win 1 Copy of The Vader Project Auction Catalog - Signed By 25 of the Artists!

-Entries must be received by June 22, 2010 11:59:59 PST
-The Catalog (before signatures) is valued at $40.00 USD
-Winner will be selected and contacted (via contact information provided) immediately following conclusion of the entry period

To enter the contest or to read more about The Vader Project click here.

Posted on June 17, 2010

Kinect's Star Wars Game Footage!

 

 

Posted on June 16, 2010

Darth Talon Mini Bust Still Shots!

Our sister site GentleGiantCollectors.com posted the Worldwide First IN HAND video of the Darth Talon Mini Bust a few days ago and today they debut the still shots, check them out below:.

Posted on June 16, 2010

Star Wars Victorinox Pocket Knife!

Posted at ThinkGeek.com:

There is something deliciously wonderful about a Swiss-made pocket knife, with intergalactic designs, imported from Japan. Just sit and stew about that. And people say we haven't achieved world peace. Nay, GALACTIC PEACE. Nobody's blowing the Earth up with a Death Star, and maybe that's because we've learned that we all share a love of movies with aliens and scruffy nerfherders.

If a boring red Swiss Army Knife just didn't do it for you, these officially licensed LucasFilm collectible editions will! Darth Vader's knife is bold in black, red, and yellow as he ponders the destruction of planets (or perhaps why he needs a tray at the cantina). For the classic black & white crowd, the Stormtrooper knife features a gaggle of Vader's finest soldiers. Finally, there's a baby blue and white artistic rendition of R2-D2 and Mt. Fuji. Yes, Mr. Fuji. We don't know why either, which is why it's awesome. Choose: Darth Vader, R2-D2, Stormtrooper

Click here or the image below to check them out!

Posted on June 16, 2010

GG Star Wars Logo Bookends
New 40% Off Code - Ends 6/17

If you missed the last few codes, a new code is now valid for 40% off - BJF7857H

Click here to order this right now for 40% off with code BJF7857H.

It will also qualify for Free Shipping bringing this $60 item down to $36! But it won't last long (coupon expires on 6/17) so order now if you want this, click the image below to order now.

Posted on June 16, 2010

Star Wars Lightsaber Pens!

Posted at Technabob.com:

Just when I thought the Star Wars merchandising team couldn’t come up with another use for lightsabers, they came up with the latest in office supply technology – the lightsaber ballpoint pen.

Created in collaboration with Taito, these Star Wars Lightsaber Hiraku pens not only write, but they light up thanks to a colorful LED insider the “sword.” They’re working on four different models, including both Jedi and Imperial sabers to sign your contracts with. They look a little fat and stubby compared to a “real” lightsaber, but then again lightsabers aren’t really real, so I’ll forgive Taito and Lucas on this one. You’ll have to wait until October 2010 to get yours, but NCSX is taking pre-orders now for $9.80 (USD) per sword.

Posted on June 16, 2010

Disney’s New Vinylmation Star Wars Character Lando!

Posted at Walyou.com:

Consider two very significant events of the past – 1928 was the year that saw the birth of the iconic character Mickey Mouse and 1980 saw the release of the still so popular movie Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. The popularity of neither has gone an inch down; on the contrary it is growing with each generation.

What happens when both of these come together? We can get to see something like a Disney Star Wars Vinylmation series. This is where science fiction meets the cartoon world.
Disney is releasing this series to mark the completion of 30 years of the motion picture. The first character to be released in this series is of Lando Calrissian. The Disney Vinylmation Star Wars Lando is dressed exactly like the character was dressed in the movie The Empire Strikes Back. You can easily relate to the blue shirt and the black trousers and shoes. The figure sports the same anchor shaped moustache as did Lando. The resemblance is as close as it could be. If you are a Star Wars fan it will hardly take you a second to recognize Lando in this form. Yeah, the only thing that does not go with the original Lando is the ears. This still does not hamper the similarity in appearance. And all credits go to the designers of Disney who have come up with this awesome piece of Vinylmation creation
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Click here or the image below for the full story!

Posted on June 16, 2010

Kinect Star Wars Title Coming 2011!

Posted at GameSpot.com:

After announcing six launch titles for its newly named Kinect, Microsoft teased an upcoming Star Wars title for its motion-sensing system at today's E3 2010 press conference. The publisher unveiled an exclusive partnership with LucasArts and demoed a brief fight scene from the new game, whose title has yet to be revealed.

The scene revealed gameplay similar to that of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, with a Jedi character shown from a third-person view fighting wave after wave of enemies using a lightsaber and the Force as his main weapons. The scene began with the Jedi entering a semi-destroyed temple courtyard, where he immediately began using his lightsaber to deflect fire from an oncoming wave of battle droids before going on to attack a row of stormtroopers. At this point the gameplay appeared to be on-rails, as another wave of stormtroopers approached from the same direction and the Jedi continued to move forward using a series of powerslides and Force attacks. He used the latter to dislodge a nearby rock and do away with the last wave of stormtroopers before the scene ended with a dropship flying down to reveal Darth Vader, lightsaber at the ready.

Posted on June 15, 2010

Star Wars: The Old Republic E3 2010 Trailer

 

 

Posted on June 15, 2010

2010 Jodo Kast Loose on the Bay!

The 2010 version of Jodo Kast are hitting the bay via Hong Kong seller handytoy. Click here or below to check it out or grab one:

Posted on June 15, 2010

TK Project Update!

Additional artist and celebrity submissions for the TK Project, a charity event for the Make a Wish Foundation, have been posted to TK Project blog including recent submissions by Joe Corroney, Jeremy Bulloch and more! There's even an Avatar/Star Wars mash up. Head over to the blog to see them all!

