MARCH 2006 ARCHIVE

20th - 31st March '06

New Items - Shipping from Case Fresh Next Week

Make sure you have locked in your orders for the following items as they will be shipping from of the Case Fresh Warehouse starting next week. It looks like they have hit the mother load with Titanium is being unearth at an alarming rate. 7 new mini-vehicles, 3 new Ultra Starships, and another brand new line of Titanium Figures which come in both a Color or Patina/Vintage versions.

30th March  2006, MSE-6

BRISBANE SUPANOVA (21-23 APRIL 2006)

Brisbane Supanova 2006 is fast approaching and will feature just about more of everything. More retailers, more exhibitors, a larger Artists' Alley, a fun-packed showbag and more activities than ever before including a brand new section dedicated to console gaming. There's even an all weekend Karaoke Room to sing along in until you lose your voice.

But don't forget some of the headline guests including; Summer Glau - River from Firefly/Serenity, Richard Taylor - head of Weta Collectibles delegation, Bruce Spence - Revenge of the Sith, Mad Max 2, Return of the King, Matrix Revolutions, Finding Nemo, Stewart McKenny - Artist of Captain America and Star Wars Tales plus more. Click on the banner above to visit Supanova.

30th March  2006, MSE-6

DARK HORSE MARCH RELEASE

Lock up your daughters and hide the Jawas because Tag and Bink are BACK!  In The Return of Tag & Bink-Special Edition, the duo set out to rescue a certain smuggler trapped in carbonite-with the help of Lando Calrissian! Fans know what comes next, and there will be guest appearances of favorite characters on the way to the Sarlacc pit,

Zayne Carrick never expected to go far in the Jedi Order. A Padawan of modest skill but the will of the Force and extraordinary circumstances have made Zayne a fugitive, isolated and on the run from the very Order he once swore to uphold. Now, Zayne  is forced to the planet Taris' dangerous Under-city, in Knights of the Old Republic #3.

While both the Republic and the Separatists have suffered staggering losses during the Clone Wars, nothing could have prepared them for the battle they face on the desert world of Saleucami. Collecting stories from Star Wars: Republic #72-77. A betrayal will be revealed and the ultimate sacrifice made in Clone Wars Volume 8.

30th March  2006, MSE-6

INTERNATIONAL DARTH MAUL STATUE

More good new for collectors of the finely crafted Gentle Giant Statue line - the Darth Maul International Version has arrived in Australia and will be shipping very shortly. This version (unlike the US sculpt) is movie accurate. Standing over 11 inches tall, this is the Ultimate Maul Collectible and is limited to 2000 units. Secure your order today from Case Fresh.

28th March  2006, MSE-6

LANDO SKIFF GUARD MINI-BUST

Yet another Gentle Giant Mini-Bust is due for its Australian release this week. This time Lando in Skiff Guard disguise gets the special treatment from the talented sculptors at GG. For only $89 including free Australian shipping, this is a very nice collectible item. But hurry and pre-order now, as rumor has it the price may go up next month.

27th March  2006, MSE-6

ORDER 66 - CUSTOM PC CASE

Take one UBER-Kewl Alienware System, add the talent of SmoothCreations.com, a ton of greenback and you get this awesome system paint mod, titled "Order 66". Based on the Episode III teaser poster of a 501st trooper, this  case + keyboard + mouse mod is stunning. Check it out. then head to our Forum section and share your desktop setup.

27th March  2006, MSE-6

HEAD TO THE COAST FOR STAR WARS

Are you one of the growing number of Star Wars Gaming Fans? Or maybe you would like to find out more about both the Star Wars Roleplaying Game and the very popular Star Wars Miniature Game. Well, head over to the Official Wizards of the Coast Star Wars Site which has been given a face lift, and play the online demos and join the fun.

25th March  2006, MSE-6

TITANIUM ULTRA WAVE 2 ASSAULT

During the Battle of Coruscant, thousands of ARC-170 Starfighters engage the massive droid army wings of Droid Tri-Fighters in air-to-air combat. Take to the skies as both of these craft have now been captured as detailed die-cast metal vehicles! Complete with a action features, display stand and case, these will stand out in your collection.

