July 2011
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Star Wars Blu Ray packs, Republick Attack shuttle...
Hi - Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about more new preorders and a nice batch of new arrivals————————- ARRIVING TOMORROW ————————- TRANSFORMERS KRE-O CONSTRUCTION TOYS These cool building block kits can be built in either robot or vehicle mode.  The bricks are compatible...
Jul 30th
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‪She may not look like much, but this set has it...
via youtube.com An amzing set by Lego that makes it’s third and best appearance. As before this set is selling quickly so check out our HD review above and if one for you, make sure you buy this now! See more Lego Sets in our Hi-res Image gallery or more Lego reviews on our YouTube Channel http://flyguy.net/she-may-not-look-like-much-but-this-set-has-i
Jul 30th
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Harrison Ford Settles a Feud. Awesome!
From last nights Jimmy Kimmel Live. http://flyguy.net/harrison-ford-settles-a-feud-awesome
Jul 28th
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‪Feeling Blue...Star Wars Clone Lieutenant 12 Inch...
via youtube.com/flyguydotnet One from last years Comic Con we just picked up which we give a rinse and review. Sideshow stock even form last year just does not disappoint! Features: Fully articulated male body (armored body) with 30+ points of articulation Bodysuit Fully detailed armor set with helmet Clone Trooper Carbine Blaster Clone Trooper Long Rifle 12-inch Figure Display...
Jul 24th
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Dengar, Nightsisters, Mortis and a semi naked Kit...
Awesome lady Bonnie Burton at the official site relayed the Clone Wars season 4 panel key topics. Some hot stuff coming and Dengar! Couldn’t make it to The Clone Wars Season 4 panel featuring The Clone Wars supervising director Dave Filoni and producer Cary Silver, moderated by Lucasfilm StarWars.com’s Pablo Hidalgo. Don’t worry! Below are some of the panel highlights Dive right in! Season...
Jul 23rd
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Over 4000 items on clearance at 30% off, 40% off...
Another update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about some more cool new preorders, new arrivals and a new sale!—————————————- CLEARANCE SALE - 4000 ITEMS —————————————- We’ve just reduced pricing on hundreds more items and now have...
Jul 23rd
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More new Star Wars vintage deleted scenes figures...
via galactichunter.com Some more photos have turned up at Galactic hunter as part of thier SDCC coverage, one is this very nice Luke, but check out the Lando Sand storm and more. Seems hasbro like to hold back and these were not shown in thier presentation! View more Hasbro Vintage SDCC figures http://flyguy.net/more-new-star-wars-vintage-deleted-scenes-fig
Jul 23rd
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San Diego Comic-Con 2011 Sar Wars exclusives now...
One of our sponsors BriansToys.com updates us with the below; Wow! Check out some of the latest San Diego Comic-Con 2011 exclusives over at Brian’s Toys. The Indiana Jones Lost Wave, MOTU vs. DC, Snowtrooper Mcquarrie Mini Bust, and Transformer Optimus Prime are available for pre-order. Hurry, because quantities will be very limited. If you’re attending the con, visit Joe over...
Jul 23rd
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Give Ponda Baba a hand, buy IG-88, R2-D2 & C-3PO...
Another quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about another great batch of new preorders and more new arrivals!——————- NEW PREORDERS ——————- MOVIE MASTERPIECE AVATAR JAKE SULLY Hot Toys has announced a new license - “Avatar”.  The first figure in the line is Jake Sully in his Avatar form, and he stands...
Jul 22nd
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Officially anounced Star Wars Series 7 Mimobots &...
As previously announced last week we showed you the SDCC exclusive Bossk and sneak peek at others in the new Series 7 of Star Wats Mimobots. All the Mimobots are now in our Hi-Res image gallery. Mimobot tells more below in a snippet form their press release to us; The new Star Wars MIMOBOT Series 7 features a product offering based on many iconic characters from Star Wars Episode VI: Return...
Jul 22nd
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San Diego Comic Con 2011 Hasbro Star Wars & Clone...
