While shopping today at a local grocery chain (Cub Foods) I noticed an official Super Bowl LII pin with the Star Wars logo and lightsabers on it. This is the second lapel pin that has been found, the first was an R2-D2 pin posted via Reddit and was available at the Mall of America Super Bowl store. Could there be a reason for such a marketing partnership? A trailer for an upcoming film perhaps? We shall see.

Our friends at JediDefender reported finding this back on Jan 7.

StarWars.com has posted the first look at the badge artwork for Star Wars Celebration in Orlando. Illustrated by artist Paul Shipper, these badges capture the likeness of each character in amazing detail. Head over to the official site for the full reveal.

Here’s where the fun begins…it’s the return of the Star Wars Celebration Pin Trading Program! The Star Wars Celebration Europe pin set will feature pins based on the emojis from the official Star Wars app, with 40 unique Star Wars character pins spanning the entire Star Wars galaxy – including some surprise variants.

Head on over to the official Celebration site for more details and teasers of additional pins!

Our friends at Vinylmation World have posted an image of a new pin available at Star Wars Weekends featuring the First Order Stormtrooper from The Force Awakens. A portion of the proceeds go to Force for Change. The pin is limited to 10,000 pieces and retails for $9.99

Star Wars Celebration site has updated today announcing 5 new pins that will be available throughout the convention. The break down is as follows:

Biker Scout – Samsonite
Boushh – Anovos
The Emperor – EFX Collectibles
Lando Calrissian – ThinkGeek
Emperor’s Royal Guard – PPW Toys

The next pin set in the Celebration trading program goes up for preorder tomorrow for Celebration Anaheim ticket/badge holders. Check them out at StarWarsCelebration.com

Our friends at VinylmationWorld have posted details for new Star Wars Weekends merchandise to attendees this May. Head on over for a look at some great Disney Parks merchandise including Vinylmation, new D-Tech figures, pins and more!

Due to overwhelming demand from Star Wars Celebration ticket-holders, a second, very limited run of the Hoth Pin & T-Shirt 2-Pack will be produced. These sets will be made available for sale beginning on Wednesday, January 21. Act now! This batch is expected to sell out quickly. Also, please note that all orders placed prior to January 21st will ship before the end of February, as originally announced. Orders placed on or after January 21st will ship later, likely before the end of March.

Badge holders for Star Wars Celebration can now order the Hoth Pin Set featuring Luke Skywalker (Hoth Gear) and Snowtrooper and exclusive t-shirt. Price is set at $35.00

Rebelscum is reporting the arrival of the Star Wars Celebration Early Bird pin sets and shirts to those badge holders that ordered. The set includes R2-D2, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Chewbacca. Head on over to Rebelscum for a closer look.