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The Last Jedi Delves Deep into Luke’s Exile

Posted on May 4, 2017 - 7:24 pm by Ashley Wilbanks

Star Wars fans have been slightly worried that Luke Skywalker was going to take a back seat in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. According to a recent article by EW’s Anthony Breznican, that will not be an issue.

During an interview Anthony conducted with The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson, the Luke Skywalker topic came up. Johnson assured him that Luke’s exile is a central part of this story.

“Figuring out where his head was at was the very first thing I had to do when writing the movie. I had to crack this. And it had to be something for me that first and foremost made sense. Why did Luke Skywalker go off to this island?” Johnson says. “That was the starting point, and that’s what the entire movie explores.”

Not only did Johnson give up that bit of information, but he also discussed how he changed the ending of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The director asked J.J. Abrams to change which droid ending up going with Rey and Chewbacca.

“Yes … The big [favor] was, I asked if R2 could come with Rey, and if BB-8 could stay behind with the Resistance,” Johnson says. “Originally it was BB-8 who went with Rey, which makes sense for the story in a way. But I asked, ‘Can you do me this solid and switch the droids?’”

As always, leave your thoughts in the comment section below. Would you have rather had BB-8 go with Rey and Chewbacca? Or did R2-D2 satisfy your appetite?

About Star Wars: The Last Jedi:

Star Wars: The Last Jedi hits North American theaters on December 15, 2017. Directed by Rian Johnson and starring Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Oscar Isaac, Benicio del Toro, Laura Dern, Jimmy Vee, and more! Music will be composed by John Williams.

Medicom Toy Reveals 40th Anniversary R2-D2 Be@rbrick

Posted on April 21, 2017 - 10:38 pm by Ashley Wilbanks

Medicom Toy has just revealed a Star Wars 40th Anniversary R2-D2 Be@rbrick figure. The new figure will be available this month at a cost of about ¥1,500 or about $13.75. R2-D2 will stand about 3″ tall.

As you can probably tell, the thing that makes this figure unique is the 40th anniversary logo on the back of the figure. As of the posting of this article, I haven’t found anywhere to pre-order this figure. You may have to hit places like eBay to snag this one.

Check out the official images of the front and back of the Star Wars 40th Anniversary R2-D2 Be@rbrick figure below.

A New Star Wars: The Force Awakens R2-D2 Hot Toys Figure is Coming!

Posted on January 23, 2017 - 10:20 am by Ashley Wilbanks

It looks as if a new Star Wars: The Force Awakens R2-D2 Hot Toys Figure is Coming soon! Hot Toys revealed the new figure that includes LED lights and more!

In the epic Star Wars: The Force Awakens, fans’ favorite Astromech droid R2-D2 has played a crucial role in the film when it wakes up from low power mode and presented the last piece of the map leading to the whereabouts of Luke Skywalker.

Today Hot Toys is pleased to officially introduce the 1/6th scale collectible figure of this beloved droid based on Star Wars: The Force Awakens!

The astonishing collectible figure is specially crafted based on the appearance of R2-D2 in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It features a highly detailed mechanical construction with weathering effects, meticulously crafted diecast metal dome, touch LED light-up functions, and remote controlled sound effect function featuring 12 iconic R2-D2 sounds!

Don’t pass up the chance to add this stunning Astromech droid to your Star Wars collection!

While no release date or pricing information was given, you can check out a batch of photos of the upcoming figure below!

Medicom Reveals New VCD BAPE C-3PO and R2-D2

Posted on October 25, 2016 - 1:06 pm by Ashley Wilbanks

Medicom Toy has released images of their upcoming VCD (Vinyl Collectible Doll) Star Wars Bathing Ape (BAPE) 7.5″ C-3PO and 6.8″ R2-D2 figures. The new figures are scheduled for release next month, with a price tag of about $90 each. You can check out photos below of the upcoming VCD BAPE C-3PO and R2-D2 figures.

I haven’t seen a reliable place to order these just yet, so if you see one, please leave a comment in the comments section below. Other readers would appreciate it.

Autumn Fair – Bladez Toyz Booth

Posted on September 6, 2016 - 2:48 pm by Ashley Wilbanks

Jedi News is at Autumn Fair this week covering the event for Star Wars fans around the globe. Their purpose is to report on any and all Star Wars collectibles on display at the event. Autumn Fair is celebrated as the season’s number one wholesale gift and home trade show and is a must-attend event for UK and international buyers. The latest report comes from the Bladez Toyz booth.

The Bladez Toyz Booth features four Star Wars radio controlled inflatables. They come in the flavors of R2-D2, Chopper, Darth Vader, Yoda, BB-8. Features for these inflatables include:

Built in sound effects
Maximum Control Handset
Super Jumbo Size
Multiplayer
2.4GHz Radio Control
Suitable both indoors and out

Currently no word on when these will be available, but they should cost around $50 each.

