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24th - 30th November
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ORAGATO FOR NOW...
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 The
Land of the Rising Sun calls, (i.e. I'm off to Japan) so until we resume our
regular Star Wars transmissions why not have a talk amongst yourselves in the Mousedroid
Forums. Share your shopping experiences, favorite collectibles, or views on
the upcoming figures, but be sure to return here on 9th December for the
latest breaking news
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25th November 2003, MSE-6
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THE NEW OLD OBI-WAN
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 Star
Wars Insider: Issue #71 arrived today with what would have to be one of the
most striking covers this year. Get a glimpse at the Episode 3 Obi-wan, an
exclusive interview with the Master of Evil Christopher Lee, read the low
down on the 2003 Fan Film Awards and how to make one yourself, plus the usual
Q&A, crossword, Toybox and Comic Sections.
Still don't know how to
subscribe to the best magazine this side of the Galactic Core???...you best CLICK HERE
then to join the Fan Club online.
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25th November 2003, MSE-6
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17th - 23rd November
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XMAS FAIR AT PARRAMATTA |
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 Parramatta
Collectable Fair is on again this weekend, and it will a good time to get
some great items for your Star Wars stocking before Xmas. The latest figures,
Clone Wars items, Lego, Xmas Yoda, and if you are lucky those rare vintage
pieces. Plus you can pick up those items you missed during the year if you hunt
around the numerous trader stalls.
Date: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23rd 2003
Time: 8am until 4pm
Cost: $5(before 10am) $3(after 10am)
Place: PARRAMATTA TOWN HALL, 182 Church Street Mall, Parramatta
Doors open at 8am. It is well worth the extra
$2 (plus 2 hours lost sleep time) to get in early and snag a bargain or limited
release item. Some of the best Star Wars traders will be on the stage area plus
near the entrance to the hall. |
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18th November 2003, MSE-6 |
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ALL THE NEWS THAT'S FIT TO PRINT... |
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 Guess
who made it into a major Sydney weekend news paper? Our very own MSE-6 was
featured in the Sydney Morning Herald's ICON computer lift out. The web
review can be seen here.
Our web presence is slowly growing, so if you have ideas as to how we can better
serve the Australian Star Wars community we welcome your suggestions.
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17th November 2003, MSE-6 |
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SNOWING YODA'S DOWN UNDER |
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 Yes, it is officially less than 6 weeks to Xmas
and to kick off the count down to silly season the Holiday Edition Christmas
Yoda has arrived. Yoda comes in a special
package decked out in Santa costume inspired by the work of concept artist Ralph McQuarrie.
Also included is a display base and a
full-sized greeting card featuring McQuarrie’s artwork.
Remember
last years Holiday Edition Droids and how quickly they sold out? Well don't just
sit there check out our Casefresh.com
to get these items from the comfort of your computer desk. Or
be creative a enter our contest by answering in 25 words or less "What
would you get Darth Vader for Xmas?" for a chance to Win Xmas Yoda by
clicking here. |
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17th November 2003, MSE-6 |
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HOTROD FIGHTER AND BAR HOPPING |
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 One
is inspired by some impressive artwork and others by some late night bar
hopping. The next mixed bag carded Collection 2 figures have been released. They
include Ayy
Vida, Obi-Wan
and Elan
Sleazebaganno from the Outlander Club; Macquarrie
Stormtrooper (Fan Choice#4), Bail
Organa, Padme
(Homestead) and Imperial
Dignitary #1.
 You
saw him build his own pod racer as a child. Now 10 years older, check out
what he can do to hot up a boring jedi starfighter. The last of this years
vehicles has been released, the Anakin Skywalker's Jedi
Starfighter. Of course, its the white GT racing stripes that make it go
faster plus the extra boosters and weaponry.
The virtual shelves are packed once more with
new stock at specialty
stores in our ONLINE STORES section. Check for
availability of these fantastic figure and on hot Jedi Starfighter. |
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17th November 2003, MSE-6 |
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10th - 16th November
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CARTOON CLONE WARS HITS AUSTRALIA |
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 Tonight,
Monday 10th November, those with a subscription to CARTOON
NETWORK, or internet access to STAR
WARS HYPERSPACE, will be able to join the continuing battles of the Clone
Wars via a new 3-minute per episode cartoon micro-series.
