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22nd - 31st August '05
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RUN 3P0 RUN !!! |
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 Luke
has escaped from the rebel group who want revenge for his father's actions
during the Clone Wars, dodged stormtroopers but ends up the captive of a group
of wealthy Jabiimi have made a deal with the Empire: Their own freedom, in
exchange for the planet's population and rebels to the Empire as slaves! All
this is
Empire #33 |
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31st August 2005,
MSE-6 |
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BACK TO THE BEGINNING |
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 Tune
into Network Ten this Saturday Night at 7.30pm (AEST) and return to the
start of Luke Skywalker's journey in Star Wars: A New Hope. Check your local TV
Guide for start times. |
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31st August 2005,
MSE-6 |
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VADER KILLED THE VIDEO STAR |
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 20th
Century Fox and LucasFilm will release Star Wars: Episode III—Revenge
of the Sith on DVD only. Star Wars will be the first major new
release to skip a VHS, and this will be a final straw to force all fans over to
the DVD format. It is unfortunate since affordable Blu-ray or HD DVD machines
are still a fair way off.
Read more .... |
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30th August 2005,
WA-7 |
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EXPANDED UNIVERSE MINIATURES |
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 The
next wave of Star Wars Miniature Boosters have hit the market with a huge
impact....literally. Each
Universe Booster contains 1 Huge, and 6 Medium/Large figures. Huge figures
include the impressive AT-ST
and monstrous Rancor.
Single boosters are $32.50 each, 3 Boosters for $90, or a sealed case of 6
boosters for only $165. Order Online and save. |
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30th August 2005,
WA-7 |
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PRIME OF THE JEDI |
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 Over
the years, Star Wars fan films have created a certain tradition, a way of
telling a space adventure with particular well-known and well-loved elements.
Each fan film takes a different approach. From the director of the hit comedy,
George Lucas: Legend of the Force, comes the stunning movie
Prime
of the Jedi.
Feel free to visit the website, as the New Caledonian team takes you to alien
locations, behind the scenes photography and spectacular stunts. Plus check out
four different teaser trailers;
SITH INFERNO,
MANDALORIAN'S REVENGE,
FORSAKEN
&
CHILDREN OF THE FORCE. |
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30th August 2005,
MSE-6 |
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GENTLE GIANT SOLO MINI BUST |
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 With
the demise of the large scale Unleashed in 2006 it is good to know that the
craftsmen at Gentle Giant are still planning on producing some stunning pieces
of work. The next Minibust due for release next month is
Han Solo. Sporting his trusty blaster and with a scoundrels grin, this
little piece truly captures the spirit of the Correllian pirate.
Remember to preorder your collectibles to ensure you get stock. As an example,
the Leia Boushh Minibust was
a high demand piece and sold out on pre-orders alone. Best plan your collecting
than to pay scalper prices on Ebay. |
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29th August 2005,
WA-7 |
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JUMP INTO HYPERSPACE |
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 Some
poor deluded people believe that with the release of Episode III, Star Wars was
finished. But true fans know that "Star Wars Lives Forever" and so too
does the official fan club Hyperspace. Click
thru to visit the
StarWars.com website and see just what Hyperspace membership has to offer.
They also have a Free
7 Day Trial. |
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29th August 2005,
MSE-6 |
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SUPPORT THE SITH |
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 Keep
the legend of Star Wars alive by wearing the new LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader
t-shirt! This high quality shirt features an image of the Dark Lord of the
Sith and is made of 100% cotton jersey (machine wash and dry). Available in
three different sizes, Ages
7-8,
11-12 and
Medium. You can order your tt-shirt today from
Lego
SHOP@HOME. |
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27th August 2005,
WA-7 |
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BALANCING THE SCALES |
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 Our shields are down and we have been blindsided by the surprise Australian
release of the New Hasbro
Tie Fighter with Tie Pilot. The Standard Starship of the Imperial Forces
comes with the correct scale wing panels and in a
nicely presented window box. Finally a Tie Fighter you can proudly place on
display in your Imperial Navy.
For only $89 each or order a sealed box of 2 Ties
Fighters for only $160. All Australian orders for this vehicle
includes free tracked shipping. Get it first. Get it Online.