Posted on June 15, 2010

Dapper Star Wars Characters!

Artist Greg Peltz has been doing a series of Star Wars characters reimaged as Dapper gentlemen. He started the series with Chewbacca, followed by C-3PO and has recently posted Boba Fett.

Posted on June 15, 2010

Star Wars Sand Art!

Yodasnews reader Ash reports in:

Check out 18 amazing Star Wars sand sculptures at SciFiWire.com at this link.

Above image via pictureschat

Posted on June 15, 2010

Amazon Dads & Grads Sale - Xbox 360 Titles!

Amazon.com's Dads and Grads Sale continues this week with a focus on Xbox 360 games. The sale includes the Star Wars the Force Unleashed, Bioshock 2, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 and many more. Prices range from $9.99 to $59.99.

Posted on June 15, 2010

First Look IN HAND Video of the Legacy Darth Talon Mini Bust!

 

Posted on June 14, 2010

Ebay Spotlight #123: CAMO ARF TROOPER

Check out the auction below posted on Ebay.com by tunghori. Click here or the image below to check it out:

Posted on June 14, 2010

Most Wanted Collectibles Back at Yodasnews - Free Ship Offer!

Most Wanted Collectibles would like to thank you for your support as we re-join the family of YodaNews.com sponsors.  We realize things are tough right now with the current economic situation, so we're just asking that you take a look and perhaps give us a try sometimes if you aren't already familiar with us. 

Also, we currently have a free shipping promotion (Continental USA) running on in-stock items by using the code freeship0610. Until next time!

Click here or the banner below to check them out and take advantage of the free ship offer!

Posted on June 14, 2010

Yoda Nutcracker On Sale!
Whatonearthcatalog.com is following up their Yoda Treetopper sale with a Star Wars Nutcracker sale.  R2-D2 and Darth Vader were also on sale but are unfortunately sold out.  Yoda is still in stock though.  Original price $24.95, sale price $17.98.  Be sure to order quick before he's out of stock as well!

Posted on June 14, 2010

AFX Exclusive Han Solo Animated Maquette Preorder!
AFX is now offering their Exclusive Han Solo Animated Maquette for Preorder for both Comic Con attendees and non-attendees.
 
Attendees (with pick up at the show) click here.
 
Non-Attendees (for shipment) click here.
 
According to AFX the allocation of this Maquette is as follows:
 
  • 400 available at San Diego Comic-Con
  • 300 available at Star Wars Celebration V
  • 100 available online at www.shopafx.com
  • And be sure to check our sister site's exclusive first look video and images below!

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    Posted on June 14, 2010

    C-3PO Voice on TomTom GPS!

     

     

    Posted on June 14, 2010

    'Star Wars' Highest Grossing Summer Blockbuster Ever!

    Posted at IndiaTimes.com:

    LONDON: "Star Wars", "ET The Extra Terrestrial" and "Jaws" have been named the biggest summer blockbusters of all time in that order, an online poll revealed.

    The poll added up the earnings of the biggest seasonal releases and compiled a list of the most successful films, taking inflation into account.

    "Star Wars" has emerged as the top film, with "E.T." and "Jaws" following suit.

    Also making to the top five are "Return of the Jedi" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark", while "Jurassic Park", "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace", "Forrest Gump", "The Lion King" and "Mary Poppins" round off the top 10.

    Posted on June 14, 2010

    AT-AT Video Review plus TomTom Voice Competition!

    From our friends at JediNews.co.uk:

    Check out the first ever video review of the new Hasbro AT-AT, we've got a couple of photos too - check them both out here

    Also, we've teamed up with TomTom to give away 10 voucher codes for their latest Star Wars voice - C-3PO - check that out here

    Next weekend, we'll be launching our 30th Anniversary Empire competition with prizes from LEGO, Hasbro, Gentle Giant, Sideshow, Mimoco, Titan and more - stay tuned!

     

    Posted on June 14, 2010

    Target Star Wars T-Shirt Sale!

    This weeks Target sales flyer lists a classic-fit Star Wars T-Shirt for only $5.00. The shirt is brown and features a pair of X-Wings. This offer is valid in stores only.

    Posted on June 14, 2010

    The Force Unleashed 2 E3 Trailer!

     

    Posted on June 13, 2010

    June 2010 Giveaway Reminder!

    Be sure to check out our summer giveaway (thanks to Razorsedgecollectibles.com) All readers have a chance to take home an amazing collectible, an Attakus Tusken Raider Statue. You can earn up to 2 Entries in this Giveaway - Click here or the image below to find out how!

    Posted on June 13, 2010

    Han Solo in Stormtrooper Disguise GG Maquette - Still Shots!

    Our sister site GentleGiantCollectors.com posted the Worldwide First IN HAND video of the AFX Exclusive Gentle Giant Star Wars Han Solo in Stormtrooper Disguise Maquette a few days ago and today they debut the still shots, check them out below:.

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    Posted on June 12, 2010

    New Adidas SW Lines!

    Our friends at MintinBox.net have pulled some screen shots from the last few adidas videos and found a pair of basketball r2d2/c3po sneakers (seen in the clip Adidas cantina video @  the 1:20 mark) and a new pair of Han Solo sneakers in carbonite as their packaging. Check it out here.

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    Posted on June 12, 2010

    Save 25% Off All Costumes!

    Posted at StarWarsShop.com:

    For this weekend only, receive 25% off all costumes on StarWarsShop. Whether you are planning on attending Comic-Con and Star Wars: Celebration V, or preparing for Halloween early, these are the costume deals you are looking for. Each costume has been marked down 25% of the suggested retail price.

