L*R*G* x Star Wars = Capsule Collection

lrgstarwarscapulse2015This past week, LRG just dropped it’s Star Wars Capsule Collection featuring several graphic tees, long sleeve shirts, jackets and other accessories.  Prices range from $12.00USD and up to $79.00USD depending on item.

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The Black Series First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter

blackseriestiefightercoverI like buying Hasbro’s Star Wars Black Series line of 6″ figures because of the details and pose-ability, but I never thought we would get full fledge vehicles or spacecraft for the 6″ line.  I’m proven wrong with this Hasbro release of the The Black Series First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter.  Now that’s a mouthful.

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COVERGIRLS Star Wars Collection

covergirlstarwarscollectioncoverWith the new Star Wars:  The Force Awakens film right around the corner, the new toys, games, clothing and mugs are cool, but how about some Star Wars makeup?  Covergirl offers the limited edition Star Wars makeup collection.

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In this makeup collection you’ll find Star Wars-themed packaging and Star Wars film quotes. The collection features: 1 shade of the Super Sizer Mascara – The Dark Side (MSRP:  $6.85USD); 1 shade of the Super Sizer Waterproof Mascara – The Light Side (MSRP:  $6.85USD); 6 shades of the Outlast Nail Polish (MSRP:  $5.49USD); and 6 shades of the Colorlicious Lipstick (MSRP:  $5.49USD).

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LEGO Star Wars: Small Scenes from a Big Galaxy

starwarslegobookphotographybookIf you’re a LEGO Star Wars fan and like building cool dioramas and sets and then taking cool imaginative photos, then this is the book for you, the LEGO Star Wars:  Small Scenes from a Big Galaxy by DK Publishing.

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Star Wars R2D2 from Thinkway Toys

r2d2toysrusthinkwayWhile everybody is trying to get their hands on the Sphero BB-8 toy from the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens, about trying to get your hands on this Toys’R’Us exclusive Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens – R2D2 Interactive Robotic Droid from Thinkway Toys!  The iconic droid R2D2 is loaded with playable features fun for all ages.

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itty bittys Star Wars Hoth Collector Set

starwars4packplushyWith a slew of Star War toys out there on the retail shelf this year, if you’re looking for something cute and plushy, then check out this Hallmark exclusive set, The itty bittys Star Wars Hoth Collector Set.

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The Star Wars Royal Selangor Collection

starwarsroyalselangorRoyal Selangor is known for making quality pewter jewelry and accessories, and this new Star Wars Collection looks amazing.  If you’re looking for a special high-end gift for that Star Wars fan, then this just might do it.

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Wizard World 2015 San Jose Coverage Playlist

wizardworldHey Retrenders fans!  If you missed Wizard World 2015 from San Jose a few weeks back and want to see all of our Ramen and a Half video coverage of the 3-day con, well, hit up our Wizard World SJ playlist on YouTube!

 

All New Star War Toys and Products: The Force Awakens

targetstarwarsAre doing a midnight run to Target for the new Star War Awaken toys?  Friday, September 4, 2015 will kick-off around the world a celebration of new toys and products for the upcoming Star Wars:  The Force Awakens film.

Here’s a look at all the toys:

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Campbell’s Soup Gets Star Wars Packaging

starwarscampbellsoupsAnother Star Wars licensed approved!  This time can soup-maker Campbell’s Soup cans will have branded Star Wars themed characters and slogans.  Not only that you’re Spaghettios’ and Chicken Pasta Soups will get Star Wars theme-shaped items.  I guess it’s time to hit Safeway and collect these cans.

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Star Wars Land Announced

starwarslandThis past weekend was the Disney-only convention D23, which had many big movie announcements and other Disney-related items.  Imagineer Scott Trowbridge showcased the upcoming Star Wars Land in both Disney parks Orlando and Anaheim.  Plus they will be updating Star Tours with a new planet from Episode 7.

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Super Shogun Boba Fett – Empire Version

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Adult collectors familiar with the 1970s/80s era Jumbo Machinder toys and, of course Star Wars get a East meets West collaboration thanks to Super7 and Funko.  This is the Super Shogun Boba Fett – Empire Version.  First off, the box packaging looks awesome with the Japanese kanji and logos.  The figure stands 24″ tall with rotating wheels on the feet, spring-loaded firing rocket from jetpack and wrist.

