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26th - 31st
October '03 |
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AND THE WINNER IS... |
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 Did
you enter the ' Win a Silver Fett ' contest this month? Did you correctly
guess that Boba Fett has only appeared in 3 original theatre release Episodes to
date? (EP2, EP5, EP6, not EP4 as he was only in the Special Edition version)
Then become a member of the Mousedroid
Forums with at least 1 post? Plus supply correct contact
details? Well of those people that
did meet all the contest rules our B1-B2 droid randomly selected ... ROOTROOPER
as the winner of the Silver Boba Fett. It should be arriving in your area on the
next shuttle. Check back soon for our Xmas contest details. |
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30th October 2003, Sithlord |
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TALES FROM A SITH |
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 From
deep in his hidden sith temple comes yet another review of the latest Star Wars
Items to hit our shores. Sithlord returns with a review of the New wave of
Collection 2 plus Wave 2 of Deluxe Clone Wars figures.
Click
Here to follow him to the dark side of our Feature section but don't take
any weapons...you wont be needing them. |
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29th October 2003, Sithlord |
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ATTACK OF THE DOWNLOADS |
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 Just
under 2 weeks until Star Wars returns to the small screen. Even if you don't
read the books, flick thru the comic, or play the games then the very least you
can do is catch the new Clone Wars mini-series on the Cartoon Network.
The official site (click
here) has posted some very pleasing plus some very disheartening news.
The good news for Hyperspace Members;
Twenty minutes after each episode is broadcast on Cartoon Network in the US,
it will be available on Hyperspace in quicktime format - large and high
quality. There will also be a version with an audio commentary by the creator
of the series, Genndy Tartakovsky.
The bad news for Australian Non Hyperspace Members;
The day after each episode is broadcast on Cartoon Network in the US, for a
limited time only, it will be available on CartoonNetwork.com and StarWars.com
in streaming video format - lower resolution and only available to US based
internet users. CartoonNetwork.com will also have a different audio commentary
from Genndy Tartakovsky for those who aren't as familiar with Star Wars.
Now that is one good reason to sign up for
Star
Wars Hyperspace today, and yet another example of how the US still think
they are the center of the universe. |
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27th October 2003, MSE-6 |
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END OF YEAR MEETING FOR SKYFORCE SYDNEY |
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 FUN,
FILMS, FAMILY & FRIENDS... with a dash of Star Wars. This Sunday is the last
meeting of SKYFORCE-SYD for 2003. So grab your blaster, jump in
your speeder and head across the Dune Sea, cause you will not want to miss this
one. It will have Auctions, Fan Films, Dealers and best of all fans, just like
you. Rumor has it that it may also hold a surprise or two.
Date: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd 2003
Time: NOON until 5PM
Cost: $8(members) $10(non-members)
Place: LIDCOMBE CATHOLIC WORKMENS CLUB, 24 JOHN ST LIDCOMBE.
If you too have a Star Wars event in your
neck of the woods send us an email and
let us know the details, as we will be more than happy to let everyone know. |
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27th October 2003, MSE-6 |
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20th - 26th October
'03 |
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DARKLIGHTER STORY COMES TO LIGHT |
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 After
the mutiny on board the Rand Ecliptic, Biggs and his companions finally
make contact with the Rebel Alliance. Desperately need pilots but more
importantly ships, a plan is hatched to "liberate" several squadrons
of X-wings. Until the Rebels get their hands on the new fighters, their only
hope is pluck, luck, and the skill of pilots like Biggs Darklighter.