    We have a lot of new merchandise to choose from -- from lightsaber chopsticks and Darth Vader iPhone cases to exclusive art prints and collectibles -- we have something for everyone! Visit StarWarsShop today -- and be sure to check out our great selection of exclusive art prints, t-shirts and more!

    Click here to order now!

    25% off all costumes

    Posted on June 12, 2010

    BBTS Update!

    Here is a quick update from www.bigbadtoystore.com about a variety of new preorders, more new arrivals and a special Father's Day Sale.

    15% OFF - FATHER'S DAY SALE  From now until Monday June 14th, save 15% on everything except 'New' and 'Backorder / Preorder' items. Get Dad something exciting, if he's not into figures, grab a cool t-shirt, exciting graphic novel, or get him a tie and grab some figures for yourself. Simply browse your favorite menus to start saving 15% on thousands of items.

    NEW ARRIVALS

    STAR WARS BUILD-A-DROID 2010 WAVE 01 - This long awaited exclusive wave is finally in stock. We have a variety of singles, sets of 6, and full cases. Characters include Jacen Solo, Jaina Solo, TFU Shaak Ti, K'Kruhk, Darktrooper and Spacetrooper. Check them out here

    NEW PREORDERS

    STAR WARS R/C MILLENNIUM FALCON - Following up on last year's flying R/C ships, this year brings us the R/C Millennium Falcon. These ships are safe for indoor use, and we have it listed at $54.99, with a August release date.

    STAR WARS LEGO SETS -  Lego has announced four new Lego sets. We now have listings for the Clone Turbo Tank Set at $152.99, the General Grievous Starfighter Set at $63.99, Plo Koon's STarfighter Set at $31.99 and the Slave 1 Set at $101.99.

    Posted on June 11, 2010

     
    Kung Fu Bear Finds a Light Saber!!

     

     

    Posted on June 11, 2010

    Disney Orlando Update!

    Yodasnews regular Kyle from Deland, FL reports in:

    Just took a trip over to Downtown Disney's toy store. Great finds: All five new Disney Crossover characters. Pete is amazingly heavy (think Hermie Odle on steroids)...each priced at $8.95. The Star Tours Set stung a little at $39.95, limited to 15000. No holo Stitch Emporer in sight, luckily got one a few weeks ago. They did have interesting two packs including Mickey and the Red R2 unit...then they had two packs of Stitch Emporer(regular) with Darth Goofy, Mickey Luke and AHN Leia Minnie, and a few others.

    My favorite almost3 foot tall foam posable Yoda is still around as well. They also had the new line up of Car Crossoverssuch as Yoda which was pretty cool...$5 range. They still had the dress up Leia and Padme dressup sets, and a new non posible set for around $12 including prequel guys (about 5 in all) ie Darth Maul, Jar Jar and the like. For Pin Trader lovers they had the limited 30th Boba firing on Mickey pin, and the cool Donald in Carbonite pin that iscoin shaped with donald in the center swiveling to see his frozen front or frozen rear...as well as about five other new ones.

    Last in the Toy store of interest were a few of the final wave of comicpacks including the wierd faced lady and the guy with the cane. Also picked up a Yoda Tater Head and a brown leather baseball with the Indiiana Jones logo and pics of Indy Mickey on it...really nicely made, $7.95.

    Posted on June 11, 2010

    New In Stock At The Razor!

    Razor's Edge Collectibles reports in:

    Now in stock is the Sideshow Collectibles Star Wars Militaries of Star Wars Sandtrooper Corporal Sideshow Store Exclusive Edition 12 Inch Figure for $109.99 and the Sideshow Star Wars Darth Vader Life Size Bust with Free US Shipping for a limited time!

    Sideshow Star Wars Sandtrooper Corporal 12" Exclusive Figure    Sideshow Star Wars Darth Vader Life Size Bust Free US Shipping   Preorder Gentle Giant Star Wars Death Trooper Mini Bust

    Also check out the Hasbro Star Wars 2010 Legacy Wave 1 Factory Sealed Case ready to ship same day and place your pre-orders for the Gentle Giant Star Wars Death Trooper Mini Bust, the Tusken Raider on Bantha Statue, the Figrin Dan Mini Bust and more! Click below to check it all out!

    Posted on June 11, 2010

    Alternate Star Wars Posters Goodfellas Meets Star Wars

    Flickr member oldredjalopy has posted a series of alternate Star Wars posters including A New Hope/Full Metal Jacket, Empire Strikes Back/Goodfellas, Return of the Jedi/American Beauty and Revenge of the Sith/Taxi Driver mashups. Click the link to check them all out!

    Posted on June 11, 2010

    Star Wars Weekends Art Event!

    Posted at StarWars.com:

    What do you get when you cross Star Wars with the Disney Design Group Artists? Great art ... great talent ... and great fun!

    The Disney Parks Blog shares with us new Star Wars inspired art created for this year's Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Disney Design Group artists Costa Alavezos, Brian Blackmore and Darren Wilson created these pieces exclusively for Star Wars Weekends, and the artists will signing at the Animation Gallery on Saturday, June 12th.

    See more information here.

    Posted on June 11, 2010

    Han Solo in Stormtrooper Disguise GG Maquette - First Look!

    Our sister site GentleGiantCollectors.com has the Worldwide First IN HAND look at the AFX Exclusive Gentle Giant Star Wars Han Solo in Stormtrooper Disguise Maquette. This Maquette is Limited to only 1000 units and shared for San Diego Comic Con and Star Wars Celebration 5.

