Two new Keepsake ornaments will be available today at select Hallmark Gold Crown stores during their Keepsake Ornament Debut. Look for the Darth Vader Peekbuster and the LEGO Imperial Stormtrooper.
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New Indiana Jones Exhibition
Sideshow Collectibles has updated with news of a new touring exhibit: Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archeology presented by the National Geographic Society starting October 12 in Santa Ana, California. Head on over to read all about it and be sure to check out indianajonestheexhibition.com for additional details, info and updates!
NYCC Exclusive LEGO Luke’s Landspeeder
New York Comic Con has revealed via Instagram LEGO’s NYCC exclusive Luke Skwalker’s Landspeeder Set
This LEGO® set, the third in a series, was produced exclusively for the 2012 New York Comic Con. Featuring a Luke Skywalker Minifigure and his buildable landspeeder, the set is packaged in an exclusive collector’s tin. Each tin in this limited run of 1,000 sets is individually numbered. Limited quantities will be available each day for sale through the course of #NYCC, on a first come, first served basis.
Star Wars Night at U.S. Cellular Field
Our friends at Sandtroopers.com have posted a great gallery of images from today’s “Star Wars Night” with the Chicago White Sox. Check out Chris Spice in full TD armor with members of the Midwest Garrison for the great cause “Stand Up To Cancer“.
James Burns Inducted Into 501st
Congrats to our friend and partner, James Burns from JediNews, CurtoBurns Collectors Cast and The Force United on his honorary induction in to the 501st Legion during Celebration VI.
Episode 360 Part 5: It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Celebration
On Sunday night Star Wars Celebration was winding down, but the Collectors’ Social Area still had hundreds of people pouring through trying to complete their Star Tots collection! Marjorie, Arnie, Berent, Jay, and Steve were all there handing out Star Tots but as the line grew longer the Star Wars Action News team took a break to reflect on the end of Star Wars Celebration VI. In this final episode of Celebration coverage, Marjorie, Arnie, Berent, Steve, and Scott from Tulsa reflect on the high points of C6, discuss Celebration Europe 2 in Germany, the release of both Episodes II and III in 3-D in 2013, and the SWAG they got and missed.
Listen to this episode of Star Wars Action News, then share YOUR thoughts on Celebration. If you attended, what did you love? What did you see? Who did you meet? If you didn’t attend, will you be attending Celebration Europe 2? Are you excited by the expedited release of the prequels? What did you think of Detours? Let us know at 415-508-JEDI or send an MP3 to show@swactionnews.com
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Episode 360 Part 2: Partying with Yakface and Star Wars Action News
Thursday at Star Wars Celebration VI was the night of the Star Wars Action News/Yakface party. An edible Jabba attended, as did Slave Leia to flip the roles and eat the Hutt! Prizes were handed out, death sticks were consumed, and Jerry got to talk to several of the attendees about their expectations for Star Wars Celebration VI and their first day experiences. So join the party and listen now!
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CVI Coverage: As You Wish Helmet Project
The “As You Wish” Project is a charity art event featuring reimagined Boba Fett and Clone Trooper helmets which are being sold on eBay with all proceeds benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. These helmets were on display at Celebration VI and are now open for bidding. Auctions close on September 1, 2012.
Check out the incredible artistry in our latest CVI image gallery update.
Star Wars Celebration VI Collecting Awards Announced
The first-ever Star Wars Collecting Awards ceremony was held Sunday afternoon at Celebration VI in Orlando. Click on through for the results!
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Episode 360 Part 1: Live from Celebration VI Friday, Thinking Geek with Mark McKenna
At Star Wars Celebration VI Marjorie, Arnie, and Steve the Ginger Prince recorded a live show in the Collectors’ Social Area, and were joined by guests from Think Geek and Star Wars artist Mark McKenna! They discuss the latest reveals from the Hasbro Star Wars panel, shopping on the show floor, and give their impressions of the con!
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