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23rd - 31st August '04
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GHOST OF ARTOOSNEWS |
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 February 24, 2004 was a dark day for the online Star Wars community: Artoosnews.com
closed down. Many of us experienced the demise of Artoosnews.com as a ripple through the Force. So
BeJedi.com is keeping the fond memories about R2N alive by hosting the artwork that was previously featured on the Artoo's Customs section.
Head over to the
Bejedi Custom Galleries for this great archive
of homage to the modern-day myth that is Star Wars.
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30th August 2004, BarbarianJ |
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COMIC-CON 2004 GALLERY |
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 Brant
Raven has painted an awesome visual picture with his Day 1 Report on Comic Con 2004
thru the eyes of an Aussie. Now get ready to be blown away by his Comic
Con Photo Gallery. Star Wars, Batman, Lord of the Rings and even a girl in a
glass box?!?! With one down and
three days left to cover, we wonder what goodies he has up his sleeve.
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28th August 2004, Brant
Raven |
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DIFFERENT 'SCALE' OF BOUNTY HUNTER |
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 Bossk, Armed and dangerous. This reptilian bounty hunter holds a personal grudge against Chewbacca the Wookiee. He would hunt down Han Solo and his friends for free if asked, but will certainly accept payment if he can get it.
But when reduced to the scale of a Gentle Giant Mini-Bust the is safe enough to
be handled by any collector.
Grab your favorite
Trandoshan Bounty Hunter
Bossk Mini-bust today, with free shipping within Australia, and
pre-order the other Gentle Giant busts for 2004, such as X-wing Luke,
Stormtrooper, Gamorrean Guard, C-3P0, & IG-88.
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27th August 2004, MSE-6 |
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END OF A FISHY TALE |
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 Matt
G of SWNZ has posted the final part of his interview with Gerald Home.
The Third
Installment continues the stories about the filming of 'Return of the Jedi',
based on discussions with the famous Mon Cal Actor. The action aboard the Rebel
Headquarters Frigate (Home One) is further enhanced with some deleted scene information.
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27th August 2004, Matt G |
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ARMORED KNIGHTS |
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 Pursuing the lost plans for a Separatist secret weapon,
Jedi Aayla Secura has a showdown with her former Master and friend Quinlan Vos!
Accompanying Clone Commander Bly experiences the confrontation between
Aayla and Quin, he witnesses the strengths and weaknesses of the mental, emotional, and spiritual “armor” worn by
each jedi.
In this special issue, told from Bly’s point of view the mysteries of the Jedi are viewed from a human perspective. And when the turmoil wrought upon the Jedi by the Clone Wars and by the seething power of the dark side threatens them all, Bly, Aayla, and Quin must each make a life-or-death decision.
A dramatic story captured in Star Wars: Republic #68 and now available to buy at
your local comic shop. Check out the <preview>
at the Dark Horse site.
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27th August 2004, MSE-6 |
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'EMPIRE OF DREAMS' MAKES HISTORY |
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 For
those luck people with connection to Foxtel and The History Channel check
your program guides for the months of September as will be screening "Star
Wars: Empire of Dreams" which runs for 2hrs. Screening times are
as follows for Australia, with a special note to the three digital transmission
times. (* - digital)
Saturday 18th September - 7.30pm, 9.30pm*
Sunday 19th September - 3.30am, 11.30am,
5.30am*& 1.30pm*
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25th August 2004, MSE-6 |
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SYDNEY SPRING SKYFORCE MEETING |
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 Starwalking,
the Star Wars Appreciation Society of Australia, is having their August SKYFORCE
- Sydney meeting this weekend. Catch up on the latest Australian Toy Talk,
fan movies, EP3 discussions, plus all the usual fun to be had, including the
premium Australian Internet Star Wars retailer, Case
Fresh and their table of collectibles.
