Category Archives: Games & Tech

Target Exclusive Galaxy’s Edge Nerf Blasters FOund

Checked out my local Target this morning and found the new Galaxy’s Edge Nerf blasters on shelf today. The Bounty Hunter Blaster ($19.99) is a repaint/recast of the Qi’ra blaster from Solo: A Star Wars Story and the First Order Blaster ($14.99) is a repack of the previously issued blaster from The Force Awakens. Both should be available starting on Sunday.

Rumor Report: New Retro Collection Hoth Game Coming Soon

Vintage Hoth Ice Planet Game

It been a bit since we’ve heard about anything new for the Retro Collection. Hasbro has stated that it was very successful and more product is planned for 2020. Some sleuthing has uncovered word that there is a new/old Hoth Ice Planet Adventure Game coming soon. No word yet as to what figure it may (or may not) include.

New Lucasfilm Animation Logo

On my morning searchings today, I noticed that Lucasfilm has registered a new Lucasfilm Animation logo last week that cleverly incorporates a clone trooper helmet into the design. Two listings are associated with this filing:

88605560 G & S:  Entertainment services in the field of film and television, namely, the creation, production of films, videos, animation, and computer generated images; animation production services

88605539 G & S: Pre-recorded CD-ROMs, compact discs, and DVDs and downloadable audiovisual files featuring pre-recorded films, animation, games, music, computer game software and video game software; downloadable interactive entertainment software for playing computer games and video games; video game software and manuals sold as a unit; interactive video game programs; interactive computer game programs featuring science fiction, action, adventure, animation, drama, or music; interactive multimedia software; interactive multimedia game software

With the return of the Clone Wars in February, prepare to see a lot more clone-related tie-ins/merchandise in the coming year.

Arcade1Up Reveals Star Wars Home Arcade

You can keep your XBOX, Playstation and Switch. I’ll be getting one of these Atari Star Wars Home Arcades from Arcade1Up for my office! Available November 2019 for under $500.