New Boba Fett Halloween 2020 Pin Debuts at Walt Disney World
In addition to the Droid Factory BB-B0020 action figure, there is another Star Wars Halloween item available now at Walt Disney World in the form of a new Boba Fett pin.
Life, the Universe, and 42 Years of Forbidden Planet – August 29th, 2020
Forbidden Planet are celebrating 42 years of pop-culture with an amazing array of stars including some very familiar names; the party starts on Saturday August 29th, 2020.
Entertainment Earth: Now’s the Time to POP! Buy 3, Get the 4th Free!
For a limited time only, buy 3 in-stock Funko Pop! Vinyl figures at Entertainment Earth and get the 4th FREE!
DreamToys 2020 Goes Digital in the UK Due to COVID-19
DreamToys, by the UK Toy Retailers Association, is the most authoritative predictive list of what will be hot this Christmas in the UK, but due to COVID-19 this years event will take place digitally.
New York Comic Con 2020 Canceled, Will Be Held Online Only October 8-11
COVID-19 will prevent fans from gathering together at the Javits Center in October.
UK Retail Sales Lift by 3.2 Per Cent in July, Still ‘Little Cause for Optimism’
UK retail sales have risen 3.2% for July, the British Retail Consortium has confirmed, but suggests that the lift should provide "little cause for optimism" as many high street shops continue to struggle.
The Running Stormtrooper Episode 7: Hitting Your Target
Join Jez, aka The Running Stormtrooper, and Stu as they talk through the highs and lows of the 1000 miles in 2020 challenge. Is the Running Stormtrooper still on target? Listen and find out!
Walt Disney World Reducing Park Hours Starting September 8th
Starting September 8th, park hours at Walt Disney World will be cut for all four parks, meaning less time for travelling to Batuu.
Hasbro Pulse Look at Snowspeeding Through The Years
Hasbro Pulse take a look at the different versions of the Snowspeeder, and associated figures, from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back released between 1980 and 2020.
You Can Draw Comic Book Characters – A New Book by Spencer Brinkerhoff III
Awesome artist Spencer Brinkerhoff III has just released a new book, entitled You Can Draw Comic Book Characters; the book is a must read for all those that want to learn how to draw comic characters.
Eurostar’s London to Disneyland Paris Direct Train Service Resumes
The direct Eurostar train service between London and Disneyland Paris is now back up and running.
Argos Unveils Its Top 12 Christmas Toys List for 2020
Argos has unveiled its Top 12 Christmas Toys for 2020, and the list includes a couple of LEGO products and one Star Wars item in the form of the electronic version of The Child from Hasbro.
The LEGO Group Announce New Brand Retail Store Coming to Bristol, UK
The LEGO Group is set to bring its 17th LEGO Retail store to the UK at Cabot Circus – a state of the art shopping centre in Bristol’s city centre.
Galactic Academy 10th Anniversary Patch
Albin Johnson has shared details of a patch to celebrate the Galactic Academy's 10th Anniversary.
Funko POP! Star Wars Concept Series Boba Fett Revealed
Images of the upcoming Galactic Convention Exclusive Funko POP! Star Wars Concept Series Boba Fett have surfaced on Instagram, and with it the confirmation of a series of POP!'s based on the concept designs by Ralph McQuarrie.
Star Wars Rival Run Weekend, April 15th – 18th, 2021
runDisney have announced the adventure you have been waiting for.... the Star Wars Rival Run Weekend presented by OtterBox takes place between April 15th - 18th, 2021, at Walt Disney World.
Funko Pop! A Lesson In The Force Star Wars Celebration Exclusive Revealed
Funkofinderz on Instagram shares the Star Wars Celebration Funko Pop! exclusive, titled A Lesson In The Force, which celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back showcasing a scene on Dagobah where Yoda raises Luke's X-wing.
Plexiglass Dividers Added to IT-S Resistance Transport at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
The folks at Walt Disney World are continuing to make improvements where needed and they have added Plexiglass dividers to the IT-S Resistance Transport, as part of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, to help ensure guests remain safe.
