[Update: I typed 2015 when I meant 2014. Sorry, I’m stupid today.] If it’s on StarWars.com, that means it’s legitimate news and worthy of posting. Star Wars Episode VII starts filming in London in May 2014. Pinewood Studios will once again be transformed into that galaxy far, far away as J. J. Abrams starts directing the highly anticipated sequel. Also, we learn that the story takes place 30 years after Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, features three new lead characters and familiar faces. I’m betting those faces are Willrow Hood and that Stormtrooper who hit his head on that door.
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A Few Thoughts on the New Mara Jade Bishoujo Statue from Kotobukiya
Kotobukiya has released images of their long-awaited Bishoujo Mara Jade figure today via their Facebook page. The figure is also currently on display in their booth at New York Comic Con. While I wish I could be there in person to view the figure, being just shy of nine months pregnant means I’m unfortunately not allowed on a plane to New York. Thankfully, the photos Kotobukiya provided on their Facebook page give a more than adequate view of the figure’s details. My review here is based solely on those images. [Ed: A select few have been reproduced here for this
Continue reading#NYCC 2013 Thursday Pictures
Thanks to ace reporter Anthony Brucale, the man behind the legendary TF site TFU.INFO, here are pictures from his trip around New York Comic Con 2013 – Day 1. Be sure to follow his Twitter feed @TFU_INFO (as well as @ASMFeed in case he gets thrown into Twitter Jail) for more pictures tomorrow! General Pictures of the Building and Show Floor Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Chronicling every TMNT toy made, this display featured a column for each Turtle as well others devoted to villians and allies. Comic Inspired Car Decos Part of a pre-NYCC scavenger hunt. The championship cup was
Continue reading#NYCC – Hasbro’s Star Wars Reveals
Tonight, Hasbro held a pre-NYCC cocktail party called “Twas the Night Before…” This party gave media sites the chance to preview new product as well as mingle with fellow fans. Here’s what Hasbro debuted for Star Wars: BLACK SERIES – 6-Inch Tonight’s reveal was all about Episode III, with the debut of Anakin Skywalker. STAR WARS® BLACK SERIES 6-INCH ACTION FIGURES (Approximate retail price: $19.99; Ages: 4 & up; Available: Spring 2014) In 2013, Hasbro took collectible STAR WARS action figures to the next level with the introduction of the six-inch BLACK SERIES action figure line! This exceptional collection of
Continue readingDark Horse & IDW Comics Preview – October 9, 2013
Here are some selected previews that will be out in comic shops Wednesday, October 9. These are the books that caught my eye this week. DARK HORSE Star Wars #10 Luke Skywalker and Wedge Antilles have infiltrated an Imperial Destroyer. But now nine thousand stormtroopers are searching for them, and Darth Vader is aware of their presence. Completing their mission and escaping with their lives may be an either/or proposition! Meanwhile, the Rebel fleet prepares for an Imperial assault! Artist Carlos D’Anda returns! Legendary Star Wars cover artist Hugh Fleming!
Continue readingFunko Presents Star Wars: Series 4
Funko has sent over pictures of new Star Wars Pop! Vinyl figures and they’re so cute you may just go nuts. Available October 24th, you can get Jar Jar Binks, Queen Amidala, R2-D2, Admiral Ackbar, Wicket the Ewok, and my personal favorite – Lando Calrissian. Your toy shelf needs a Lando Pop! Vinyl. Trust me. I mean, come on, how can you not want that?
Continue readingComic Review – The Star Wars #1 (of 8)
With The Star Wars #1, J. W. Rinzler and Mike Mayhew take us to a time and place they call “Longer ago, in a galaxy either further away.” Adapted from the original screenplay by George Lucas, this comic shows what might have been if Lucas’s original plans hadn’t been altered by several revisions of the script. What we know as Star Wars: A New Hope started life as The Star Wars, a tale of Jedi-Bendu vs. the Knights of Sith, as the New Empire had hunted down the architects of the Imperial Space Force. You’ll notice similar themes and characters — Luke, Leia, Jedi,
Continue reading“The Star Wars” #1 Preview on StarWars.com
The official Star Wars website has posted a preview of “The Star Wars #1”. Go. Click that link. Look at the pages. Then come back here. Wow. I love this stuff. This and “Star Wars Rebels” are two of the big Star Wars projects I’m eagerly anticipating. (The third is Episode VII, naturally.) I’m a sucker for Ralph McQuarrie’s concept artwork, so “Rebels” ticks all the right boxes in the artwork we’ve seen so far. “The Star Wars”, though, not only fulfills my McQuarrie love but also my love for behind-the-scenes info. I love the little minutia you find
Continue readingHasbro Reveals from Star Wars Celebration Europe
In Essen, Germany, this past weekend, Star Wars fandom converged at Star Wars Celebration Europe. As part of the festivities, Hasbro presented a panel highlighting new and upcoming Star Wars toys. The good people at Hunter PR and Hasbro sent over images of their reveals, which you can look at in the galleries below. Star Wars: The Black Series – 3 3/4″ Line Star Wars: The Black Series – 6″ Line
Continue reading#SDCC13 Hasbro Star Wars Reveals – Saga Legends
Yesterday at San Diego Comic Con 2013, Hasbro held their Star Wars panel, and now they’ve sent over pictures of new items they revealed. In this set we have figures from their Saga Legends line: Boba Fett Captain Rex Commander Cody
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