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Mission Series: Senate Duel Images
Andrew’s Toyz has posted via their Google+ page a couple great images of the upcoming Mission Series: Senate Duel 2-pack featuring Darth Sidious (new) and Yoda (repack). Despite its limited articulation, that Sidious looks AWESOME! Click the image above to check them out.
Sandtrooper on Dewback Animated Maquette Statue On Sale
As part of their Daily Deals promotion, Entertainment Earth is offering a sizable 35% discount in the Sandtrooper on Dewback Animated Maquette from Gentle Giant. This statue is limited to only 375 pieces worldwide making the $260.00 pricepoint all that more attractive. Get yours before it’s gone.
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago Unveils Brick-tastic Makeover
CHICAGO (Feb. 26, 2014) – LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago unveils a newly redesigned Center giving the thousands of families who visit an even better brick experience. The renovation includes improvements to the Center’s highly popular play areas, cafe and all new model display areas , including LEGO® Star WarsTM Miniland – a large-scale, interactive LEGO model display chronicling the adventures of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.
UPDATE: Now with images
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Disney Rebel Rendezvous Product Catalog
DisneyParkMerchanside.com has updated their announcement of the Rebel Rendezvous package with their full catalog of random selection and pre-purchase merchandise.
The Adventure Continues…
Forum member and photonovel genius Lance Quazar returns to the scene with the beginning of an adventure for all you Indiana Jones fanatics… Indiana Jones and the Mayan Secret!
This storyline is all part of a contest he has entered at The Indy Cast, and regardless of how this places, it’s a fantastic start to a new ongoing series that looks very promising. So kick back for a few minutes and appreciate the hard work he’s put into this – because I’m guessing if you do, you’re going to enjoy the ride.
More Diorama Bits Available!
Forum member Raylen continues to deliver great 3.75″ scale diorama items, offering collectors a way to fill the void that Hasbro has ignored for almost 20 years now.
If you like what you see, your orders can be placed here, and you are welcome to brag about how you have cooler dioramas than before now thanks to the various items he is offering in our forums.
LEGO UCS Sandcrawler Due in May
After an unsuccessful Cuusoo campaign last year, fans of the Sandcrawler now have an official set to budget for coming this May. An image from the upcoming LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary: Updated and Expanded hit the web via Flickr a couple days ago which confirms a leak from back in December by Chowren Toys. The UCS Sandcrawler (75059) includes a ton of play features and several mini figures including Uncle Owen and a complement of disgusting Jawas. Look for the price to be in the $300-$400 range here in the US.
Thanks to Chris S. from BanthaSkull for the reminder.
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
BBTS has updated this week with several new pre-orders and new arrivals. Click on through to check out the latest Star Wars items including Plush Characters, Hero Series 12″ figures, TIE Fighter Bottle Opener, 1:6 scale figures and more!
Jedi Academy: Return of the Padawan
The Official Site has posted an exclusive first look at the next installment in Jeffrey Brown’s series of children’s books with Jedi Academy: Return of the Padawan
After surviving his first year at Jedi Academy, Roan Novachez thought his second year would be a breeze. He couldn’t have been more wrong. Roan feels like he’s drifting apart from his friends, and it’s only made worse when Roan discovers he’s not the amazing pilot he thought he’d be. When the school bullies take him under their wing, he decides they aren’t so bad after all — or are they?
Click on over to StarWars.com for the full details.