Have a look over the 2011 San Diego Comic Con Hasbro Star Wars presentation! More on the Taun Taun, Landspeeder and sadly a lot of figures we have already seen before but some low res images of the phantom menace wave and the new Mandalorian shuttle! View in our facebook gallery or as a presentation below. http://flyguy.net/san-diego-comic-con-2011-hasbro-star-wars-clo
Jul 22nd
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LEGO’s Star Wars Comic Con Poster Details Padawan...
via fbtb.net From Bricks To Bothans shares the Lego SDCC Poster and it highlights that ‘The Padawan menace’ we shared a trailer and news of before and showing tonight USA 7PM Central Cartoon Network is also coming to Blu ray on Spetember the 16th with a free Han Solo minifigure it seems… It seems the Padawan menace is also a book coming Fall/Winter. Nice! Related fly...
Jul 22nd
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The Clone Wars Season 4 Panel at SDCC reveal some...
 via rebelscum.com Some Juicy Stuff has emerged and thanks to rebelscum they have listed some of the key points…. Shark attack. During the battle on Dac, We will meet a Shark-like Separatist leader name Rik Enson (spelling unconfirmed). But wait, there’s Sly Moore. Well, her species at least. Dave Filoni confirmed that we’ll visit the eternally-nighttime planet of...
Jul 22nd
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Kinect Star Wars gets an R2-D2 And C3P-O themed...
via destructoid.com With R2-D2 sounds when you turn it on or open the tray and “Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi, you’re my only hope” inscribed on the disc tray this is I think taking it too far…and at $450 USD (if you can find this) I think vastly overkill for an overhyped game. Still Star Wars fans have deep pockets so if this is your bag (or console) get saving them...
Jul 21st
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‪New Star Wars Blu-ray Deleted Scenes Trailer....
Somewhat ironic for a Blu ray that the scenes are all as scratchy as hell…Then again you so know you’ll be buying ALL these movies again in about five years as ‘Ultimate editions’ with the restored footage re-inserted and that dodgy wampa fixed. Oh well, worth the wait! http://flyguy.net/new-star-wars-blu-ray-deleted-scenes-trailer
Jul 21st
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Clone Wars Season 4 Sneak peek Katee Sackhoff...
via clubjade.net Club Jade breaks the news to the Star Wars community because yet again it’s dumped on Entertainment Weekly for some bizarre reason? Watch the short video now! Sackhoff will be the first female Mandalorian warrior we’ve seen on not only the show but the Star Wars franchise in general. Her episode, set to air midway through the Cartoon Network series’ fourth season,...
Jul 20th
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Tons of great pre-orders this week from Sideshow...
Tons of great pre-orders this week from Sideshow and Gentle Giant! Make sure you place your advanced order for the 12” Battle Droids and Commander Gree, or the all new Jumbo Vintage Stormtrooper and Greedo. Brand new in stock is the Luke Skywalker removable blade FX lightsaber. The removable blades have been hot items, who knows how fast they could sell.   Head on over...
Jul 20th
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Toys R Us Exclusive Death Star Trench Run. One BIG...
via yakfaceforums.com The Yak dudes posted an image of one LARGE battle pack, An X-Wing/Tie and three figures. Wow! SDCC really is proving to be looking very, very good for SW announcements… http://flyguy.net/toys-r-us-exclusive-death-star-trench-run-one
Jul 20th
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Sideshow Collectibles & Hot Toys in collaboration...
via sideshowtoy.com Amazing news! I’m fortunate enough to own some Hot Toys Marvel 12” figures and they are just stupendously good, better than Sideshow in many ways, and to have these two come together is going to be an amazing thing for collectors. More images coming from Comic-con coverage but initially seems Luke Skywalker in Bespin fatugues and one Indiana Jones are first off...
Jul 20th
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Star Wars Mandalorian Assault Transport at San...
