Our friends at YakFace.com have posted a whole pile of new rumors - new Vintage, new Clone Wars, and more. Click on over and check it out!
New Star Wars Rumors at Yak
Our friends at YakFace.com have posted a whole pile of new rumors - new Vintage, new Clone Wars, and more. Click on over and check it out!
Star Wars: The Old Republic MMORPG Update
LucasArts has updated the Star Wars: The Old Republic website with a look at the specializations that are available for the Sith Warrior player class. Be sure to check out the new trailer showing the advanced Juggernaut and Marauder classes in action.
Star Wars: The Old Republic - Player Companions
LucasArts has also updated the Star Wars: The Old Republic website with a look at the Companion characters that will be available in the game. Companions are designed to complement your strengths or weaknesses and provide company for the epic journey ahead.
JediDefender Wishlists 2010: The Empire Strikes Back
Just a reminder that our pals over at JediDefender are running their annual Hasbro action figure Wishlist poll. Click on over to the JediDefender Forums and cast your The Empire Strikes Back votes today!
Spend $25 or more on Star Wars, Get a Free Role Play Toy
Hasbro has launched another freebie promotion - the Free Gear Giveaway! From May 28 through July 31, 2010, if you spend $25 or more on qualified Star Wars products, you can send away for a free Captain Rex Helmet or Duel Action Lightsaber. Follow the link for all the details or click here for the Redemption Form.
2010 Vintage Wave 2 Up for Pre-Order at Entertainment Earth
Entertainment Earth is now taking pre-orders for Wave 2 of Hasbro's new Vintage Collection. The wave includes 4 new figures and 4 repacks. The "new" are Palpatine, Magnaguard, Anakin (improved articulation), and Grievous (improved articulation). The "repacks" are Obi-Wan, Cody, Clone Trooper (RotS), and Sandtrooper (from the recent Dewback set).
Clone Wars Wave 16 Up for Pre-Order @ EE
Entertainment Earth is also taking pre-orders for Clone Wars Wave 16 (aka Fall 2010 Wave 3). Wave 16 contains four new figures - new versions of Kit Fisto and Mace Windu along with a Clone Scout (an ARF Trooper repaint) and Battle Droid Commander.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Complete Season Two on DVD
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Complete Season Two is coming to DVD and Blu-Ray on October 26th! The four disc set contains all 22 episodes from the show's second season and includes Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes and a 64-page production journal.
An Excerpt from Star Wars: Allies
The Official Star Wars Website has posted an excerpt from Chapter One of Allies, the fifth book in the Fate of the Jedi series from Del Rey Books. Allies was written by Christie Golden and is in stores now.
Star Wars Soundboards Update - Millennium Falcon
StarWars.com has added twenty Millennium Falcon soundbites to their Star Wars Soundboards. Follow the link and have some fun mixing and mashing the sounds of the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy.
New Funko Star Wars Products at StarWarsShop
StarWarsShop is now taking pre-orders for some goofy new Star Wars items from Funko. Click on over to check out the Star Wars Monster Mash-Up Bobble Heads and Star Wars Character Lamps.
Williams-Sonoma Star Wars Pancake Molds
Williams-Sonoma is now offering a set of Star Wars Pancake Molds. For $19.95, you get a set of three molds - Darth Vader, Yoda, and Stormtrooper. Nothing says breakfast fun like Star Wars!
First Celebration V Star Wars Collecting Panels Announced
The Official Star Wars Website has announced the first batch of Star Wars Collecting Panels you'll find at Star Wars Celebration V this August. Follow the link for all the details.
First Look: LEGO Star Wars Brickmaster
StarWars.com has posted a first look at LEGO Star Wars Brickmaster from DK Books. The instruction book includes 240+ LEGO bricks and two LEGO mini-figures and offers eight exclusive models to build. Look for it at bookstores this October.
Star Wars Action News - Podcast # 246 Available
Star Wars Action News has posted their latest podcast episode entitled Memories Strike Back. In this extra-long episode, the SWAN team celebrates The Empire Strikes Back and offers up their take on the latest Star Wars collectibles up for pre-order.
Shipping From Dark Horse This Week
Arriving at your local comic book shop this week are two new comics from Dark Horse - Invasion - Rescues #1 and Legacy #48. Can't wait to read them? Then follow the links for previews to tide you over!
JediDefender's "Collect All 92" - Boba Fett
Scott has posted another new entry in JediDefender's Collect All 92! forum. Click on over to check out the comparison pics for the Boba Fett figure!
Star Wars Weekends 2010 Merchandise Preview
StarWars.com has posted a preview of some of the Star Wars Merchandise you'll find at the 2010 Disney Star Wars Weekends. Click on over for a preview of the sketches, t-shirts, and more!
2010 Parco Carded Star Wars Series 3 Collection Revealed
New Gentle Giant Pre-Orders at Entertainment Earth
Entertainment Earth has updated their website with pre-orders for two new Star Wars items from Gentle Giant.
The Figrin D'an Mini-Bust retails for $59.99 and is expected to ship in January 2011.
The Bantha and Tusken Raider statue retails for $249.99 and is, yep you guessed it, expected to ship in January 2011.
On Sale This Week at Target
This week at Target, you'll find the Star Wars Echo Base LEGO set on sale for just $15 each. Most of the other LEGO Star Wars sets are also on sale, so be sure to stop in to your local Target if you're looking to fill holes in your LEGO collection.
Star Wars: The Old Republic MMORPG Update
The latest tribute to 30 years of Empire comes from LucasArts, which has updated the Star Wars: The Old Republic website with a look at the planet Hoth and its role in the game. Click on over to check out screenshots, concept art, and wallpapers.
