Amazon has added a new listing to their site revealing a new action figure collecting resource book from super-fan Steve Sansweet. Star Wars: The Ultimate Action Figure Collection: 35 Years of Characters features 352 pages and is slated for an October 17, 2012 release. Pre-order yours today!
Thanks to KnightsArchive.com for the tip!
Maybe not since Heir to the Empire has a Star Wars Expanded Universe been as hotly anticipated as James Luceno’s Darth Plagueis. Since Revenge of the Sith hit theaters Star Wars ans have wondered how much of Palpatine’s tale of his former master was true. Could Plagueis stop people from dying? Did he pass on the knowledge to Palpatine? And, most importantly, did Plagueis cause the creation of Anakin Skywalker? But after appearing on Del Rey’s Star Wars book list for release in 2008 the book was pulled by Lucasfilm.
Now, four years after it’s originally scheduled release, James Luceno and Lucasfilm have given us Darth Plagueis and answered those many questions…from a certain point of view. On this week’s Star Wars Action News James Luceno talks to Arnie about what transpired to get this novel released, George Lucas’ direct involvement in the story, how The Clone Wars reviving Darth Maul impacted his story, and whether or not Plagueis really did create The Chosen One. Read the book, then come to get all the backstory and Luceno’s own interpretation of the events hinted at by the novel.
With Star Wars eye shadow, more deleted scenes figures hitting pegs, and an Ultimate LEGO R2-D2, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News!
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Unless you’ve been living in a cave on Lotho Minor, you’re aware that tonight marks the end of The Clone Wars fourth season and the Sith is about to hit the fan as Obi-Wan confronts Darth Maul in the ultimate rematch! Fueled by revenge and hatred for the Jedi, Darth Maul and Savage Opress take on the venerable Jedi Master and a surprising ally. Don’t miss tonight’s exciting conclusion!
Target has the Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray on sale this week for $80. A great price if you have yet to add this to your collection!
Ralph McQuarrie, the visionary artist responsible for what we’ve come to know as the look and feel of Star Wars, passed away yesterday at the age of 82. Visit StarWars.com to read a note from George Lucas on his passing and be sure to visit the official Ralph McQuarrie website to view many of his magnificent works.
USA Today has posted an exclusive trailer for this Friday’s all-new Clone Wars and within it’s frames you will finally see Darth Maul in his cyborg form. Click the link above for the trailer and tune in tomorrow night for what looks to be an amazing start to the season finale!
Pocket-lint.com is reporting a rumor that Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace 3-D could be released on blu-ray as soon as this spring! Head on over for their rumor report. Thanks to Clubjade.net for the twitter tip.
General Mills Offers Collectable Star WarsTM Pens in Specially Marked Packages of Big G Cereal to Celebrate Episode I 3D Launch
With the street date for new Star Wars toys well behind us all the major retailers have the new Star Wars figures, Fighter Pods, vehicles, and more out! But in with the new means out with the old at many Targets, and on this week’s Star Wars Action News Marjorie and Arnie play your voicemails on some of the best bargains to be had on Star Wars toys!
Also this week, a discussion of even more Star Wars Valentine’s Day products, Sideshow’s new Premium Format Aayla Secura figure, and Brock reviews the Star Wars novel Darth Plagueis. All on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
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There have been many books written discussing the mythology, characters and technology of the Star Wars universe but now is your chance to experience many of the locations of Star Wars that were filmed right here in the United States. Read on to find out how you can be a part of publishing Star Wars Filming Locations of the United States by Adam Parr with Carl Cunningham and John Klinger as well a view sample pages of this book.