  Yakface dudes reporting that Hasbro’s PR dept aka Sandtroopers have posted an image of the new Clone Wars Mandalorian Assault Transport ($24.99 avail. Sept ’11). Sadly a really small shonky image but we know it’s coming… http://flyguy.net/star-wars-mandalorian-assault-transport-at-sa
Jul 20th
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Sideshow Star Wars General Grievous 12-inch Figure...
via sideshowtoy.com Nothing other than a tease page but it’s doing the job as this awesome looking piece is going to be a must for most of us! You’ll be able to purchase this after SDCC, what an expensive time for toys! http://flyguy.net/sideshow-star-wars-general-grievous-12-inch-f
Jul 20th
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Sideshows Boba Fett 12-inch Figure, Darth Maul and...
via sideshowtoy.com More on our facebook page but a full page goes up for the announced 12” Boba, and a new Large Scale Obi Wan and Darth Maul…More Comic Con goodness to follow! http://flyguy.net/sideshows-boba-fett-12-inch-figure-darth-maul
Jul 20th
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‪LEGO Star Wars The Padawan Menace trailer......
via youtube.com Seems that Darth Vader (like Robot chicken) is just not liked…looking forward to this. Sadly USA only July 22nd Cartoon network. Expect it all over the Internets seconds after… Read more http://flyguy.net/lego-star-wars-the-padawan-menace-trailer-loo
Jul 20th
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Star Wars at Comic-Con - the Schedule and the...
via starwars.com Meet Mark Hamill, Billy Dee Williams, Peter Mayhew, Ashley Eckstein, and more, play the Kinect Star Wars experience, See new Star Wars Lego, New Video games, watch clips from Clone wars season four…jeez the list goes on… If you are one of the lucky ones you’re in for some fun and if your not, still nice to drool! If you are going make sure you check our Star...
Jul 20th
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iMyopic. Star Wars: The Complete Saga comes to...
via starwars.com Look time for a rant here…. Seriously stop this ‘i’ crap. We are now refering to them as ‘iDevices’? Really? iThink they are being incredibly iMyopic with this. Look before Apple faboys jump down my iThroat, I have an iPhone and Android, but iPad only for two weeks? And at that, region locked? Um… way to go to really limit your...
Jul 19th
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Boring Conversation Anyway - A Star Wars podcast....
Boring_Conversation_Anyway_-_Episode_017_-_Sideshow_Commander_Gree_and_his_Shiny_helmet_&_Sithlord229’s_AT-ATdog..mp3 Listen on Posterous Play the epsiode with the flash player above, or download as an mp3 using the download link, also above. Or subscribe via iTunes or via our RSS feed   News: Boba fett movie Star wars shop closes Stephen Stanton IG-88 -new...
Jul 19th
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‪Star Wars Sideshow 12-inch IG-88 & Boba Fett...
via youtube.com Late on this I know but just drool over that Boba : P Also posted on our facebook page is the Assaj Ventress life size bust and the Han Solo life size carbonite! Holy sheet-Comic Con is owned by Sideshow and it’s only just started?! View our IG-88 Hi-Res Image gallery http://flyguy.net/star-wars-sideshow-12-inch-ig-88-boba-fett-vi
Jul 19th
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‪Comic-Con and Sideshow Star Wars 12-inch Battle...
via youtube.com Showcasing the figures annouced just before Comic Con, get a better loook at the Star Wars 12-inch battle Droids, the Staps and Commander Gree! View our Battle Droid Hi-Res Image gallery View our Commander Gree Hi-Res Image gallery http://flyguy.net/comic-con-and-sideshow-star-wars-12-inch-batt
Jul 19th
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Sideshow Collectibles Star Wars 12 Inch IG-88...
See the full gallery on Posterous via sideshowtoy.com This sneak peak video we shared with you last Sept, and nearly one year later IG-88 gets announced. Price is a rather large $175 USD ($163 AUD, £107 GBP) + shipping, but with only 750 of them and one per customer this will fly off the Sideshow shelves…With working lights and cool accessories this is one seriously cool...
