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Feb01

11 Years…

by Mark on February 1, 2015 at 12:30 am

Posted In: 11 year Anniversary, Action Figures, Diamond Select Toys, Funko, Gentle Giant, Giveaways, Hasbro, Joe Corroney, Kotobukiya, Rancho Obi-Wan, Sideshow Collectibles, Uncle Milton Star Wars Science, Yodasnews 11 Year Celebration, YOMEGA

For the past 11 years, we have had the honor of bringing you daily news, product reviews and coverage of many conventions. We have enjoyed sharing our love of Star Wars with you. As our 11 year anniversary is upon us, we would like to thank both our staff and our readers. To our staff, we are grateful for the commitment, drive, and energy that you to bring to Yodasnews. Without your tireless dedication, none of this would be possible. To our readers, it is your dedication and loyalty that keeps alive this great franchise; it is a pleasure and an honor to share it with you.

During the month of February, we have amazing giveaways planned to thank you, our readers, for all your support over the last 11 years! This year, we have over 250 prizes worth over $6, 500!

Also, as with previous anniversaries, we are giving away prizes for both our casual readers and those who follow us on social media. Keep your eye out for special events to test your creativity, fun and competitive trivia nights, and much more. Some of the items up for grabs include:

28 Marvel 2015 Star Wars #1 Hasbro Toyfair Previews Exclusive Comic Books (ONE EVERY DAY all month long)
Kotobukiya HAN SOLO & CHEWBACCA ARTFX+ STATUE
Diamond Select Toys Banks and Bottle Openers
Star Wars NYCC Exclusive “Tarkin” Posters featuring artwork by Joe Corroney and Brian Miller
Two cases of Star Wars Yo Men High Performance Character Yo-Yos and Action Stands
Cases of Hasbro Black Series 3 3/4 Figures
2015 Membership Kit to Rancho Obi-Wan which includes a T-Shirt
Stormtrooper Premium Format™ Figure by Sideshow Collectibles
Five Vintage-Style Boxed Jocasta Nu (Brian’s Toys Exclusive)
Gentle Giant Deathtrooper Statue
Asajj ACME Character Keys
Sideshow 1/6 Scale Captain Rex Phase II
Gentle Giant Yoda Ilum statue
Gentle Giant Boba Fett Holiday Special Animated maquette
Two Gentle Giant SDCC Boba Fett Deluxe Mini Busts
Five $20 Gift Certificates to BBTS
Four $50 Gift Certificates to AP Collectibles
Dozens of Hasbro Figures and Sets (Various Years and Waves)
Clone Wars Figures (Various Years and Waves)
Two Gentle Giant White Clone Trooper Deluxe statues
Gentle Giant Han Mynock Diamond Exclusive mini bust
Gentle Giant Boba Fett 100th Bust-Up
Uncle Milton Star Wars Items ( Force Lightning Energy Ball Star Wars Science Kit, a Jedi Telescope Star Wars Science Kit and 3 Star Wars Mini Labs!)
Gentle Giant Kenner 12″ Jumbo Dengar
Gentle Giant Pre-Vizsla Holographic PGM Exclusive Maquette
Gentle Giant Tusken Raider on Bantha PGM Exclusive Statue
Geonosis Battle Droid Command and Count Dooku Hologram Figure
Sideshow Tedn D’hai & Nalan Cheel (Bith Band 2-pack)

You can see these, as well as, other prizes right here Of course, none of this could be possible without the generosity and support of our Anniversary Sponsors, so be sure to check them out on our prize page. The first giveaway will kick off shortly.

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Jan31

Con Report: Carrie Fisher Panel At Salt Lake Comic Con

by Mark on January 31, 2015 at 9:13 pm

Posted In: Episode VII, Star Wars News, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

YN regular Wes attended the Carrie Fisher Panel At Salt Lake Comic Con today and reports in with some news and images! Thanks Wes!

Carrie couldn’t say anything about episode 7 and it was a short panel but still fun to see. She talked a little about people flying drones over them while filming and how they had to wear multiple layers to hide costumes etc..

Check out a gallery of images Wes took below!

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Jan31

YN 11 YEAR – Teaser #10 – Star Wars Science from Uncle Milton

by Mark on January 31, 2015 at 7:29 pm

Posted In: 11 year Anniversary, Uncle Milton Star Wars Science, Yodasnews 11 Year Celebration

Check out teaser #10 of some of the amazing items we will be giving away during our 11 YEAR Anniversary Giveaway starting on tomorrow!

Uncle Milton was kind enough to donate a Force Lightning Energy Ball Star Wars Science Kit, a Jedi Telescope Star Wars Science Kit and 3 Star Wars Mini Labs!

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Jan31

GALACTIC BACKPACKING, PART 6: VISITING REAL-WORLD CORUSCANT AND MORE

by Amy on January 31, 2015 at 5:41 pm

Posted In: News

Via Starwas.com:

Ever since the original Star Wars was released in 1977, fans have always been dreaming about living in that galaxy far, far away. While that may be just a little difficult, there are still the real-world locations that served as various worlds during filming, and they can be visited. In Galactic Backpacking, we explore these locations by country, looking at their histories and current attractions.

In A New Hope, Luke told C-3PO and R2-D2 that Tatooine is the planet that is farthest from the bright center to the universe. When we saw this bright center inThe Phantom Menace we saw the big sprawling city world of Coruscant. Along with many other scenes throughout the saga that consisted of sets, Coruscant was filmed entirely in studios. Most of these studios stood in the United Kingdom, making the UK in many ways the real bright center of the Star Wars Universe and the location of the heart behind the movies. Production returned to the UK earlier this year to shoot Star Wars: The Force Awakens in the Pinewood Studios.

