LEGO announced and showcased lots of cool stuff at Toy Fair 2015, and here’s another one – the Star Wars TIE Fighter 75095. Look for this high-end detailed model around May 2015 at the MSRP of $199.99USD.
LEGO Star Wars TIE Fighter 75095
February 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Star Wars: The Adventures of Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight
February 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
I recently had spare time to review a bunch of books and stuff, and one on the list is from Disney Worldwide Publishing, Star Wars: The Adventures of Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight. What a novel approach to this book project, take the original Star Wars concept art from Ralph McQuarrie and tie-in the 3 movies: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi into one book.
Comikaze Expo 2014 – Mandalorian Mercs for fundraising
January 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Mandalorian Mercs can be found at every comic convention, but now days they have also ventured into the world of charity and helping to fund organizations with their appearance. Here’s Ramon Angel interviewing Sal Attinello of the Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club about Mandalorian costumes and fundraising!
In the video, the Boba Fett look-a-like is Mandalorian Merc member – Porfirio Guzman, suited up for the convention!
HeroCross Boba Fett
December 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Everybody seems to be making these big-head miniature body action figures or vinyl, ‘cuz it’s trending. Well, HK toy company HeroCross known for it’s big-head figures, now has this Boba Fett action figure for it’s Hybrid Metal Figuration line-up.
Star Wars Public Transportation Case
December 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It seems every little card in our wallet gets an accessory like our smartphones. Here’s something from Bandai Japan, it’s the Crazy Case line featuring the Star Wars Millennium Falcon. Now as I travel around the SF Bay Area using Public Transportation like the BART or MUNI, instead taking out my boring Clipper card, I got this Bandai Japan Crazy Case Star Wars Millennium Falcon.
The Bandai Japan R2-D2 3D Wall Poster
December 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Bandai Japan recently released their life-size Iron Man 3D Wall Figure poster in Japan only, and now another neat upcoming release for Star Wars fans – the life-size 3D Wall Figure poster of the iconic droid R2-D2.
Star Wars Imperial Handbook A Commander’s Guide
November 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Well, if you haven’t heard or hiding in a rock or something, the new Star Wars teaser trailer was just released on the Internets. So we at Retrenders are hyped, and hyped for this neat book by author Daniel Wallace, the Star Wars Imperial Handbook Deluxe Edition: A Commander’s Guide. This Deluxe Edition should be a Star Wars bookworm dreams.
Cute Plush Talking Chewbacca
November 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Those who know me, know I love cute huggable plush toys and this is on my wish list now. This is the 9″ Star Wars Talking Chewbacca from Underground Toys. Includes 3-button cell batteries.
Hasbro’s New Millennium Falcon!
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Just dropping into Walmart shelves is the Hasbro’s newly revised popular Star Wars toy – the Millennium Falcon spaceship. Exclusive to Walmart and Walmart.com, this bad boy is over 2 feet long and features lots of play features and makes a wonderful display item for the adult collector.
Cosplay-Style in the 16th Century
November 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This past weekend in the city of Paris a cosplay photo exhibition took place at the Grand Palais. Artist/photographer Sacha Goldberger took pictures of cosplayers with a 16th century twist. Many costume designers, make-up artist and cosplayers were involved in the project.
I Want My PopTaters Stormtrooper!
November 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
From toymaker PPW Toys are the newly released Star Wars-themed Mr. Potato Heads. The 4 figures include R2-D2, Yoda, Darth Vader and Stormtrooper.
The Stormtrooper Extra Profile
November 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
He was just an extra on set, but Laurie Goode still connects with Star War fans. He was that Stormtrooper! Which one? Well, in this BBC News piece actor Laurie Goode recounts his many memories on the Star Wars set.