See just how Biggs did end up joining the
Rebel Alliance in Star Wars: Empire #12 - Darklighter (part 3 of 4) at
your local comic shop or look them up in our OZ RETAIL
section. |
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23rd October 2003, MSE-6 |
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LAUNCH THE SECOND ATTACK WAVE |
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 The
Clone Wars...will they never end?!? Value packs, Re-deco gunship and tanks, new
fighters, new tanks, wave after wave of Republic and Separatist Army equipment and
soldiers. Well, we hope not because these items have injected that extra spark
into the collecting community and they are all so cool. So,
too is the next wave of Clone War Deluxe Packs. Durge with Speederbike
(Evil and Brutal), Clonetrooper with Speederbike
(Feel the need for speed), and Jedi Army 3-Pack
(can we all say canon fodder). Check the specialty stores in our
ONLINE
STORES section for availability of these, items as rumor has it they will
not last long on the virtual shelves. |
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23rd October 2003, MSE-6 |
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MASTER REPLICAS EXPLODE INTO AUSTRALIA |
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 "He's
holding a thermal detonator!"...now you can too. Choose from 3 variation of
Hand Held Hutt Haggler, two Limited Edition version and Signature Edition
autographed by Carrie Fisher herself. But that isn't the only good new. The
latest release of Mater Replica items are available for pre-order at the major
E-tailers in our ONLINE
STORES section. So there is no need to
worry about your items getting damaged on their way over from the USA. You may even want to highlight your replica items buy purchasing an accompanying
fully framed Blueprint.
(I have mine next to the Force FX Saber) |
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22nd October 2003, MSE-6 |
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13th - 19th October
'03 |
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SILVER BOBA FETT IN AUSTRALIA |
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 Who
ever said 'Gold was better than Silver", never saw the newly released Silver
Boba Fett. Based on the 300th Edition Boxed figure, this silver dude is
every bit as impressive. So, if you are not the lucky person to win the Silver
Fett we are giving away here at Mousedroid (see the image on the left menu),
then you had best click on over to CASEFRESH.com. So,
here is the deal. Silver Fett's on their own are available for purchase at $30 each,
but if you
spend over $80 on Hasbro Star Wars products, you can purchase up to 2 Silver Fett's for $15 each
plus receive free shipping on the total order. The Silver Boba
Fett item is an Australian Hasbro Exclusive to Casefresh.com. But
don't forget to also enter the 'Win a Silver Fett' contest
here at Mousedroid and you could get it for free. (Contest closes 30 October
2003). |
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18th October 2003, MSE-6 |
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POWER OF FORCE FX IN YOUR HANDS |
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 Did
you use to dream of owning a real lightsaber? Having the blade extend with
a flick of the switch and its hum fill you ears? The Hasbro toy sabers may
have been good enough for the kids but Master Replicas has now produced a saber
worth for the grown ups. Click Here for the
review of the Darth Vader Force FX Lightsaber. in our Feature
Section. |
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17th October 2003, MSE-6 |
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RELEASED UNLEASHED
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 What
would have to be the best Star Wars product range released to date has just
gotten even better. The Unleashed Range of Statuettes has had three more
impressive character added to its number. Captured in dramatic posses are Boba
Fett, ensnared by the Sarlacc; Han Solo, returning fire whilst boarding the
Falcon; and Master Yoda, leaping into
action.
Check the specialty stores in our
ONLINE
STORES section for availability of the striking character from the Unleashed
Series.
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16th October 2003, MSE-6
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CLONE WARS LAUNCH DATE ANNOUNCED.
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 The
Clone Wars have been invading our home via novels, comic, figures, value-pack,
vehicles, computer games, and just about every media you can think off...except
one. TV. Finally after years of waiting we will see the return of a Star
Wars Cartoon to the idiot box...(aka television).
So, keep the following date locked in and
make sure your cable subscription for the Cartoon Network is paid when the Clone Wars comes to Australia on the 10th November
2003. Oh, and check back at the Cartoon
Network Clone Wars Site on 20th October for the Planetary Forces
Game.
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14th October 2003, MSE-6
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GETTING YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT
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 This
week see the delivery of the next 4 issues of Bissett's Star Wars Fact Files
#82 through to #85. Of note are the stickers attached to the back of Issue
#85. These stickers (pictured
here) are for the correction of the LAR section codes. Back in Issue #72
LAR7-10 should have been coded as LAR9-12.
