Star Wars Shopping (including more info from Comic-Con)
The 2005 Comic Con T-shirt is now available from Starwarsshop.com!
In the aftermath of A New Hope's debut in 1977, Lucasfilm sought to let people know that Darth Vader, and Star Wars itself, was here to stay. To promote this message, a t-shirt depicting the helmeted one with the simple phrase "Darth Vadar Lives" (yes, "Vadar was misspelled) was sent out to the streets, assuring fans that there was much to look forward to in the wake of A New Hope.
Because "Star Wars is Forever" was Lucasfilm's official theme at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, the cool retro graphic and phrase (with correct spelling) has been resurrected to once more deliver the message that Star Wars is alive and well and moving forward into the new millennium. Share the fact that "the circle is now complete" with this fantastic tee that brings the spirit of 1977 into the summer of the saga's final chapter, and beyond.
Also be sure to pre-order your copy of Star Wars: Empire at War available with a with a free Mousepad only at StarWarsShop.com!
Internet Exclusive Wedge Antilles Carded Action Figure w/exclusive Collector Card and Case
For the first time ever, Rebel hero Wedge Antilles is available as a carded figure exclusively through online retailers.
What makes the offering from StarWarsShop.com so special, however, is that each carded Wedge figure ordered will be accompanied by an exclusive Topps series card printed just for shoppers at our site. The two-sided collector card, which features a color portrait on one side and character specs on the other, is the premiere card in a planned series that will be exclusive to StarWarsShop.com. What's more, this added bonus is free!
Figure collectors have long asked for a carded version of Wedge, which originally came packed inside the 1997 Millennium Falcon Carry Case.
StarWarsShopcom has enhanced this limited online offer by including the exclusive Topps trading card and a StarWarsShop collector case -- you will not find this bundle offered anywhere else!
Remember, this figure cannot be purchased through traditional mass merchant retailers -- it is an internet exclusive. Make sure to get your Wedge Antilles figure with exclusive Topps card and collector case from StarWarsShop today!
Our Price: $15.99
Exclusive to our shoppers, each Wedge figure ordered will include an exclusive Topps collector cardIncludes exclusive StarWarsShop.com-branded collector star case EDITOR'S NOTE: I'M GOING TO ORDER MINE THIS WEEKEND. WEDGE ROCKS! (COME ON...DONCHA JUST LOVE FLYBOYS???)
Quantities are limited
Ships Oct 2005
Backpack Heroes
Can't stop playing with your Galactic Heroes action figures? Now you don't have to. EDITOR'S NOTE: PHEW! I WAS WORRIED I MIGHT HAVE TO GET A LIFE, OR SOMETHING!
Take your favorite Galactic Heroes with you anywhere you go. Just use the clasp to attach the most famous heroes and villains in the galaxy to your belt, backpack, or anywhere you like. EDITOR'S NOTE: ANYWHERE??? (DON'T LEAVE IT OPEN LIKE THAT......)
Look for Hasbro's "Backpack Heroes" this summer.
Jedi Mickey Strikes Back
There's a new Jedi in town, and it looks like he was trained by the best.
Jedi Mickey returns, paired up with Yoda for this Star Tours 2-pack.
Little is known about the set at this time, but park visitors would do well to keep their eyes peeled. We'll have more information on this set as it comes in EDITOR'S NOTE: MUST GO BACK TO DISNEY WORLD. MUST GO BACK SOON!
Hasbro Previews Plans for 2005 and 2006
At Hasbro's Star Wars panel, representatives provided the curious crowd of collectors information on the products shown in their Comic-Con booth and gave first looks at products coming later this year and into 2006.
Highlights for established lines include...
The kid-friendly Force Battlers line will have 12 figures in 2005
Attacktix series 2 will be available in September 2005, featuring 30 figures spanning the entire saga (including bounty hunters) with new attacks and abilities, like medical droids and other defensive-strategy techniques. Series 3 will come in January.