Star Wars: The Old Republic - Blood of the Empire
LucasArts has also posted another new issue of Blood of the Empire, the latest Star Wars: The Old Republic web comic. Click on over to check out Part 3 of Act I, Shades of the Sith.
Harrison Ford Autographed Art Print Charity Auction
Lucasfilm, Harrison Ford and ACME Archives have joined forces to auction a print of Han Solo autographed by Ford. The piece, Solo, is now available for auction at Charitybuzz.com with proceeds benefiting the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
George Lucas to Attend Celebration V
George Lucas will make a special guest appearance at Star Wars Celebration V this August in Orlando. Lucas will appear onstage at a time and date yet to be scheduled during the four-day run of the show, which takes place August 12-15, 2010 at the Orange County Convention Center.
Sideshow 1:6 Scale Yoda Sneak Peek
Sideshow Collectibles is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back with a Production Peek video. Follow the link to see which Empire collectible they are working on currently. (hint - it's Yoda!)
Empire Chronicles: Emperor Palpatine
StarWars.com has posted the next entry in the new Empire Chronicles feature series. Click on over to check out the latest entry in the series, which takes a look at the Empire appearance of Emperor Palpatine.
JediDefender's "Collect All 92" - Power Droid
Scott has posted another new entry in JediDefender's Collect All 92! forum. Click on over to check out the comparison pics for the Power Droid figure!
LEGO Cad Bane's Speeder Set Revealed
The gang at EuroBricks.com have posted a new image of the upcoming Cad Bane's Speeder set from LEGO. The set is rumored to be a Target exclusive and should be out later this year.
Maxim and Star Wars: The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
Maxim magazine's May issue recently published several rare photos celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back. If you missed it, you can now check out the images on-line at StarWars.com!
Star Wars Action News - Podcast # 245 Available
Star Wars Action News has posted their latest podcast episode entitled Revenge of the Sith - 5th Anniversary Show. In this episode, the SWAN team reviews their favorite Revenge of the Sith collectible and talks to Ashley Eckstein, voice of Ahsoka Tano.
The 2010 Spring Price Wars - Update
The price of Star Wars toys continues to drop like a rock! Plenty of folks are reporting seeing basic figures as low as $4.99 each at their local Target stores. In addition, Target is also dropping prices on Battle Packs, Vehicles, and more. Time to check your local store for a bargain or two!
2010 Hallmark Star Wars Ornaments Revealed
Hallmark has posted their 2010 Dream Book, which includes pictures of the newest Star Wars Keepsake ornaments. This year's ornaments include a Rebel Snowspeeder, Hoth Pilot Luke, Boba Fett and Carbonite Han, Clone Wars Yoda and Rex mini ornaments, and more!
Making of Empire Sneak Peek: Part II
The Official Star Wars Website has posted a second sneak peek at The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back from Del Rey Books. The book was written by J.W. Rinzler and is due in October 2010.
Celebrate 30 Years of Empire with Xbox Live Avatars
Have one of those Xbox 360 thingies in your house? This may interest you - to celebrate the 30th Aniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, LucasArts is releasing a slew of goodies to Xbox Live to help you customize your avatar, Empire-style. Look for them on May 20th, the eve of Empire's 30th birthday!
JediDefender's "Collect All 92" - Death Star Droid
Scott has posted another new entry in JediDefender's Collect All 92! forum. Click on over to check out the comparison pics for the Death Star Droid figure!
Star Wars: The Old Republic - Advanced Class System
LucasArts has added a new area to the Star Wars: The Old Republic website - Game Systems. The first section in the new area discusses the game's Advanced Class System. Follow the link to learn how the game grants you access to unique skills and abilities and is designed to flexibility to fit your play style.
Star Wars: The Old Republic MMORPG Update
LucasArts has also updated the Star Wars: The Old Republic developer blog with a look at how they go about Creating Worlds. Principal Lead Writer Daniel Erickson shares a bit of insight on building the game's worlds from text notes to concept art.
Star Wars Soundboards Update - Lobot
StarWars.com has added eleven Lobot soundbites from The Empire Strikes Back to their Star Wars Soundboards. Yep, that's right - even though he didn't really say anything, you can click on over and have some fun mixing and mashing his "voice".
First Look: Tales from The Clone Wars
Dreams & Visions Press with Dark Horse Comics are publishing a trade paperback edition of the first season of the on-line Clone Wars comic, titled Star Wars: Tales from the Clone Wars. This printed edition will be available at Celebration V this August and then exclusively at StarWarsShop.com after the event.
JediDefender's "Collect All 92" - R5-D4
Scott has posted another new entry in JediDefender's Collect All 92! forum. Click on over to check out the comparison pics for Kenner's R5-D4 figure!
Sideshow Collectibles Edition Size Update
Sideshow Collectibles has announced that the final edition size for the exclusive 12" Captain Rex figure has been set at 750 pieces worldwide. The Wait List is available if you missed out on pre-ordering one.
Dark Horse Star Wars for August 2010 and Beyond
The Official Star Wars Website has posted a summary of the Dark Horse comics scheduled to hit comic shops in August 2010 and beyond. Head on over for all the details and cover images!
Pre-Order Celebration V Exclusives from Comic Images
Star Wars Shop is now taking pre-orders for a pair of Celebration V exclusives from Comic Images - the Wampa Rug and the Bespin C-3PO Back Buddy. Going to the show and hoping to grab them in person instead? Both plush items will be available at the Comic Images booth at Celebration V.
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