APRIL 2006 ARCHIVE

23rd - 30th April '06

AUSSIE CALL TO SUPPORT 'ROBERTS in 06'

Wondering what Hyperspace could possibly have up it's sleeve in 06 and beyond. First Look at 3D Star Wars, Video and Image exclusives, plus heaps more. (check it out here). And if you subscribe or renew your Hyperspace membership be sure to join the campaign to make Dustin L Roberts President of the Star Wars Fan Club..

For more info on the how, why and what the..? behind this campaign. visit the Headquarters for Roberts and his running mate R2 at Rebelscum.

28th April  2006, MSE-6

STAR WARS WEAPONS CACHE FOUND

Several weapons slipped in under our radar and if you are a 'serious' Master Replicas Fan you wont want to miss these. In stock now are both the Signature & Limited Edition Luke Skywalker A New Hope Lightsaber. From Anakin to Obi-wan to Luke and now to you, with the Signature Edition individually signed by Mark Hamill. Click Here for more info...

27th April  2006, MSE-6

FIRST LOOK AT KOTO LUKE

Our EU friends over at Mint In Box, have a new images of the upcoming Luke Skywalker Statue  (Bespin Version) from Kotobukiya. Consisting of 11 pieces this vinyl statue has interchangeable hands so you can pose Luke with either blaster in hand or his fathers lightsaber. Head over to MIB for more info and images (visit Google for a translation).

27th April  2006, MSE-6

END OF APRIL UPDATE

Case Fresh  have refreshed their online store yet again with a whole host of IN STOCK products, some very nice PRE-ORDERS items, and a special offer for the Collectible Coinsure. But the biggest news is a special promotion of BUY ANY 2 EVOLUTIONS PACKS and GET THE THIRD ONE FREE. Offer ends on the 7th May, so hurry.

Did you lock in your Pre-orders? Now in stock & ready to ship;
General Grievous Demise,
Premium Format Obi-wan Kenobi,
Order of the Jedi - 12" Luke Skywalker,
Skirmish at the Senate,
Series I & II - Astromech Droid Packs.

You can now Secure & Save on the following Collectibles due later in the Year. Purchase your very own Limited Edition Boba Fett Blaster from Master Replicas.  One 1000 worldwide so you best preorder early. Or if you prefer Gentle Giant product then Case Fresh have opened orders for the Rancor Statue and the Han-Greedo Showdown Bookends.

26th April  2006, MSE-6

REVENGE OF THE CLONE MENACE

As the fires burn across the galaxy, heroes on both sides emerge, and no matter what the outcome, the galaxy will be forever changed. Clone Wars Adventures Vol. 5 presents four more pulse-racing tales of knock-down, drag-out action and adventure, all told in the same stripped-down stylization as Cartoon Network's micro-series.

On the run and desperate to clear his name, fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick guides his ragtag crew of scoundrels toward a treacherous asteroid moon, returning to the site of a significant moment in his Jedi training and to what he hopes will reveal the reason the entire Republic seems out to get him in Knights of the Old Republic #4

Behold, the long-awaited prequel to the Tag & Bink saga! Mace Windu, Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and the elder Fett each have a role in the miseducation of Tag and Bink, but despite all this schoolin', the two decide that spying on Padme and "the Chosen One" is a pretty good idea . . . in Tag & Bink: Revenge of the Clone Menace.

26th April  2006, MSE-6

DEATH ON NABOO

Ex-Jedi Ferus Olin has been imprisoned by the Empire. His crime? Trying to save the Jedi Order. But Ferus won't be held long - not when he has a friend on the inside. Yet escaping is only part of the problem. Ferus's quest is going to take him to the planet of Naboo, where a secret vital to the survival of the Jedi and galaxy is being kept...in Death on Naboo

Don't for get you can get the latest and past issues in The Last of the Jedi Series by Jude Watson online at Galaxy Bookshop.

25th April  2006, MSE-6

STAR WARS INSIDER #87

The latest Star Wars Insider Magazine has started turning up in subscribers letterboxes. Issue #87 features a great article on the Execution of Order 66. It is the Emperor's dossiers of the Jedi casualties of Order 66, including intriguing twists of offering up the official Imperial spin as to what happened to these "traitors of the Empire."

For Hyperspace members, the online supplement to Star Wars Insider #87 will be coming soon and will include exclusive behind-the-scenes information on the making of Order 66.

25th April  2006, MSE-6

17th - 22nd April '06

PRE-ORDER AND SAVE !!!

Looking to make some great savings one your collection then the best way is to Pre-order & Save. Case Fresh, the Innovator of Online Retailing have just raised the bar again. Now, not only do you get Free Tracked Shipping* on all orders over $80 in Australia, but now you can save big when you pre-order your collectibles from their many product lines.