The Galactic Heroes line-up will expand to include backpack danglers. Beyond the Yoda, Han Solo, Boba Fett and Luke Skywalker danglers already revealed at Celebration III, the line will include Darth Vader and the Mr. Potatohead-inspired "Darth Tader" in Galactic Hero form.
The Evolutions assortment of action figure 3-packs will expand to include yellow and gray trooper repaint variations. EDITOR'S NOTE: FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO JUST CAN'T HAVE TOO MANY TROOPERS WITH DIFFERENT COLOR SHOULDER DETAILING.
There will be 12 new action figures in the 3 3/4" line for approximately in October
57 -- Commander Bly
58 -- Wookiee Commando with soft goods loin cloth EDITOR'S NOTE: BUT I BLUSH.....
59 -- Commander Gree
60 -- Grievous bodyguard (white)
61 -- Passel Argente -- mustard-colored outfit
62 -- Cat Miin (Shu Mai's aide)
63 -- Neimodian commander
64 -- R4-P17
65 -- Tactical Ops Trooper (501st)
66 -- Plo Koon hologram
67 -- Aayla Secura hologram
68 -- Wookiee heavy gunner
Among the first-look offerings were a number of retailer exclusives coming this fall.
The "Clone Attack on Coruscant" battle pack will be available at Target and will include five clonetrooper figures in a package that makes them appear to be riding a Republic Gunship into battle.
Also at Target will be three exclusive figures. Straight from their duel on Mustafar, lava-reflective lighting Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are specially painting to appear as they do in the lighting of the final fight of Episode III. EDITOR'S NOTE: I JUST ADORE IT WHEN MY TOYS FEATURE FAUX LIGHTING EFFECTS!
Drawing a loud gasp of enthusiasm from the crowd is the new super-articulated stealth trooper, an expanded universe clone that is promised to the start of things to come.
In the spirit of the greatly sought-after Cinemacast Vader of the past, will be a Wal-Mart exclusive new Cinemacast Vader with a dynamic pose and an Episode III-inspired base.
Rounding out the exclusives in the formal presentation were two K-Mart exclusive battle packs, a Toys R Us exclusive Hoth battle pack and two droid 5-packs that will come from Entertainment Earth.
The droids included in the later will include, R4-A22 (Dexter's diner), R2-A6, R2-M5, R2-C4 (3 from Ric Olie's starship), R2-X2 (Red 10's), R4-E1 (Bo Shek's), R2-Q2 (Biggs'), R3-T2 (Mos Eisley), R3-T6 (Death Star with clear dome), and R3-A2 (green droid on Hoth).
2006 will bring an exciting refresh of the 3 3/4" figure line with the "Saga Collection" and the return of silver-and-black packaging, amalgamated with some of the package design of the Episode III line.
The line will feature collector-focused figures balancing core and minor characters with waves themed by common battles and settings. All figures will have bases and other surprises Hasbro promised to reveal later. EDITOR'S NOTE: BUT OH YOU GUYS AT HASBRO DO TEASE.
Shown in the presentation were three all-new sculpt figures from the first wave, themed around the Battle of Carkoon: Leia as Boussh, Han Solo in carbonite and Bib Fortuna. The second wave will be based on the Battle of Hoth.
Hasbro confirmed the end (or hiatus) of the 7-inch Unleashed line, but announced a new 2-inch line that will carry the spirit on Unleashed into a smaller scale with Unleashed Battle Packs.
There will be four per pack with a suggested retail price of $9.99.
While main characters will be included, 75% will be trooper builders to allow collectors to stage huge battles in small areas. EDITOR'S NOTE: OH. YAY.
Not included in the presentation, but coerced by a clever question from a young collector, was the announcement of two figures themed as the "Separation of the Twins" available as Wal-Mart exclusives late in 2005.
Packaged in a unique look partly between the Episode III look and the new "Saga Collection" look, there will be one pack with Obi-Wan Kenobi and baby Luke, and another with Bail Organa and baby Leia. EDITOR'S NOTE: A GENUINE WOOHOO FOR THIS NEWS!!! I GUESS I HAVE TO GO AT LEAST ONE MORE TIME TO WAL-BLEEPIN-MART. (WHAT I DO FOR LOVE).
