Toys”R”Us this week is offering a $10 “Star Wars Bucks” gift card for Hasbro Star Wars purchases of $40 or more. Offer valid 1/30/12 through 2/13/12. Also in their weekly ad, they have the Death Star Trench Run set for $79.99 ($20 off) and additional sales on Star Wars Transformers and Role Play items.
We’ve intercepted a transmission from a droid inside of Lucas Licensing that claims that Yoda is rumored to be the theme of Star Wars merchandise in 2013 after Darth Maul finishes his run in 2012. Click on through to see a mockup of what might be on the packaging in 2013.
Yakface forum member AaylaSecurasMan was able to score some of the 2012 TVC figures already at his local Target, and has shared some loose images for everyone’s viewing pleasure. Check them out by clicking here.
On a side note, how crazy is it that these are already hitting at Target, while online stores don’t even have them listed yet?
The current Yakfinities Customizing Challenge runs through December 31, and this unique theme allows for a variety of different takes on characters from the Star Wars galaxy.
What C-3PO and R2-D2 were humans? Or if the Jedi Council was secretly comprised of Sith Lords? Yakfinities Customizing Challenges are about sharing ideas and creative customs from all levels of talent! So whether you’re a crafty customizing veteran or have never created a custom, we invite all of our readers to take part!
So join in the fun and create your own submissions (which will even enter you for a chance to win some new Hasbro figures from The Vintage Collection) after the jump!
By now you’ve seen the “Life-Size Darth Maul Giveaway” promo stickers affixed to the new The Phantom Menace figures from the Vintage Collection, but we have been in the dark in regards to the details of the promo… until now. Click on through for scans of the complete entry form.
Just like they were when you were a kid, only BIGGER! Gentle Giant continues on with their new line of vintage Star Wars action figure reproductions with the release of Jumbo Kenner 12″ Hammerhead! Head on over to Gentle Giant to place your order today for a Fall 2012 release.
Giant Giant updates this week and is now taking pre-orders for the new Nien Nunb Mini Bust based on his appearance in his B-Wing Flight Suit during the Rebel Briefing Room from Return of the Jedi. Head on over to Gentle Giant to place your order today for a Fall 2012 release.
MediCinema will be holding The Official Star Wars Charity Dinner & Quiz at The Hilton Park Lane Hotel, London, W1 on Thursday 2nd February 2012 to support the release of Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace in 3D. All monies raised will be for the MediCinema charity which installs state-of-the-art cinemas to improve the difficult reality of being in hospital for patients and families by bringing them genuine movie-going experiences. Read on for the full press release.
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Reports are flying about that the TPM wave of Vintage Collection figures have hit retail at Target in the US. They have been found in Utah, Arizona and California. South of the border in Mexico, the first wave of Movie Heroes sporting the new Darth Maul packaging design have hit retail as well. Seems like Christmas has come a little early for some folks.