Hallmark has updated their site with their 2014 Dreambook of Keepsake Ornaments which feature 6 new ornaments including, Yoda (Peekbuster), The Rise of Darth Vader, Sandcrawler, Scout Trooper, LEGO Boba Fett and the Cantina Band. They also reveal, via press release, this year’s convention/event exclusive ornament – The Wampa – complete with velvety flocking.
Thanks to JediNews for the head-up.
The annual German Action-Figures and Star Wars Event will held for the fourth time on May 17, 2014. Again at the highly recommended Schacht 3 in Gelsenkirchen, finds the team of Rebellenstützpunkt e.V. a great place to welcome fans, families and collectors for a fun enthusiasm day. Click through for more info.
Celebrate “May the 4th” in the ultimate Star Wars environment! No crowds of people, no lines, no hassles; just a fun day with other Star Wars fans. Click on over to Rancho-Obi-Wan for your chance at a special invitation-only event.
For the first time in event history, Mark Hamill, the actor who brought Luke Skywalker to the silver screen in the Star Wars saga, will appear at Star Wars Weekends. Hamill will be one of the celebrity guests for Weekend IV, June 6-8, 2014. Fans can see him in the daily “Legends of the Force” Star Wars-themed motorcade and in a featured talk show. Click on through for the full details.
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have reached their 10 Year Anniversary in delivering their unique brand of reporting to the collecting public. Congrats!
Last year’s bracketed showdown to decide the most popular character in a galaxy far, far away – as voted by fans – is back! This Is Madness: The Star Wars Character Tournament 2014 is fully armed and operational, with many special modifications. Click on through for the details.
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CHICAGO (Feb. 26, 2014) – LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago unveils a newly redesigned Center giving the thousands of families who visit an even better brick experience. The renovation includes improvements to the Center’s highly popular play areas, cafe and all new model display areas , including LEGO® Star WarsTM Miniland – a large-scale, interactive LEGO model display chronicling the adventures of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.
UPDATE: Now with images
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The Alliance leaders are summoning the most loyal Rebels in the galaxy to gather at the Rebel Rendezvous on Thursday, May 15, 2014 between 10AM and 5PM at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®.
The Disney Parks Blog has posted info for their new tie-in merchandise for Star Wars Weekends 2014. Head on over to check out their assortment of pins, limited edition figure sets, puzzles, Vinylmation figures (including a 9″ Rancor with Rancor Keeper), and more! Look for more collectibles announcements to be posted on March 4.
Jedi Temple Archives has been busy learning details that some would consider to be “unnatural” and have posted an interesting list hinting at some of what we can expect to be revealed at SDCC – including a figure that interests us very much. Head on over to check it out.