You can check out the source link at the bottom of this article to get a few more pictures of each inflatable.

New Sideshow C-3PO and R2-D2 Premium Format Figures Now Available for Pre-Order!

Posted on December 16, 2015 - 10:37 am by Ashley Wilbanks

Sideshow has released pre-order information as well as new pictures and product details for their upcoming C-3PO and R2-D2 Premium Format Figures. You can place your pre-order directly from Sideshow Collectibles for C-3PO and R2-D2 now!

C-3PO Premium Format Figure

Built with screen-accurate mechanical detailing and light up eyes, this is Threepio’s moment to shine, with a fantastic weathered metallic gold and silver finish. Calculating the odds of a successful mission, the always proper, yet overly anxious protocol droid gestures in concern to his unseen Rebel companions aboard a Millennium Falcon inspired base. An essential addition to any Star Wars collection, C-3PO is the droid you’ve been looking for.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Expected to Ship – Mar 2016 – May 2016
Product Size – 19″ H (482.6mm) x 6.25″ W (158.75mm) x 6″ L (152.4mm)^*
Product Weight – 4.00 lbs (1.81 kg)^*

Artists:

Daniel Staig (Sculpt)
Hernan Azcarate (Sculpt)
Adam Smith (Mold & Cast)
Jason Eaton (Paint)
Anthony Mestas (Paint)
Kevin Ellis (Costume Fabrication)
The Sideshow Design and Devleopment Team

R2-D2 Premium Format Figure

Carrying an important message from Princess Leia, Artoo joins the Rebel mission aboard a Millennium Falcon inspired base. Built with screen accurate details, a weathered finish and light up features, the feisty blue and white astromech is standing by for a game of holographic chess or to repair a hyperdrive. An essential addition to any Star Wars collection, R2-D2 is the droid you’ve been looking for.

Expected to Ship – Mar 2016 – May 2016
Product Size – 12″ H (304.8mm) x 10.25″ W (260.35mm) x 9.75″ L (247.65mm)^*
Product Weight – 5.00 lbs (2.27 kg)^*

Artists:

Daniel Staig (Sculpt)
Hernan Azcarate (Sculpt)
Pascual Wawoe (Sculpt)
Adam Smith (Mold & Cast)
Jason Eaton (Paint)
Anthony Mestas (Paint)
The Sideshow Design and Development Team

Official Photos of MAFEX Star Wars C-3PO and R2-D2

Posted on August 23, 2015 - 8:57 pm by Ashley Wilbanks

The Medicom MAFEX Star Wars C-3PO and R2-D2 figures were first revealed at Summer Wonder Festival 2015, and now the company is ready to give the full reveal of both figures. The figures are about 6″ scale, where C-3PO stands around 5.8″ tall and R2-D2 stands around 3.4″ tall. The two-pack will be released in May 2016 and cost around $85.00.

C-3PO will come with interchangeable hands (one with a communicator attached) and a figure stand. R2-D2 will include his serving tray from the classic Jabba the Hutt’s sailing barge scene in Return of the Jedi, a swappable third leg, and a holographic Princess Leia.

Check out all the new photos of the figures below!

New Star Wars: The Force Awakens Spiral Notebooks Spotted!

Posted on August 20, 2015 - 6:37 am by Ashley Wilbanks

As a child, I always anxiously awaited the arrival of the start of the school year. I can remember going school shopping and getting to pick out my school supplies which consisted of cool erasers, pencils, notebooks, and more! I fondly remember the various Return of the Jedi erasers, shaped like characters from the film, such as Darth Vader, the Emperor’s Royal Guard, and Wicket.

The coolest item in my 7-8 year-old-eyes was the spiral notebooks I got to pick out for school. These typically consisted of Star Wars themed covers. I probably thought that ideas spewed forth a little more freely underneath the cover of Star Wars, or more than likely so I could brag that I had a Star Wars notebook. Either way, it was all part of the Star Wars experience whether we actively thought about it or not.

Now your kids can have that experience as well. With the return of new Star Wars films to theaters, you can expect all sorts of Star Wars themed merchandise including new spiral notebooks. Thanks to Twitter and Jett R., we have a look (although the store would not let him buy them yet) at four upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens spiral notebooks!

https://twitter.com/jettr_z38/status/634159188306825216

As you can see each one represents a different look from the new movie. There is a droid-themed cover featuring BB-8, C-3PO, and R2-D2 (with Rey stuck in there just for fun), Kylo Ren and the First Order, a single First Order Stormtrooper’s mask, and a Chewbacca themed cover. If you want your kids to be the coolest ones at school (and more important giving them awesome Star Wars memories), then pick these up September 4th, when we are finally allowed to purchase them.

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