Jan30

7 THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT THE MOS EISLEY CANTINA

by Amy on January 30, 2015 at 7:21 am
Posted In: News

Via Starwars.com:

The Mos Eisley cantina is a well known location in the Star Wars universe. It’s where we see Ben Kenobi use his lightsaber for the first time, it’s where Han Solo and Greedo have a standoff, and it’s where Ben and Luke Skywalker meet Han and Chewbacca. Beyond those key moments, think of the quotable lines that were spoken. “Sorry about the mess,” “You’ll be dead,” and “I’m not such a bad pilot myself,” were all uttered inside the cantina’s walls.

I think the cantina also has appeal because it’s like dive bars in real life. You can tell there are regulars and the bartender probably knows their names, the drinks are likely cheap, and they have entertaining live music. Seedy atmospheres do have their perks… and also secrets. Here are seven things you might not know about the Mos Eisley ,antina:

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Jan30

27 Facts About ‘Star Wars’ That You Had No Idea About

by Amy on January 30, 2015 at 12:20 am
Posted In: Opinion, Star Wars Humor

Via Sliptalk.com:

Star Wars made its theatrical debut in 1977 with its first film, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. Star Wars remains one of the most financially successful films of all time. The film earned $6.05 million through its opening weekend alone. Although I am sure you have seen at least one, but hopefully all of the Star Wars films. I can almost guarantee that you probably didn’t know all of these fun facts about the Star Wars movie empire. Mind blown, you will be!

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Jan30

STUDYING SKYWALKERS: THANKSGIVING IN THE PREQUEL TRILOGY

by Amy on January 30, 2015 at 12:01 am
Posted In: News

Via Starwars.com:

In November, I looked at the original trilogy and the significance of meals; sharing in sustenance is important in literature and film, and encourages the audience to realize that something important is going on. This is also prescient in the prequel trilogy, with many examples that demonstrate the important character moments and themes present in Episodes I, II, and III. Breaking bread means community, and sharing that with others indicates a strong bond is being formed through the experience. Much can be gleaned from a simple meal, and may reveal significant foreshadowing to the fate of respective characters.

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Jan29

Printable Star Wars Valentines

by Amy on January 29, 2015 at 8:20 pm
Posted In: News

Via Avclub.com:

Parents forced to come up with fun Valentine’s Day cards for their kids’ school parties have long cried out into the night, “Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi. You’re my only hope at finding something my pop culture-savvy kid won’t hate!” Thankfully, Utah-based photographer Alecia Dawn is answering the call for original valentines with a set of Star Wars-themed cards perfect for young Padwans. Her site currently features seven downloadable options with cool minimalist designs and puns like, “You R2 good to me,” and “I like you Sith much.” Undoubtedly, they’ll prove just as popular amongst adults and their Star Wars-loving significant others as they are for kids.

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Jan29

Day 29 of #Darthdays Comic

by Amy on January 29, 2015 at 8:16 pm
Posted In: Star Wars Humor

Day 29 of Gerald Folz’s #darthdays

2015-01-29 16_12_04-George Folz on Twitter_ _#StarWars #darthdays 29_365 arrives featuring Lando and

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Jan29

New $14 T-Shirts at TeePublic

by Amy on January 29, 2015 at 6:00 pm
Posted In: Daily T-Shirt Deals

New T-Shirts on TeePublic – $14

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Jan29

AT-AT DRIVER COSTUME BY ANOVOS

by Amy on January 29, 2015 at 4:19 pm
Posted In: News

Via Starwars.com:

They hang out with General Veers, they drive one of the coolest vehicles in the galaxy, and they can blast snowspeeders with ease. AT-AT drivers — Imperial soldiers trained to steer massive transports of destruction — are awesome. Now, thanks to ANOVOS’ Empire-approved new ensemble, available for pre-order, Star Wars costumers can wear screen-accurate outfits made famous by the Rebel-base destroyers.

With a design based on the threatening TIE fighter pilot gear from Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, combined with more pronounced elements of the classic stormtrooper look, the AT-AT driver outfit is familiar but unique — and singularly of the Empire. For their new ensemble, ANOVOS went straight to the source — the Lucasfilm Archives — to study actual artifacts from Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, in which the AT-AT drivers made their debut during the Battle of Hoth. And the suit features all the hardware and soft goods seen in the film. With ANOVOS’ AT-AT Driver ensemble, you will feel ready to take on the entire Rebellion yourself.

