It was a competitive year for boys properties, but Star Wars once again grabbed the top slot, demonstrating its enormous staying power even after 33 years. With 2009 year-end figures placing Star Wars 40% ahead of any other toy license, the Power of the Force continues to thrive. This weekend's International Toy Fair will provide a sneak peek at some of the exciting upcoming products from "a galaxy far, far away…"
Dark Horse has sent out solicitations for their April 2010 titles, including 2 Star Wars comics, 2 trade paperbacks, plus 2 other cool titles for sci-fi fans! Check out the advance solicitation list after the jump. UPDATE: Cover images now added.
For one week only, Francis Ford Coppola Winery has set up a coupon for us to get select Skywalker Wines, in bottles and gift boxes at 25% off. Details here...
Big Bad Toy Store has updated their site with a pile of cool new in stock and pre-order figures and collectibles from Hasbro, Sideshow Collectibles, Mattel, Diamond Select Toys, NECA, Hot Toys, and McFarlane Toys. Click through to check it out!
This week we talk to the editors of George Lucas's Blockbusting, Lucy Autrey Wilson and Alex Ben Block and give you a chance to win a free copy of the book. We also listen to highlights from Dave Filoni's Q&A at the special Lucasfilm Clone Wars fan screening and review listener response to Kyle Newman's infamous rant on fandom.
Rebelscum reader Jack Hartwell sends in news and photos of the Nahdar Vebb figure from The Clone Wars. This was found at an Argos store in the UK. Check out the carded and loose photos.
For your viewing pleasure, here are the latest flyers for the upcoming Star Wars Galaxy 5 trading card series from Topps! Check out the sneak peeks at some of the sketch cards in this series. For more information, head over to Topps website.