Get it @ Case Fresh. And if you love Star Wars vehicles you best place your
order for the 'Limited Release' ROTS Plo Koon Jedi Starfighter. |
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25th August 2005,
MSE-6 |
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COUNTDOWN TO THE END OF UNLEASHED. |
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 The
Unleashed large scale statue line comes to a close this year and will move to a new
3"
Battle Pack format for 2006, so you better have your preorders confirmed. The
next wave is due for release this week. Consisting of an all new Episode 6
Darth
Vader, the battle of the Force Masters with
Yoda vs
Sideous and the dark
mistress Assajj
Ventress.
To ensure you don't miss this and the final release (pre-orders soon), head over to the Australian
Home of Star Wars Collectibles,
Case Fresh. |
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24th August 2005, WA-7 |
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15th - 21st August '05
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SYDNEY TOY & COLLECTIBLES FAIR |
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 The
Parramatta
Collectibles Fair is on again this weekend. Always a great place for a Sunday morning bargain hunt,
the fair hosts retailers of all manner of collectible items, from cards to
posters, Marvel to Star Wars, even Coke Cans and fridge magnets. Some
very special prices will be available to those
early birds that visit Case Fresh on the
stage area. Date:
Sunday August 21st, 2005
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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19th August 2005, WA-7 |
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EATS OTHER MINIATURES FOR BREAKFAST |
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 The
universe is a really big place....and now it has gotten even bigger. The next
Star Wars Miniatures Boosters will be available here in Australia from next
week. Titled UNIVERSE,
it contains characters, droids and creatures from not only all 6 movies but also
from the Expanded Universe , i.e. books, comics and games. (The Yuuzhan Vong
look brilliant)
 Whilst
there is no starter pack for this wave, the boosters are huge, almost twice the
size of previous waves and come 6 per sealed case. This of course is to
accommodate the larger figures, such as the AT-ST,
X-1 Viper Droid,
Hailfire Droid and everyone's favorite, the
Rancor. Each booster contains 1 Huge, and 6 Medium or Large figures.
Head over to the Wizards of the Coast site to view the
Gallery and
Set List of the entire 60 figure line for Star Wars Universe. |
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19th August 2005,
MSE-6 |
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SYDNEY SKYFORCE WINTER MEETING |
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 Sydney's
next Skyforce meeting
is this Sunday. All the usual fun plus special "Drew's - I told you so" and
Build an Empire.
Time:
12pm to 5pm
Location:
Lidcombe Catholic Workers Club,
24 John Street, Lidcombe (opp. Station)
Entrance Fees: $8 Members, $10 Non-members |
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19th August 2005,
MSE-6 |
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8th - 14th August '05
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SHOP@MOUSEDROID |
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Looking for the latest in Action Figures, Books, Collectibles, and CD/DVD's?
Then look no further than the Shop@Mousedroid
Department. Here you will find the latest and best feature products from our
supporting retail partners. |
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12th August 2005,
MSE-6 |
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OBI-WAN TRU EXCLUSIVE STAR FIGHTER |
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 Forum
members have reported sightings of the Toys R Us Exclusive Obi-Wan
Blue Jedi Starfighter in both
QLD and NSW. For only $39.99 you can expand your Jedi fighter squadron with Obi-Wan's
Utapau fighter. Whilst the figure is difficult to position in the cockpit, we
are more puzzled about what R2-D2 fitment to the vehicle.
Read more >>> |
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12th August 2005,
WA-7 |
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THE END OF GRIEVOUS |
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 Flynn
Kybo and his fellow Jedi invade Grievous' stronghold on an occupied Ugnaut world
while the general deals with the mass escape of his Padawan hostages. This is
the action-packed climax to this tale of unspeakable evil and calculated
revenge.
General Grievous #4 is the big backstory for the latest addition to the Star
Wars rogues' gallery! |
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11th August 2005, WA-7 |
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PRE-ORDERS FOR SIDESHOW 1/4 SCALE STATUES |
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 Have
you reserved your "Limited
Release" 17" Luke Skywalker Sideshow Collectibles Statue yet? This figure is
the most film-accurate representation of the character ever produced. Sideshow's
skilled artists have used their many talents in order to bring you a Luke
Skywalker collectible that's more than a figure, it's a work of art.
This museum quality mixed-media figure is composed of polystone, metal, and
expertly tailored clothing, and captures the iconic moment where Luke stares off
into the sunsets of Tatooine's twin suns. Limited to only 2500 worldwide
Luke is SOLD OUT from the manufacturer.
