Cartoon Network has posted a brand new promo trailer for the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series. The adventure begins Friday, October 3rd at 9PM (E/P) on Cartoon Network!
Gentle Giant has updated their blog with news of a "50% Off" sale this Labor Day weekend. Included in the sale are four Star Wars Mini-Busts - Admiral Ackbar, Qui-Gon Jinn, Tusken Raider, and Zuckuss. The sale runs through midnight on Tuesday, September 2nd.
Sideshow Collectibles has posted a new teaser image to announce the Diplomatic Mission polystone diorama. Watch for further updates with the pre-ordering information soon!
Sideshow Collectibles has updated their production blog with another look at how they make the accessories for their Star Wars collectibles. Head on over to check out how tricky it can be to tool, assemble, and paint all those tiny parts.
Sideshow Collectibles has set the edition size for the exclusive 12" Rebel Fleet Trooper figure at 3500 pieces worldwide. If you missed out on pre-ordering the Rebellion's finest, don't forget you can still sign up for the wait list!
The Star Wars saga is returning to store shelves on November 4th in convenient new trilogy DVD sets. If you own the prequel trilogy double-disc editions (released from 2001-2005) and the 2006 Star Wars trilogy double-disc editions, then you can skip the new sets because you already have all the content that's available in these sets.
Wave 3 of the Legacy Collection basic figure line is popping up at Target stores across the country. Wave 3 includes 6 new repaints and the pieces to the new 5D6-RA7 droid. Click on the thumbnail above to check out the set that I picked up at my local Target today.
Our friends at Black Sheep Toy Store have passed along a new loose image of the upcoming Clone Commander Cody from Wave 2 of The Clone Wars basic figure line. Click on the thumbnail above to check out Commander Cody in his animated form.
LucasArts and Sony Online Entertainment announced the launch of Champions of the Force, the first release of the new Star Wars Galaxies trading card game. Champions of the Force is the first Star Wars trading card game offered exclusively online and is available to both current and former Star Wars Galaxies subscribers.
The latest e-mail newsletter from KB Toys includes details on a new Star Wars offer! From now through September 8th, you can get a FREE Star Wars figure when you spend $40 or more on select Star Wars items.
Arriving at your local comic book shop this week are two new comic books from Dark Horse Comics - Star Wars: Legacy #27 and Star Wars: Rebellion #16. Can't wait to read them? Then follow the links for previews to tide you over!
The Official Star Wars Website has posted a feature on the upcoming book Rogue Leaders: The Story of LucasArts from Chronicle Books. The book celebrates the video game legacy of LucasArts with new interviews and previously unpublished concept art from the developer's past. Look for the book to hit stores in November.
Topps is celebrating the release of Star Wars: The Clone Wars with a new trading card set. The Clone Wars set features 90 movie cards and plenty of insert cards - Base Foil Parallels, Sketch Cards, Animation Cel Cards, Motion Cards and Foil Cards. Check out StarWars.com for a preview of the sketch cards from artist Grant Gould.
Gentle Giant has updated their blog to announce that the Celebration Japan Bronze Boba Fett Classics Bust is now available to Premier Guild Members through Sunday, August 31st. Any remaining inventory will be offered to the general public after the 31st.
This September, Pottery Barn Kids will host Star Wars themed events at 78 of their retail stores nationwide. Kids (and their parents) are invited to meet their favorite Star Wars characters for pictures and autographs to celebrate the new line of Star Wars bedding and decor at Pottery Barn Kids. Check out their official site for the list of participating stores!
Medicom has officially announced the Kubrick 400% Indiana Jones figure that was shown at the Medicom Toy Exhibition '08 expo and Summer 2008 Wonder Festival earlier this year. Still no firm details on where or when he'll be released though.
StarWars.com has posted a neat new feature on ten Easter Eggs to watch for when you see Star Wars: The Clone Wars. How many did you see when you watched the movie?
Sideshow Collectibles has announced the final edition sizes for two upcoming Star Wars products. The Ambush on Hoth diorama edition size has been set at 750 pieces worldwide, while the regular edition 12" Clone Wars General Obi-Wan Kenobi figure has been set at 3500 pieces worldwide.
Sideshow Collectibles has updated the image galleries of two of their Star Wars products. Brand new production pictures have been added to the Padme VS Nexu diorama's gallery and a slew of new images have been added to the photo galleries for the 12" Stormtrooper figure.
Sideshow Collectibles is offering a special deal on their 12" Leia as Boushh figure. Starting today and running through Midnight (GMT) on August 24th, you can get $10.00 off Leia by using the code LEIASAVE upon check-out. Limit one coupon per person, per account.
PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 owners can now go on-line and download the first playable demo for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed! The demo gives players look at one of the early levels, the TIE Fighter Construction Facility, as well as a tutorial intended to teach players how to use their Force Grip power. You can check out an overview of the demo at StarWars.com!
StarWarsShop is now taking orders for a limited number of the 501st Legion Trooper Helmet replica from Master Replicas. The helmet sells for $399 and has an edition size of 750 units worldwide. Act fast, as they will likely go quickly!
In less than a month, LucasArts will release the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed video game. If you can't wait to explore the game's story, head on over to the Official Star Wars Website to check out a new feature on the various Force Unleashed books hitting stores today. (And don't forget - a downloadable demo of the game will be available this Thursday!)
Wizards of the Coast has posted their final preview of the new Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide, which hits stores this week. The preview focuses on three characters from the days of the Old Republic - Mission Vao and the Ithorian brothers Dob and Del Moomo. Head on over to download the character stats and info!
Hasbro's Indiana Jones 3.75" Scale Crystal Skeleton with Throne mail-away figure is beginning to show up on doorsteps across the country! Click on the thumbnails below to check out the pics of the set I recieved today!
Mail-Away Crystal Skeleton with Throne - Box Front
Mail-Away Crystal Skeleton with Throne - Box Back
Mail-Away Crystal Skeleton with Throne - Insert Tray
Mail-Away Crystal Skeleton with Throne - Loose
Watch for yours to arrive soon (if it hasn't already)!
Arriving at your local comic shop this week is Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #32 from Dark Horse Comics. Can't wait to read it? Well then check out Dark Horse's website for a preview to tide you over!
With all the attention on the new Star Wars animation, StarWars.com thought it would be a good time for a new feature looking back on the old Star Wars animation. Head on over for a brief look back at the history and early memorabilia associated with Star Wars' animated past!
New Force Comics is now taking pre-orders for the Quarter Scale Darth Maul figure from Diamond Select Toys. Maul stands 19" tall and features a fully-layered cloth costume, accessories, a display stand, over 25 points of articulation, and sound effects.
This week, you'll find a number of the new Clone Wars and Legacy Collection toys featured in the weekly Toys R Us circular. The basic figure lines are $6.99 and the Evolutions packs and Mid-Size Vehicles are $19.99 each. In addition, you'll get a free Clone Wars backpack with any Star Wars purchase over $30! Click on the thumbnail above to check out the ad.
Also this week, you'll find a number of the new Clone Wars and Legacy Collection toys featured in the weekly Walmart circular. Most things shown in the ad are regular price, but there are a few deals on t-shirts and DVDs. Click on the thumbnails above to check out the ad (sorry, due to the size of the ad, it's in two pieces).
StarWarsShop has launched a new "Weekly 6" promotion that offers deep discounts on six in-stock items each week. This week's items include the RAH Shocktrooper from Medicom Toy, the LEGO X-Wing Pilot Luke Maquette, and a few deals on Hasbro 3.75" action figures.
The Star Wars: The Force Unleashed novelization hits bookstores Tuesday, August 19th. The Official Star Wars Website has posted a list of in-store events that Del Rey books will be holding across the US to celebrate. Head on over to see if there is an event planned near you!
Entertainment Earth is now taking pre-orders for a pair of new Animated Maquettes from Gentle Giant - Ahsoka Tano and Clone Trooper. Both Clone Wars themed maquettes are listed for $81.99 and both are scheduled to ship in February 2009.
It's Friday August 15th, so you all know what that means - Star Wars: The Clone Wars is finally in theaters! Have you seen it yet? If so, we hope you enjoyed it! If not, we hope you enjoy it when you finally get to see it!
Sideshow Collectibles has announced the final edition sizes for two of their Star Wars products. The 12" Ki-Adi-Mundi figure edition size has been set at 3000 pieces worldwide, while the exclusive edition Premium Format Tusken Raider has been set at 500 pieces.
StarWars.com has posted a new press release on the upcoming Happy Meal toys from McDonald's. In case you forgot, the promotion starts tomorrow at a McDonald's near you!
StarWarsShop is now taking pre-orders for a limited number of the Celebration Japan exclusive Star Wars: The Art of Ralph McQuarrie book. While all of the text is in Japanese, the 168-page book is packed full of McQuarrie's Star Wars material. You might not be able to read it, but you'll still enjoy looking at it!
The Official Star Wars Website has posted new details on Zazzle's Star Wars Election custom products. Head on over to Zazzle.com to grab custom Star Wars Election t-shirts, buttons, bumper stickers and more! Orders of $40 or more can get free standard shipping in the US by using the code SHOPSTARWARS at checkout (offer valid through August 18th).
Wizards of the Coast has posted their fourth official preview of the new Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide, which hits stores this month. The preview focuses on the Basilisk War Droid plus some new weapons and armor. Head on over to download the preview!