Star Wars TIE Fighter Oreo Cookie August 24, 2007
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We’ve all seen the crazy news stories where someone has seen the face of the virgin mary or jesus in a piece of toast and tried to sell it on eBay.
Apparently one dude thinks his Orea cookie looks like an Imperial TIE fighter from Star Wars.
This braniac has started the bidding at $2.97 for cookie (normally you’d buy a whole pack for that price). It’s unclear as to whether or not the imperial march or the TIE fighter ‘wwhooooosh’ will echo in your ears if you actually take a bite of this blessed Oreo.
[oh and hey don’t all Oreo cookies look like this? Now if he found an Oreo that looked like an AT-AT Walker or Yoda…that would be something…]
Some great Star Wars Auctions this weekend. Vintage AT-AT oh my! August 17, 2007
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When i was a kid i always wanted the big AT-AT walker. Never did get it..but there is an interesting eBay auction now that might be the one..bidding has started at only $10..check it out for yourself!
Star Wars Vintage AT-AT Walker
How bout a rebel blockade runner? bidding on this beauty is real low now too..
Star Wars Rebellion #9 – Another Dark Horse Winner! August 14, 2007
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Sure Star Wars Rebellion is Star Wars pulp – but it’s good pulp and
I LIKE IT.
Issue #9 has a great panel flow that really captures the traditional Star Wars flow of multiple things happening that then come together.
What makes this current story arc so engaging is our ‘hero’ Wyl Tarson is a scumbag two timer that is now being two timed double crossed himself.
And since he’s a minor Star Wars universe character he can easily die too which makes the ending of this arc also interesting.
This is the third issue in this story which left off in issue #8 (also awesome). Issue 10 will see all this wrap up.
Will Tarson’s head EXPLODE? Will the Imperial hub EXPLODE?
And whose arm/leg/head will Vader hack off with his angry Sith Lightsaber?
Star Wars Empire Volume 1 -(old but still great) August 9, 2007
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I purchased Star Wars Empire Volume 1 some time ago from TFAW’s 50% off offer and finally got the chance to read it on a flight to San Francisco.
Though there is nothing wrong with reading a series issue by issue the experience of reading a complete story arc in one trade paperback volume is very satisfying.
I missed alot of the Empire series when it was first out – so the trades give me an opportunity to catch up and see what i missed.
Empire Volume 1 is a basic conspiracy story pitting Imperial agents against Vader and Palapatine. We all know who will emerge victorious but its still a fun and solid read.
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Darth Krayt is … A’SHARAD HETT !!! (Star Wars Legacy #15) August 8, 2007
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OMFG! It’s already on other sources but here you go..after months of debate we now know who Darth Krayt is..
A’SHARAD HETT
Congratulations to those of you who guessed this one correctly. It has been a wonderful discussion with over 350 comments posted.
Just like with the Star Wars Legacy of the Force Sacrifice book with Darth Caedus, Darth Krayt’s identity is not revealed until the very last page.
I’m going to read this issue again before commenting on the whole thing ..Star Wars Legacy has been an awesome series to this point but this THIS THIS ISSUE IS THE BEST STAR WARS COMIC ISSUE OF ALL TIME (perhaps).
Who is Hett you ask?
Well luckily we here at ShowMeSciFi not that long ago reviewed the trade paperback where Hett is found on Tatooine. It’s called Outlander and its an awesome read. And its awesome that John Ostrander has brought him back.
Star Wars: 30th Anniversary Collection Volume 6–Endgame August 5, 2007
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wow.
Since the first hardcover edition in the 30th anniversary series we’ve seen the BEST that the expanded universe has to offer. I’ve been buying these since the first one and i just got Endgame (Volume 6) this weekend (haven’t read it yet).
I didn’t get these issues (the ones included in this hardcover collection) at the first go-around and getting some of these stories in the trade paperback has been challenging. My local selling luckily still had on for me when i came in (thnx). Long story short (and full review to come). The last days of the Jedi before Palapatine’s empire in stunning detail. The paper and construction of this book is FANTASTIC, it’s rare that anyone raves about the construction of a comic but the way that Dark Horse has put this hardcovers together is nothing short of amazing.
Witness the untold stories of the Jedi who took a last stand against Emperor Palpatine in the moments during, and immediately after, the events in Revenge of the Sith!
Quinlan Vos wages a battle of impossible odds against his own troops to protect his loved ones, Jedi Master Kai Huddora takes a terrified Padawan into his charge after her own master falls to Order 66, Dass Jennir finds himself in league with a band of rebels he’d led attacks against only days before, and a brave few Jedi will plot to topple Sith rule-by setting a trap for the newly unveiled Darth Vader!
Star Wars Trilogy Deluxe Arcade – What will it sell for? July 27, 2007
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How many quarters have I sunk into a machine just like this one? I wish i knew…
In another installment of neat Star Wars stuff on eBay – this week we’ve found a Star Wars Trilogy Deluxe Arcade unit in perfect working order according to the seller.
