Solo: A Star Wars Story (Full Trailer)

Solo: A Star Wars Story opens May 25, 2018.

-GJ

Star Wars Rebels Season 4 Trailer 2

Here it is folks, the second trailer for Star Wars Rebels fourth and final season. Make sure to grab some tissues because this one hits you right in the feels.

Season 4 premiers October 16.

-GJ

Star Wars Battlefront II (Full Trailer)

Honestly what more can one say other than EA and DICE make gorgeous looking games? Star Wars Battlefront II is no exception here.

The battle is set to begin in November of 2017 and will span across Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.

-GJ

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (International Trailer 2)

Another fantastic International trailer for the highly anticipated Rogue One: A Star Wars Story film.

-GJ

Female Stromtrooper 3.75" Custom Action Figure

While bouncing from Google search to Google search, we came across this gorgeous custom 3.75" Female Stormtrooper Action Figure.

Created by StarAlien70, you can read about how this top notch custom was created over at forum.rebelscum.com

-GJ

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (International Trailer)

New Rogue One: A Star Wars Story International trailer featuring some new scenes and a minor spoiler.

-GJ

Star Wars: Rebels Season Two (Trailer)

Glorious trailer for season two of Star Wars: Rebels; it's packed with action, some familiar faces, and some new ones.

-GJ

Star Wars Battlefront 3 (Official Trailer)

Just so beautiful.

-GJ

Star Wars: Rebels (Extended Trailer)

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Star Wars: Rebels Teaser Trailers

Teaser 1 - Spark

Teaser 2 - Ignite

-GJ

Is This The Future Star Wars: Episode VII Stormtrooper?

Found this cool looking image over on Tatooine Blog, of what appears to be a concept piece of what a Republic or Rebel (take note of the symbol on his armor) stormtrooper would look like.

Of course since this appears while rumors swarm around the Internet about Episode VII, we can't help but to hope that this is what the future holds for the Stormtrooper for the upcoming films.

What do you think, would you like to see this as the new stormtrooper?

Also in case you decide to visit the Tatooine Blog, I've gone ahead and translated this particular post for you; the original is in Croatian.

"I reckon it will be probably be epVII Stormtrooper, because they are what most strikingly in the SW-in, particularly in the OT-in. One attempt at retro-clones, and generally attempt entire prequel trilogy-in every possible aspect I did not not like it. Account, also, that since the Galactic Empire destroyed (aside from the harrowing factions of his remains in the EU), 30 years after the Battle of Endor, you some soldiers will defend the New Republic. For this reason, I imagined this "Republican" Stormtroopers. Generally, the Republic restored to retain something of pragmatism Empire, where it might lead some to question the original ideals of the Republic. It would be too secular, should not rely on anything like the Jedi order (which probably will not be, except Luke, probably, with perhaps here and there some followers). I think this would be a good source of plot - New Republic that sinks to a new dictatorship. Luke would have watched this at the margins, and of course, all this trying to change."

-GJ

A Short Review: Star Wars - Scoundrels

Once again Timothy Zahn has struck gold with his latest Star Wars novel, Scoundrels; a tale of corruption, thievery, and revenge.

Scoundrels features such classic characters like Han Solo, Chewbacca, Lando Calrissian, and one surprise appearance. We also come to know of Bink, her twin sister Tavia, Dozer, Zerba, Kell, Rachele, and Dayja. Also featured in the story is an Expanded Universe favorite, Winter.

What was enjoyable about this novel was that not only did it feature characters we know, but it showed what they were up to between Episode IV: A New Hope and Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Also answered was the all elusive question of what the heck happened to all of Han's reward money?!?

The placement in the timeline was also a negative for me at the beginning of this novel. With both Han and Lando seeing each other now, it felt like it would take away from what we've come to know as that gut wrenching, what's going to happen moment when the two come face-to-face on Bespin. But ultimately by novel's end Zahn had made sure to restore that moment.

A little bit longer Star Wars novel for a change, Scoundrels comes in somewhere at around 390 pages, but fear not, it's a simple read and will have you so engrossed that you won't want to put it down.

Star Wars - Scoundrels by Timothy Zahn earns a 5/5.

-GJ

Image of the Day: Star Wars Imperial Terminator

Today's image provided by Deviantart user: rhymesyndicate

-GJ

Thoughts On Disney's Purchase Of Lucasfilm

First we must start off by saying that we never thought Disney would go out and buy Lucasfilm, nor did we expect them to do it for only $4 billion either. And with any major company buying another there are always pros and cons (or in this case more like concerns).

