io9.com has an exclusive report that Joe Schrieber, author of Death Troopers, has penned a new novel centered on Darth Maul. Titled, Maul: Lockdown, the story takes place before the events of Episode I where Maul is sent on a secret mission by Darth Sidious to infiltrate a crime organization from within a prison. Head over to io9.com for a synopsis.
Big Bad Toy Store has added several customizing / scratch building accessories to their store. Head on over to check out the various items that are available from Hobby Base.
Hot Toys.jp has announced today that they have entered a partnership with Hasbro, Inc. to distribute their (Hasbro) products in Japan.
Interested in starting a fan site or just looking for tips on improving your own? Today (Jan 24), fan sites on twitter are holding an online seminar of sorts offering advice, tricks and tips. Simply follow the #SWFS hashtag on Twitter for a great discussion all day long.
Thanks to Fandom Apocalypse for the invite.
Medicom has updated today revealing the first in a series of Vintage Style Star Wars figures from Bear Model + Perfect Studio. The Vintage SOFUBI Darth Vader is a modern interpretation of the 1978 Takara figure, stands about 10″ tall and features a vinyl cape, lightsaber and 5 points of articulation and has an MSRP of 9,450￥ (about $100 US).
Our friends at JediNews have confirmed that the packaging design we brought your attention to earlier today is in fact the new line look for Hasbro and other licensees debuting in late 2013. For the full details, head over to JediNews.
Be sure to check out the high-res images of the Anakin to Vader revealed earlier today as well.
Rebelscum has posted a brief image gallery featuring various Star Wars products shown at the UK Toy Fair. Within the images I noticed something strange… it looks as though several different products (Uncle Milton,Dagedar, plush figures) are using stylized Darth Vader with lava artwork for their packaging. Is this our first glimpse at the post-Yoda line look? Stay tuned for more info as it develops.
Long-time reader Scott from Tulsa reports receiving his Jumbo Kenner Luke Skywalker X-Wing Pilot today from Gentle Giant so be sure to watch those doorsteps for yours!
The UK Toy Fair is officially underway and the first awards have been given out predicting the Best New Toys of 2013 and Hasbro’s new Anakin to Darth Vader figure (£24.99) has earned a spot. While details of this figure have yet to be revealed, we can provide you a small press image courtesy of Bastion Press.
Watch for more details out of UK Toy Fair as they become available.