Date:
Sunday August 29th, 2004
Time:
12pm to 5pm
Location:
Lidcombe Catholic Workers Club,
24 John Street, Lidcombe (opposite Railway Station)
Entrance Fees: $8 Members, $10 Non-members
If you are not part of Skywalking,
why not join the club, in what is going to be a huge lead-up year to Episode III
in 2005. Also on sale will be raffle tickets to win a framed Jabba's Palace
Photo autographed by both Carrie Fisher and Michael Carter. This Fundraising
raffle will be run at both the Sydney and Melbourne Skyforce meetings as a
fundraising drive for next years FORCE IV Convention. Come on, get active in your hobby
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25th August 2004, Brant
Raven |
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ORIGINAL TRILOGY COUNTDOWN |
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 In
under 30 days the Star Wars Trilogy 4 DVD box set will be finally
released to DVD. Our friends at EzyDVD
have it available for preorder for only $69.95! This is a limited release and
will be Discontinued by Fox before Christmas!
The Star Wars underground rumor mill has word that only 300,000 Box sets will be
produced for Australia.
NOTE: The GOLD FULLSCREEN Star Wars Trilogy 4 disc box set is NOT being release locally so head over to
Amazon to pre-order your additional copy.
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24th August 2004, MSE-6 |
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EPISODES SEVEN TO NINE??? |
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 "George
Lucas planned 9 movies for the Star Wars saga, and will be filming Episodes VII
through to IX". No, really ! I heard it from a friend who's uncle works
for the sister of George's hair dresser. OK, so that bit is made up, but have a
read of this article at IOL
about NDAs of employees at ILM and pray that the
Saga-Trilogy stops at 6.
Or if you would
like another 10 years of Star Wars film making, pick up the gauntlet and head
over to the Mousedroid
Forums to discuss this news. It would be interesting to se if George totally
destroys all the great work authors have done in the post-ROTJ era or if he can
some how bring Timothy Zahn's vision to life.
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24th August 2004, MSE-6 |
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16th - 22nd August '04
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SW GALAXY ON YOUR SHOULDERS |
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 The
fastest ship in the galaxy is Millennium Falcon. Recently released
in all its Lego glory. So, you have brought the new Lego kit, you have built the
new Lego kit and you have played with the new Lego kit...Now you can wear it
proudly on your very own Millennium Falcon T-shirt, but unfortunately
only if you are a size of a 7-12 year old.
Available to order now for immediate shipping
from ShopLego.com
for $29.95 plus p&h, for sizes 7-8 and 11-12. (don't know what happened to
9-10 size?)
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21st August 2004, MSE-6 |
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DAY 1 AT COMIC-CON 2004 |
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Brant
Raven continues his journey into Star Wars heaven that was Comic Con 2004.
The Complete Day
1 online report is now online. In a five part dialogue, Raven has walked us
thru a head spinning experience of the first day at SDCC. With one down and
three days left to cover, we wonder what goodies he has up his sleeve.
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21st August 2004, Brant
Raven |
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ALIENS OVERRUN GOLD CLASS |
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 'In space...no one can hear you scream.' But
when the aliens land on earth...well, you better get some ear plugs. The extraterrestrials
in question being the Alien and Predator races, and this October they will face each other off
across the battlefield of earth in the GOLD CLASS @ MOUSEDROID special screening of
Alien vs Predator.
So, CLICK HERE to join us in the
'battle royale' this 2 October as we see which race survives, but remember 'Who ever wins...We
lose'.
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17th August 2004, MSE-6 |
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9th - 15th August '04
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I SEE RED !!! |
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 NEWS
FLASH: Our newest forum
member 'Wet Wookie' reports that the Red Unleashed Clone Trooper
was sighted in a David Jones store this week. MSE-6 has confirmed that Red
Clones are now shipping out of Hasbro as part of a product line colour change.
You should start looking for them at both David Jones and Toys R Us store, this
month.
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14th August 2004, MSE-6 |
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CARGO BAYS PACKED |
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 Will
the release of OTC product never end??? Well we hope not, as yet more merchandise
hits the virtual shelves at our sponsor. This item it is a hat-trick of goodies.
Starting with the Trio of DVD 3 Multipacks. Featuring figures from each
of the OT films you can pick up A
New Hope, The
Empire Strikes Back and The
Return of the Jedi...then onto...