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13th October 2003, MSE-6
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VAMPED VEHICLES AND VESSELS
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 Before
you think that the people at Lucas books and Del Ray are trying to make you buy
the same book twice just for a few bonus pages, you best have a good look
inside. Star Wars: The NEW Essential Guide to Vehicles & Vessels is
more that just a rehash (Hasbro take note). This
book is a must have for all Star Wars Fans. Gone are the pencil sketches,
brushed aside by the computer graphic genius of Ian
Fullwood. Full of amazing images of starship, fighter, ground craft , and
even organic vehicles. Plus hyperdrive tables, major battle maps, and a short history
of war in a "galaxy far, far away". This
book is fantastic, as both a great read and feast of artist
work. Check
with your local bookshop for your copy today, ring a specialty stores in
our OZ RETAIL section, or send us an email to
join our soon to be opened Mousedroid
Bookclub.
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13th October 2003, MSE-6
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6th - 12th October
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MAKE YOUR SPEEDER SNOW-WORTHY
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 Break out the tools cause you are going to need them to assembly all 1,457 Lego pieces of the newly released LEGO Star Wars UCS Snowspeeder.
Featuring two wing-mounted laser cannons, rear harpoon cannon, two-man cockpit with controls that move, plus a special display stand with collector's card. This is one amazing kit and a must have.
Also available for purchase is the Lego Cloud City set, previewed last month. To complement this set one very cool ship has appeared on the radar for next year. Yes, Lego will be releasing a
New
Millennium
Falcon early next quarter.
So, click over to SHOP@LEGO for the purchase of your very own speeder and get it delivered to your door.
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10th October 2003, MSE-6
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A CLONE OF ANOTHER COLOR
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 "International Color Variations". That is what the Star Wars Insider reported regarding the Clone Trooper Army Packs. It is known that the USA will see all 5 different Multipacks, but here in Australia we will only get the Blue variation. So, it looks like hard times ahead for the variation collector.
Head over to the MOUSEDROID FORUMS and discuss with other collectors how to track down the other 4 variation Clone Trooper packs.
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9th October 2003, MSE-6
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MAKE YOUR TV OBEY THE FORCE
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 You have all the Star Wars Movies on VHS, DVD,
VCD, and Laserdisc. Your Entertainment room consists of the latest THX certified
digital surround sound system, a floor to ceiling TV or Projector, and plush recliner arm chairs. But have you got your very own
universal Lightsaber Remote Control?
The Luke Skywalker style unit comes with 4 distinct sounds and is able to control a TV, VCR, and Cable units. Available from dStore.com.au.
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9th October 2003, MSE-6
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DECK THE HALLS WITH MASTER YODAS
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 "He's making a list, And checking it twice, He's gonna find out Who's naughty and nice, Santa Yoda is coming to town." Yes Xmas is just around the corner and later this month holders of the Paizo Lightspeed Pass will be able to buy the Hasbro Holiday Yoda. The online purchase will be handled in 3 stages.
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Active subscribers with Lightspeed Passes may order the figure any time after receiving their invitation over a two week period in mid October.
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Active subscribers without Lightspeed Passes will be able to order at the end of October.
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Lightspeed Pass holders without a currently active subscription to Star Wars Insider will be able to order starting in early November, provided stock is available.
At this time Hasbro Australia has not announced any plans for the
release of this item to the Australian market. More news as it comes to hand.
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8th October 2003, MSE-6
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ATTACK OF THE TOONS
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 A
very quick sneak peak at the up coming Clone Wars Animated Action Figures. Click
on the following links to see images of Obi Wan, Anakin and Mace Windu. Each
image with a sketch profile and an ink cell for figure comparison. Retailers
have not yet been announced in Australia for these figures. More images and info
when it comes to hand.