AND CHECK OUT SOME PICS FROM THE ANNOUNCED NEW STUFF, BELOW ---
KB TOYS 12-PACK EXCLUSIVES
HOTH BATTLE PACK
MORE NEW TOYS
EDITOR'S NOTE: THESE MIGHT BE 12-INCH ONES?
HOLOGRAPHIC EMPEROR
EDITOR'S NOTE: I SEE LONDON, I SEE FRANCE, I SEE PALPY'S.....UM....INTERNAL ORGANS
LOTS OF TROOPERS
Ten New Droids to Roll Into Action
Entertainment Earth recently announced their next set of exclusive STAR WARS action figures at the 2005 Comic-Con International.
Hasbro will be adding ten droids to the STAR WARS action figure universe in two separate specially marked exclusive five-packs. Scheduled for shipment in December 2005, the Rebel Set includes R2-A6, R2-X2, R2-C4, R3-Y2, and R2-M5; the Imperial Set includes R2-Q2, R4-A22, R3-T2, R4-E1, and R3-T6.
While not all of the names will be familiar to fans, these droid represent some of the finest moments from the STAR WARS saga as well as bringing some highly requested figures to market.
An old droid hailing from before the Galactic Civil War, R4-A22 could be seen rolling around Coruscant around Dexter’s Diner. His uniquely-shaped orange dome and coloring set him apart from other units that have rolled out of Industrial Automaton.
R2-A6 was originally sold as a 1/6-scale action figure, but never as a 3 ¾-inch release. This green and white droid belonged to fighter pilot Ric Olie during the battle of Naboo in THE PHANTOM MENACE.
R2-M5 and R2-C4 served Naboo’s royalty and people under the rule of Padme Amidala during their conflict with the Trade Federation in THE PHANTOM MENACE. With similar designation and appearance to R2-D2, they are best identified by their colors. R2-M5 is a droid with red markings, while R2-C4 has orange coloring
R2-X2 is the original astromech droid of X-wing Fighter Red 10, Theron Nett. R2-X2 can be seen in the original STAR WARS movie, A NEW HOPE.
R4-E1 is a red droid seen rolling around in the background in Mos Eisley in the original STAR WARS, and actually belongs to the super-popular fan favorite character and Cantina patron BoShek.
R2-Q2 has had a storied past, making an appearance on both the Tantive IV at the beginning of the original STAR WARS and serving as Biggs Darklighter’s droid during the assault on the first Death Star.
The owner of R3-T2 exists only in whispers, as the red domed droid was seen haunting the dusty streets of Mos Eisely when Luke and his friends arrived in A NEW HOPE. As an R3 unit, his red and white dome seems to have been scavenged from a less lucky robot when R3-T2 needed repairs during his life in the desert.
Seen strolling the corridors of the very first Death Star was R3-T6, a clear domed droid with red markings and advanced computation power. While only one of many droids to inhabit the space station, his advanced abilities to calculate hyperspace coordinates made him a valuable tool in the fight against the Rebellion. He did not survive the assault on the Death Star at Yavin IV.
Nowhere were astromech droids more valuable than on Hoth, where R3-Y2 was a rarely seen clear-domed droid that served the Rebellion. Rebel records indicate his green body did not make it out of the conflict in one piece. EDITOR'S NOTE: DETAILED AND TRAGIC BACK-STORY ON DROIDS. LIFE IS GOOD.
EDITOR'S NOTE: AND HERE ARE A FEW MORE RANDOM WAYS TO SPEND MONEY...