    Just 400 pieces sold at San Diego Comic-Con July 21-25. and 300 at Star Wars Celebration V Show August 12-15 in Orlando, FL. 100 pieces will be sold online at www.shopafx.com and 200 TBD. Check it out below:

     

    Posted on June 10, 2010

    Pre-Order New Star Wars Toys at Entertainment Earth

    Plenty of new Pre-Orders at EE, check out some of the highlights below:

    Star Wars Action Figures Vintage Wave 2 Case                Star Wars Clone Wars Action Figures Wave 3                  Star Wars Death Trooper Stormtrooper Mini Bust              Star Wars Darth Vader  Lamp Clock and MP3 Dock              Star Wars Monster Mash-Ups Stormtrooper Bobble Head

    Posted on June 10, 2010

    A Digested Look at the Legacy Collection at JTA
    Jedi Temple Archives couldn’t be more thrilled to present you with our next Special Report: A Digested Look at the Legacy Collection (Super-DeluxeEdition). JTA has joined forces with the absolute definitive and best Star Wars fan sites on the web to present you with a collective look at the best Hasbro action figures in the red phase of the Legacy Collection. Who are the big names that joined us? You'll just have to read the Special Report to find out! This unprecedented event was a blast for all the sites who joined us in addition to ourselves and we hope that you too will thoroughly enjoy it. Grab a cup of hot coffee or a cool glass of iced-tea and spend some time with us to read this landmark Special Report. And you will need time too because this is one lengthy report! Enjoy!

    A Digested Look at the Legacy Collection (Supe

    Posted on June 10, 2010

    Thinkgeek $10 off $30 purchase for Fathers Day!
    In celebration of Father's Day, Thinkgeek.com is offering $10 off a $30 purchase.  Use coupon code THXDAD to purchase from their large selection of Star Wars items.  Click here for the full list.

     

    Posted on June 10, 2010

    Yoda Christmas Tree Topper 50% Off!

    Whatonearthcatalog.com is currently offering the Yoda Christmas Tree Topper at 50% off.  Regular price $49.95, sale price $24.98.

    Yoda Tree Topper

    Posted on June 10, 2010

    TOR Shae Vizla Bounty Hunter Maquette by Gentle Giant

    Posted at StarWarsShop.com:

    You were first introduced to this brutal Bounty Hunter as she joined the Sith fleet in an ambitious assault during the Sacking of Coruscant. Known as Shae Vizla, she is commonly employed by the Empire for large risky undertakings.

    Now captured in a beautifully detailed statue designed by Gentle Giant Studios, Inc., Shae Vizla will be a great addition to any Star Wars collection.

    Click here or the images below to pre-order now!

    Posted on June 9, 2010

    Star Wars Force Unleashed 2 Collectors Edition Details!

    Yodasnews.com reader Topher reports in:

    The Star Wars Force Unleashed II Collector's Edition comes with:

    Premium Collectible Steelbook
    Exclusive In-Game Content
    Three exclusive challenge mode levels
    Exclusive Ralph McQuarrie concept “Deak Starkiller” skin
    Exclusive Lightsaber crystal
    Exclusive Mimobot USB Designer Drive Preloaded with Bonus Content
    Starkiller 2GB Flash Drive designed by Mimobot
    Digital art book, featuring insights into the art of The Force Unleashed II

    Click the images below for more info:

         

    Posted on June 9, 2010

    GG Airbourne Commander SWS Exclusive

    Heading to StarWarsShop.com is the Airbourne Commander from Gentle Giant LTD.

    For this piece GG will be re-using parts of the original Airbourne Trooper (which was also exclusive to StarWarsShop.com ), but with a new gun and arm positioning! Check him out below:

    Image composition via GentleGiantCollectors.com - Click here for full size

    Posted on June 9, 2010

    Star Wars Inspired Corsets!

    Posted at io9.com:

    As far as naughty Star Wars geek-wear goes, Princess Leia's gold bikini is so last year — and California-based artisan EveningArwen has rectified that with these Darth Vader and Stormtrooper corsets.

    Posted on June 9, 2010

    New Preorders at PGT!

    Past Generation Toys will be at Wizard World Philadelphia this weekend, so if you're going to be at the convention, stop by and say hello! We'll have lots of great stuff available for sale too.

    And if you can't make it out to the show, we've still got lots of new preorders online, like the new Transformers Generations figures, as well as lots more 2010 Transformers releases.
     
    For all the GI Joe fans out there, we've got Pursuit of Cobra figures up for preorder, including the new mecha suits and series 2 of the line, so don't miss this chance to guarantee yourself these figures now to avoid the hassle of hunting them down in stores.

    If you're excited about the new Jonah Hex movie, check out these amazingly detailed figures from NECA, including a great rendition of Megan Fox. 

    Finally, we have tons of new Marvel Universe figures, such as Captain Britain, Thanos, Ghost Rider, and more!


    Posted on June 8, 2010

    Star Wars Comedy Series To Be CG Won't Be Set After ROTJ

    Posted at MTV.com:

     

    Posted on June 8, 2010

    What Is Darth Vader's Diagnosis?

    Artus from San Diego reports in:

    I just read this article about Darth Vader and wanted to share with you guys:

    The manipulations of Anakin Skywalker, also known as Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" saga, have long been ascribed to the Dark Side of the Force. Now, psychiatrists suggests that the actions of the Jedi Knight could be used in teaching about a real-life mental illness.

    A letter to the editor in the journal Psychiatry Research explores just what is wrong with Vader. French researchers posit that Vader exhibits six out of the nine criteria for borderline personality disorder. Unstable moods, interpersonal relationships, and behaviors are all characteristics of this condition, according to the National Institutes of Mental Health. It affects 2 percent of adults, mostly young women.

