TFN catches wind of an amusing story of a mysterious safe full of Star Wars figures.
It’s in the cards
Naturally, Topps celebrates the 30th Anniversary with yet another trading card set. It does mean more Artist Sketch Cards, though!
Six gadgets for geeks like us
Is the dark side stronger?
You call these lightsaber umbrellas? This is lightsaber umbrella.
CIV, CE: Figure exclusive, Saber contest
Action figures based on the original McQuarrie concept art of Metropolis-inspired Threepio and Artoo! Now that’s almost worth waiting in line for.
In other CIV news, Master Replicas will be hosting tree competitive ‘Combat Trials’.
Put your best buns forward
To commemorate their upcoming Princess Leia figure, Sideshow Collectibles is challenging fans with a Best Buns Photo Contest. They’re looking for “the most creative hairstyling, weird objects, or parody of our little princess.” Prizes include the figure and t-shirts.
Angry dollies want you to stuff them
Yup, it’s more Japanese stuff! And I have to admit these Star Wars nesting dolls are kind of adorable in a cute/evil way.
Merchandise a-go-go
Was the R2-D2 trash can not enough for Japan? Now they’re making an Artoo unit laundry basket. Is there nothing an R2 can’t do? (via Bonnie)
In other droid-related news, Nikko is producing TIE fighter speakers to go with their Artoo projector. A must for geeks everywhere!
And finally, thriftier fans can pick up a Star Wars Easter Egg Decorating Kit at Target.
How do you sell out a $150 trash can?
Make it in the form of R2-D2, obviously. Yet again, the Japanese out do America when it comes to wacky SW merchadise. At least this one was (however briefly) available for US fans.