Shipping this month, you can still reserve yours today from
Case Fresh for the special pre-order price of only
$475 (includes Free Tracked Australian Shipping). Also available on
preorder are the Han
Solo and Darth Vader
Sideshow 1/4 scale statues. |
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9th August 2005,
MSE-6 |
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1st - 7th August '05
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INSIDER GROUND ASSAULT |
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 Star
Wars Insider #83 is now shipping to subscribers. The addition to the ground
vehicles of Episode II there is a great article Celebrating the
Top 20 Moments of the
Expanded Universe. Covering over 20 years of publishing set in over
20,000 years of timeline, these events are the signature moments of the richly
diverse expanded universe
There's also five moments that EU fans would probably like to forget, Star Wars
Street Art, new fiction with Medstar: Intermezzo, plus all the regulars
including Bantha Tracks. You can place a standing order for the Insider at
Kings Comics. |
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7th August 2005, WA-7 |
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RETURN TO THE NEW JEDI ORDER |
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 After
victory in Star Wars: The Unifying Force, the heroes of the New Jedi Order
Return in a dazzling new adventure! A handful of Young Jedi Knights, have
disappeared into the Unknown Regions in response to a strange cry for help that
only they could hear. Now the Chiss accuse the Jedi of meddling in a border
dispute with an unidentified aggressor.
Luke has no choice but to head to the Unknown Regions with Han and Leia
following, intent on protecting their children from what could be grave danger.
But none of them are prepared for what they find when they reach their
destination. Pick up your copy of Star Wars
Dark
Nest I: The Joiner King (includes the Ylesia short story) from our friends
at Galaxy Bookshop, the Australian Sci-Fi Literature Specialists. |
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6th August 2005, WA-7 |
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::: VARIATION HUNTER ALERT ::: |
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 The
hot topic on the holonet is Paint Variations appearing in Australia. So,
what variation can we expect to see? At this stage Australia will NOT receive
the following production run paint changes; NO - Red
Shock Trooper
(#6). NO- Black Clone Pilots
(#34),
NO- Slash Attack Anakin
(#28). The Green Clone Commander
(#33) 'May or May Not' appear.
These are production run changes and as such carry the same figure number as
their earlier counterparts. This makes it extremely difficult to determine what
version figure will arrive until the retailer actually opens their assortment
cases. If we hear of any chance of these highly prized figures coming to Oz we
will report it here. Otherwise head to eBay... but Beware of Scalpers and
Conmen. |
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5th August 2005,
Bogan Spy |
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WEDGE ANTILLES RELEASE DETAILS |
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 Welcome
back the rebel pilot who assisted in destroying not one but two Death Stars, and
tripped up an Imperial AT-AT when outgunned on Hoth. Yes, the new Wedge
Antilles X-wing Pilot figure
will be available in Australia thru Toy R Us and most Specialist
Retailers. We are glad to say the figure is not a rehash of the old
Wedge from the Falcon carry case.
Case Fresh will have this item in stock around
Oct-Nov so keep an eye on their site for a pre-order announcement of
this and other products. |
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4th August 2005,
MSE-6 |
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RETURN OF THE FX SABERS |
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 The
Master Replica FX Lightsaber have returned to Oz. These items were a massive
hit leading up to Episode III, as I am sure you would of seen fans madly running
around having duels at your midnight screening. Finally, Australia has restock
of the Anakin (EP3) Saber, Darth Vader (EP5) Saber and the
Mace Windu (EP2) Saber.
It has been a long time since the Deadly Purple
Blade of Mace has been in stock and this 'Limited Supply' will
not last long. For only $245 including Free Tracked Australian shipping you can
Expand your FX Saber collection today. |
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3rd August 2005,
MSE-6 |
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STAR WARS USA AUCTIONS |
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 Recently
film and television artifacts were sold at a public auction in the US, conducted
by Profiles in
History.com. Some non-Star Wars that were sold off included 'The Terminator'
Leather Jacket US$41,300, 'Alien' Derelict Ship piece US$47,200.00, Saraka/Amanda
costumes from Star Trek US$29,500 Some of the Lucas's Star Wars pieces; |
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Luke Skywalker lightsaber :
Darth Vader lightsaber :
Luke's orange X-Wing flightsuit :
Yoda's cane :
Chewbacca face mask :
Stormtrooper Blaster :
Snowspeeder miniature from EP5: |
US $264,000
US $156,000
US $92,000
US $66,000
US $66,000
US $74,700
US $35,400 |
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Thanks to Star Walking Inc,
Australian Star Wars Appreciation Society, for the news report. If your a
Melbournite, check out their website for info on their upcoming Annual
Midnight to Dawn 'Dark Zone' event. |
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3rd August 2005,
Star Walking Inc |
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