BAUER Masks Now Available at Select Retailers throughout the World
EXETER, N.H. – May 12, 2014 – Bauer Hockey, the world’s leading manufacturer of ice hockey equipment, announced today that it has launched a series of five Star Wars themed goal masks that are now available at select global retail locations. Click on through for the full press release.
Echo Base, Hoth (In Celebration of May The Fourth) – Vans takes off to a galaxy far, far away for an out-of-this-world collection featuring artwork from the original Star Wars trilogy. The Force is strong in this intergalactic offering that extends from Classics and Vault by Vans footwear to men’s apparel and women’s accessories. By combining heritage Vans prints with iconic Star Wars characters, both entities present a truly unique capsule this universe has never seen before.
ANOVOS Productions LLC has announced an exclusive line of Star Wars costumes that will be available for pre-order starting on May the 4th. They are kicking things off with costumes from The Empire Strikes Back including Luke’s Bespin Outfit and Han Solo’s iconic look, with Darth Vader coming this summer. The line doesn’t stop there as they have a line of armor-based costumes in the works as well with everything from stormtroopers, biker scouts and sandtroopers to clones and Jango Fett. Head on over to CNET.com for the full article by Bonnie Burton.
Look for images from the collection to premiere during the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo from April 25 to 27.
Update: The 501st Legion has posted a first look of these costumes via their Facebook page.
Update 2: Prop Replica Forum has also posted a work-in-progress images of the Darth Vader costume via Facebook
Next up in our Disney Star Wars Event focus are children’s costumes. The line starts off with Darth Vader and the Stormtrooper for $59.95 each which be available in various size runs (S, M, L, XL). The fit and finish of these costumes are above and beyond what Rubies has done in the past. Look for more characters to be available in the future. Click on through for the gallery.
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ThinkGeek has updated with the addition of an exclusive R2-D9* USB Car Charger available to Geek Points Members only. Like the R2-D2 Charger, R2-D9’s dome rotates and lights up; he whistles and beeps (when power is connected and when your device begins to charge; force him to animate by pressing his center button which turns power to the ports on). It is available now for $39.99
*Astromech aficionados out there: What makes this charger R2-D9 and not R2-R9?
Our friends at JediNews have alerted us that the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Incinerator Trooper PCR Helmet is now available exclusively via Cozmic Toyz and Elite Collectibles Inc. (via Amazon, and eBay). It retails for $199.99 and is limited to 501 pieces worldwide.
SMS Audio has announced at CES 2014 a series of Limited Edition STREET by 50 On-Ear Wired headphones that will feature branding from popular Star Wars themes and characters including Stormtrooper, Rebel Alliance, Boba Fett and Imperial. Click on through for the full press release.
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Rebelscum has announced a limited edition Breast Cancer Awareness Patch to increase recognition of the disease. Head on over for the details on how you can get yours.
Day Two of Celebration Europe is well underway and today concept art and the official logo for the upcoming series Star Wars: Rebels has been revealed. Head to the official site to check out some gorgeous, McQuarrie-inspired concept illustrations as well as a QnA with Dave Filoni. Also, the Celebration Europe store has added a limited edition of t-shirts with the new Star Wars Rebels logo to their store. Get yours before they are gone.
Here is the second in the Targeting Computer shirt series, this time featuring the classic targeting computer screen from the Millennium Falcon. Pre-orders are being taken until June 24th, so don’t wait to place an order.