    The young Anakin Skywalker was separated from his mother at an early age, and his father was absent, factors that could have contributed to borderline personality disorder. His "infantile illusions of omnipotence" and "dysfunctional experiences of self and others" are also indicative of this condition from an early age.

    Click here to keep reading at CNN

    Posted on June 8, 2010

    Atom.com Presents The 2010 Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge

    Join Lucasfilm and Atom.com for the 9th annual Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge. For more info including submission guidelines and past winners, check the Challenge Info page. Follow the Atom.com Blog for the latest Challenge news. Meet other fans on the discussion boards below. And come back right here to vote for the 2010 finalists starting July 22!

    Enter by June 24th Noon PST - Upload your Star Wars parody or fan fiction video and share it here

    Impress George Lucas  - The Challenge's top judge will pick his favorite. Check out last year's winner

    Expand your Universe: Challenge winners will be announced at Star Wars Celebration in August, and one will be shown on Spike TV

     

    Posted on June 8, 2010

    adidas Originals - Star Wars™ Cantina 2010

     

    Posted on June 8, 2010

    Star Wars Video Games: A Visual History

    Posted at PCWorld.com:

    Star Wars is the most prolific franchise in gaming history. Its games -- 88 if you include each expansion and arcade game -- appear on every console and home computer and reach into every genre, from arcade shooter to strategy games. It features smart role-playing games, addicting shooters, and has even turned games into multimedia events. While not beyond cashing in on popular trends, LucasArts' development of the Star Wars franchise mirrors the growth and increasing sophistication of the industry. The following history of Star Wars games goes through the very first title on the Atari 2600 and Intellivision to 2009's The Force Unleashed.

    Check out PCWorld.com for the full article

    Posted on June 7, 2010

    Ebay Spotlight #122: Clone Wars AURRA SING & CAD BANE

    Check out the auction below posted on Ebay.com by tunghori. Click here or the image below to grab them both for $11.99:

    Posted on June 7, 2010

    Dads & Grads Sale on Force Unleashed PS3 at Amazon
    This week at Amazon.com, celebrate the PS3-game loving dads and grads in your life. Save up to 50% on a great games--including Borderlands, MLB 2K10, Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2010 and more. The Force Unleashed is also 50% off at $14.99. For details on this and other games on sale head to the Amazon.com's Dads and Grads Sale!

    Posted on June 7, 2010

    Disturbance in the Force Follow Up!
    In a follow up to our previous article on the Disturbance in the Force show at the Hope Gallery in New Haven, CT:   

    Pictures from the event have now been posted as well as some pieces of artwork that are still available.  Photos from the event can be viewed here and a gallery of the remaining artwork can be viewed here.  Prices range from $260 to $2600. Please note that some artwork might not be considered work or kid friendly.

     

    Posted on June 7, 2010

    Fathead Star Wars Wall Graphics 50% Off!

    Fathead.com is currently offering a selection of Star Wars vehicles and characters at 50% off. Regular price is $79.99-99.99, sale price is $39.99-49.99. Sale includes the following:

    Millennium Falcon - $49.99
    C-3PO - $39.99
    Darth Maul - $49.99
    Han Solo - $49.99
    Princess Leia (2 pack) - $49.99

    Click here or the banner below to order while supplies last!

    Get a life-size Yoda wall graphic you will 

    Posted on June 6, 2010

    adidas Originals presents the Star Wars Cantina 2010

    From StarWars.com:

    The latest installment of the 2010 Originals campaign, "The Street Where Originality Lives," combines Star Wars, adidas and the world's largest sporting event in a cinematic first that takes the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ to a whole new galaxy. The film is a creative re-edit of one of the most famous Star Wars movie scenes, the Mos Eisley Cantina, and features David Beckham, Franz Beckenbauer, Snoop Dogg, Noel Gallagher, Ian Brown, Ciara, Jay Baruchel, Daft Punk, DJ Neil Armstrong, and not to mention Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO and Obi-Wan Kenobi. This unique film was created as a result of a close partnership with Lucasfilm Ltd. who granted adidas use of their film for this special execution.

    Shopadidas.com 

    Posted on June 6, 2010

    GG Death Trooper Mini Bust!

    Gentle Giant announces The Death Trooper Mini Bust/Book Bundle & Deluxe Death Trooper Mini Bust! Check out images of them both below, due out October 2010.

    And be sure to pick up the Mini Bust/Book Bundle at our sponsors on the left. They are now ready for pre-order at BBTS, FanBoy, Northside, TFAW and Razor's Edge!

    Posted on June 6, 2010

    Wattographs is going to London Film & Comic Con!

    For the month of June, Wattographs will be taking orders for fan’s personal items to be signed at London Film & Comic Con! We will also be offering convention provided photographs to be autographed by guests who have them available.

    We are having an Exclusive image of Producer Gary Kurtz in celebration of “The Empire Strikes Back.” It is a never-before seen photograph made available to us from the Kurtz/Joiner Archives. We will be offering it in 8x10, 11x14 & 16x20 sizes. This image will only be available through Wattographs, it won’t be available at the show.

    The convention has rolled out a special set of Star Wars guests including Gary Kurtz (Producer), Kenny Baker (R2-D2 / ewok Paploo), Bob Anderson (Darth Vader swordmaster/ Stunts), Ken Colley (Admiral Piett), Julian Glover (General Veers), Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett/ Capt. Colton), Michael Culver (Capt. Needa), Norman Chancer (Hoth rebel), Colin Skeaping (Luke stuntman), Tony Allen (Snowtrooper/ Stunts), Daniel Logan (Boba Fett in AOTC and Clone Wars), Quentin Pierre (Bespin guard), Stephanie English (Hoth rebel tech), Doug Robinson (Snowtrooper/ Stunts), Stephen Fitzalan (Ewok celebration Mon Calamari, ESB Stormtrooper), Terence Mustoo (Imperial Officer/ Y-Wing pilot), Alan Flyng (ROTJ Imperial Officer), Tony Smart (Snowtrooper/ Stunts), Marilyn Turk (Hoth rebel, Beedo in Jabba’s Palace), Kit Hillier (Hoth Rebel), Milton Johns (Imperial Officer in ESB), Alan Swaden (Hoth rebel) and Tony Guilding (Pilot in ESB & ROTJ).

