Echo Base, Hoth (In Celebration of May The Fourth) – Vans takes off to a galaxy far, far away for an out-of-this-world collection featuring artwork from the original Star Wars trilogy. The Force is strong in this intergalactic offering that extends from Classics and Vault by Vans footwear to men’s apparel and women’s accessories. By combining heritage Vans prints with iconic Star Wars characters, both entities present a truly unique capsule this universe has never seen before.
DISNEY PUBLISHING WORLDWIDE LAUNCHES STAR WARS™ APPS FOR NEXT GENERATION OF FANS
New Portfolio of Apps Introduces Legendary Saga in Unique Ways; “Star Wars Journeys: The Phantom Menace” Available Now on the App Store
GLENDALE, Calif., May 1, 2014 – Drawing from the success of its interactive storytelling products, Disney Publishing Worldwide today announced the launch of “Star Wars Journeys,” a new episodic series of apps featuring the stories, heroes and villains from a galaxy far, far away. With immersive story content and fast-paced activities and game play, “Star Wars Journeys” apps will introduce the epic Star Wars universe to the next generation of fans like never before. More than half a dozen apps are slated for release for the Kids and Entertainment categories of the App Store; “Star Wars Journeys: The Phantom Menace” is available now and additional apps in the portfolio will roll out in sequential order leading up to the release of Star Wars Episode VII.
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This week we are featuring new Pre-Orders like the Thor ARTFX+ statue, Aquaman Icons 1/6 scale statue and Black Lantern Full Scale prop replica! Plus, the Jumbo Kenner TIE Fighter Pilot, Kotobukiya Han and Chewie ARTFX+ Statue and more! Click on through for the full list.
Sideshow Collectibles kicks off their May the 4th festivities with the launching of their Life-Size Boba Fett figure pre-order. This bounty doesn’t come cheap at $7,499, but it will start shipping this September so you won’t have to wait long to have it front and center in your collection.
Check back tomorrow at 12 PM Eastern time for another Disney Star Wars announcement. Information is under embargo until then under penalty of carbon freeze.
This set doesn’t go on sale for a few more days but the crew over at From Bricks To Bothans as posted an in-depth review of the UCS Sandcrawler (75059). Head on over for the highs and lows of this “grueling” build!
Big Bad Toy Store has updated this week with their latest in new arrivals and pre-orders. Click on through to check them out and be sure to review their Spring Cleaning Sale for huge discounts.
USA Today has updated with a new article about a new Star Wars Rebels trailer debuting on May the 4th. Give the article a read then check out high resolution images right here.
The Star Wars team is thrilled to announce the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII.
Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in the new film.
Director J.J. Abrams says, “We are so excited to finally share the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII. It is both thrilling and surreal to watch the beloved original cast and these brilliant new performers come together to bring this world to life, once again. We start shooting in a couple of weeks, and everyone is doing their best to make the fans proud.”
Head to StarWars.com for the full announcement
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Stormtrooper Helmets Reimagined by Celebrities & Artists will be on Display in Celebration of the Global Fan Holiday, May the 4th
Lucasfilm, Disney Consumer Products and Neff announced today the upcoming Star Wars Legion exhibition. Artists from across The Walt Disney Company including Lucasfilm, Industrial Light and Magic, Marvel and Pixar—as well as select street artists chosen by Neff and celebrity Star Wars fans –all come together to create individualized interpretations of the iconic stormtrooper helmet in celebration of the global fan holiday, Star Wars Day or “May the 4th be with you.”
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