Tag: The Empire Strikes Back
See Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back at Pembroke Dock on September 15th, 2023
The Millennium Falcon was built at Pembroke Dock for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in the late 70s, and on September 15th you will be able to see the Oscar winning film on the big screen at Sunset Cinema as well as visiting the Pembroke Dock Falcon exhibit.
Denuo Novo Star Wars Classic Snowtrooper Helmet Available for Pre-order Now
Denuo Novo reaches out to share that the Star Wars Classic Snowtrooper Helmet from The Empire Strikes Back is available for pre-order now, and expected to ship in Q1 2024.
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Charity Screening at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood
Enjoy a rare opportunity to see Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back on the big screen at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, and help raise funds for The Will Rogers Picture Pioneers Foundation, on August 30th at 7pm PT.
Egbert Sen Played Willrow Hood in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
For over forty years it has been a mystery as to who played Willrow Hood in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, and now Wookieepedia user Keelman2001 has uncovered the man behind the camtono as Egbert Sen.
Hot Toys Luke Skywalker Bespin Deluxe Star Wars Figure Unboxing | First Look
Sideshow Collectibles and Hot Toys present the First Look/Unboxing of the Hot Toys Luke Skywalker Bespin Deluxe Sixth Scale Figure from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.
Gary Kurtz’s Executive Gifts from Star Wars Go Under the Hammer at Bonhams in June
Two executive Star Wars gifts given to Bunny Alsop by Gary Kurtz, and then sold to Starlog magazine co-creator Norman Jacobs, are available as part of Bonhams Hollywood Then and Now Live Auction on June 6th, 2023.
Sideshow’s Probe Droid Premium Format Figure Star Wars Statue Unboxing | Out of the Box
Sideshow Collectibles presents the Probe Droid Premium Format Figure Statue Unboxing from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, in the latest episode of Out of the Box!
Regal Robot Offers Boba Fett’s Prototype Skull Symbol
Die-Hard Boba Fett fans now know his armor’s shoulder symbol as a Mythosaur, but prior to Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back the costume underwent a number of changes and in one prototype the skull was reminiscent of a bird.
New Star Wars Original Trilogy Steelbooks 4K Blu-ray for Disney 100 Anniversary
To celebrate the Disney 100 anniversary, the company will release a selection of films in 4K Blu-ray Steelbooks including the Original Trilogy Star Wars films, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, on May 2nd, 2023.
450 Rare Kenner Star Wars Action Figures Go Under the Hammer
The rare warehouse find that unearthed 450 Kenner Star Wars action figures from the 1980s has gone on sale at Morphy Auctions, raising a staggering £622,000, an average of almost £1,400 each!
Regal Robot: Talkin’ Tauntauns with Phil Tippett!
There are still a few sets left of Regal Robot's latest Archive Collection edition, a set of four maquette busts featuring Phil Tippett’s wild and creative early concepts for the Tauntauns, and the legendary designer talks to Tom Spina about creating the creatures.
Regal Robot Reveal Wampa Magnet from the Beast Collection
Regal Robot have revealed their latest addition to their Beast Collection… the Wampa!
Regal Robot Announce Tauntaun Busts Concept Maquette Replicas – Phil Tippett Signature Edition
Regal Robot announce their latest Archive Collection edition is a set of four maquette busts featuring Phil Tippett’s wild and creative early concepts for the Tauntauns from The Empire Strikes Back.
LEGO Star Wars Hoth AT-ST in DreamToys Top 12 Toys for Christmas
Congratulations to LEGO who have the LEGO Star Wars Hoth AT-ST (#75322) set among the DreamToys UK Top 12 toys for this Christmas, the only LEGO and Star Wars item in the top list.
Rare Warehouse Find Unearths 450 Kenner Star Wars Action Figures from the 1980s
A rare warehouse find has unearthed 450 Kenner Star Wars action figures from the 1980s, almost all in excellent condition, and each will be sold off as part of a toy sale at Morphy Auctions in February 2023.
Sideshow Reveals Imperial Probe Droid Premium Format Figure
Sideshow reveals the new Imperial Probe Droid Premium Format Figure first seen in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, available to pre-order now and estimated to ship in Q2/Q3 2023.
Preorder Gentle Giant Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back – Yoda Milestones Statue
Preorder the Gentle Giant Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - Yoda Milestones Statue for $200, estimated to ship in March 2023.
Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber Available Again with LEGO Star Wars UCS AT-AT
Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber (set #40483) makes a welcome return for a limited time as a free gift with purchase (GWP) with the LEGO Star Wars UCS AT-AT, albeit whilst stocks last.