    Signing ends June 30th at 11:59:59. Personal send-in items need to arrive with Wattographs by that date. Please see site for full details!

    www.Wattographs.com

    Posted on June 6, 2010

    Star Wars Poker Chip Set - On Sale for $79.99!

    Thinkgeek.com is currently offering the Star Wars Poker set in their clearance section. Their list prices is $149.99 and the sale price is $79.99. Head over to thinkgeek.com for details on the set.

    Posted on June 5, 2010

    Star Wars Golf Club Head Covers On Sale!

    Dealsonlywebstore.com is offering three different Star Wars themed Golf Club Head Covers on sale. Regular price is $26.99 and the sale price is $18.99. Choose from Yoda, Chewbacca and Darth Vader.

    Posted on June 5, 2010

    Deluxe 2-Pack! Muftak and Kabe Mini Busts

    A few hours ago Gentle Giant made an Exclusive Announcement at GentleGiantCollectors.com that a NEW Deluxe 2-Pack is coming featuring Muftak and Kabe Mini Busts!

     

    These are shipping Winter 2011 and will be available for pre-order at the end of June. Muftak measures 7.25" High and Kabe measures 5" High! Click the images below for more info!

     




    Posted on June 5, 2010

     

    AT-AT Down Under!

    Mousedroid.com reports and has visual confirmation of the new AT-AT vehicle on shelves in Target Australia (AU$199) more news on the Site!

    Posted on June 5, 2010

    FanboyCollectibles.com News!
    Now Available For Pre-Order: Gentle Giant Death Trooper Mini-Bust

    This elite Storm Trooper is infected with more than just the dark side. At 6.5 inches this remarkably horrifying 1/6th scale mini-bust is crafted in heavy, high quality poly-stone. Accurately sculpted with detailed and distressed armor, then hand painted to Gentle Giant's always exacting specifications. Limited to just 2,500 piece worldwide Each piece includes a complete Paperback edition of Joe Schreiber's Star Wars horror novel : DEATH TROOPERS. Pre-Order only $59.99!

    Also available for order with same day shipping on all In Stock items:

    Mimobot Star Wars 8GB USB Flash Drives: Available in R2-D2, Jawa, Oni-Wan Kenobi, Clone Captain Rex, Storm Trooper Unmasked (with a 50/50 chance of receiving Han or Luke underneath), Talking C-3PO, Talking Darth Maul and Talking Darth Vader (with 1 in 6 chance that face is the Return of the Jedi-era pale, scarred countenance).

    Medicom Real Action Heroes (RAH) 12 Inch Figures. Limited to only 1,000 each in the U.S. We currently have Darth Maul, Jango Fett and Boba Fett in stock.

    Sideshow Yoda & Clone Trooper Premium Format Figure

    There are also our newest Pre-Order items available from Sideshow, Bowen and Hot Toys:

    Hot Toys: Iron Man 2 Black Widow, War Machine and Whiplash 12 Inch Figures & Resident Evil Jill Valentine 12 Inch Figure

    Bowen: Sandman Classic Dr. Doom, Kitty Pryde, and Classic Sabretooth Full Size Statues & Classic Thor and Modern Thor Mini-Busts

    Sideshow: Venomsaurus Rex and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Leonardo Comiquettes; Prince of Persia and Indiana Jones Temple of Doom Premium Format Figures; Colossus Legendary Scale Bust;Thanos & Mistress Death Diorama

    Don’t forget our free summer raffle ending in July. Any customer purchasing an In Stock or Pre-Order item gets entered for a  choice of one of three prizes. You Win. You Choose. And We Will Even Ship It For Free! - Sideshow The Circle Is Now Complete: Darth Vader vs. Obi-Wan Faux Bronze Diorama limited to just 50 pieces worldwide.- Sideshow Shades Of Mordor: Ringwraith Faux Bronze Diorama limited to just 35 pieces worldwide.or Bowen White Queen Diamond Variant Full Size Statue

    Posted on June 5, 2010

    Biggest R2-D2 in the Universe!

    As posted at gizmodo.com:

    The biggest astromech in the Universe lives in Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota. Some crazy students decided to turn the Goodsell Observatory into RD-D2 using a temporary disguise. Simple, but effective. And as the video shows, it moves!

     

    Posted on June 5, 2010

    New Star Wars Insider Magazine Advertising Campaign!

    Here's a first look at some of the images created from Star Wars Insider's new advertising campaign starring characters from the Star Wars saga. One of Darth Vader's stormtroopers and Jedi Master Yoda take center stage in the first two images from the campaign. Click below to check out the full size images of both!

    Posted on June 4, 2010

    LEGO Star Wars Imperial Forces Bundle on sale at Walmart!

    Walmart is currently offering a rollback on the LEGO Star Wars Imperial Forces bundle. The bundle includes Darth Vaders Tie Fighter and a Snow Trooper Army pack. Retail price is $40.93, sale price is $29.00 with free site to store shipping. Click below to order!

    Posted on June 4, 2010

    June 2010 Giveaway Kicks Off!