25th March  2006, MSE-6

GALACTIC HEROES FROM EPISODE III

The Sith, thought to be extinct for thousands of years, are starting to take control of the galaxy. The Jedi Knights act quickly to stop their enemies from gaining power. Grab your lightsaber, fire up your engines and join in the excitement with the latest wave of Star Wars Galactic Heroes. These figure are great for the little Padawans in your family.

This wave features Darth Vader & Holo Emperor, General Kenobi & Commander Cody, Anakin & 501st Trooper, plus Yoda & Scout Trooper.

25th March  2006, MSE-6

TRANSFORMERS WAVE 2

Introducing the next wave of Star Wars Transformers, vehicles that are "More than meet the Eye" Convert from mechanized versions of your favorite heroes and villains to their signature vehicles and back again! Each also comes with its own miniature pilot figure. This wave includes Maul/Infiltrator, Obi-wan/Starfighter & Boba Fett/Slave 1.

25th March  2006, MSE-6

WIN A CODE 3 TIE FIGHTER

Yodanews are happy to offer a Code 3 Tie Fighter to one lucky reader! All the info on how to win can be found on their site and it is open to Australian entries!

25th March  2006, MSE-6

13th - 19th March '06

DIS-INFORMATION or DAT-INFORMATION

If what UK newspapers are publishing can "ever" be believed, then Star Was is now set to be a 'British TV Series'. The UK Mirror has reported that "The series is expected to spark a big-money bidding war between the BBC and ITV. Quote "Original C3P0 portrayer Anthony Davis is the only film star signed for the TV series"

No, that is not a typing error and we all thought C-3P0 was played by Anthony Daniels. Or maybe this is the love child of Wicket (Warrick Davis) and Daniels? Head to our Forums and Discuss the how you would like to see Star Wars be turned into a TV series.....oh, please don't make it a "Carry on..." series.

18th March  2006, MSE-6

EMPIRE FILM AWARDS 20006

The EMPIRE Magazine (UK) Film Awards 2006 were held this week. Some of the more interesting comments "For a robot he went on a bit." -Bill Bailey on Anthony Daniels. "This is only the second award we’ve ever won so thank you very much!" -Rick McCallum states a true but almost unbelievable fact about Episode III, which won two awards on the night.

Episode III  won the Sony Ericsson Scene Of The Year ('The Birth Of Vader') and  Best Sci-FI/Fantasy Film knocking out other big hits like The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe, Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire, King Kong and Serenity . There is also  some talk about the progress on Star War TV plus Indiana Jones IV. Read More Here.

16th March  2006, MSE-6

SUMMER SKYFORCE 2006

Sydney's first 2006 Skyforce meeting is this Sunday. All the usual fun, frolics and zany events you know and love..
Time:                   12pm to 5pm
Location:             Lidcombe Catholic Workers Club, 
                              24 John Street, Lidcombe (opp. Station)
Entrance Fees:   $8 Members, $10 Non-members

16th March  2006, MSE-6

STAR WARS GOES FOR GOLD

With Australia gearing up for the start of the XVIII Commonwealth Games  in Melbourne on Wednesday, regular Mousedroid reporter Brant Raven sent in this interesting piece form his cutting room floor... Which Star Wars actor/actress turned to the darkside after multiple failures at the 1962 Commonwealth Games??? Answer

14th March  2006, Brant Raven

PARLEX VOUS JEDI?

Head over to our French Compatriots' at MintinBox.com for a n exclusive first look at the craftsmanship that has gone into the Atttakus Luke Skywalker Jedi Knight Statue, or  as the French would say "Le voici le voilà, les premières photo officielles (en exclusivité pour MIB) du futur Luke Skywalker (presque) Jedi de la série 4 produit par Attakus."

13th March  2006, MSE-6

6th - 12th March '06

CASE FRESH UPDATE NOW ONLINE

The latest and future lines of Marvel Legends, Spawn, Buffy, DC, plus heaps are now online for order at Case Fresh. For Star Wars fans the Hoth Wave, new Galactic Hero waves, Unleashed Battle Packs, Titanium, and Mini-Saber display stands are now in stock. Check back next weekend for the huge Case Fresh 2006 Star Wars Pre-order Update.