Here are just some examples. The hand painted 1:4 scale heavy-weight polystone Sideshow Premium Format Obi-wan Kenobi is normally AU$395, but you Save $50 when you preorder and Australian shipping is Free. Or for the Sith in your family you can Save $15 for a Single or Save $30 off a Double Darth Maul FX Saber. But only on pre-orders.

Other savings can be found in the new Order of the Jedi 12" Action Figure line. If you are quick you can Preorder & Save on the Sideshow 12" Jedi Luke. Not only that, but you can Preorder the entire Order of the Jedi line and get Special Pricing across all six figures. Once items are in stock the regular prices will apply.

So get smart with your shopping. Preorder, Secure and Save.

19th April  2006, MSE-6

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND AROUND AUSTRALIA???

Brisbane Supanova 2006 is the big event for April. More retailers, more exhibitors, and more activities than ever before. Guests include; Summer Glau, Richard Taylor, Bruce Spence - Revenge of the Sith, Stewart McKenny - plus heaps more. Click on the banner above to visit Supanova. Australia's Bi-Annual Pop Culture Expo.

If you are not in Queensland you might want to head to Melbourne as Star Walking Inc Presents "Blue Harvest: The Mini-Con Beyond Imagination" to be held at the end of the month on Saturday 22nd April, 2006 (10.00am to 5pm) at The Mervyn Himbury Theological Studies Centre, 50 The Avenue, Parkville, Victoria. For more info visit the SWI Homepage.

Finally, if you are on the west coast then you can get your fan fix at the next WA Nexus Fair. Featuring 20+ individual sellers from genuine small collectors & wheeler dealers, to organized traders, the fairs focus is heavily on Sci-Fi plus comics, soft (and hard) toys, Simpsons, cards etc. The event itself is short and compact but has a certain WA buzz!

19th April  2006, MSE-6

10th - 16th April '06

STAR WARS APRIL SHOWER

If the start of the year seemed like a famine then the next few months will be an absolute feast for Star Wars fans down under. Case Fresh keep the products rolling out with three new announcements for items shipping from next week. First up is the New Wave of Galactic Heroes, featuring a mixed grouping of characters from across the saga trilogy.

Trilogy packs include; Jawa & Tusken, 4LOM & Bossk, plus Chewie & C-3P0. With three more from the prequels; Darth Maul & Obi-wan, Darth Sideous & Shocktrooper, plus Battle Droid & Clone Sergeant. If that isn't enough to fill Easter basket then place you order for the next Australian Hasbro Case Fresh Exclusive figure....General Grievous Demise.

The mechanical monster meets his end at the hands of Obi-wan and a blaster. Carded and Packaged in anew Saga Clamshell this is one figure not to miss.  Last, but certainly not least, we see the release of the next Battle Pack, Skirmish at the Senate. Containing Yoda, Emperor Palpatine, a senate pod and 2 (yes..two) Shocktroopers.

This is one UBER-KEWL Battle Pack that is sure to sell in multiples for those as army builders and diorama creators will be snapping these up for the clones and exclusive senate pods. Remember, all the above products will begin shipping From Next Week so make sure you Place your Order ASAP.

13th April  2006, MSE-6

HAPPY STAR WARS EASTER EGGS

From Mousedroid.com to all our readers, we hope you have a Safe and Happy Easter Season and here are some Star Wars Easter Eggs to get you thru the long weekend.

Alternate menu themes (EP 1-3)
To select one of three different, usually randomly chosen menu themes, press the '1', '2' or '3' key during the warning screen that appears on starting the disc.

Funny Credits (EP1)
Go to the languages menu and put in a Lucas code for his movie THX 1138 to highlight the 'LUCASFILM' above the THX logo. (simply press 10+ and 1, then 3, then 8 and it will take you to some hilarious credits with outtakes that went wrong. Alternatively you can go directly to title 15 on the disc.

Hidden photo gallery (EP2)
On EP2 Disc 2, make your way to 'Dex's Kitchen'. Highlight 'Main Menu' then press the left directional button to highlight a panel behind Dex.  Press 'enter'.

Bust-a-Move (EP3)
Access this Easter Egg by entering "1138" while on the THX symbol under the language menus. It differs from the usual blooper reel...bad & green.

Outtakes (Trilogy Box Set)
Enter the "Video Games & Stills Galleries" menu. Key in 1138 on your remote control, then press Enter. The box next to R2-D2 will be highlighted. Press Enter to view outtakes from the original trilogy.

13th April  2006, MSE-6

DARK HORSE GETS ALL REBELLIOUS

Seeking to exploit a flaw in the Rebel fleets escape plans, the Empire plants a sleeper agent in the Alliance's midst. Meanwhile, Darth Vader's own agenda runs counter to the Empire's schemes, and he's ensnared Lt. Janek Sunber to carry out a secret mission into the heart of the Rebellion. All this action in Rebellion—My Brother, My Enemy #1.

Boba Fett rockets onto the scene with blasters blazing in Star Wars: Boba Fett - Overkill featuring the galaxy's greatest bounty hunter taking on a dangerous contract that proves deadly for all involved! Summoned to settle the score between two warring factions, and once unleashed, Fett's drive to finish the job is unshakable.