This isn’t the original arcade game but the reworked one that came out in 1998 where you get to play all the movies. I always got stuck in the lightsaber battle with Vader (though i think it was cursed with a sticky controller in the arcades i visited).
If you’ve got the $$ and the space – or hey if you want to make some small money for your local retail establishment this might be the auction for you.
According to the seller, “Original cost was over $8,000 new. Buy it here for a fraction of that cost! It has steadily earned over $100 a week in my location.”
The seller has it listed for $3,000 or Best offer – so far he’s got one offer that he rejected.
Take a look for yourself on the eBay auction page
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic #18 July 27, 2007
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Not bad. Not bad at all.
Continuing on from issue #17 – we finally get a decent issue.
After at least 6 issues that totally sucked, Dark Horse has finally put together really decent issue of Knights of the Old Republic. No it’s not even 1/10th what Legacy is, but hey it’s a start.
In this issue we finally figure out what camper was hiding in his brain – truth is until this issue i couldn’t have cared less about camper. But in one issue we get alot – we find out what he knows and we find out why it’s important.
Even more interesting is the fact that after WAY WAY WAY too many issues we may finally be getting closer to a reunion with Zane and some kind of Jedi confrontation.
Will Zane save them all? I’d guess so. But hey after being ready to give up on this series now once again I’m interested enough to keep reading and see what will happen next.
Bring Back Mara Jade Skywalker – (cheezy vid) But You Can Do Better! July 26, 2007
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A Friend of ShowMeSciFi sent in a little vid, a song and an idea – bring the fight to Bring Back Mara Jade to a wider audience.
We need more people to sign the Bring Back Mara Jade Petition
So with the one video to start – ShowMeSciFi is pleased to announce the formation of the Bring Back Mara Jade group on YouTube.
Here’s the idea: The first video SUX. You can do better. I know you can. Mara deserves Better.
So get your videos submitted and Let’s Fight to Bring Back Mara Jade.
The Ultimate Star Wars Fanboy/girl contest July 25, 2007
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Are you the ultimate Star Wars fan?
Prove it.
There is a contest running now to find the ultimate fanboy.The winner will get to appear in the Fanboy movie.
The competition, runs from July 25, 2007 to August 31, 2007.
All you got to do is send in a vid proving your mettle to http://www.fanboycontest.com/.
Star Wars Toys on eBay – some items sold, some didn’t July 24, 2007
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More on some of last weeks auctions on eBay that i was looking at with Star Wars collectibles.
Some sold, but not all. Here’s the breakdown:
Star Wars DROIDS uncle gundy
this is a rare toy, sold for $61.01 with 11 bidders
Star Wars Y-Wing complete with bomb sold for $51 after 6 bids.
Not Everything sells either, I was watching a few interesting items that picked up 0 bids.
Sith Infiltrator Remote
was listed at $5 and had zero bids. Could’ve been a real win for someone at that price!
Star Wars Rebellion #8 The Imperial Hub July 22, 2007
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Rebellion didn’t start out as a particularly fantastic series – the first arc (link) was ok , but this new one is really shaping up nicely.
Art is real solid, and Vader is fearsome.
The real interesting part of this issue is the revelation that the Empire has a technology hub that handles the logistics of the Imperial Fleet. It’s an idea that i’ve never heard or before, I would have expected such an installation at Bastion maybe but not some backwater.
While I had my doubts at the beginning of this arc in issue #6, i’m on board now.
Nonetheless, a good issue and one that will keep me reading this series and looking forward to issue #9 in a few weeks.
Want your own Star Wars Clone Army? July 21, 2007
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There are always a tonne of interesting star wars toys available on eBay, some end up going for way more than you’d ever expect, some go for less and some don’t go at all.
As part of a new feature starting today on ShowMeSciFi, we’re going to highlight interesting stuff to look out for, as well as provide information on what some interesting stuff has sold for (or not).
1) Clone Trooper Lot includes:
1 Snow Trooper
1 AT-AT Driver
1 Republic Commando Scorch
2 Galactic Marines
2 Commander Bacara’s blue/maroon variant
4 Kashyyk Troopers, 2 are custom
2 Kashyyk Special Troopers
1 Custom Commmander Gree
4 Utupau Clone Troopers
1 Commander Cody
1 Utupau Airborne Trooper
1 501st Airborne Trooper
1 Custom Commander Bly
1 Clone Pilot
4 501st Clone Troopers
1 Commander Appo
1 Blue Clone Commander
1 412th Fleet Division Clone Trooper
5 Storm Troopers
1 Clone Engineer2 Clone Troopers (white)
1 White AT-RT Driver
1 Brown Combat Engineer
1 White AT-RT Gunner
1 Red Clone Commander
1 Custom Shadow Trooper
That’s alot of imperial armor if you ask me! The first bid came in at $103 dollars it’ll be interesting to see where it ends up. If you’re interested go bid on it yourself at the Clone Trooper lot page (Bidding ends at: Jul-22-07 08:51:28 PDT)
UPDATE: This ended up closing at: US $151.95
Darth Vader’s PSP – Sony set to debut new Star Wars themed gaming device July 17, 2007
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Apparently Sony is set to roll out a new PSP later this year that will be 33 percent lighter, 19 percent slimmer, the battery will be more efficient, and there will also be faster loading of games. It’s also expected to include a TV output in high def maybe.
