Continuing their popular tradition, a collectible line of Star Tots, created by Gus Lopez, will be available once again at next year’s Celebration Anaheim! This year the theme is The Empire Strikes Back and the first 2 characters have been revealed — Boba Fett (in original Kenner colors) and Luke Skywalker in Hoth Battle Gear. Head on over to the official Celebration Anaheim site for more details.
The official site for Celebration Anaheim has updated today with new details for next year’s can’t-miss event! Head on over to check out the list of hosts, Collecting Track info and more! The party kicks off April 16-19 at the Anaheim Convention Center
Confirming Jedi Temple Archives’ original Toy Fair report, Entertainment Earth and Big Bad Toy Store are now taking pre-orders for vehicle and race track assortments of Hot Wheels product. Look for them online and in stores this fall. No images are available yet, but I really hope they make those sweet cars from the 70’s and 80’s like the custom vans and Toyota Celica.
It’s time for the monthly episode of Boring Conversation Anyway. In Episode 53, we join Flyguy and several other fan site members as we chat about the news from the past month including official Episode VII casting, the reorganization of Expanded Universe, toy reveals and much more.
Head on over to the YouTube page to check out the Hangout (and subscribe to the channel) or download the Mp3. (Caution: coarse language)
Past Shows:
Episode 52: Are We Collectors or Hoarders?
Episode 51: Toy Fair 2014 Review
Episode 50
Sideshow has sent out notifications that they will be processing today orders for those that pre-ordered their Sixth Scale Security Battle Droids set.
The crew from Screen Junkies is back with an all-new Honest Trailer, this time spoofing Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones.
Caution: coarse language
StarWars.com has posted a new book trailer via their YouTube page for their Star Wars Storyboards: The Original Trilogy by J.W. Rinzler coming to stores on May 13.
Star Wars Storyboards: The Original Trilogy collects over 1,200 storyboards for the first time ever. As seen in this debut trailer, they were an essential part of the filmmaking process, helping visualize A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi — including the Death Star trench run, the Battle of Hoth, and Luke Skywalker’s final duel with Darth Vader and the Emperor.
Star Wars Storyboards: The Original Trilogy features a foreword by Joe Johnston, an introduction by Nilo Rodis-Jamero, and exclusive commentary by Joe Johnston, Nilo Rodis-Jamero, Alex Tavoularis, Paul Huston, and Dave Carson.
Here is your first high-res look at the upcoming 6″ Black Series Yoda revealed yesterday by StarWars.com. Click the image above to check it out.
Here is your first look at high-res images for the upcoming SDCC exclusive 6″ Jabba the Hutt. Click on through to get a better look at this slimy piece of worm-ridden filth. Pricing is set to be $64.99