    Our summer giveaway of 2010 kicks off thanks to Razorsedgecollectibles.com! Starting today, and ending on 6/30/2010 you have a chance to take home an amazing collectible, an Attakus Tusken Raider Statue. You can earn up to 2 Entries in this Giveaway:

    To Get 1 Entry all you need to do is post 20 or more messages on our message boards between now and 6/30/2010 at Midnight EST. Once you get the 20 posts you MUST send a Private Message to Yoda027 via the message boards to be entered. To get a 2nd Entry, take a picture of yourself  ready for the summer in your favorite summertime Star Wars attire and send it to us at Yodasnewsgiveaway <AT> gmail.com with the subject line "Yodasnews Summer"  (Please include you name and mailing address).

    Maximum of 2 Entries per person, you do not need to complete both for entry, each task earns one entry with a minimum of 1 entry and a maximum of  2 entries per person. One Winner will be selected at random and will take home the Attakus Tusken Raider Statue. Razor’s Edge who also offered to pick up the shipping of this anywhere in the continental United States (with a credit applied to any international winners, any other fees and custom charges will be the winners responsibility). Be sure to stop by Razorsedgecollectibles.com and check out all the new pre-orders and in stock items today!

    Posted on June 3, 2010

    New Hasbro Star Wars Q&A!

    Check out the next Yodasnews Hasbro Q&A below, this Q&A marks the 4 year Anniversary of our participation in this great program and we wanted to take a moment to thank all of the readers who have taken part in these and sent in some great questions over the last 4 years!

    YN: Since there are so many new strong Jedi characters in the CLONE WARS who don't have figures, is there any chance of us getting any new figures like Adi Gallia, Eeth Koth, Ki-Adi-Mundi, or Bariss Offee, all characters I'm sure to be among the favorites of the series. Pure  Jedi awesomeness kids are bound to fall in love. And if so, can you share a sneak peek of any that may be in production?

    Hasbro: There is a good chance a few of these will be made within the next 18 months.  Stay tuned!  

    YN: Most of us, including Hasbro, consider the Build-a-Droid idea the best one yet.  An idea I think that would top BAD is potentially in your UGH Vintage collection. Many collectors did not pursue previous UGH.  A sticker, or a gold coin, did not inspire us to pick up additional figures.  How about, if the vintage UGH was a figure that was painted or done up in it’s vintage style, retro deco colors?  Picture if you will, us looking for a Power Droid, Walrusman, Hoth Rebel Soldier, Death Squad Commander, a plastic cape Jawa as UGH figures in addition to their counterparts that are purchased in today’s colors.  I, and I know many of us, would welcome such a hunt. Please think about this idea.

    Hasbro: You have hit upon something that we are thinking about, and that is tapping into the vintage Kenner deco schemes in a meaningful way.  We are currently doing this for the reverse 4-LOM/Zuckuss for Celebration V, which turned out really great.  With a good number of these vintage-inspired decos on tap, it's possible that we will deliver more as future convention-type exclusives or in other ways (basic figures being one possibility as well).

    If you have a question you would like us to ask, click here to e-mail it to us, 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 June 3, 2010

    BBTS Update!

    Here is a quick update from www.bigbadtoystore.com about a huge batch of new preorders!

    STAR WARS - 2010 VINTAGE SERIES 02 - The new Black & White Vintage line is also releasing a second wave, and it includes Anakin Skywalker, Darth Sidious, Obi-Wan Kenobi, General Grievous with Cape, Stormtrooper, Clone Trooper, Magna Guard and Commander Cody; we have them listed as a set of 8 for $79.99, or as a case of 12 for $104.99. We also have singles listed on this wave, priced at $10.99 each.

    STAR WARS 14" POSEABLE PLUSHES - We've listed three new 14" tall poseable plush Star Wars figures.  Chewbacca, Darth Vader and Yoda are available, priced at $24.99 each. These plush figures make great items for children, too.

    STAR WARS - 2010 CLONE WARS SERIES 02 REVISION 01 - Two new waves have just been announced for the new 2010 Star Wars lines.  The Clone Wars Series 02 Revision 01 includes figures like Mace Windu, Commander Green, Battle Droid Commander, Clone Scout and Kit Fisto, and we have the set of 5 new figures listed at $59.99, with the case of 12 priced at $99.99, and individuals of the new figures at $13.99 (older figure prices may vary).

    STAR WARS - LIGHTSABER HILTS WITH SOUND AND LIGHT We've listed two different versions of the Sound & Light Lightsaber Hilts from Japan. Obi-Wan and Darth Vader Lightsaber Hilts are on their way, and we've got them priced at $13.99 each.

    Posted on June 3, 2010

     
    JEDI JUNKIES!

    Yodasnews.com reader John reports in:

    I’m writing to let you know that JEDI JUNKIES, a film about real men and women who dedicate their personal and professional lives to all things Star Wars, is now available on iTunes and Amazon VOD.

    Directed by Mark Edlitz and featuring Olivia Munn (host, ‘Attack of the Show’), it’s a fun and affectionate look at Star Wars fans.

    The film is now available on the iTunes (U.S.) store and on Amazon Video on Demand. You can click here to check it out on ITunes or click here to see it on Amazon!

     

    Posted on June 3, 2010

    Disturbance in the Force - A Tribute to Star Wars!

    Hope Gallery Tattoo in New Haven CT is featuring a Tribute to Star Wars titled a Disturbance in the Force. The exhibit will run from June 4th through July 5th 2010. Giveaways for the event include numerous items donated by Gentle Giant. Details can be found at the Hope Gallery site.

    Posted on June 3, 2010

    New In-Stock and Preorder Items at PGT!

