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.

Collecting

Hasbro Reveals New Star Wars Micro Force WOW!

Ashley Wilbanks November 28, 2018

Hasbro sent over some information for a new line of Star Wars collectibles. Introducing the new Star Wars Micro Force WOW! line. These Walmart Exclusives will hit in the Fall,…

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New Star Wars Icons Han Solo Book on Sale Now at Sideshow!

Ashley Wilbanks November 28, 2018

The new Star Wars Icons Han Solo book by Gina McIntyre, is now officially on sale exclusively at Sideshow Collectibles. The book takes the reader on a deep dive into the…

Stuff

The Secret Origin of C-3PO

Ashley Wilbanks November 28, 2018

By now we all know the origin of C-3PO from his creation by Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. In the film, Anakin collected parts and built the…

Watching

Abrams and Kennedy Thank the Jordanian Government for Successful Film Shoot

Ashley Wilbanks November 28, 2018

Part of Star Wars Episode IX filming has wrapped, specifically the location shoot in Jordan. J.J. Abrams chose Jordan’s Wadi Rum and Shakriah landscape for part of the film’s shoot.…

First Appearance Boba Fett 1000% Be@rbrick

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Medicom Toy Reveals First Appearance Boba Fett Be@rbrick

Ashley Wilbanks November 27, 2018

Medicom Toy has released images of two new Boba Fett Be@rbricks today. The new Fett’s are designed to reflect his first public debut at the San Anselmo County Parade in…

Watching

Nick Maley Thinks Updating Yoda Puppet for The Phantom Menace was a Mistake

Ashley Wilbanks November 27, 2018

It’s no secret that the puppet Yoda created for Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace did not exactly meet expectations for fans. It seems that it didn’t meet…

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Artist Tom Whalen Creates New Posters for Rogue One

Ashley Wilbanks November 27, 2018

Looking for the next great poster to hang on your wall? Look no further than a couple of new Rogue One: A Star Wars Story posters created by artist Tom…

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RUMOR ALERT: Carl Weathers to Join Cast of ‘The Mandalorian’

Ashley Wilbanks November 27, 2018

Typically OuterRimNews.com is not in the rumor game, we like to post cold hard facts concerning Star Wars, but this rumor just won’t seem to die. In fact it is…

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Leaked The Force Awakens Image Confirms Luke and Vader Duel Scene for the Film

Ashley Wilbanks November 26, 2018

Hop in the way-back-machine for a quick Force-flashback for a second. If you recall back in early 2015, there were rumors that J.J. Abrams was going to film a scene…

Star Wars Darth Maul and Obi Wan Vynl. Figure 2-Pack

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New Star Wars Vynl 2-packs Coming Soon!

Ashley Wilbanks November 26, 2018

Funko has officially announced a couple of new Star Wars Vynl 2-packs. The 2-packs revealed are the Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Maul pack based of The Phantom Menace, and the…

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Ben Mendelsohn Talks Rogue One in New Interview

Ashley Wilbanks November 26, 2018

Ben Mendelsohn is currently doing the rounds for his upcoming film Robin Hood, and sat down with the fine folks at The Hollywood Reporter. Not only did he talk about…

Stuff

New Columbia Star Wars Jacket Coming Soon!

Ashley Wilbanks November 25, 2018

If you are fan of Star Wars clothing, you may want to be at your favorite Columbia store in a few days to snag a new upcoming jacket. Columbia’s official…