 What
would have to be called the best figure of the galaxy's best bounty hunter
collectible this side of the mighty Sarlacc...Kotobukiya
Boba Fett has landed in Australia. Get this brilliant ArtFX figure of Fett
at his finest, shipped direct to your door at no extra cost and ready for
display in as a....in your collection. And finally....
 Just
when you thought it was safe to go out into the forest along comes the Endor
Ambush Multipack. The lone Biker Scout on speeder doesn't stand a chance
against Endor Han, Endor Rebel Trooper and the fearsome Ewok warriors,
Logray and Wicket. Packaged in the new OTC colors and including a bonus OTC
Collection check list.
With so much new
product in just the past week you can quite easily meet the free shipping terms.
Or better still if you are in Sydney you can buy them in person at the
Parramatta Collectibles Fair this Sunday.
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12th August 2004, MSE-6 |
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ROCKABILLY SPACEMAN |
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 It
was supposed to be an easy gig … transport a young woman across the desert to
the waiting arms of her friends. But nothing’s ever easy for reformed smuggler
BoShek, and he soon finds himself in the middle of a struggle between a militant
cell of the Rebel Alliance and Imperial operatives.
With civil war exploding around him, BoShek may be forced to make a stand with
one side or the other, unless he can make a run.
Star Wars: Empire #23 is first full-feature comics adventure of the Mos
Eisley cantina's “Rockabilly Spaceman” himself, BoShek! Now available
to buy at your local comic shop. Check out a four page <preview>
at the Dark Horse site.
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12th August 2004, MSE-6 |
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FIRST OTC COLLECTIBLES FAIR |
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 With
every thing from vintage to saga, plus comics and other great toy lines, the Parramatta
Collectibles Fair is always a great place for a Sunday morning bargain hunt.
Star Wars fans take note, get in early to grab specials and rare items from the specialty dealers.
Plus this will be the first fair to feature the Original Trilogy line of
products.
Date:
Sunday August 15th, 2004
Time:
8am to 3pm
Location:
182 Church Street Mall, Parramatta, NSW
Entrance Fees: $5.00 before 10am, $3.00 after 10am. |
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11th August 2004, MSE-6 |
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BACKGROUND CHARACTERS UNLEASHED |
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 The
latest wave of Star Wars Unleashed characters have hit the virtual
shelves. This wave consisting of 3 background characters whom had very little
screen time, but a marked impression with the fans. Aayla
Secura - seductive Twi'lek Jedi, Bossk
- brash Trandoshan Bounty hunter, and Tusken
Raider - Tatooine desert warrior.
Available for immediate delivery plus pre-orders
for Wave 11, from our friends at Case
Fresh, specialist in Star Wars for the new Millennium.
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10th August 2004, MSE-6 |
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GALAXY FULL OF HEROES |
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 Galactic
Heroes, is a world of Star Wars adventure for the junior kiddies in your family (or even the young at heart).
If you have kids and need an 'extra' excuse to collect all things Star Wars,
Hasbro has answered your cries with the Galactic Heroes Line. Featuring
characters and vehicles from across the saga and trilogy movies, and sure to be
a hit.
 The
character line kicks off with an Original Trilogy wave of 8 characters. Luke
& R2D2, Darth
Vader & Obi-wan Kenobi. Chewbacca
&C3P0, and finally Princess
Leia & Han Solo. All in a very trendy and open packaging that will have the
inner child in you struggling as to wheather to open it or keep them mint on the
card. But wait...there's more...
 What
is a Galactic Hero without his/her spaceship? Hasbro didn't forget this part of
the equation and so have also re-released the Playskool Millennium
Falcon. Feature real star wars movie sounds and a firing laser cannon it
will be the center of your hero's adventures. Or if you wish to keep it boxed
you can display
the box it with the window flap open.
Some
excellent figures for the kids, and one sweeeeet
vehicle with awesome sound effects ( #1, #2,
#3, #4).
Choose from either the Galactic Heroes Vehicles,
or
Character Packs, or maybe both. So, be you a little toddler or big kid tell
your mum that Case Fresh have their cargo
bays full to start shipping the new line of Galactic Heroes to your door step
from tomorrow.
