Ashley Wilbanks

A Star Wars fan since 1978, he has a passion for all things Star Wars and wonders why May the 4th is not a national holiday. He lives in the wastelands of middle Georgia with his wife, two girls, and two dogs.

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Santa Cruz Star Wars SDCC Exclusives

Ashley Wilbanks July 9, 2016

Santa Cruz is bringing 5 exclusive Star Wars themed skateboard decks ($100 each) to San Diego Comic-Con and giving away free posters (while supplies last). The Santa Cruz Star Wars SDCC…

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Hasbro Reveals Star Wars Convention Exclusives

Ashley Wilbanks July 3, 2016

Hasbro recently announced their two new Star Wars Convention Exclusives for the summer convention season. The first exclusive, a Kylo Ren action figure with decayed Darth Vader helmet, will be available…

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3D Lighting Innovations SDCC Exclusives

Ashley Wilbanks June 30, 2016

San Diego Comic-Con 2016 is right around the corner, and the force is strong with the convention this year! Companies with booths at the convention this year have started revealing…

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Hot Toys Reveals New Empire Strikes Back Yoda Figure

Ashley Wilbanks May 20, 2016

“Do or do not. There is no try.” Jedi Master Yoda was the most wise and powerful of all Jedi. For over 800 years, Yoda instructed young Jedi and instilled…

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Superstar Artists Cover STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS #1!

Ashley Wilbanks May 20, 2016

New York, NY – May 20th, 2016 – The movie that took the world by storm is jumping from the silver screen to the comic page this June! Straight from…

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Punch It Into Hyperspace With Your New Look at STAR WARS: HAN SOLO #1!

Ashley Wilbanks May 19, 2016

New York, NY – May 19th, 2016 – Everyone’s favorite scoundrel – now starring in his very own series! Today, Marvel is pleased to present your new look inside HAN…

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The Next Smuggler’s Bounty Box is Jabba’s Palace!

Ashley Wilbanks May 17, 2016

Funko has revealed their newest Smuggler’s Bounty box! This one is a Jabba’s Palace themed box! What do you think is going to be in the box? Personally I am…

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New First Order Stormtrooper Premium Format Figure

Ashley Wilbanks May 17, 2016

Sideshow Collectibles is all set to release a brand new collectible that will make fans of the First Order (are you really a fan of the First Order?) salivate with…

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STAR WARS: HAN SOLO #1 Punches it Into Hyperspace This June!

Ashley Wilbanks March 7, 2016

New York, NY – March 7th, 2016 – Everyone’s favorite scoundrel – now starring in his very own series! Today, Marvel is pleased to announce STAR WARS: HAN SOLO #1…

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ANA Announces First Flight for Star Wars BB-8 JET

Ashley Wilbanks March 6, 2016

ANA, Japan’s largest airline, announced today the inaugural flight of the final of three aircraft decorated with special Star Wars livery. Part of the previously announced ANA STAR WARS™ Project…

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Daisy Ridley Talks Atmosphere of Episode 8 Filming

Ashley Wilbanks March 6, 2016

While we are still a little less than two years away from the debut of Star Wars Episode VIII, filming has started and just a tiny bit of information is…

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STAR WARS: POE DAMERON #1 Comes to Comic Shops With an Epic Celebration!

Ashley Wilbanks March 6, 2016

New York, NY – March 1st , 2016 – Strap in and get ready because one of the breakout stars of the blockbuster Star Wars™: The Force Awakens is poised…