12th April  2006, MSE-6

SYDNEY EASTER SHOWBAG TIME

If you are in Sydney then get to Homebush Park for the Royal Easter Show 2006, and grad your Star Wars Showbag. For under $20 the kids get to done the mantel of the Dark Lord with; Darth Vader Dress Up (Includes Gloves, Vest & Cape), Darth Vader Light Saber and Darth Vader Full Mask. With nearly 300 bags you will be impressed. "Most Impressive"

12th April  2006, MSE-6

1st - 9th April '06

AREN'T YOU A LITTLE 'BIG' TO BE A STORMTROOPER?

"Australian's all let us rejoice....." and thank the maker himself, when George Lucas is release in Stormtrooper Disguise. Simple purchase a full set of the soon to be released Vintage Saga Figure 06, place all 5 stickers on Australian Redemption Certificate and Hasbro will post you out a carded & cased Lucas Trooper.

Special Note: Only Australian  Redemption Certificates will be accepted, International Certificates are not valid in Oz. This offer is open to both Australian and our kiwi bros in New Zealand, with full sets now up for pre-order at Case Fresh for only AU$122.50 including free Australian Tracked Shipping.

7th April  2006, MSE-6

CREATURECANTINA.com EXCLUSIVE CCG

On April Fool's Day, 2001, a band of renegade Star Wars humorists set out on a mission to save the universe from the forces of evil! Um... not really. Five years and 1389 stories later, they're still mostly alive and kicking. And in this week's triumphant update they're giving something to the fans who have stuck with them through it all.

CreatureCantina.com proudly introduces the CantinaCCG! download the first wave of CCG cards, and play what may well be the world's the greatest CCG ever based on the most notorious fan comic to hit the Star Wars fan community...! But that's not all...CreatureCantina.com has distributed a set of 10 rare "chase" cards on Web sites all across the globe, including this very site! Visit every site to put together the ultimate CantinaCCG deck, and you'll be sure to humiliate all your friends on the field of battle! Mousedroid.com's exclusive CantinaCCG card card is Jorg Sacul!

Congratulations to CreatureCantina.com for five years of tickling our funny bones and chaffing our assets.

7th April  2006, MSE-6

APRIL EMPIRE MOVIE MAG

Our favorite movie magazine, Empire (nice ring to it) has hit news stands. The April issue features two Star Wars Prequel actors. Sam Jackson on Stephen King's 1408, and Natalie Portman in V for Vendetta. Don't miss the special section on the top 20 Greatest Comic Book Movies as well as all the Movie and DVD reviews. Plus a Special Star Wars Offer.

7th April  2006, MSE-6

APRIL INTERNATIONAL CONTEST

If April is here with Yodasnews.com declaring it the month of Vader and have some great prizes for readers/forum members of Yodasnews.com! Up for grabs this month are a 1/4 Scale Sideshow Darth Vader Statue, a Hasbro Cinemascape Vader Statue and a case of 500th Edition Vaders! For all the info and details on how to win, click here.

Plus, The Jedi Temple Archives 2006 Visual Guides Contest is up and running and they are asking for your help to add lines like Kotobukiya, Kubricks, Attacktix, Star Wars Miniatures...Click here to head on over to the contest page to read up on all the details and thank you from JTA for helping us make these the best Visual Guides on the net!

6th April  2006, MSE-6

Pre-Order Kotobukiya and Sideshow ...

Pre-Order Hasbro and Gentle Giant ...

Pre-Order Master Replicas and Wizards ...

From Australia's Leading Star Wars Retailer, Case Fresh.

3rd April  2006, MSE-6

BLUE HARVEST MINI-CON

If you are not in Queensland in April the head to Melbourne as Star Walking Inc Presents "Blue Harvest: The Mini-Con Beyond Imagination" to be held at the end of the month on Saturday 22nd April, 2006 (10.00am to 5pm) at The Mervyn Himbury Theological Studies Centre, 50 The Avenue, Parkville, Victoria. For more info visit the SWI Homepage.

3rd April  2006, MSE-6

STAR WARS TV FOR AUSTRALIA

BREAKING NEWS, AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE: We have just received word from several of our industry sources that with Film and Television Production at Fox Studios facilities facing a the down turn, the Australian Federal Government has stepped in to offer assistance to lure LucasFilm back to Sydney and kick start the industry again.

Rick McCallum’s recent announcements regarding preliminary script work on the Star Wars Live Action TV series has prompted movement within our local Film Industry. Fox Studios, with the backing of Federal Government 'Emergency Senate Powers', hopes to be able to turn the now quiet Sydney sound stages into the “Home of Star Wars TV” for the next 6 years. Initial high level discussions between the parties had also prompted rumors of local talent being grated pivotal roles in the new TV Series.  Read the full report here…

1st April  2006, MSE-6