A mysterious LEGO Star Wars polybag has turned up online thanks to a tweet from @JediMasterOutred. It features a Rebels style Stormtrooper Sergeant. Look for more details on the release of this figure soon.
Star Wars Rebels: Visions of Hope Available OnDemand
The next episode of Star Wars Rebels, “Visions of Hope”, is now available through the Comcast/XFinity OnDemand* service.
The crew of the Ghost try to thwart an Imperial plan to capture an exiled dignitary who wants to host a secret rally on Lothal.
Look for this episode on the DisneyXD app on Monday or to air on DisneyXD Channel, Feb. 2
*On TV only, DisneyXD subscription required
Customizer Spotlight: my kind of scum
Once again we spotlight the customizing talents of another of our forum members – my kind of scum! From fan fiction creations to classic characters from the films, he continues to inspire with all kinds of custom figure goodness. Check out his latest updates after the jump!
Six Classic Lucasfilm Games Released on GOG
A couple months back, we shared an announcement regarding a few classic Lucasfilm games being made available online by GOG.com. GOG has now released wave 2 featuring six Star Wars titles including X-wing Alliance, X-wing vs TIE Fighter, Galactic Battlegrounds Saga, Dark Forces, Knight of the Old Republic II and Battlefront II.
Custom Star Wars Rebels Puffer Pig Crate
I may be using the word “custom” a little fast and loose here but since StarWars.com released the concept art from “Idiot’s Array”, I felt the need to use the assets to slap together a printable version of the crate used to transport Lando’s puffer pig. Can you tell things are slow right now??? Click the image above to print your own to display with your Star Wars Rebels figures. They are toys after all, right? Hasbro, if you make a Rebels Lando figure, can you include a puffer pig, too?
Summer LEGO 2015 Set Details
Our friends at JediNews have posted some great details for new LEGO sets due in summer 2015. These sets again look to run the gamut of source material from the Prequels to the Original Trilogy to Star Wars Rebels. Head on over to check them out, especially that Imperial Assault Carrier!
Rare Navajo Screening of A New Hope at Celebration
Star Wars: A New Hope was the first mainstream movie to be dubbed into the Navajo language, and fans at Celebration can see a behind-the-scenes documentary on how that came to be, created especially for the event.
Following the never-before-seen documentary footage, and a Q&A session with key players from the Navajo Nation and the film industry, Star Wars: A New Hope will be screened in the Navajo dub – a treat for Star Wars movie fans, and fans of languages, and of course for anyone who speaks Navajo!
For more info head to the Star Wars Celebration website.
Celebration Anaheim Hoth Pin Set – Second Run
Due to overwhelming demand from Star Wars Celebration ticket-holders, a second, very limited run of the Hoth Pin & T-Shirt 2-Pack will be produced. These sets will be made available for sale beginning on Wednesday, January 21. Act now! This batch is expected to sell out quickly. Also, please note that all orders placed prior to January 21st will ship before the end of February, as originally announced. Orders placed on or after January 21st will ship later, likely before the end of March.
The Force Awakens: The Bag
As reported by our friends at Jedi News, VIPs attending UK Toy Fair were treated to a first look at merchandise for The Force Awakens from various manufacturers including Hasbro. As a parting gift, they were given a “TFA” emblazoned tote bag which will surely be a sought after item by memorabilia collectors.
Star Wars Rebels/Saga Legends Wave 3 Preorder
Entertainment Earth is now taking preorders for Star Wars Rebels/Saga Legends Wave 3 which includes new figures Lando Calrissian (Skiff Guard Disguise), Han Solo (Bespin) and Luke Skywalker (X-wing Pilot) plus carry-forwards of The Inquisitor, Erza and Stormtrooper. You can order by the case (2x of each) or as a set (1x of each).