A NEW VADER WATCH FROM FOSSIL
THE NEW BEDROOM OF MY DREAMS
A DARTH MAUL BUST (FOR ODDBOB, NATCH)
OR A STATUE FOR HIM, MAYBE
AND HERE'S ROTS GETTING ONE OF THOSE 3-D POSTER TREATMENTS
In the aftermath of A New Hope's debut in 1977, Lucasfilm sought to let people know that Darth Vader, and Star Wars itself, was here to stay. To promote this message, a t-shirt depicting the helmeted one with the simple phrase "Darth Vadar Lives" (yes, "Vadar was misspelled) was sent out to the streets, assuring fans that there was much to look forward to in the wake of A New Hope.
Because "Star Wars is Forever" was Lucasfilm's official theme at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, the cool retro graphic and phrase (with correct spelling) has been resurrected to once more deliver the message that Star Wars is alive and well and moving forward into the new millennium. Share the fact that "the circle is now complete" with this fantastic tee that brings the spirit of 1977 into the summer of the saga's final chapter, and beyond.
Also be sure to pre-order your copy of Star Wars: Empire at War available with a with a free Mousepad only at StarWarsShop.com!
Internet Exclusive Wedge Antilles Carded Action Figure w/exclusive Collector Card and Case
For the first time ever, Rebel hero Wedge Antilles is available as a carded figure exclusively through online retailers.
What makes the offering from StarWarsShop.com so special, however, is that each carded Wedge figure ordered will be accompanied by an exclusive Topps series card printed just for shoppers at our site. The two-sided collector card, which features a color portrait on one side and character specs on the other, is the premiere card in a planned series that will be exclusive to StarWarsShop.com. What's more, this added bonus is free!
Figure collectors have long asked for a carded version of Wedge, which originally came packed inside the 1997 Millennium Falcon Carry Case.
StarWarsShopcom has enhanced this limited online offer by including the exclusive Topps trading card and a StarWarsShop collector case -- you will not find this bundle offered anywhere else!
Remember, this figure cannot be purchased through traditional mass merchant retailers -- it is an internet exclusive. Make sure to get your Wedge Antilles figure with exclusive Topps card and collector case from StarWarsShop today!
Our Price: $15.99
Exclusive to our shoppers, each Wedge figure ordered will include an exclusive Topps collector cardIncludes exclusive StarWarsShop.com-branded collector star case EDITOR'S NOTE: I'M GOING TO ORDER MINE THIS WEEKEND. WEDGE ROCKS! (COME ON...DONCHA JUST LOVE FLYBOYS???)
Quantities are limited
Ships Oct 2005
Backpack Heroes
Can't stop playing with your Galactic Heroes action figures? Now you don't have to. EDITOR'S NOTE: PHEW! I WAS WORRIED I MIGHT HAVE TO GET A LIFE, OR SOMETHING!
Take your favorite Galactic Heroes with you anywhere you go. Just use the clasp to attach the most famous heroes and villains in the galaxy to your belt, backpack, or anywhere you like. EDITOR'S NOTE: ANYWHERE??? (DON'T LEAVE IT OPEN LIKE THAT......)
Look for Hasbro's "Backpack Heroes" this summer.
Jedi Mickey Strikes Back
There's a new Jedi in town, and it looks like he was trained by the best.
Jedi Mickey returns, paired up with Yoda for this Star Tours 2-pack.
Little is known about the set at this time, but park visitors would do well to keep their eyes peeled. We'll have more information on this set as it comes in EDITOR'S NOTE: MUST GO BACK TO DISNEY WORLD. MUST GO BACK SOON!
Hasbro Previews Plans for 2005 and 2006
At Hasbro's Star Wars panel, representatives provided the curious crowd of collectors information on the products shown in their Comic-Con booth and gave first looks at products coming later this year and into 2006.
Highlights for established lines include...
The kid-friendly Force Battlers line will have 12 figures in 2005
Attacktix series 2 will be available in September 2005, featuring 30 figures spanning the entire saga (including bounty hunters) with new attacks and abilities, like medical droids and other defensive-strategy techniques. Series 3 will come in January.