    They're the A-Team, and we have their brand new 12 inch figures, 4 inch figures, and vehicles in stock right now! Also new at the movie theaters this summer is Prince of Persia, and we have the 6 inch figures from McFarlane Toys available now. Don't miss these and then wish you could turn back time!
     
    The final new in-stock items are two beautiful Bowen Designs mini-busts, Blazing Skull and Wolverine Logan, each standing over 6 inches tall and ready to liven up your shelf.

    We've also got three new lines you absolutely can't miss available for preorder right now. First up are DC Direct's recently announced Arkham Asylum figures based on the hit video game of the same name. The lineup includes Batman, Joker, Harley Quinn, and Scarecrow.

    Next up are new preorders for Series 2 of the Black and Silver Vintage Star Wars figures.

    And finally we've got lots of the new Lego minifigures available for preorder. Don't worry about tracking down the one you want in stores, and instead guarantee yourself that Zombie, Robot, or Clown minifig you've been wanting by preordering right now.


    Posted on June 2, 2010

    Clone Wars Adventures a Free, Kid-Oriented Star Wars MMO

    As posted at wired.com:

    This fall, the Force will be strong with our younglings.

    Sony Online Entertainment said today that it will release Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures, a free-to-play, kid-friendly online PC game, this fall.

    Clone Wars Adventures delivers a suite of online mini-games themed around the Clone Wars cartoon, wrapped in a social environment where kids can customize a character, buy pets and compete against friends in daily challenges. While kids can play for free, a monthly membership fee will get you even more stuff to do — and of course there will be FarmVille-style microtransactions using SOE’s “Station Cash” system.

    I got an early look at the game during a pre-E3 event last month and found the mini-games to be solid. A typing drill asked players to hunt and peck the names of Clone Wars characters and settings to take down incoming space ships. A Star Wars-flavored tower defense game pitted the player against an oncoming army of battle droids.

    Maybe the most intriguing (especially for those old enough to feel burnt by The Phantom Menace) was a game where players used their force push to hurl a Gungan into the air, hoping to hit explosives and piles of dung with the creature.

    One of the game designers told me that Lucasarts was a bit iffy about this shabby treatment of Jar Jar’s kin until the gamemakers explained that the Gungan was a willing participant, happily helping young Jedi hone their skills.

     

    Posted on June 2, 2010

    GG June Price Guide Update!

    Posted at GentleGiantCollectors.com:

    The GentleGiantCollectors.com Price Guides have been updated for the start of Summer! There has been a decent amount of fluctuation from the last update. There have been some great deals on many items for those that have been keeping a watch on the secondary market! On the other hand, some of the harder to find items (even from retired lines) are holding their value or increasing it. 

     

    For readers not familiar with our guides, we process them manually to ensure they are accurate.  The Price Guide team looks at completed ebay auctions, ebay stores, online retailers who sell in the secondary market, yahoo auctions, popular message board sale sections, as well as other places on the web to determine the true value of each piece on the secondary market.  It is both a useful tool if you are looking to fill a hole in your collection, or if you have the misfortune of having to part with one of your pieces and need to have an idea what you can expect it to sell for.   Our very popular Image Guides are also integrated into the section.

     

    Posted on June 2, 2010

    "Star Wars Kid" Returns!

    Posted at TheHuffingtonPost.com:

    It may be the most legendary monument to the internet's 15 megabytes of fame - or unintentional infamy: eight years ago, private footage of a heavy-set teenager, spinning nearly uncontrollably while wielding an imaginary-lightsaber, as if in an audition tape for Star Wars, was uploaded to the web and passed around. Within days it was well on its way to becoming the most popular viral video of all time. It's since been viewed by over 1 billion people. (If, somehow, you haven't seen it, watch here.)

    Not as many people know the rest of the story: Ghyslain Raza - or to the internet, Star Wars Kid - didn't feel famous, or funny. He felt harassed, the victim of the most visible bullying in history. Ghyslain dropped out of his Quebec high school, was diagnosed with depression, and checked into a psychiatric ward for children. Ghyslain and his parents would later sue the families of the three classmates who leaked the video in 2003, for around $250,000. According to the lawsuit, which resulted in a settlement, "Ghyslain had to endure, and still endures today, harassment and derision from his high school mates and the public at large."

    But after eight years of laughs at his expense - and a few campaigns in his defense - Ghyslain is back. Now in his early 20s, he's reemerged as the president of the Patrimoine Trois-Rivieres, a conservation society that aims to preserve the cultural heritage of his hometown of Trois-Rivieres. Revenge of the Sith this isn't, but he's putting his litigious experience to some use, getting his law degree at McGill University in Montreal.

    Click here for the full story and a look at Ghyslain today!

    Posted on June 2, 2010

    Third Family Guy Star Wars Movie On The Way?

    Check out the image and article posted yesterday at Heavy.com:

    We recently came into possession of the image above, which seems to suggest that a third Star Wars parody is in the offing, presumably of Return Of The Jedi. We’ll have more news when we learn more.

    Image via Heavy.com 

    Posted on June 2, 2010

    STAR WARS I-PAD BRIEFING!

     

    *Some Language in Above Video may not be work or kid safe.

    Posted on June 2, 2010

    C3PO Chats With Guests at Disney!

     

    Posted on June 1, 2010

    Saga Legends Hit France!

    Our friends at MintinBox.net have in hand images of the Saga Legends being found on the shelf at Toys R Us, click the images below to the full article at MintinBox

      star wars aditions atlas comics collector

    Posted on June 1, 2010

    Ebay Spotlight #121: Vintage TaunTaun Complete w/box

    Check out the auction below posted on Ebay.com by oasisgirly. Click here or the image below, starting at just $5.00:

    Posted on June 1, 2010

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