Author Aaron Allston (X-Wing, The New Jedi Order, Legacy of the Force, Fate of the Jedi series) has passed away from a massive heart attack at the age of 54. Our condolences go out to his family and friends and thank you for your years of dedication in expanding and exploring the Star Wars universe.
Jedi Temple Archives has been busy learning details that some would consider to be “unnatural” and have posted an interesting list hinting at some of what we can expect to be revealed at SDCC – including a figure that interests us very much. Head on over to check it out.
Rancho Obi-Wan has announced Rancho Obi-Thon, a seven-day eBay charity auction to raise funds for the ongoing cost of running Rancho. There are original artworks and prints, one-of-a-kind fan-made collectibles, autographs, posters, prototypes and many other items. The auction launches March 2 at 12pm PT.
Head to RanchoObiWan.org for more information including details on the 2014 Membership Kits.
While you may have a better chance at winning the lottery than finding new Hasbro figures these days, it’s refreshing to know that LEGO Star Wars products continue to arrive at retail at a good pace – and this week, the 2014 sets have started to show up at various retailers. So head on out and see what you can score!
In this special episode, Arnie and Marjorie look at all the new Star Wars toys coming from LEGO, Kotobukiya, Uncle Milton, and more!
Hasbro tells us playsets are impossible, but Star Wars fans know better. That’s why independent projects like this new campaign are popping up all over. For more information and pics, head on over to the forums!
K & C Collectibles has added Black Series Wave 3, Mission Series Wave 2, Saga Legends Wave 2, LEGO sets, Kotobukiya, Attakus Collection, and much more. Click on through for a complete list of recently added items.
Head on over to IGN.com to check out their exclusive Season 6 Trailer for The Clone Wars: The Lost Missions coming to Netflix next month.
Another live video/audio Boring Conversation Anyway™ and after an excellent Episode #50 pretty much the same panel has returned, so join as we talk Star Wars Toys at New York Toy fair 2014 and more with Flyguy, Yakface, Imperial Shipyards, Dan Curto and DorksideToys.
Check out all that’s in stock, and available for pre-order at dorksidetoys.com. We have Walking Dead, Funko, Marvel, Star Wars, GI JOE & more… Plus you can win a set of the three new Black Series figures, see some cool Walking Dead, and get your collector on with GI JOE AFA figures.