General Mills Offers Collectable Star WarsTM Pens in Specially Marked Packages of Big G Cereal to Celebrate Episode I 3D Launch
Special Edition Xbox Coming This April
After a long delay, Microsoft and LucasArts have revealed that the Star Wars themed Kinect Xbox 360 will finally be released on April 3, 2012. Head to USA Today for the full story.
Walmart Discover The Force Floor Display
As we reported yesterday, Walmart is now starting to get their exclusive “Discover the Force” wave of figures. Don’t give up the search if you don’t see the figures in the regular action figure aisle on the pegs. Forum member EopieHerder tweeted the above image of a four-sided aisle/floor display he found as his local store. As you’re well aware, Walmart tends to be creative as to where they display their merchandise sometimes so you might take the time to roam around the store a bit to locate one.
Episode 332: But Wait There’s More!
With the street date for new Star Wars toys well behind us all the major retailers have the new Star Wars figures, Fighter Pods, vehicles, and more out! But in with the new means out with the old at many Targets, and on this week’s Star Wars Action News Marjorie and Arnie play your voicemails on some of the best bargains to be had on Star Wars toys!
Also this week, a discussion of even more Star Wars Valentine’s Day products, Sideshow’s new Premium Format Aayla Secura figure, and Brock reviews the Star Wars novel Darth Plagueis. All on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
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Countdown to Toy Fair 2012
We are only a few days away from Toy Fair 2012 and as we prep to bring you on-site coverage again this year – myself included YIPPEE! – we would like to pass on any burning questions or concerns you may have to the Hasbro team. Feel free to post them in the comment section here, in our forums or on our facebook page and we will do our best to get a few of them answered.
Discover the Force Figures Hit Walmart
We are receiving word that the Walmart exclusive assortment of “Discover the Force” figures have made their way as far east as Texas.
20% Off Specials This Week at TRU
Toys”R”Us is have a 20% off sale this week on select new Star Wars merchandise. Head to your local store to find the following:
TRU Exclusive Podracer Pilots Action Figure Pack: $21.59 each
Fleet/Class I Vehicles with Figures Sets: $15.99 each
Ultimate FX Lightsabers: $31.99 each
Basic Roleplaying Masks: $10.39 each
Roleplaying Electronic Blasters: $18.39 each
Star Wars Filming Locations of the US
There have been many books written discussing the mythology, characters and technology of the Star Wars universe but now is your chance to experience many of the locations of Star Wars that were filmed right here in the United States. Read on to find out how you can be a part of publishing Star Wars Filming Locations of the United States by Adam Parr with Carl Cunningham and John Klinger as well a view sample pages of this book.
Premium Format Captain Rex Teaser
Sideshow Collectibles has updated their production blog today with a teaser of the Captain Rex Premium Format figure. Head on over to take a look. And that’s an order!
The Enloe Trials – First Previews
The Enloe Chronicles photonovel series concluded over one year ago, but as promised, the adventures of Rykrof Enloe will continue into the era of the Galactic Empire!
Head on over to the forums for a progress update on The Enloe Trials by clicking on the previews above!