12th March  2006, MSE-6

AUSTRALIAN TOY FAIR 2006 - DAY 3

Our final day coverage of Toy Fair 2006 finds playing with the latest in Star Wars from Lego, dueling with the new Darth Maul Double Blade FX Saber, getting Yoda off our backs and cool non-star wars products. Check out the Final day coverage here,

12th March  2006, MSE-6

AUSTRALIAN TOY FAIR 2006 - DAY 2

Funtastic by name, and Funtastic products by nature...today we step into the world of  Marvel Superheroes and Wrestling Superstars behind the Funtastic/Dorcy Irwin Stand. From Marvel Masterworks to the new Robo-toys you can Check it out here.

11th March  2006, MSE-6

AUSTRALIAN TOY FAIR 2006 - DAY 1

We have just returned for the first day at the Australian Toy, Hobby & Nursery Fair 2006. Today we walk you thru our gallery of images from the Hasbro  & Wizards of the Coast Stand. Keep an eye out for boxed shots of the Millennium Falcon Transformer.

10th March  2006, MSE-6

AUSTRALIAN TOY FAIR 2006 - MR & MRS CELEBRITY POTATO HEADS

As a sneak peek into our coverage of the Australian Toy Fair 2006, we have been very fortunate to secure images of the Special Hasbro Exhibition "Mr & Mrs Celebrity Potato Heads". Eighteen of Australia's celebrities including sporting heroes, chefs, actors, singers, dancers, radio and televisions personalities are support this very special exhibition

Each custom Spud Head will be auctioned and 100% of the funds raised will go to selected charities. For your change to Snipe your Favorite Spud visit our Toy Fair Day 0 Coverage for full details and images. Auctions will be run from March 10th and closing March 20th 2006. So, get your money ready and maybe you could walk away with the Veronica Twins?

9h March  2006, MSE-6

DEATHSTARPLANS2 TALK SHOW

After three months of nothing, Deathstarplans2 have putting together the next installment of the DSP2 Talk Show. This show features Pete Windu of JediTempleArchives.com, the most extensive library of visual star wars guides. So grab some popcorn, fill a glass of your favorite beverage and click through this comic style interview. Click here to check it out.

8th March  2006, MSE-6

REPUBLIC COMMANDO 2- TRIPLE ZERO

For Omega Squad, deployed deep behind enemy lines, it’s the same old special ops grind: sabotage, espionage, ambush, and assassination. But when Omega Squad is rushed to Coruscant, the war’s most dangerous hotspot, the commandos discover they’re not the only ones penetrating the heart of the enemy...Sep Terrorists are there too.

Author Karen Traviss, says "Republic Commando: Triple Zero is designed to be a "good read", something that would be called a military techno-thriller outside of SF: this is essentially the SAS operating in the Galaxy Far Far Away." Order your copy from Galaxy Bookshop.

6th March  2006, MSE-6

HAYDEN CHRISTENSEN WINS AGAIN

In the lead up to the Oscars tonight, the 'WInners' of the 2005 Razzies have been announced and Hayden Christensen has done it again, taking his second Worst Supporting Actor RAZZIE for portraying the same character (“Darth Vader as a Back Street Boy gone bad”). He shares the limelight with Paris Hilton (Worst Supporting Actress) in House of Wax.

Read the full list of 26th Annual Golden Raspberry Award “Winners” <here>.

6th March  2006, MSE-6

AND THE WINNER IS . . .

It was disappointing to see Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith only nominated for one Academy, and unfortunately Dave Elsay, Nikki Gooley and team missed out on the "Best Makeup Award", being  beating  by Howard Berger and Tami Lane for their work on The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe.

Also of note was the award for  "Achievement in visual effects" went to Joe Letteri, Brian Van’t Hul, Christian Rivers and Richard Taylor for “King Kong”.

6th March  2006, MSE-6

1st - 5th March '06

WOOKIEEPEDIA's FIRST BIRTHDAY

Today Wookieepedia, a wiki-based Star Wars encyclopedia, celebrates its one-year anniversary. For those unfamiliar with the concept, a wiki is basically a collaborative web site come information database. Though just a junior compared to the original Wikipedia, the Star Wars Wiki, now boasting over 25,000 articles, surpassing its Star Trek counterpart.

4th March  2006, MSE-6

A COLD DAY IN HELL....

From a frozen outer rim planet comes the Hoth Saga Wave. 8 new figures based on the Battle of Hoth: General Veers with Armor and blaster, Major Bren Derlin, AT-AT Driver with blaster, R2-D2 with travel packs, Snowtrooper with blaster, General Rieekan with blaster, Darth Vader with lightsaber, Power Droid with Assistant Droid and scanning accessories.

