Hasbro is making an action figure of George Lucas in Stormtrooper disguise. Hopefully the news of the rereleased OOT will keep fanboys from using it as a voodoo doll.
Gentle Giant’s Anniversary Gift
According to an interview RebelScum did with Amanda Burns of Gentle Giant, the Mara Jade mini-bust is a convention exclusive for this year’s GenCon, aka the traditional site of CJ’s annual gathering. How did they know we’re celebrating our tenth anniversary this year?
Masters of the Freaking Universe
I’m a child of the 80’s and I loved He-Man and I’m not ashamed to admit it. (Well, maybe a little.) Anyway, here are excerpts from an interview with the man who created He-Man.
But… Chucky? Seriously?
They’re not bar toys, they’re bar accessories
Watch out, those droids are packing! Yes, you can now own a set of Star Wars pewter bar tools. The world of SW merchandise never fails to surprise me.
Yet more t-shirts
The custom t-shirt maker at StarWarsShop has been around for a while now, but it’s been updated with a ton of new images and the ability to choose colors and add words and phrases. Pretty neat!
Now, my little green friend, you will heel!
From the blog Dogs in Duds, a picture of a terrier in a Yoda costume. And wait, there’s more! Although any pet owner will tell you it’s cats, not dogs, who exhibit the true attitude of the Sith…
Slashing Action
Brokeback Mountain Action Figures: Like 12-inch versions of Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon haven’t been getting it on for years. Still, you have to admire the fan’s dedication to actually make the figures and sculpt their clothes. Alas, there’s no Jedi in Jack and Ennis.
Old friends, long gone
Topps is putting out an updated set of Star Wars Evolution cards this summer. It seems it’s been a while since we’ve seen anything from Topps… (Although given my lack of a collecting bent, maybe it’s just me. ;) I was always quite fond of the artwork-based sets from the 90’s, perhaps we’ll see a resurgence there as well.
Ring Ring Ring Vaderphone!
The Potato Menace
Now there’s an R2-D2 Mr. Potato Head? It even comes with a wee hologram Potato Leia. Madness! (via Boing Boing)