Star Wars with occasional sarcasm
Press release time! Hasbro is taking on the production of “collectible electronic lightsabers,” keeping the Force FX name, while newcomer eFX will handle the prop, vehicle and and helmet replicas. (Which will “…encompass the entire Star Wars universe.” Perhaps that means we might see some EU items? Master Replicas had made at least one step in that direction.)
Hasbro’s sabers will be out in the spring, while eFX will debut their products at SDCC.
Looks like the Nikko Electronics R2-D2 projection robot may finally be rolling into collector homes this spring. The European release date is next month.
LucasArts at the Consumer Electronics Show. They’re showing off two games: The Force Unleashed and Fracture, as well as the new tech that powers them both.
In other news from the show, a Microsoft comedy video featured CEO Steve Ballmer dressed as Luke Skywalker (with Bill Gates as Harry Potter and Austin Powers.)
TFN (or RebelScum: potato, potato) did a little digging, and it looks like the new licensee for prop replicas may be a brand-new company called “eFX.”
Master Replicas, who previously held the license, did not have it renewed beyond 2007.
Cute Lego place card holders are doable for even the most butterfingered fan. (And their kids!) Impress your friends!
All you need to do is place a Lego person on a Lego block so it will stay up. The hands of the Lego will keep the card in place, no need for glue. May the crafty force be with you.
Busy day at the official site… First up, an interview with Drew Karpyshyn to celebrate next week’s release of Rule of Two
Then, check out the Japanese cover for Jude Watson’s The Shadow Trap. (Nice, but are they ever going to get to LOTF? The fans are clamoring for EU art!)
And finally, check out some Force Unleashed action figures.
Gizmodo unboxes the new Lego Millennium Falcon, geeking all the way. (Warning: Tongue.) Looks like a time-lapse of the construction is coming, too…
Tech Republic dismantles a Hasbro R2-D2 Interactive. Not for the weak of circuits! (They previously did the deed to a Force FX Lightsaber.)
…Family Guy: Blue Harvest trading cards? There are not enough italic tags in the world. (via)