The Galactic Heroes line-up will expand to include backpack danglers. Beyond the Yoda, Han Solo, Boba Fett and Luke Skywalker danglers already revealed at Celebration III, the line will include Darth Vader and the Mr. Potatohead-inspired "Darth Tader" in Galactic Hero form.
The Evolutions assortment of action figure 3-packs will expand to include yellow and gray trooper repaint variations. EDITOR'S NOTE: FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO JUST CAN'T HAVE TOO MANY TROOPERS WITH DIFFERENT COLOR SHOULDER DETAILING.
There will be 12 new action figures in the 3 3/4" line for approximately in October
57 -- Commander Bly
58 -- Wookiee Commando with soft goods loin cloth EDITOR'S NOTE: BUT I BLUSH.....
59 -- Commander Gree
60 -- Grievous bodyguard (white)
61 -- Passel Argente -- mustard-colored outfit
62 -- Cat Miin (Shu Mai's aide)
63 -- Neimodian commander
64 -- R4-P17
65 -- Tactical Ops Trooper (501st)
66 -- Plo Koon hologram
67 -- Aayla Secura hologram
68 -- Wookiee heavy gunner
Among the first-look offerings were a number of retailer exclusives coming this fall.
The "Clone Attack on Coruscant" battle pack will be available at Target and will include five clonetrooper figures in a package that makes them appear to be riding a Republic Gunship into battle.
Also at Target will be three exclusive figures. Straight from their duel on Mustafar, lava-reflective lighting Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are specially painting to appear as they do in the lighting of the final fight of Episode III. EDITOR'S NOTE: I JUST ADORE IT WHEN MY TOYS FEATURE FAUX LIGHTING EFFECTS!
Drawing a loud gasp of enthusiasm from the crowd is the new super-articulated stealth trooper, an expanded universe clone that is promised to the start of things to come.
In the spirit of the greatly sought-after Cinemacast Vader of the past, will be a Wal-Mart exclusive new Cinemacast Vader with a dynamic pose and an Episode III-inspired base.
Rounding out the exclusives in the formal presentation were two K-Mart exclusive battle packs, a Toys R Us exclusive Hoth battle pack and two droid 5-packs that will come from Entertainment Earth.
The droids included in the later will include, R4-A22 (Dexter's diner), R2-A6, R2-M5, R2-C4 (3 from Ric Olie's starship), R2-X2 (Red 10's), R4-E1 (Bo Shek's), R2-Q2 (Biggs'), R3-T2 (Mos Eisley), R3-T6 (Death Star with clear dome), and R3-A2 (green droid on Hoth).
2006 will bring an exciting refresh of the 3 3/4" figure line with the "Saga Collection" and the return of silver-and-black packaging, amalgamated with some of the package design of the Episode III line.
The line will feature collector-focused figures balancing core and minor characters with waves themed by common battles and settings. All figures will have bases and other surprises Hasbro promised to reveal later. EDITOR'S NOTE: BUT OH YOU GUYS AT HASBRO DO TEASE.
Shown in the presentation were three all-new sculpt figures from the first wave, themed around the Battle of Carkoon: Leia as Boussh, Han Solo in carbonite and Bib Fortuna. The second wave will be based on the Battle of Hoth.
Hasbro confirmed the end (or hiatus) of the 7-inch Unleashed line, but announced a new 2-inch line that will carry the spirit on Unleashed into a smaller scale with Unleashed Battle Packs.
There will be four per pack with a suggested retail price of $9.99.
While main characters will be included, 75% will be trooper builders to allow collectors to stage huge battles in small areas. EDITOR'S NOTE: OH. YAY.
Not included in the presentation, but coerced by a clever question from a young collector, was the announcement of two figures themed as the "Separation of the Twins" available as Wal-Mart exclusives late in 2005.
Packaged in a unique look partly between the Episode III look and the new "Saga Collection" look, there will be one pack with Obi-Wan Kenobi and baby Luke, and another with Bail Organa and baby Leia. EDITOR'S NOTE: A GENUINE WOOHOO FOR THIS NEWS!!! I GUESS I HAVE TO GO AT LEAST ONE MORE TIME TO WAL-BLEEPIN-MART. (WHAT I DO FOR LOVE).