Star Wars: Battle on Endor – Black Series
October 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you like the Star Wars’ Black Series line-up of 3″ and 6″ figures, then this Toys’R’Us exclusive that dropped a few weeks back should be on your “want list.” This is the Black Series – Battle on Endor Pack. This set is for the 3″ Black Series figures which features 8 figures: Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, Ewoks Stemzee, Ewoks Chubbray, Imperial Officer, AT-ST Driver and Stormtrooper in this set along with the AT-ST Walker.
Boba Fett’s LEGO Star Wars Slave I
October 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Everybody’s favorite Star Wars bounty hunter Boba Fett and this time his personal spacecraft get’s the LEGO Star Wars Collectors treatment this coming January 2015. The LEGO 75060 Slave I craft is super detailed with many cool play features.
The Art of John Alvin
August 13, 2014 by 1 Comment
Here’s a list of movies you may have seen in the theaters or at home these past 40 years: The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Arachnophobia, Blade Runner, E.T., Cocoon, The Goonies, Short Circuit, The Golden Child, Spaceballs, The Lost Boys, Empire of the Sun, Willow, Batman Returns, Darkman, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, Aladdin, Jurassic Park, The Little Mermaid and Star Wars. What do all these movies have in common? The wonderful artwork and iconic movie posters done by artist John Alvin.
VANS x Star Wars x Funko Kicks
May 6, 2014 by 1 Comment
Here’s a way to sell some kicks! Buy a shoe and get a cool limited edition Funko Star Wars figure. When you buy a VANS Star Wars shoe on Journeys.com – you will get a random figure (no choice here!) – either Boba Fett or Darth Vader.
Disney Store Star Wars Toy Exclusives
April 30, 2014 by 1 Comment
The likes of Kenner, Hasbro and various third party companies have made action figures, plush dolls and other Star Wars-related merchandise, now the Disney Store will take its turn with their own new exclusive line of action figures, plush toys, mugs, PVC figurines and die-cast vehicles.
75059 LEGO Sandcrawler
March 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I remember when the first LEGO Star Wars products were released and I was hooked and addicted like a madman. I had to get this, get that, and this one. My wallet was busting, but now as I’m older and much wiser when paycheck funds going into more important stuff, I’m a little more picky of what I want and I do want this! The 75059 LEGO Sandcrawler from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.
Custom R2D2 Droid by Evilos
February 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Custom vinyl artist Christopher Avalos aka Evilos takes a regular Android vinyl toy and makes R2D2 from Star War Wars.
Viral Video Friday: LEGO Microfighters Animation!
January 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
LEGO presents their Star Wars Microfighters line-up with this Microfighters Animation. I want them all!
Viral Video Friday: Animated Fun
January 3, 2014 by 1 Comment
What if Star Wars had a 80’s-style cartoon feel? Well, this is it by Nacho Punch – the Star Wars: The Lost 1980’s Anime:
Star Wars Boxo Papercraft Playset
December 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Build a cool Star Wars playset with your kids (Ages 5 and up) with this Boxo Papercraft Playset. Better yet, this gift requires No Batteries, No Scissors, No Tape and No Glue, all you need is to follow the Boxo Papercraft instructions.
Gentle Giant Ewok attack Scout Trooper Statue
December 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This a limited edition Entertainment Earth exclusive molded by Gentle Giant featuring a bunch of cute Ewoks attacking a Scout Trooper.
Medicom Toy x BAPE x Milo x Star Wars
November 25, 2013 by 1 Comment
If you’re a fan of cute vinyl collectible figures then this 2-piece collection might be for you. Medicom Toy known for their BE@RBRICK figures teams up with fashion apparel brand A Bathing Ape (BAPE) for a Milo and Star Wars collab.
This first piece is Star Wars x Baby Milo VCD Darth Vader figure with removable mask.
2014 Moleskine x Star Wars Collection
November 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Ever find yourself in the middle of the dreaming something big and a light goes under head – “Wow, I have the next great idea!” and you have nowhere to jolt down the notes? If you don’t have a iPad or snazzy smartphones handy and you’re old school, you can write down your notes on these new Moleskine Star Wars Collection notebooks.
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