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Collecting News, Events/Livestreams

UPDATE: Hey Disney! #wewantleia Petition

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In light of a recent article posted on DailyDot.com regarding Disney Store’s plans for not carrying/planning Princess Leia themed merchandise, we at Yakface.com have started a petition in order to sway their opinion and send word that Star Wars isn’t just for boys.

Click on through to show your support for this effort and feel free to share the link and hashtag #wewantleia with family and friends via your favorite social media channel of choice.

UPDATE: Time.com has posted an exclusive story with an official response from Disney to parents, fans and collectors stating that Leia-centric merchandise will indeed be coming to Disney Stores in the near future.

UPDATE 2: YahooMovies, MSN and TheWrap are also running with the story.

Collecting News, Events/Livestreams, Literature

Star Wars Hot Wheels Sneak Peek

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Our friend James Burns from JediNews lands a sweet first look and interview with Jean Gomez, VP of Hot Wheels, from Mattel in the latest issue of Star Wars Insider due on newsstands soon. I received my subscription copy today but I won’t a spoil the article. Instead, here is a tease of what we can expect to see as part of Mattel’s SDCC exclusive.

Charity / Donations, Events/Livestreams

Star Wars and runDisney Half Marathon Weekend

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Joining forces with one of Hollywood’s most iconic brands, runDisney is creating another transportive race weekend — the Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend presented by Sierra Nevada Corporation at Disneyland Resort. Your intergalactic journey begins January 15 and runs through January 18, 2015.

The Star Wars event is the fourth runDisney race weekend scheduled for 2015 at Disneyland Resort, doubling the number of races held in 2013. The new race weekend offers runners a variety of race experiences for all levels, from Padawans to Jedi Masters — kids races, a 5K, a 10K and a half marathon. And for those who show an even greater strength with the Force, there will be a two-race challenge involving the 10K and the half marathon with a commemorative medal awaiting every finisher.

For the full announcement, visit StarWars.com

Collecting News, Events/Livestreams

The Star Tots Strike Back at Celebration Anaheim

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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.

Artwork, Contests/Giveaways, Customizing, Events/Livestreams, Site News

REBELS Customizing Challenge Roundup

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We recently jointed forces with our good friends at www.imperialshipyards.net through a joint customizing event to create some “REBELS” themed custom figures.  The event has now concluded, and we have a lot of great figures to show in the Roundup Report – and even a Random Prize Winner to announce too – so kick back and check it all out after the jump!

Collecting News, Events/Livestreams, Podcasts/Streaming

Star Wars Collectors Cast: Disney Store VIP Event

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It’s time for a Star Wars Collectors Cast Special Report featuring all the news and reveals from the Disney Store event held last week in Los Angeles. With Dan Curto and Steve Sansweet both attending the event we get their perspectives, as well as a roundup of all the latest goings on at Rancho Obi-Wan and lots more too.