Star Wars weekends begin tomorrow, May 21, 2010, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park in Orlando, Florida. Combining two of my favorite things, Star Wars Weekends are an annual event at the Disney park celebrating the Star Wars saga with special events, shows, and memorabilia. This year they are celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back. Hosting each of the four weekends this year is Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett) and Ashley Eckstein (voice of Ahsoka). For more details for the each of the four weekends, check out the Disney Star Wars Weekends website.
May 20
Apr 08
The WBshop.com has announced a Spring Cleaning sale, discounting clearance items up to 75% off the original retail price. Products include Harry Potter t-shirts, Batman collectibles, plus items from The Watchmen, Superman, Wonder Woman, and other Warner Bros. properties. Free ground shipping on orders over $60 also applies.
Over 200 products on sale at the WBshop.com.
Mar 25
Muggles, mark your calendars. Universal Orlando announced today that June 18, 2010, is the official public grand opening for their new Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park. They also revealed some details of the new attraction: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. Their initial announcement last fall had limited information about the attraction, so it’s nice to see what the designers have in mind for visitors.
Feb 04
Star Wars collectors, rejoice! Hasbro has been working on a new and improved version of the classic AT-AT toy, scaled to work with the current set of 3 3/4 inch action figures. In a Toy Fair 2010 press release issued today, they revealed some great details on what to expect when it hits shelves in August this year:
STAR WARS AT-AT
In space, size does matter, and Hasbro certainly kept that in mind when creating its all-new, highly detailed STAR WARS AT-AT. The AT-AT (All Terrain Armored Transport) played a significant role in the Empire’s military assault in THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, and it will play an equally important role in every fan’s toy collection this year! Measuring more than 24 inches tall, nearly 28 inches long, and 12 inches wide, this colossal vehicle holds up to 20 STAR WARS figures – 6 of which can fit in its head alone! – and includes so many play and electronic features true to its on-screen counterpart that it’s hard to believe! From the zip-line in its body and articulated legs for superb poseability, to its LED lights and authentic movie sounds and phrases, this is the must-have addition for STAR WARS fans of all ages. Includes a 3 ¾ inch AT-AT driver action figure and a pop-out speeder bike.
(Approximate Retail Value: $99.99; Ages: 5 & up; Available: August 1, 2010)
Oct 07
Playmates Toys Inc. announced at the 2009 Dallas Toy Fair that they will launch several new additions to their toy lines, supporting their existing brands and introducing new branded toy lines.
The announcement includes information on the expansion of their Star Trek line of toys and roleplay accessories.
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