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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Star Wars Black Series 3 3/4 Inch Figure are Wal-Mart Exclusives

Ashley Wilbanks September 4, 2015

This fall, Walmart is the home for STAR WARS collectors and the exclusive home of the fan-favorite STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 3.75-inch action figure line. A limited number of…

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VIDEO: BB-8 App-Enabled Droid Built by Sphero

Ashley Wilbanks September 4, 2015

Meet BB-8™ – the app-enabled Droid™ that’s as authentic as it is advanced. BB-8 has something unlike any other robot – an adaptive personality that changes as you play. Based…

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Darth Vader 9 Preview

Ashley Wilbanks September 4, 2015

Vader has a new mission to do for the Empire. Unfortunately, it’s completely at odds with his own mission. What’s a Dark Lord to do? Star Wars © Lucasfilm Ltd.…

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Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Shattered Empire 1 Preview

Ashley Wilbanks September 4, 2015

For the first time in the new Star Wars canon, journey with us into the time after the end of Return of the Jedi! Writer Greg Rucka (PUNISHER, WOLVERINE, Gotham…

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Official Images of New Hasbro Star Wars The Force Awakens Product

Ashley Wilbanks September 3, 2015

Hasbro has released official images of some of their upcoming new Star Wars: The Force Awakens merchandise. This includes new role-playing lightsabers, a nerf gun, action figures, and more! STAR…

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Previews Exclusive Han Solo Back Pack!

Ashley Wilbanks August 30, 2015

(BALTIMORE, MD) – ()-Make sure your bounty to Jabba the Hutt is secure with a PREVIEWS exclusive Carbonite Han Solo back buddy by Comic Images. The exclusive backpack is available to…

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Funko’s Tusken Raider POP! has Returned!

Ashley Wilbanks August 29, 2015

Funko is bringing back another retired Star Wars POP! vinyl figure in the form of the Tusken Raider. The original version was released back in 2012 and was retired shortly…

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Cover for Star Wars Battlefront – Twilight Company Revealed

Ashley Wilbanks August 29, 2015

Thanks to a new post on StarWars.com, we have our first look at the cover for the upcoming novel Star Wars Battlefront – Twilight Company. Of course this new book is…

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Star Wars Rebels “Someone You Can Count On” – The Lost Commanders Preview

Ashley Wilbanks August 29, 2015

A new one minute and twelve second preview has been released for the upcoming Star Wars Rebels episode, The Lost Commanders. This episode will be the season 2 premiere of…

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Tamashii Nations Teases SH Figuarts Star Wars Episode 1 Obi-Wan Kenobi

Ashley Wilbanks August 26, 2015

Tamashii Nations is tearing it up this week with images of new Star Wars products. Yesterday we shared with you images of their upcoming Biker Scout and Speeder Bike. Today…

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New Imperial Helmets Revealed for Rogue One

Ashley Wilbanks August 26, 2015

Following closely on the reveal of the first image from Rogue One last week at D23 Expo, actor Donnie Yen has posted a nice image of Imperial helmets that will…

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Official Photos of SH Figuarts Star Wars Biker Scout and Speeder Bike

Ashley Wilbanks August 25, 2015

Tamashii Nations has released official photos and product information for their upcoming Biker Scout and Speeder Bike Set. The Biker Scout comes with a blaster pistol, as well as one…