Posted by:
Matthew
(Image via Sony)Sony Entertainment has just announced the expansion of
Star Wars Galaxies™ Trading Card Game:
Threat of the Conqueror.
Here's a snippet of the
press release:
The Threat of the Conqueror adds more than 200 new playable cards and more than 30 new loot cards to the Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game, bringing the total number of cards in the game to more than 1,800. The new playable cards will feature unique keyword abilities that:
- Grant “Intel” labeled units additional bonus powers when they come into play, allowing for more tactical options within a round
- Enable stacking “Reinforcement” bonuses which add the ability to play additional reinforcement units the longer the game progresses
In addition, this expansion introduces new cards to the Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game, including:
- User-Created Art Cards – The Star Wars Galaxies Galactic Civil War Photo Contest winners are unveiled. One Rebel-themed winner, one Imperial-themed winner and one neutral-themed winner will have their created art appear as cards in Threat of the Conqueror.
- New Loot Cards – More than 30 new special-forces themed loot cards will be available, including the Neutral Infiltrator Armor, AT-PT Walker Vehicle and the imposing Republic Gunship Vehicle.
The Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game marks the first-ever Star Wars® trading card game offered exclusively online. Available to both current and former Star Wars Galaxies subscribers*, the Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game provides players with an entirely new gameplay experience by combining the challenge of a trading card game with the adventures and community of a massively multiplayer online game. Players can build their own virtual decks to fight in story mode, and participate in epic one-on-one matches, cooperative heroic encounters and official tournaments.
Watch the trailer here:
More information can be found at
http://starwarsgalaxies.station.sony.com/.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Posted by:
Gabriel Santos
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Posted by:
Matthew
In an e-mail from StarWars.com, Adidas just released their original Star Wars collection which is now available at Foot Locker.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Posted by:
Matthew
A Slave I toy model that appeared at the Toy Fair 2010 displays a character on the packaging who looks similar to a young Boba Fett (Daniel Logan) depicted in Attack of the Clones.
With the recent appearance of the Mandalorians in TCW, it is possible an adolescent Boba Fett will appear within this season. The product from the event is expected to be released before the third season.
We will keep you updated for any further developments.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Posted by:
Matthew
A mini statue of Darth Vader made out of recycled metal is selling for $21 million on
eBay. The figure also comes with a lightsaber.
If you're a die-hard
Star Wars fan, then this is a must for you. Don't bother wasting your money buying an
FX Force Lightsaber or an original prop from the set of
A New Hope. Feast your eyes on probably the most exquisite sci-fi collectible ever made.
Costing slightly more than a Luke Skywalker nut and bolt figure, this hand crafted item is professionally made and yet it's cheaper than what
Avatar grossed worldwide -- about
$2.2 billion to date, according to Box Office Mojo.
The seller,
nachumro, is serious about the price, according to a YouTube conversation:
However, not everyone agreed with the price. YouTuber
nicholas4339 counteroffered to pay slightly lower than the asking price. His comment was ignored and marked as spam.
If you are interested in buying the item, go to the
auction on eBay which will end on March 14, 2010. A total of 51 offers have been made and were declined by the seller.
Shipping and handling is free of charge.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Posted by:
Gabriel Santos
It seems there is nothing you can't do with Legos these days. When you add Star Wars to the mix, the possibilities are endless.
BONUS: I have decided to build my own version of a Lego Star Wars Chessboard. As I continue the project, I will post my progress here until its completion.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Posted by:
Matthew
eFX is about to release a new replica costing $899. Ralph McQuarrie approved eFX to recreate one of his pre-production designs of the Vader breathing mask from
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.
Jay Kushwara was responsible for sculpting the 2D artwork into a 3D model using a computer. He started working on the project in February 2008. Every detail was looked over to ensure it matched the original piece. The model was featured in San Diego International Comic Con in July 2008 and will be available to the public next month but is limited to only 250 pieces world-wide.
This collectible will be available for pre-sale on Feb. 8, 2010 at 9 a.m. PDT. There will be a $250 non-refundable deposit included to complete the order. The rest of the payment will be deducted once the helmets are in stock which is anticipated to be in late May.