The biggest concern for many was that Disney, a company that mainly focuses on producing content for children, now owns Lucasfilm, the company that brought us Star Wars. For many of us, after a very long deep breath, we came to realize that every things going to be okay and that this isn't the first time Disney has bought a company that made people cringe. Remember back in 2009 when Disney bought Marvel (also dropping $4 billion then too)? There was panic then; but since then we've seen many great Marvel films, which included a fantastic Avengers movie, and the comics and toys have remained at the same standard that they were prior to Disney's purchase. So now relax Star Wars fans, remember these guys have produced many successful live-action films which not only include multiple Marvel films, but also several Pirates of the Caribbean and National Treasure films.

The other concern is that Disney immediately dropped the bombshell that there will be an Episode 7, 8, 9, and more to follow every 2-3 years. Of course you can't help but be a little excited by this news, but then that feeling of dread starts to sink in; where in the timeline do these films take place? Are the original characters going to return? Will 7 through 9 be based off of Timothy Zahn's Thrawn trilogy or some other set of books from the Expanded Universe?!?!

Well here's what we know so far...

• These movies will not be based off the Thrawn trilogy - we are sad about this, but on the other hand glad that Hollywood doesn't have a chance to destroy a fantastic piece of literature.
• Films will still revolve around Luke Skywalker - would have preferred a new hero; and location for that matter, say something maybe in the Corporate Sector outside of Republic and Imperial space.
• George Lucas met with Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher back in August prior to the sale and both seem ready to jump on board with Episode VII - problem is Harrison Ford isn't on board yet and there isn't anyone else that can fill his shoes as Han Solo (and Disney better not even try).

The only real major con with the entire Disney acquiring Lucasfilm and the Star Wars name, is what will these future films do to the currently established Expanded Universe? Seriously folks, the prequel films tampered with the Expanded Universe and The Clone Wars animated series almost completely destroyed all novelizations put into place between Episode II and Episode III; can you image what the destruction could end up looking like for the Expanded Universe? We shudder just thinking about it.

But alas there are some positives to the madness (other than of course the major fact that we get more Star Wars films).

• Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm also comes with Lucasarts - there are no worries for anything already in development like Star Wars 1313, but hopes rise that with new eyes looking at things, maybe somebody over at Disney will once again green light the Battlefront III project.
• Star Wars comics will remain under contract with Dark Horse for the time being - as an avid comic reader and one who enjoys multiple titles produced via Dark Horse this is great news; but obviously once their contract expires, Marvel (remember owned by Disney) will take over. Not a bad thing of course and for many comic book readers you may remember that Marvel once had the rights to do Star Wars comics.
• The Clone Wars animated series has probably been saved for at least another season - with Cartoon Network moving the show from Friday night to Saturday morning, and after witnessing the abrupt, no warning, no apology removal treatment of DC's action block, many were starting to wonder if an end was near (including show producer Dave Filoni as well). But since Disney has their XD channel, it makes good sense that after season 5 finishes up (or is pulled) on Cartoon Network, Disney XD will gladly air at least another full season (and anything pulled) to drive their ratings higher.

Though we fear for the Expanded Universe, and probably always will, we are still very excited for what will come out of Disney and Lucasfilm in the future and look forward to trying to acquire the thousands of action figures that are sure to follow. People say change is good, well folks we have change, so let us prepare for the good.

Feel free of course to drop a comment below and tell us how you feel about this new endeavor of Disney's; what you look forward too, what you fear will take place, or anything else that comes to mind.

-GJ

Image of the Day: Darth Vader Redesign

Today's image brought to you by Deviantart user: SebastianvonBuchwald

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Star Wars Celebration VI Day 1 (Pictures)

From the iPhone of our brother who is driving one of the shuttle buses at this year's Star Wars Celebration VI, we present to you day 1's cosplay.

Still not quite sure what this is, trash can possibly?

Peter vs. The Giant Chicken (Family Guy)

It's Iron-D2

-GJ

To The Comic Book Store #59

GOT FREE

PAID FOR

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To The Comic Book Store #55

GOT FREE

PAID FOR

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To The Comic Book Store #50

FREE

PAID FOR

-GJ

Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights - Heirs of the Force (Squidoo Lens)

Check out our new book review lens for Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights - Heirs of the Force

-GJ