Hothbricks has posted images of the upcoming Jek-14’s Stealth Starfighter and AT-TE sets from LEGO. The Stealth Starfighter is a set based on the upcoming LEGO Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles mini series on Cartoon Network. It includes a Jek-14, Separatist Bounty Hunter, Special Forces Clone Trooper and R4-G0. The new AT-TE includes Mace Windu Coleman Trebor, Clone Trooper Gunner and 2 Battle Droids.
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OriginalFake Boba Fett (KAWS Version)
OriginalFake has released info announcing their final Star Wars KAWS figure: Boba Fett! This figure joins their previously released Darth Vader and Stormtrooper figures and features 8 points of articulation including swivel neck, shoulders, wrist, ankles and posable rangefinder. This figure does come at a price at 18,900¥ ($208.00 US) but it is currently commanding $890.00-$1229.00 on eBay. Click the image above for a closer look then visit InstinctoyBlog for additional images of this unique piece.
Update: No More 3D Prequel Releases
Deadline.com has posted an exclusive rumor/report stating that due to the lackluster reception of Episode I in 3D there will no further prequel 3D releases and instead focus their resources on production of the sequel trilogy. Again, this is an unconfirmed rumor at this point so stay tuned for further developments…
Update: StarWars.com confirms that further 3D releases are postponed.
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LEGO Umbaran MHC Hitting Stores
After a brief delay, the LEGO Star Wars Umbaran MHC (Mobile Heavy Cannon) has started showing up at stores. For some reason this set took a little longer to hit shelves (here in Minnesota anyway), but I managed to find this set at Target yesterday for $49.99. Click the image above for a closer look.
Giant Size Darth Vader from Jakks
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have posted word that Jakks Pacific have acquired the rights to sell Star Wars products and one of their first offerings is a Giant Size Darth Vader. These extra large figures are 31″ tall, feature multiple points of articulation with incredible detail and sculpt. You may recall their Batman figure from The Dark Knight Rises last year. Head on over to JTA for a mockup of the figure and packaging and watch for this figure’s release later this year.
J.J. Abrams To Direct Episode VII
No, this is not a rumor, This. Is. Real. StarWars.com has confirmed the rumor that has been running rampant over the last 2 days – J.J. Abrams (Star Trek) will direct the seventh installment in the Star Wars saga. Visit the Official Site for more info.
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Star Wars Fansite Seminar Highlights
The Official Site’s Blog has updated today posting highlights of yesterday’s Star Wars Fansite Seminar on Twitter. If you look closely, you just might see a name you recognize : )
FREE Imperial Gunner Bust from AFX
Action Figure Xpress is offering their exclusive Imperial Gunner Mini Bust FREE with the purchase of the ArtFx Shock Trooper 2-pack! Get yours while they last!
TVC Wave 16 Figures In-Stock at Entertainment Earth
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have alerted us that various individual figures from TVC Wave 16 are in-stock for $9.21 each. The available figures are non-mint so they are great for openers!
Star Wars #1 Back For A Third Printing
Dark Horse Comics today has announced that the successful Star Wars #1, by Brian Wood, is headed back for a third printing. Watch for it at your local comic shop on Feb. 27.