Shipping next week from Case Fresh, each figure includes a display base with the film's logo and a bonus 2-inch holographic figure. Don't get left out in the cold pre-order your future waves as some Hoth figures have PRE-SOLD OUT !

4th March  2006, MSE-6

EMPIRE FOR APRIL

Remember when Australian Empire Movie Mag ran an in-depth wrap-up of 2005? Well now it is your turn to have your say. On page 82 of the April issue you’ll find the poll that really matters. In it, you tell Empire who and what you loved and hated in 2005, what disappointed you, and who, really excited you.  (Star Wars Episode III, of course)

Of course there’s more to this issue than polls. There's an Australian-exclusive feature on the long-awaited X-Men 3. Intriguing features on Capote and V For Vendetta with our favorite girl of Star Wars, Natalie Portman plus Harrison Ford on his latest flick, Firewall. April Empire is at your news stand today.

Don't forget, if you are in Sydney, we have tickets available for our evening Gold Class Screening of Xmen III on Saturday 27th May . Bookings Here.

4th March  2006, MSE-6

SCOUTING OUT THE PLAYING FIELD

Expand your battles with the new Attack on Endor scenario pack! Relive the Battle of Endor or create your own Star Wars experience. This Scenario Pack contains: 1 AT-ST Scout Walker, Scout Trooper, Stormtrooper, and Stormtrooper Officer, 2 double-sided, Endor battle maps, full-color game stat cards and Scenarios booklet . Yub Yub !!

3rd March  2006, MSE-6

LEGO FAN RESULT ARE IN

Remember back in October 2005 LEGO ran a poll about what kind of sets fans and collectors would like to see in the coming years? The results are now up on the LEGO Star Wars site now. Who do you think one the dogfight between Luke's Xwing and Darth Mauls Infiltrator? And are Republic Gunship really that cool? (Hell Yeah!) <Results Here>

3rd March  2006, MSE-6

FLIP OUT OVER STAR WARS AT DARK HORSE

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic/Rebellion Flip Book is out now. A primer for the first new series in Dark Horse's exciting relaunch of the Star Wars line, this flip book features two new stories and never-before-seen concept designs for both Rebellion and Knights of the Old Republic. Two great stories set either side of the events of the Prequels.

2nd March  2006, MSE-6

YODA STEALS A SPEEDERBIKE

Our friends over at Yodasnews.com are giving away a Gentle Giant Scout Trooper on Speeder Bike Statue! This is one sweet ride and a must for Classic Trilogy Statue collectors. Visit contests page for all the details. The contests starts March 1st and ends on March 15th 2006 11:59pm USA-EST, so don't delay.

2nd March  2006, MSE-6

DOUBLE SHOT OF ASTROMECHS

You've never seen Droids like this before! These new figures incorporate some of the finest Droid designs out of Hasbro and the engineers of Industrial Automaton. Each droid has several points of articulation, from articulated "feet," moving domes, retractable third legs, light-up eyes, clear domes, and other features that bring these unique droids to life!

Case Fresh have advised stock arrival very soon, so make sure you have secured your order for the twin set of window boxed Astromech Droid Action Figure 5-Packs (that's 10 figures total) including:
Set #1: R3-T6, R3-T2, R2-C4, R4-A22, R2-Q2.
Set #2: R3-Y2, R2-M5, R2-A6, R4-E1, R2-X2.

Ten Astromech for only $98 including Free Tracked Shipping anywhere in Oz.

1st March  2006, MSE-6

SCIENCE MEETS IMAGINATION

When will we all have our own R2 units to save us from sticky situations? Is there a practical use for a droid who knows etiquette? Will we soon be commuting in our own speeders? Is hyperspace even possible? Find out in Star War Where Science Meets Imagination, the companion book to the Boston Museum of Science exhibition.

The book assembles a team of some of the world's most creative scientists and engineers to consider how the culture of Star Wars has inspired cutting-edge science, and what the limits are of tomorrow's technology. Scientists, robotics specialists, and key members of Industrial Light & Magic write about the technology and inspiration behind real-life droids, the future of space travel and more. Order it online from Galaxy Bookshop.

1st March  2006, MSE-6