Click below to read the full article.

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Jan31

Ebay Spotlight #384 – Comic Lots!

by News on January 31, 2015 at 4:38 pm

Posted In: Ebay Spotlight

Check out some of the new auctions posted on ebay.com by victorysmith. He has added a ton of comics (including Star Wars and Marvel) and will be adding plenty more over the next few days, all for great prices!

Click here or the image below for more info!

└ Tags: Ebay Spotlight #384 - Comic Lots!

Jan31

YN 11 YEAR – Teaser #9 – 1/6th Scale Sideshow Figures!

by Mark on January 31, 2015 at 4:14 pm

Posted In: Action Figures, Sideshow Collectibles, Yodasnews 11 Year Celebration

Check out teaser #9 of some of the amazing items we will be giving away during our 11 YEAR Anniversary Giveaway starting on tomorrow!

Sideshow Collectibles was kind enough to donate a Geonosis Battle Droid Command and Count Dooku Hologram Figure, a Tedn D’hai & Nalan Cheel (Bith Band 2-pack) and a 1/6 scale Captain Rex Phase II Armor Exclusive Figure!

└ Tags: YN 11 YEAR – Teaser #9 – 1/6th Scale Sideshow Figures!

Jan31

Jedi Luke Skywalker Pop Vinyl Bobble Head

by Mark on January 31, 2015 at 1:49 pm

Posted In: Funko, Star Wars News

Via EntertainmentEarth.com:

Inspired by designer toys and stylized character collectibles the world over, Funko is back with Pop! bobble heads. This adorable collectible figure of Jedi Luke Skywalker comes packaged in a colorful window box. The unique design brings Funko’s house style into the world of bobble heads, and we just know that Jedi Luke Skywalker is going to look great on your desk. Measures about 4-inches tall. Order yours today! Ages 5 and up.

Click Here or below for pre-order info! Coming in April 2015!

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Jan31

Update on the Hot Top Variant Cover! Don’t Pay Crazy Prices!!!

by Mark on January 31, 2015 at 12:30 pm

Posted In: Funko, Marvel

From our friends Star Wars Comic Books on Facebook:

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Jan31

Star Wars: Battle Pod – From Concept to Cockpit

by Amy on January 31, 2015 at 11:52 am

Posted In: News, Star Wars Games

└ Tags: Star Wars: Battle Pod - From Concept to Cockpit

Jan31

HISTORY OF THE 501ST LEGION: THE CHALLENGE COIN

by Amy on January 31, 2015 at 12:14 am

Posted In: News

Via Starwars.com:

From the outset of organizing the 501st Squad in 1999 into a meaningful structure of units around the world, it was a question of how to best keep the feel of a fictional military unit while creating practical regional chapters. Luckily I had a consultant in my old college buddy Alan Isom, TK820. One of the original troopers there in 1998 at the first Dragon Con meeting, he’s had twenty five years in the National Guard. I asked him, “How do we do this as a tribute to the military without posing as a paramilitary group or insulting the armed services with terminology that mimicked theirs?”

Alan was the perfect person to ask. On top of from his military experience, he and I share a love of military history. So we agreed that anachronistic terms would work and still capture the feel of something a “long time ago.” If the Legion was an Imperial unit occupying earth, as many of our early advertisements hinted, then what would a stationary unit covering a large area be called? Garrison made sense, the Romans stationed Garrisons all over their conquered lands. But what about a small unit in a remote land with only a handful of soldiers? Outpost seemed to fit best. And later, when our membership covered every incarnation of Imperial several times over, I thought it best to organize similar costumes into themed groups. Well, Alan pointed out, any specialized group sent on a mission could be called a Detachment.

Click below to read the full article.

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Jan30

Empire Strikes Back Darth Vader Egg Attack Statue

by Mark on January 30, 2015 at 11:47 pm

Posted In: Star Wars News

Via EntertainmentEarth.com:

Beast Kingdom Toys is proud to present their first 8-inch Egg Attack Statue from Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back! It’s Darth Vader – one of the most iconic characters from the Star Wars series. This collectible statue is constructed with compound material and painted with expert technique, perfectly representing the texture of Darth Vader’s armor and clothing. The inside of Darth Vader’s helmet’s interior biochemistry, chest life-supporting device, and light up belt are built with intricate details, and 100% match with the movie setting! This amazing statue also has built-in dual-speed breathing sound effects officially licensed by LucasArts and a red light-up lightsaber to recreate Darth Vader in all his glory! To complete your display, Beast Kingdom Toys has included a classical Carbon-Freezing Chamber light up figure stand.

Click Here or below for pre-order info! Coming Summer 2015!

└ Tags: Empire Strikes Back Darth Vader Egg Attack Statue

Jan30

REBELFORCE RADIO: JANUARY 30, 2015

by Mark on January 30, 2015 at 11:43 pm

Posted In: RebelForce Radio

How did Padme Amidala die? Was it a “broken heart”? Was it a Force choke from Anakin? Or was it something (or someone) we’ve never considered before? We discuss the eye-opening article “Padmé Didn’t Die of a Broken Heart: There’s something you missed” with it’s author, RetroZap blogger Joseph Tavano. Plus, the return of our 15 Minute Star Wars: The Force Awakens Spoiler Alert, news about the first stand-alone film, recent comments from Ewan McGregor & Oscar Isaac, and much more! Click Here or below to listen!