More Star Wars Mini Busts are coming in July-October 2009. Gentle Giant is making  a series of limited edition busts, each with a numbered certificate of authenticity. There’s Luke Skywalker($54.99); Han Solo on Hoth at 6 1/2-inches ($49.99); Snowtrooper (October, $59.99), Luke Skywalker Hoth ($54.99), and  The mini busts measure 6 1/2-inches tall from the base.

Darth Vader’s TIE Advanced LEGO set has a deal for $50 - $5 off $20 coupon bscd29 = $45. Shipping starts at $5 and varies depending on your order total through a shipping total chart. Other cool Star Wars Lego items are on sale as well, like  General Grievous is on sale for $45 (coupon does not apply to this item), and the Imperial AT-ST Walker $50 (coupon does not apply to this item).

This has got to be the neatest thing to hit the market for Star Wars X Fish lovers. Not your tradition fish tank!

Maker’s description:

Introducing the R2-D2 Aquarium!

* Finally a complete working aquarium in the theme of your favorite Star Wars™ character
* R2-D2™’s head moves back and forth and has sound effects when motion sensor is activated
* LED light changes tank to red, green, and blue
* Telescope rotates 65 degrees for up close view of fish
* Feed fish through the secret feeding tray
* Double-sided background graphics

So a few hours from now, the first ever computer generated full length Star Wars film will be on the big screens across the nation.  Some of us may already be lined up warming up the normally cold and lonely sidewalks.  So do we dress up like the ‘real life’ star wars characters, or do we dress up like the animated series? Oh well, whichever looks better I guess.  Giant oogly eyed contacts in! Colorful fabrics, check.  Please save the fake baby

From the Homing Beacon, the Official Star Wars Newsletter:

Taking an entirely fresh approach to a film series that is forever imprinted on the minds of generations of fans, George Lucas sought to create a distinct visual style for Star Wars: The Clone Wars that would evoke the spirit of the films, while at the same time bring a unique, distinctive look to the first animated Star Wars movie. Continue reading »

Star Wars Mighty Muggs Vinyl Figures Wave 6

Star Wars Mighty Muggs Vinyl Figures Wave 6 is scheduled to arrive in October 2008. 

Are you hip to the biggest trend in designer toys? Urban vinyl collectible figures have been tearing up shelves in galleries and toy stores all over the planet, and Hasbro has created an entire suite of 6-inch tall Star Wars characters in this chunky, edgy style!This case includes 4 individually packaged Action Figures (subject to change):
1x Darth Vader (2.0)
1x Han Solo Hoth
1x Plo Kloon
1x Grand Moff Tarkin Continue reading »