Just 16 Hours Till Empire40 Starts – A Farthest From Facebook Live-Stream Event
Countdown commencing.... Empire40, a Farthest From Facebook Live-Stream Event, celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back starts in around 16 hours featuring an amazing array of interviews, panels, podcasts and special guests.
Naomi Ackie Wins Best Supporting Actress Award at BAFTA TV Awards
Congratulations to Naomi Ackie who earlier this evening won a BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in End of the F****** World.
Star Wars Icons: Han Solo and Even More Crochet Just £6 Each at ForbiddenPlanet.com
ForbiddenPlanet.com are offering a range of books as part of their Summer Reading initiative for just £6 each; Star Wars books include the excellent Star Wars Icons: Han Solo and Star Wars: Even More Crochet for just £6 each.
The #GLAADAwards for Outstanding Comic Book goes to…. Star Wars: Doctor Aphra
Congratulations to all involved as Star Wars: Doctor Aphra wins the #GLAADAwards for Outstanding Comic Book!
New Star Wars Droid Factory BB-B0020 Droid Arrives at Walt Disney World for Halloween
A new BB droid has rolled in to Disney Springs as part of the Star Wars Droid Factory series, sporting a green head and an orange spherical body the droid named BB-BOO20 is perfect for Halloween, and is available to purchase now for $12.99.
Empire40, a Farthest From Facebook Live-Stream Event, this Sunday August 2nd
It's just two days till Empire40, a Farthest From Facebook Live-Stream Event celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, this Sunday August 2nd, featuring an amazing array of interviews, panels, podcasts and special guests.
Jedi Temple Archives Series 4 Large Format Vintage Kenner Card Back Trading Cards Available Now
If you have collected the first three series of large format Vintage Kenner card back trading cards from Jedi Temple Archives (JTA), available from them during the last three Star Wars Celebrations, then you will be excited to know that the fourth series is available now.
Droid Builders UK Live – This Saturday August 1st, 2020
Droid Builders UK Live takes place this Saturday August 1st, 2020. The 7 hour event will be hosted by Lee Towersey and Sam Prentice, and will feature guests including Anthony Daniels & Hassan Taj. Money raised will be donated to The Calm Zone.
Taika Waititi Reacts to The Mandalorian Emmy Nominations
Taika Waititi took to Twitter yesterday to celebrate the Emmy nomination for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance for his portrayal of IG-11 in The Mandalorian, one of 15 nominations for the premier season of the Disney+ series.
The Mandalorian Lands 15 Emmy Nominations, Including Best Drama
Huge congratulations to the team behind The Mandalorian, including Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni and all those at Lucasfilm, on 15 Emmy award nominations including Best Drama for the first series of the show.
Data Indicates Comic-Con@Home 2020 Was Not a Success
The numbers are bad. Real bad.
Build a Mini Scale LEGO Star Wars Fleet on LEGO Ideas
Showcase your creativity by building a fleet of Star Wars ships, but imagine how huge the battle could be if they were all mini scale? Build your best mini LEGO Star Wars spaceships and share them on LEGO Ideas.
Comic-Con@Home 2020: Masters of the Illustrated Film Poster – The Sequel
Join Paul Shipper (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker International Poster artist) as host, along with Greg Hildebrandt, Drew Struzan and many others for the Masters of Illustrated Film Poster - The Sequel panel from this year's Comic-Con@Home 2020.
Three Annual Festivals Might Be Celebrated at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
The folks over at WDWNT.com are speculating that the three local holidays listed in the new book Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Traveler’s Guide to Batuu, might become annual holiday celebrations at Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
Comic-Con@Home 2020: The Mandalorian Season 1 8 x LP Vinyl Box Set Revealed
During the Art of Soundtracks panel at Comic-Con@Home 2020, Mondo has revealed a 8 LP vinyl soundtrack box set for the first season of The Mandalorian.
Hasbro Pulse Updates Their 2020 Convention Exclusives Page, Products Coming in September
Kick off the fall season with this assortment of Hasbro convention exclusives.
Comic-Con@Home 2020: Diamond Select Toys & Gentle Giant Ltd. Panel
No new Star Wars products were revealed during the presentation.