The Alliance leaders are summoning the most loyal Rebels in the galaxy to gather at the Rebel Rendezvous on Thursday, May 15, 2014 between 10AM and 5PM at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®.
New Star Wars Weekends Merchandise
The Disney Parks Blog has posted info for their new tie-in merchandise for Star Wars Weekends 2014. Head on over to check out their assortment of pins, limited edition figure sets, puzzles, Vinylmation figures (including a 9″ Rancor with Rancor Keeper), and more! Look for more collectibles announcements to be posted on March 4.
Sneak Peek: Death Star Console
Our friend Eric “Raylen” over at Hole in the Ground Productions has set us a great sneak peek at his custom 3D printed molded Death Star consoles that he is working on. I can’t wait to get a few of these for the collection!
RebelForce Radio with Topher Grace
Topher Grace (That 70′s Show) give us all the deets about his new website CerealPrize.com and makes an exclusive announcement that will be of interest to Star Wars fans. Bonus: Kyle Newman is along for the ride! Plus, a new trailer for The Clone Wars Lost Missions was released this week and we take you through it shot-by-shot; Dave Filoni weighs in on the Jango Fett: Mando or no debate; David Allen Grier opens up about his involvement in the Star Wars NPR Radio Dramas, and Chris Rock celebrates Black History Month with Billy Dee Williams! All this and much more this week on RFR!
MTT for Dirt Cheap at TJ Maxx
Yakreader Scott writes in with a report on what maybe the lowest price I’ve seen for the Trade Federation MTT. Click on through for his story.
Author Aaron Allston Passes Away
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.
JTA Dabbles in the Dark Side; Foresees New Figures and More
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 Announces Rancho Obi-Thon
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.
New LEGO Sets Hitting Retail
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!
Episode 417: Toy Fair 2014 – LEGO and more from Javits!
In this special episode, Arnie and Marjorie look at all the new Star Wars toys coming from LEGO, Kotobukiya, Uncle Milton, and more!
Star Wars fans have a reason to be excited after last week’s New York Toy Fair International. Watch this week’s podcast to see all the new toys and collectibles! From LEGO to Uncle Milton, Kotobukiya, Underground Toys, and so many more, they’re all in this week’s continuing Toy Fair coverage!