Jul 18th
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We No Speak Cantina (feat. Darth Vader).
via darthambiguous.tumblr.com Look it may not float everyone’s boat, but damn this gets in to your head…! A Mash-up of the Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina Band & Yolanda Be Cool by G3RSt. Download the mp3 from G3RSt’s website. Thanks as ever to our clone brother Darth Ambiguous for sending this to me. Follow him on tumblr ...
Jul 17th
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12% off Sale At BigBadToyStore.com. Major Bargains...
Another quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about a few new and updated cool new listings and our latest sale: ——————- 12% OFF SALE! ——————- Everything except ‘New’ and ‘Preorder / Backorder’ is now on sale at 12% off our current pricing!   We’ve just removed the...
Jul 16th
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Marvel, Star Wars, Transformers and much new...
Another update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about a variety of new preorders and more new arrivals:——————- NEW PREORDERS ——————- GENTLE GIANT JULY ANNOUNCEMENTS - MARVEL, STAR WARS, SUCKER PUNCH Ten new items from Gentle Giant are up for pre-order.  we have a bust of Cantina Band Member Tedn Dahai at $58.99, a...
Jul 16th
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Some very cool and very minimalist Star Wars...
via pacalin.com Some very cool Minimalist Star Wars Posters by David Duphil Related fly posts Awesome remixed Star Wars movie posters… 10 Awesome Star Wars Propaganda Posters Steve Thomas’s vintage style Star Wars Travel Posters. He’s a Bad Mutha…Lando’s his name. Sabacc’s his game.   ...
Jul 16th
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Star Wars Gentle Giant Jumbo Ass Stormie returns...
via facebook.com They are huge (12”) but damn once they are on the card back they do look fab. I nabbed the Boba last year when Gentle Giant brought these out, but gotta grab that Stormie this time around. View our Hi-Res Image gallery of the set so far Star Wars Gentle Giant 12 Inch Boba Fett Mandalorian HD review: http://flyguy.net/star-wars-gentle-giant-jumbo-ass-stormie-retu
Jul 15th
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Star Wars Shop... closes up shop! Do you care?
via starwars.com A great way to get some items such as Lego (which is Internationally blocked by price hiking stores) is no more. I certainly won’t miss the awful affiliate set up, but it would have made sense to farm the handling out of distribution to say Entertainmnet Earth, Amazon etc, but whats your thoughts? Will you miss this, or could care less? Let us know below or on...
Jul 15th
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‪Cheiwe In a Bikini... Yes, really! Starring in...
via youtube.com Yep get yer furry fantasy on, pack a razor and get a glimpse of the walking carpet showing his femine side : O Or as one YouTube commenter says “Chic-bacca”. Thanks Ross for the share. Related fly posts Chewie, set your phaser to stun! Captain Caveman meets Chewbacca. ‘Captaaain Chewiemaaan!’ Tee shirt. Pika-Chewie! ...
Jul 15th
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Mr. Fordo! Star Wars Vintage Collection Fordo Arc...
We reviewed this figure on our Hi Def YouTube Channel a few weeks ago, and now a chance to share it with others outside of our YouTube subscribers. Subscribe and you can get these reviews automagically straight in to your mailbox when we upload them! Ever since Hasbro sent us these pictures, this ultra cool figure was in serious demand, and with a ton of accessories this Arc Commander that...
Jul 15th
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Boring Conversation Anyway - A Star Wars podcast....
Boring_Conversation_Anyway_-_Episode_016_-_The_Revenge_Of_The_Whit,_One_Fan,_and_Big_Cardboard_Death_Star.mp3 Listen on Posterous Play the epsiode with the flash player above, or download as an mp3 using the download link, also above. Or subscribe via iTunes or via our RSS feed    News: Mr DBSW.net returns and we catch up on his shaving of Tauntauns and more; We talk Fordo, Cad Bane as...