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Boba Fett 13″ Action Figure @ The Disney Store

bobafettactionfigure135One of the most popular characters in the Star Wars universe is the bounty hunter Boba Fett.  This exclusive Disney Store Boba Fett action figure stands 13.5″ tall with light-up blaster and sounds.  The action figure has several points of articulation and the chest-activated button features 15 Boba Fett phrases.

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Yoda Wind-Up for My Cubicle

flippingyodaEven though I have a pretrend “memory lost” of the Star Wars prequels, I did geek out when in Attack of the Clones (2002), Yoda had his CGI light saber battle.  So from the Disney Store, I ordered my very own Yoda Wind-Up Flipping Toy just for my little workstation.  Just wind it up and watch the 3″ Yoda figure flip around.

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Drawings of Kids Playing “Star Wars”

childrenstarwars00Reliving your childhood playtime experiences is what artist Craig Davison has done.  This is his series of illustrations of kids playing Star Wars.  If you have the money to spend, you pick-up one of these limited art pieces by Craig.

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LEGO Friends’ Death Star

legofriendsdeathstarcoverOne of the most iconic planet destroyer from the Star Wars franchise was the mighty Death Star.  This Death Star is supposed to carry weapons of mass destruction, but instead gets a beauty salon, candy store, pet store and more.  Custom LEGO builder Steve Price adds some humor here using bricks from the LEGO Friends line.

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Destroying a LEGO Build

legodestroyerOf course as everybody knows, yesterday was Star Wars Day and WIRED magazine celebrated by spending $800 bucks in building a LEGO Super Star Destroyer ship and then dropping it.  Just like a little kid, sometimes it’s fun watching a big grandiose LEGO being smashed into pieces.

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Largest LEGO Millennium Falcon

legostarwarsfalconCelebrating International Star Wars day in Melbourne, Australia, the goal was to build the largest LEGO Star Wars’ Millennium Falcon.  LEGO approved Master Builders Chris & Dan Steininger and fans help in building the biggest Millennium Falcon spaceship.

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UNIQLO UTGP 2015 Star Wars

utgpstcoverWe just had the Star Wars Celebration this past weekend, now comes the UNIQLO UTGP 2015 Star Wars Collection.  The winning Star Wars graphic t-shirts are in!  The Global T-Shirt Design Competition 2015 received more than 5,000 entries from around the world.

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LEGO Star Wars Movie Posters

legostarwarsposteroneLEGO’s Star Wars product-line has been very successful over the years and now they celebrate it with their own LEGO-style inspired movie posters.

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Vintage Star Wars Toys in Watercolor

starwarswatercolorcoverIf you are of a certain age, then seeing those classic Kenner Star Wars action figure packaging will bring back insane geeky nostalgia of childhood.  Artists Alastair Eales brings that all back on a different medium – watercolors.  His work on vintage Kenner Star Wars action figure packaging is simply amazing and cool.

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TIE Fighter ’80s Anime-Style

tiefighterposterA few years back someone uploaded a 2-minute short of Star Wars TIE Fighter in 1980s anime glory, now after 4-plus years of animating on the weekends and approved by Lucasfilm, this is the TIE Fighter 7-minute animated version.

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Star Wars Helmet Mini-Replicas

starwarshelmetcollectioncoverIf you like Star Wars and miniature replica football and baseball helmets, then is also right up your alley – the Bandai Star Wars Helmet Replicas.  The set of 7 includes:  Darth Vader, Storm Trooper, Boba Fett, R2-D2, C-3PO, TIE Fighter Pilot and a special chase helmet.

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Takara Tomy Star Wars Lightsaber Stamps

takarastarwarsstampJapanese stationery-maker Beni collabs with Takara/Tomy for stamp loving fans, the Star Wars Lightsaber Stamp Set.  These pre-inked stamps are shaped in the form of the iconic Lightsabers and there are 6 to collect:  Luke Skywalker “Good”, Darth Vader “Bad”, Yoda “Do”, Anakin Skywalker “No”, Obi-Wan Kenobi “Yes” and Darth Sidious.

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Adidas Originals x Star Wars Capsule Collection 2015

starwarsadidasdrop2superstarWant to dress your kids in something cool?  Well, this Adidas Originals collaboration with Star Wars for 2015 will make your kid nerdy fresh.  Images of the first and second drops in this mini-capsule collection have appeared and it looks great for kids to rock’em.

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