Archive for the ‘Star Wars’ Category

• New $5 off $20 Star Wars coupon

  Monday, March 8th, 2010

  Previously posted before the holidays, the $5 off $20 Star Wars coupon is back on coupons.com.  You can typically get 2 print-outs per computer before you reach your limit.  Get the coupon here (on page 3).

• Star Wars Price Cut at Wal-Mart?

  Friday, March 5th, 2010

  This is a YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary) sort of post, but at my Phoenix area Wal-Marts Star Wars basic figure prices have been cut, for at least the time being.
  Wal-Mart pricing can vary considerably store to store, but the $5 pricing for GI Joe figures became standard, so perhaps this is a sign of [...]

• Clearer pictures of Star Wars convention exclusive comic packs

  Thursday, February 18th, 2010

  From the official Star Wars blog, we’ve got clearer images of the convention exclusive comic 2-packs announced at the 2010 toy fair.
  For San Diego Comic-con we’ve got Darth Maul and Owen Lars:

  And for Celebration V we have Cami and Fixer:

• Official Hasbro Star Wars Toy Fair Pics

  Monday, February 15th, 2010

  These images have hit all the Star Wars news sites, but I couldn’t resist posting my favorite ones.  Due August 1st, the big AT-AT will be stomping into homes across the country.  After the jump see the official HASBO image showing the play aspects of the vehicle and the image of the vintage Boba Fett [...]

• Photo Op – Happy Valentine’s Day

  Sunday, February 14th, 2010

  Since it is a holiday today, I figured I’d take a break from the snow pictures (only one left). Happy Valentine’s Day!

• Hasbro 2010 Toy Fair Presentation

  Saturday, February 13th, 2010

  Today was the kick-off to the New York Fair and Hasbro held a fan-centric event. I wasn’t there, but you can find the full presentation (via yakface.com) for Marvel, GI Joe and Transformers here and Star Wars here.  There’s tons of news in the presentation so I suggest you give it a read.  Some [...]

• Toy Fair 2010 – Hasbro Press Releases

  Friday, February 12th, 2010

  With Toy Fair 2010 starting this weekend, Hasbro has released press releases for its core brands. Each release details some product highlights (AT-ATs! Power Core Combiners!) and shows some very small thumbnail photos.  Below are links to several of those releases:

  Star Wars
  Transformers
  GI Joe
  Marvel Universe

• Photo Op – The Wampa

  Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

  My second photo from my Flagstaff photo trip. I was really surprised at how well the Wampa photos came out, it’s unfortunate that it is a very dated sculpt and has the giant joint at his midsection. I could have done some photoshop on that, but I opted to keep it looking like [...]

• Photo Op – Han on his steed

  Monday, February 8th, 2010

  Taken in Flagstaff, AZ – on the campus of NAU.  This is the first in a series of snow photos I took on the trip.  I was surprised at how well these photos came out and I decided to spread them across a week (or so) making daily posts.  Hope you enjoy!

• Capt Rex Helmet + 3 Saga Legends Figs for $19!

  Thursday, January 28th, 2010

  Kohl’s has the Captain Rex helmet on sale for $19.99. Use coupon code NEW3015 to save 10% and then apply coupon code FREEJAN to get free shipping.
  Then use the mail in form to get 3 free Star Wars Saga Legends figures.  Great deal all around!