National Premiere of Star Wars Clone Wars
Micro-Series on November 10th. Weekdays at 4:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. With Encore screenings
of the five previous episodes- Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. |
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10th November 2003, MSE-6 |
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UNIFYING FORCES WITH BONUS CD-ROM |
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 "At
long last, the New York Times bestselling series that launched the Star Wars
saga into the next generation and into thrilling new territory reaches its
spectacular finale". Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, and
the Galactic Alliance must rally for their last stand against the enemy that
threatens not only the galaxy, but the Force itself..
Read an excerpt of the latest book
here.
Now available at your local
bookstore or click thru to check out our OZ
RETAIL section. Unfortunately the Australian version of Star Wars: New Jedi
Order - The Unifying Force does not come with the bonus CD-ROM but
do like MSE-6, and you can order in the US version with CD from Dymocks Bookshop-Hurstville. Update:
What is on the CD-Rom you ask? The entire text of Vector Prime, the first novel
of the series; an exclusive interview with the creators of the New Jedi Order
storyline, an excerpt from The New Jedi Order series bible describing the
Yuuzhan Vong, and select artwork from The New Essential Guide to Vehicles and
Vessels depicting key vessels from The New Jedi Order series. |
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10th November 2003, MSE-6 |
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1st - 9th November
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STAR WARS CUBED |
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 The
latest game, in what has been a huge year for Star Wars titles, has hit the
streets. Star Wars Rogue Squadron III Rebel Strike for the Gamecube was
released yesterday. Master your piloting skills in X-wings, B-wings, speeder
bikes, AT-STs, and even those stinky old Tauntauns. If you finish the single
player try going head-to-head against your mates in the multi-player modes. From
Hoth to Endor, X-wing to ground combat, this game has it covered.
Now available online via our ONLINE
RETAILER section or hunt down a copy at your local Electronic Boutique
store. |
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8th November 2003, MSE-6 |
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ALMOST ORIGINAL TRILOGY DVD SET |
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 Well
they have finally announced that Episodes 4-6 will be released on DVD. Check out
AICN for
more info, but it is yet to be seen if it really is the 'Original Trilogy' that
makes it to DVD. Rumors have been circulating that several minor digital
improvements have been made (eg. lightsaber color corrections and such) so it
would be better to call these the Enhanced Original Trilogy DVDs. Another
rumor (with substance) is that the format will be similar to the recently
released Indiana Jones box set, in that we will see a single DVD for each
episode and then a forth DVD filled with bonus material...or not. Either way the
count down until the release in September 2004 has officially begun.
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7th November 2003, MSE-6 |
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YULETIDE YODA |
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 "See
thru you I can...I sense much food in you...Behave badly have you this year".
If you thought Santa could tell if you were naughty or nice, imagine what Master
Yoda could sense. After last years excellent Holiday Edition Droid 2-pack, I am
glad to see Hasbro continue the tradition with the release a Holiday Edition
Santa Yoda. Here at Mousedroid we have been able to secure one as a give
away for a lucky forums member.
All you have to do is join our Forums
section and create a posting, if you have not already done so. Then click on the
"Win Xmas Yoda" link and tell us what you
would get the Dark lord of the Sith for Xmas. Entries close on Sunday December
7th. |
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5th November 2003, MSE-6 |
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THE FINAL PROPHECY ARRIVES |
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 The
New Jedi Order is coming to its climax in the second last book of the series, The
Final Prophecy. The living planet Zonama Sekot has been found, but it
is not long before its secrets will be uncovered by the Yuuzhan Vong. For the
planet harbors not only the key to its own destruction, but the long-forgotten
secrets of the Yuuzhan Vong themselves.
Read an excerpt of the latest book here.
Now available at your local
bookstore or click thru to check out our OZ
RETAIL section. If you have a local bookstore you would like to
recommend to us, send us a STORE
REPORT. |
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5th November 2003, MSE-6 |
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A FACE ONLY A MOTHER COULD LOVE |
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 Gragra
the Gorgmonger vs.. Jabba the Hutt? or maybe you would like to see Horox Ryyder
go up against Joruus C'Baoth. You just might if you too received your latest shipment
of Star Wars Fact Files from Bissett Magazines. You will have all
these tongue twisters and more as you flick thru issues #86 to #89.
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3rd November 2003, MSE-6 |
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