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6th October 2003, MSE-6
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1st - 5th October
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WIN A SILVER BOBA FETT FROM MOUSEDROID
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 He
was the best Bounty Hunter in the Galaxy. He caught the famous Han Solo and
encased him in carbonite. But he just was no match for the people at Hasbro.
They tracked him down, and luring him into a trap, enclosed him in liquid
silver. Now you too can win your very own Silver Boba Fett. All
you have to do is join our Forums
section, create a new post (a member introduction, a news story or even an ad in
the trading section), then Click on "Win A Silver Fett' Logo to
answer a very simple question. It is just that easy. So charge up your hyper drives
and get to it.
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5th October 2003, MSE-6
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SILVER BOBA FETT SPOTTED IN AUSTRALIA
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 For
those Sydney-siders that missed out on the 'other' Big Event this weekend (not
the Football but the FSF Star Wars Convention), not only did you pass up the
opportunity to meet, hear and get autographs from both David Prowse and Peter
Mayhew...you also missed the the release of the Silver Convention Boba Fett by Casefresh.com.
But do not despair as Casefresh has announced
that those people that miss out on the Convention or those out of state, will be
able to purchase them online in the near future. Check the Casefresh.com
website for more info,
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5th October 2003, MSE-6
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GOLD CLASS COMES TO MOUSEDROID
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 The wait for Star Wars Episode III is just over 580 days away. But that is no excuse to miss out on some awesome sci-fi and fantasy films that will hit the screen in the meantime. For those people in NSW we will be arranging group screenings of the big blockbuster in the pampered luxury of the GOLD CLASS Theatres at Macquarie Greater Union Megaplex.
To kick it off we have organized screenings of two big titles for the remainder of 2003. In November we experience the final showdown of Man vs. Machine in the sci-fi world of 'MATRIX REVOLUTIONS', followed by the closing book in J.R.R. Tolkens, 'LORD OF THE RINGS: RETURN OF THE KING' in December. Each movie is an epic event,
and each Gold Class screening has very limited tickets, so for more information
on what's on (while we wait for the release of Star Wars Episode III) head to the newly opened
GOLDCLASS MOVIECLUB.
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3rd October 2003, MSE-6
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CUT...THAT'S A WRAP.
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 Finalizing
a story from August , we see the final sets of scene screens needed to complete
both the War Room on Geonosis and the Jedi High Council. The Geonosis War
Room #2 of 2 comes with Shu Mai, Nute Gunray and Passel
Argente, whilst the Jedi High Council #2 of 2 has Yarael Poof, Depa
Billaba, and Yaddle. Sure to be a big hit
these items will be available this week from the E-tailers in our
ONLINE STORES section.
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5th October 2003, MSE-6
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RAIDERS OF THE LOST INSIDER
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 It
is that time again, so run out to your letterboxes and check to see if you too
have received your Star Wars Insider #71 from Paizo
Publishing..This issue is fantastic; Episode III photo gallery, A Hyperspace.com
Update, Visit Steve Sansweet's Rancho Obi-wan, Explore Indiana Jones on
DVD, Catch up with Harrison Ford and also receive a free bonus Clone
Wars Poster. But best of all there is an absolutely brilliant Holiday Gift
Guide. What do you mean you 'still' don't have
a subscription...you best CLICK
HERE then. Stop missing out on all the fun of the Fan Club.
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2nd October 2003, MSE-6
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LORDS OF THE SITH
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 Experience just how evil the Dark Side really is with tales sure to chill you to your core! Watch as Chewbacca comes face to face with undead specters on Hoth! Scream as Han Solo tries desperately to overcome a zombie hoard! And gasp in shock as Luke Skywalker battles a ghostly Darth Maul! This issue of Tales will leave you SCREAMING for more!
So Force Grip yourself a copy of Star Wars: Tales #17 today, from your local comic shop or look them up in our
OZ RETAIL section.
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