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Jan29

Star Wars: Galactic Defense First Live Event, “Attack on Echo Base!

by Amy on January 29, 2015 at 3:45 pm
Posted In: News, Star Wars Games

DeNA has launched the first major in-game event for Star Wars: Galactic Defense, the tactical tower defense mobile game, called Attack on Echo Base. Star Wars: Galactic Defense propels the traditional tower defense genre to galaxies far far away, by seamlessly blending iconic characters, adrenaline-fueled battles, and strategic gameplay into an exciting mobile experience. Star Wars: Galactic Defense is currently available on the App Store, Google Play and Amazon Store.

About Attack on Echo Base

Players will defend their forces from the enemy onslaught as they storm the halls of Echo Base. Both sides of the Galactic Civil War will be battling for control of the frozen planet of Hoth. Each day players will compete against their friends in the all-new challenge mode to rank up for the first time ever in the leaderboards events and earn increased experience, in-game currency and rewards. Event levels can also feature a special Bonus Wave that allows you to score higher than ever and earn increased resources. Special and unique characters will be added to the Recruitment Pod only during the week of the event to earn rare and powerful champions that are sure to turn the tide of battle.

The Star Wars: Galactic Defense first in-game event, Attack on Echo Base, is an entirely new way to experience the Star Wars universe on mobile for a limited time and will be available from 1/28/15 through 2/2/15.

Star Wars: Galactic Defense is available as a free download via: http://www.starwarsgalacticdefense.com/?utm_campaign=AttackOnEchoBase

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Jan29

New Star Wars Toys Rolling Into Our Galaxy

by Amy on January 29, 2015 at 2:20 pm
Posted In: News, Star Wars Toys

Via Rocketnew.com:

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…an enormous franchise was born, and with it a clearly ludicrous amount of merchandise. Perhaps the most coveted kinds of “merch” were the Star Wars toys. Thousands of figures and collectibles were made for children, although, many were snapped up by teen and adult fans. The smartest of whom would keep them in their original packaging to preserve their mint condition and value. But what good is a toy if you can’t play with it?

With a Star Wars new movie heading to cinema screens in December 2015, hundreds of new toys will be hitting the market. Just like before, the toys are aimed, at least partly, at children, but that won’t stop the grown-up fans from wanting them too.
Japanese toy maker Takara Tomy has just released four brand spanking new toys from the Star Wars universe. Hoping to get collectors in the mood, these four iconic spaceships might just whet your appetite for more Star Wars goodies come Episode VII.

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Jan29

Star Wars (Avengers: Age of Ultron Style!)

by Amy on January 29, 2015 at 7:20 am
Posted In: Star Wars Humor

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Jan29

Father Creates 3D Printed Star Wars Rebels AT-DP Helmet for Son

by Amy on January 29, 2015 at 12:18 am
Posted In: News

Via 3dprint.com:

Star Wars is a franchise which has been around for over three and a half decades. Just when you think it may begin fizzling out, something else pops up even more impressive than we have seen before. George Lucas was incredibly brilliant in his creation of Star Wars, but even he could not have had any idea how successful the franchise would end up being. 1977 was the start for Star Wars, with the original film debuting on May 25 of that year. 2015 brings the latest film to us, in the form of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. With two more films already planned for 2017 and 2019 (Star Wars Episode VIII & Star Wars Episode IX), we certainly won’t see the end of this epic series anytime soon.

It’s not just movies that have garnered the attention of Star Wars fans however. There is memorabilia, trade shows, and even a CGI TV series called Star Wars Rebels. The series, which is set approximately 15 years after Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, takes place in a time when the Galactic Empire is securing its control of the galaxy. The series has gained quite a following, and also doesn’t appear to be ending anytime soon.

For one little boy in Missoula, Montana, all he wanted to be for Halloween was an AT-DP pilot from this very Star Wars Rebels series. Unfortunately though, he could not find a helmet anywhere. This is when his father, Jon Watson, stepped in to lend a helping hand in a major way.

“I almost just bought him a Storm Trooper helmet, but he had a specific helmet in mind,” Watson tells 3DPrint.com. “It was an AT-DP pilot helmet he saw on the show Star Wars Rebels.”

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Jan28

Day 28 of #Darthdays Comic

by Amy on January 28, 2015 at 11:26 pm
Posted In: Star Wars Humor

Day 28 of Gerald Folz’s #darthdays

2015-01-28 14_22_32-George Folz on Twitter_ _#StarWars #darthdays 28_365 arrives with Han Solo comin

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