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9th August 2004, MSE-6 |
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RETURN OF THE EMPIRE |
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 Interested in good cinema? Like to get the news on the hot upcoming films
at the movies and in DVD? Then you really should get into EMPIRE Magazine. In Septembers Empire (out now) check out who makes the top 10 fathers in film? (hint: it starts and ends with Lucas film characters).
Also in this issue is a list of the top 100 actors in cinema history. How many Star Wars actors do you think it will contain? Will any make the top 10? For all these answers plus review of current release films and new release DVDs head to your local newsagent and pick up a copy of
EMPIRE
Australia today.
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9th August 2004, MSE-6 |
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1st - 8th August '04
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OTC VEHICLES TAKE FLIGHT |
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 Two of the most memorable space craft from Star Wars: A New Hope have had their engines tuned, weapons
replenished and been given a fresh coat of paint. The
Millennium Falcon and Darth Vader's Advance Tie Fighter as ready for dispatch in
the all new stylish OTC packaging from our sponsor.
 The Millennium Falcon
($99 plus free shipping in Oz) has all new electronic sound and light effects incorporated into its action figure friendly chassis.
Although the Darth Vader Advance Tie
($49) has not been given the electronic
treatment it has been very nicely presented in an window OTC box along with a bonus
Darth Vader pilot figure.
 Also
available for pre-order is the OTC Gold Leader's Y-wing
Fighter plus the uniquely boxed, Boba
Fett's Slave 1. With their exceptional customer service, sturdy
packaging, and free shipping policy, Case
Fresh is the place for all your Star Wars vehicular requirements. So, blast
into the new range of OTC product today.
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5th August 2004, MSE-6 |
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THE CLONE MACHINE ROLLS ON |
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 General Kenobi’s clone army is sent on a mission to distract a massive Separatist army long enough for Jedi Tohno to infiltrate a droid factory and destroy it. The key to the mission is to attract the Separatist’s attention without actually engaging them in combat.
But Anakin feels that he witnessed the sacrifice of enough young Jedi during the disastrous mission to Jabiim, and he can’t stand the prospect of another one.
Star Wars: Republic #67 is now available to buy at
your local comic shop. Check out the <preview>
at the Dark Horse site.
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4th August 2004, MSE-6 |
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EXCLUSIVE POSTER WINNERS |
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 Who was your favourite support character from the Original Trilogy? If it was the Jawa's
(Jedi-One), Wedge Antilles (Hemish), Lobot
(Scoot), or Admiral Piett (Dover) then you lucky people have just one a Mousedroid Australian Exclusive OTC Poster. Head over to
our Forums section, to read the winning posts.
Keep your browsers locked to this page for future contests, So in the mean time how about checking out the discussion
threads currently underway with fellow SW Fans in the Forums.
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3rd August 2004, MSE-6 |
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OZGUY AT COMIC-CON 2004 |
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 Did
you see the coverage of San Diego Comic Con 2004
at Galactic Hunter
or
Rebelscum, and thought
"Damn, I wish I could have gone". Well reader, Brant
Raven is one lucky..... Australian that did attend this awesome event,
has been kind enough to write his experiences in a Feature Diary here at
Mousedroid.
So head over to our Feature
Section and read Brant's prologue. Then check back soon for further updates
to Raven's Comic Con Diary.
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1st August 2004, Brant
Raven |
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IMPERIAL LEGO SQUADRON |
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 The Empire's most feared ships fly again in
the first of a new special LEGO Star Wars collection! Unleash the power of the TIE
Collection (#10131) today! Complete set includes two Imperial TIE fighters, Darth Vader's
Advance
TIE fighter, and one TIE/d
fighter, plus Darth Vader minifigure, 2 Imperial TIE pilot minifigures and Droid Brain.
These starship models have never before been offered together, so start building your Imperial fleet today!
Available to order now for immediate shipping from ShopLego.com
for $155.00 plus p&h. 
Lego Australia has advised the Tie Collection will NOT (repeat WILL
NOT) be release locally through any retail stores.
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