At SDCC today, Microsoft revealed a special edition bundle of their Xbox360 for the upcoming Star Wars Kinect. The hardware includes an R2-D2-inspired, 320GB Xbox360 console, with sounds from the Star Wars saga; a Stormtrooper-white Kinect sensor; a gold C-3PO-themed wireless controller. Visit Microsoft.com for the full press release.
Here we are going to take a quick look at the highlights of what was to be seen in Hasbro’s booth on Preview Night at SDCC 2011. There were several new items on display that were rumored, leaked or have been found at retail before their official unveiling here so just pretend to be surprised as you read on…
Rebelscum has launched their next gallery of SDCC coverage showcasing Sideshow Collectibles. Head on over for a closer look!
Rebelscum has launched their first gallery of SDCC coverage showcasing Hasbro. Head on over for a closer look
The crew at Sandtroopers has been hard at work this afternoon and have posted their first 250 photo image gallery from SDCC! Highlights include the Mandalorian Transport (with seating for 6), Luke’s Tauntaun (in Vintage box),Vintage Landspeeder, Vintage and Clone Wars figure, Hallmark, Sideshow, Gentle Giant and more – all at Sandtrooopers.com!
With SDCC 2011 a week away, we’ve opened a thread in the forums asking what you think we will be seeing (apart from the already leaked photos) from the various manufacturers. Head on in and post your predictions and join the conversation.
It’s official! Orlando, Florida (again) is the location for next year’s Star Wars Celebration VI – August 23-26, 2012. You can read all about it at their official VI web site and order your tickets today!
No foolin’ this time. Lucasfilm has officially launched a teaser site for Celebration VI! While not much is happening on there yet, you can sign up for a newsletter to receive the latest developments as they happen. Head to starwarscelebration.com to subscribe!
On Sunday, May 22 ToyMan Show returns in St. Louis! Vendor toys range from the latest Star Wars Clone Wars and Vintage figures to everyone’s classic favorites of GI Joe and Transformers from the glory days of the 1980s. You never know what you can score at these shows, and if you’re in the St. Louis area it’s usually well worth swinging by. For more details click on Toymanshow.com
Baltimore MD, April 13th, 2011 – On behalf of the Washington DC Metro Area Star Wars Collecting Club (DCSWCC), vice president Frank Klukosky along with treasurer Bob Martinazzi and Maryland regional director Jeff Schock presented a check for $5000 to the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation (BIT).
The presentation was made at Believe in Tomorrow’s Children’s House at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore MD. Accepting the check on behalf of BIT was CEO and founder Brian Morrison and house resident manager Kathy Frost. For more information about BIT and the important work they do, please visit their website at http://www.believeintomorrow.org.
The money was raised via sales of DCSWCC’s exclusive Luke Skywalker cloisonne lapel pin which also honors the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back. There is still time for YOU to help out this important cause. Visit http://store.dcswcc.org to order your pin today!
DCSWCC is one of the largest and most active Star Wars collecting clubs in America, with over 65 members. The club meets monthly and holds special events such as socials and “Roadshow” appraisal events throughout the year. During its 7-year history, DCSWCC has raised over $20,000 for children’s charities in the Washington DC region. For more information, visit the club’s website at http://www.dcswcc.org