For more photos and details, visit
www.efxcollectibles.com.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Posted by:
Gabriel Santos
The folks at Hasbro are bringing a special offer that any Star Wars fan should not miss!
When you buy any one of their Star Wars blasters, lightsabers, or helmets, just send in your purchase receipt and a redemption form to receive THREE free Star Wars Sagas Action Figures by mail!
The giveaway lasts until March 20th, so hurry and don't miss this spectacular offer.
For more information on the giveaway, click Here.
Edit: Minor changes.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Posted by:
Gabriel Santos
Disney and Lucasfilm have come together once again to reveal their lastest character in the Disney/Star Wars Crossover universe.
It's name is. . .
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Posted by:
Gabriel Santos
We all love Family Guy and we all love Star Wars (Duh!). Well what happens when you put them together? You get one hour of laugh out loud awesomeness complete with lightsabers. That was what we were treated to when the first Family Guy Star Wars special,
Family Guy: Blue Harvest, came out. And now Seth MacFarlane is bringing his genius to us once again with the sequel
Family Guy: Something, Something, Something, Darkside.
The sequel, which spoofs the epic adventure of Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, comes out on DVD and BD on December 22. Just in time for the Holiday season.
If its anything like its predecessor, we are for sure going to have one hilarious Christmas.
View the original article here from StarWars.com:
http://www.starwars.com/community/news/media/news20090821.html
Posted by:
Gabriel Santos
Marc Ecko really knows how to make money off of his fellow Star Wars fans.
Just a few weeks ago, I showed his first line of limited edition jackets, one of which I purchased. Now, he has released a second of line of jackets and shirts with awesome designs. Even the great Darth Vader has a jacket.
They are all a bit pricey, but I mean its Marc Ecko and Star Wars. Any true fan has to be willing to shell out the dough to get their hands on one of these. I DID!
Here is the site to see the line:
http://www.shopecko.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3054996&cp=3165999&view=all&gclid=CIb53_-Gn5wCFRFWagodqHF0dw
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Posted by:
Gabriel Santos
So Marc Ecko released these ridiculously awesome Limited edition Star Wars themed clothes line a little whiles back. In the line there were two hoodies, one designed like a stormtrooper and the other like Boba Fett. With me being such a huge nerd, I had to buy one. Since I don't really wear white, I went with the jacket in the image of the Fett. As for the jacket. . .
The jacket itself is really well made, but a little heavy for my tastes. Plus I got mine one size too big. But it really is a great quality jacket. The small details in the design really make it awesome when looking at it up close. The price is seriously a bit much with it costing me almost $100, but hey, it's Star Wars. All in all, it was a good buy for me.
Check out the rest of the line at
http://www.shopecko.com/starwars.
Posted by:
Gabriel Santos
So while evading studying today, I found another totally freaking awesome toy that I am going to buy.
The Star Wars Force Trainer.
HOLY CRAP! This "toy" looks ridiculously awesome and I am going to be playing with it none stop. (Matt, when I get it we so have to see who has better force powers. hahahaha) What it does is it uses the latest in technology to read our brainwaves to move the ball the up and down. Hence, the Force.
I LOVE TECHNOLOGY!
Posted by:
Gabriel Santos
Disney has always had a special relationship with Star Wars. From Star Tours to the Jedi Training Academy. Now they have just released the next and final line of their special Star Wars Disney Characters. These have Mickey as Luke with Yoda on his back, Minnie in Leia's gold bikini (It looked a lot better on Carrie Fisher), Goofy as Chewie, and Donald encased in carbonite (the only way apparently for Mickey to shut his loud beak up). They are limited edition statues. They are only going to make like 600 of them and ONLY 110 ARE BEING SOLD IN THE DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA RESORT!!!!!! (Lame). They are $195 each. So you better get them quick cause these will be selling faster than a tauntaun on ice skates.
http://starwars.com/vault/collecting/20090223.html
p.s. This isn't Star Wars related, but I don't really care. Watchmen comes out this Friday. Watch it. Go and support the arts and the film industry or something. This comic paved the way for the way comics are d0ne today. And the movie looks freaking awesome! So go check it out.