They’re planning on rolling a Star Wars themed new PSP too – the new Star Wars Battlefront PSP pack, which will include the Star Wars: Battlefront Renegade Squadron game and the special Star Wars PSP.
Star Wars: Battlefront Renegade Squadron is a PSP only game that extends the Battlefront saga.
It’s expected to hit shelves in October. Woohoo!
Star Wars Legacy Issue # 14 Cade Skywalker Captured by Sith July 16, 2007
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Star Wars: Legacy #14–Claws of the Dragon pt. 1 is the first issue of a new story arc in which we will finally find out who Darth Krayt really is .
This is yet another awesome issue that is brilliant drawn and written. Cade Skywalker makes his way to Coruscant where he is ultimately captured by the Sith. It is also painfully obvious that Cade is more comfortable with a blaster than with using the force, something that isn’t a suprise I suppose since he did leave his Jedi roots behind for many years.
Though this issue is a stepping to stone to issue 15 – which is likely one of the most highly anticipated Star Wars comic book releases in a generation – it’s still worthy of much merit and praise.
We learn that Darth Krayt is dying and that Cade Skywalker may be his only chance for survival.
The Mynock (Cade’s ship) has got some info on it and thnx to a friendly Hutt, that info is going to fall into friendly hands.
Oh and the art…WOW…we see the first real shots of Coruscant in the Legacy era and of the Legacy era Tie Fighter (which are sort of like Tie Interceptors on steroids).
That said…i can hardly contain my enthusiasm for issue 15. FINALLLY we’ll find out who Darth Krayt is.
I wonder if anyone in the ShowMeSciFi discussion forum is actually right.
Star Wars Show Us Your Lightsaber contest – A TOTAL DUD July 10, 2007
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Back in February Hasbro announced the Show Us Your Lightsaber contest on YouTube..i have to admit that I totally forgot about it ..until i came across the group today.
I didn’t miss much.
The group only netted 42 videos most of them unwatchable including the winner which is so pathetic that I will not link to it on this blog. None of the vids went viral and none (expect for hasbro’s only trailer) had more than 2,000 views with the majority (including the pathetic winner) at well under 1,000.
The only one that I like was the Saber of Ra – linked below – it’s well done and it sure is unique.
New Star Wars Battlefront Renegade Squadron Headed for the PSP July 9, 2007
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I’ve played Star Wars Battlefront I and II mostly on the PS2 and enjoyed them both immensely.
It looks like i’ll be playing the third iteration of this series on the PSP with Star Wars Battlefront Renegade Squadron. The trailer looks awesome..check it out below..
Toronto Star Wars Fan mounts -unofficial Star Wars exhibit at Design Exchange July 8, 2007
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Lucas is obsessive about his trademarks. Over the years there have been many Star Wars tributes and exhibits at museums around the globe but i’ve never EVER heard of one being mounted (in a very public gallery that charges admission) without the consent of Lucasfilm.
Yet that’s what’s happening in Toronto this summer.
The official citation for the event as listed on the event venue’s site states:
Ian A. Anthony Presents: Assembling a Galaxy
June 29 – August 25, 2007Celebrate 30 years of Star Wars with “Assembling a Galaxy.” An exciting exhibition of a fantastic array of objects gathered from times long ago and places far, far away. Assembling a Galaxy is an educational exhibit not affiliated with nor supported by Lucasfilm Limited. Not an official exhibit.
Yet the Design Exchange (the venue) has issued a very official looking press release which does not mention that it is not a LucasFilm sanctioned event. While this site is all about fandom and I certainly celebrate those in Star Wars fandom – to have an event at a museum that you charge admission for that does not have any sort of Lucas involvement is a bit ‘offsetting’ to say the least.(I probably have more stuff in my basement anyways…maybe i should put on a show..)
That said – it’ll be an exhibit that ShowMeSciFi will be sure to check out next time we’re in Toronto…though a quick trip to eBay might be the same thing..
Anthony (the event ‘curator’) started the majority of his collecting, valued at $15,000, in 2005. He has found most of the unique items on eBay, such as an autographed stormtrooper helmet from Albin Johnson, founder of the 501st Legion, a group dedicated to creating authentic imperial uniforms.
Star Wars Legacy of the Force Fury (book 7) July 6, 2007
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Star Wars Legacy Of The Force Fury is the 7th book in the series and is likely all about Ben Skywalker going nuts as he realizes that Darth Caedus murdered his mama.
It is currently set for release November 27, 2007 and yes first in paperback.
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