AND CHECK OUT SOME PICS FROM THE ANNOUNCED NEW STUFF, BELOW ---
KB TOYS 12-PACK EXCLUSIVES
HOTH BATTLE PACK
MORE NEW TOYS
EDITOR'S NOTE: THESE MIGHT BE 12-INCH ONES?
HOLOGRAPHIC EMPEROR
EDITOR'S NOTE: I SEE LONDON, I SEE FRANCE, I SEE PALPY'S.....UM....INTERNAL ORGANS
LOTS OF TROOPERS
Ten New Droids to Roll Into Action
Entertainment Earth recently announced their next set of exclusive STAR WARS action figures at the 2005 Comic-Con International.
Hasbro will be adding ten droids to the STAR WARS action figure universe in two separate specially marked exclusive five-packs. Scheduled for shipment in December 2005, the Rebel Set includes R2-A6, R2-X2, R2-C4, R3-Y2, and R2-M5; the Imperial Set includes R2-Q2, R4-A22, R3-T2, R4-E1, and R3-T6.
While not all of the names will be familiar to fans, these droid represent some of the finest moments from the STAR WARS saga as well as bringing some highly requested figures to market.
An old droid hailing from before the Galactic Civil War, R4-A22 could be seen rolling around Coruscant around Dexter’s Diner. His uniquely-shaped orange dome and coloring set him apart from other units that have rolled out of Industrial Automaton.
R2-A6 was originally sold as a 1/6-scale action figure, but never as a 3 ¾-inch release. This green and white droid belonged to fighter pilot Ric Olie during the battle of Naboo in THE PHANTOM MENACE.
R2-M5 and R2-C4 served Naboo’s royalty and people under the rule of Padme Amidala during their conflict with the Trade Federation in THE PHANTOM MENACE. With similar designation and appearance to R2-D2, they are best identified by their colors. R2-M5 is a droid with red markings, while R2-C4 has orange coloring
R2-X2 is the original astromech droid of X-wing Fighter Red 10, Theron Nett. R2-X2 can be seen in the original STAR WARS movie, A NEW HOPE.
R4-E1 is a red droid seen rolling around in the background in Mos Eisley in the original STAR WARS, and actually belongs to the super-popular fan favorite character and Cantina patron BoShek.
R2-Q2 has had a storied past, making an appearance on both the Tantive IV at the beginning of the original STAR WARS and serving as Biggs Darklighter’s droid during the assault on the first Death Star.
The owner of R3-T2 exists only in whispers, as the red domed droid was seen haunting the dusty streets of Mos Eisely when Luke and his friends arrived in A NEW HOPE. As an R3 unit, his red and white dome seems to have been scavenged from a less lucky robot when R3-T2 needed repairs during his life in the desert.
Seen strolling the corridors of the very first Death Star was R3-T6, a clear domed droid with red markings and advanced computation power. While only one of many droids to inhabit the space station, his advanced abilities to calculate hyperspace coordinates made him a valuable tool in the fight against the Rebellion. He did not survive the assault on the Death Star at Yavin IV.
Nowhere were astromech droids more valuable than on Hoth, where R3-Y2 was a rarely seen clear-domed droid that served the Rebellion. Rebel records indicate his green body did not make it out of the conflict in one piece. EDITOR'S NOTE: DETAILED AND TRAGIC BACK-STORY ON DROIDS. LIFE IS GOOD.
EDITOR'S NOTE: AND HERE ARE A FEW MORE RANDOM WAYS TO SPEND MONEY...
A NEW VADER WATCH FROM FOSSIL
THE NEW BEDROOM OF MY DREAMS
A DARTH MAUL BUST (FOR ODDBOB, NATCH)
OR A STATUE FOR HIM, MAYBE
AND HERE'S ROTS GETTING ONE OF THOSE 3-D POSTER TREATMENTS
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