Luke Skywalker Bespin Jacket & Pants Available for Preorder at Denuo Novo
Denuo Novo are offering Luke Skywalker's Bespin jacket and pants from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back for preorder, with an in-stock date scheduled for September 2022.
Hasbro Star Wars Retro Collection Special Bounty Hunters 2 Pack Boba Fett and Bossk
We are excited to reveal the Hasbro Star Wars Retro Collection Special Bounty Hunters 2-Pack of Boba Fett & Bossk action figures available exclusively from Amazon.com.
Taika Waititi on His Toys from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Taika Waititi, voice of Mo in Pixar's Lightyear, has spoken about the first film that made him want toys as a child, and he immediately pinpointed Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.
Hot Toys Star Wars Luke Skywalker Snowspeeder Pilot Sixth Scale Figure | Sideshow Unsealed and Revealed
Sideshow Collectibles and Hot Toys present an unboxing and full reveal of the Hot Toys Luke Skywalker Snowspeeder Pilot Sixth Scale Figure from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.
Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill Interview from 1980 Details Prequel Trilogy
BBC Archives on Instagram have reposted a Blue Peter interview of Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill from 1980 where they talk about the future of the Star Wars franchise, sharing some details of the prequels that never came to be.
Hot Toys Reveals Luke Skywalker (Bespin) Sixth Scale Collector and Deluxe Figures
Hot Toys introduces the Luke Skywalker (Bespin) Sixth Scale Figure from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back available as a Collectors and Deluxe set, both available to pre-order now via Sideshow.
Star Wars Hasbro Fan Celebration Reveals Vintage Collection Bespin Security Guard (Isdam Edian)
As part of a select group of fan sites we are delighted to take part in the Star Wars Hasbro Fan Celebration reveal of one of the original '96 figures of the Bespin Security Guard (Isdam Edian) from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.
Mark Hamill Confirms Final Scene of The Empire Strkes Back was Added to Uplift Audience
In response to a question on Twitter, Mark Hamill has confirmed that the final scene of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back was added 4-months after principal photography to leave audiences with an uplifting moment at the end of a rather downbeat film.
New Star Wars Trilogy Releases Coming May 2nd on Blu-ray and DVD with New Artwork
New versions of the three Star Wars Trilogy Blu-ray and DVD sets are being released in Europe on May 2nd, featuring brand new artwork.
Regal Robot Reveal Luke Skywalker Hand Magnet as Part of the Separation Collection
Regal Robot have revealed a new Luke Skywalker Hand Magnet from their Separation Collection.
Pre-Order Gentle Giant Luke Skywalker (Bespin) Mini Bust from The Empire Strikes Back
Luke Skywalker (Bespin) from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back has been immortalised as a Mini Bust by the artisans at Gentle Giant and is available to pre-order now, limited to just 3,000 pieces and costing $120.
New LEGO Star Wars Sets Available Now (January 1st)
Six new LEGO Star Wars sets (including three based on the Battle of Hoth), and two new keychains of Ahsoka and Grogu, are available to purchase now from LEGO.com, at LEGO stores and wherever LEGO is sold.
Exclusive: Anthony Daniels Talks Deleted Poe Dameron Scenes at LEGO UCS AT-AT Launch
At the LEGO UCS AT-AT launch at the LEGO Store in London's Leicester Square we got to sit down for an exclusive interview with C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels and he spoke about the deleted scenes with Poe Dameron, Oscar Isaac, in The Rise of Skywalker.
Exclusive: Anthony Daniels Talks C-3PO Motion Capture at LEGO UCS AT-AT Launch
At the LEGO UCS AT-AT launch at the LEGO Store in London's Leicester Square we got to sit down for an exclusive interview with C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels and he spoke about using motion capture for the first time to bring C-3PO to life.
Event Review: LEGO UCS AT-AT Launch in London with Anthony Daniels
The LEGO Star Wars UCS AT-AT is one of the most anticipated vehicle launches in the line and we were there at the launch to see how fans reacted to picking up the set and meeting C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels.
LEGO Star Wars Clone Trooper Command Station and Defence of Hoth Accessory Set Revealed
The LEGO reveals keep coming, this time we get the images and details for two new LEGO Star Wars accessory sets Defence of Hoth (#40557) and Clone Trooper Command Station (#40558) with available from January 2022 priced at £13.49 each.
Anthony Daniels Signing at LEGO Star Wars UCS AT-AT Midnight Launch
The LEGO Star Wars UCS AT-AT launch is mere hours away and those attending the launch in London's Leicester Square will see Anthony Daniels opening the store at midnight, and will be able to take away a signed photo too!