StarWars.com has updated today with an expanded interview with Annie Leibovitz from the recent Vanity Fair feature. The new article reveals a new image of Andy Serkis in full mo-cap mode as well as the character he will be playing (name only). For spoiler-phobes steer clear, but for others click on over to the official site.
Star Wars Reads Day Returns This October
USA Today has announced today the return of Star Wars Reads Day – Oct. 10, 2015. This marks the fourth anniversary of the event and to commemorate it, Disney/Lucasfilm has created a new logo featuring BB-8 from The Force Awakens. For more info check out the article and visit the Star Wars Reads Facebook page.
Star Wars #6 Preview
Comic Book Resources has posted an exclusive preview of Star Wars #6 featuring Boba Fett tracking down Luke Skywalker on Tatooine. Look for this issue at your local comic shop and online on June 3.
UPDATE: The Force Awakens First Order Stormtrooper Hits eBay
It was only a matter of time, but the Hasbro 6″ First Order Stormtrooper figure from The Force Awakens hit eBay recently courtesy of seller VipersKingdom. It is sold out now but that is likely to change based on past history. If you absolutely must have the figure now, bookmark the seller’s page and check back often.
Thanks to fellow Wolfpack Podcast team member Corey for the heads up.
UPDATE: It is back up now as an auction listing – current price $510.00
LEGO Star Wars The Force Awakens Set Leak
A new LEGO Star Wars set from The Force Awakens has leaked and despite it being briefly seen in the newest trailer we won’t be posting it here as it is unofficial. Head over to MakingStarWars.net – spoiler warnings apply.
Santa Cruz Expands Scenes Line of Skateboards
Santa Cruz Skateboards has expanded their line of Exclusive Special Edition Star Wars collection of Decks and Cruzers with 5 new “scene” designs. Click on through to check out the Trash Compactor, Sarlacc Pit, Millennium Falcon Asteroid Chase and the Darth Vader “Neptune” deck which draws inspiration from Jason Jessee’s classic “Neptune” deck from 1988 (a board of which I have fond memories).
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New Figures In Stock at HasbroToyShop
HasbroToyShop now has the new Black Series Clone Commander Wolffe and Imperial Navy Commander in stock. You can use coupon code “Memorial15” for 15% off your order plus free shipping.
2015 SDCC Star Wars Fan Breakfast
Our friends at Star Wars Action News have revealed the official details for the Star Wars Fan Breakfast held this year at San Diego Comic-Con. Check out the video above and be sure to subscribe to the Star Wars Action News YouTube channel as well.
New Disney Infinity 3.0 Star Wars Images and Details
Disney Interactive has issued a press release with new details and images for the upcoming Star Wars™: Twilight of the Republic Play Set for Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition this year. Click on through for more.
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Happy Memorial Day
Although we are a little late in our published acknowledgement, we would like to take the time to honor the brave men and women who served, fought and died for our country. It often takes a solemn commemoration to put things like toy collecting (or other trivialities) into perspective and further proves that we have very little to complain about in the ultimate scheme of things.