Jul 11th
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Star Wars Lego Dengar minifig & the 10221 UCS...
via gimmelego.blogspot.com Check out Dave Watfords excellent review of Dengar and that massive Star Destroyer set! http://flyguy.net/star-wars-lego-dengar-minifig-the-10221-ucs-s
Jul 10th
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Star Wars meets Evil Dead. Soooo NOT 'Groovy...'
via starwarsgonewild.tumblr.com Dear god my eyes, my beautiful eyes, they burn!! Make it stop… Quickly apply some related links to stop the burning… Related fly posts It’s the delightful nose dribble that also catches the eye here… Star Wars Galaxy 4 cards. Love Jabbas face and tongue here. ‘Look Sir-Buns!’ Just brilliant. ...
Jul 10th
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Stephen Stanton.(aka Tarkin on the Clone Wars)...
Join Stephen on facebook Someone we have spoken about on our podcast, and on our facebook page. Stephen Stanton has became the most vocal star of the Clone Wars I know of. Not only that, he’s an amazingly talented stop motion animator (see video below) and of course voice over actor. Add in a damn fine human being who tirelssly use’s his fame to help others and you just have one...
Jul 10th
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Brianstoys.com newsletter transforms! KRE-O...
KRE-O Transformers are finally in stock! Pick up these awesome transforming building blocks that will work with other leading brands. New Marvel Universe pre-orders are up as well, which include some new characters and new moulds. Head on over to BriansToys.com to see these and more! Make sure at checkout to choose ‘flyguy.net’ to state where you heard about this! ...
Jul 9th
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More New Star Wars USB Mimobots; Lando! Boushh &...
See the full gallery on Posterous Hot off our announcement of The SDCC Bossk USB drive, more have reached us, including Lando, Han in Carbonite & Leia as Boushh. View our full set of Star Wars Mimobots in our facebook Hi-Res gallery and let us know your thoughts on them! Am sure news will fly around quick enough as these are some cool designs in the ongoing series. We’ll be watching...
Jul 9th
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Mimoco SDCC exclusive 500 limited edition Bossky...
via mimoco.com I’ve always loved Mimoco’s awesome Star Wars USB drives and picked up several in the past. (Tip; Don’t buy them direct if you live outisde the USA as Mimoco charge wildly silly shipping) However if you need Bossky bossk in your USB life then get one at SDCC or a scalper on ebay as this is limited to 500. You also get to meet Lando ; ) You heard it here...
Jul 9th
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Check out C-3PO's Shiny bust! Plus awesome...
  Another update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about a variety of new arrivals and more cool new preorders:——————— INVENTORY SALE ——————- Our clearance sale continues and all the menus were cleaned up yesterday - there are still thousands of items remaining, many of them in small quantities.  Check out the...
Jul 8th
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Lucasfilm Announces LEGO Star Wars The Padawan...
via collider.com The new lego mini movie we reported on several months ago, gets more info and screen shots! Dammit we need a Lego full on movie! After the runaway success of their wildly popular building sets, video game collaborations and animated shorts, The LEGO Group and Lucasfilm will join forces once again for an all-new adventure – their first-ever original television special....
Jul 7th
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New Star Wars Vintage, Exclusives and Clone Wars...
via facebook.com Well we got a nice surprise from Hasbro this morning and that was a veritable PILE of new images. Taken forever to save from Tiffs to .jpgs and tag and upload but there ya go. All unbranded and no site logos added. Head on over to our Hi-Res Image gallery and let us know what you think about these new releases and images from the “Revenge Of The Jedi” SDCC...
Jul 6th
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Put Captain Solo in the lunchbox...Star Wars Boba...
via amazon.com Here at flyguy towers, we do love all things Fett, and discovered this groovy fett accessory by accident! Get your Star Wars Boba Fett Assassin Lunch Box now! Related fly posts Flame on! Star Wars Unleashed Boba Fett HD Figure Review Awesome Mandalorian Lego! Star Wars Boba Fett Vintage Collection HD review ...
Jul 5th
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Star Wars Vintage Captain Fordo Arc Trooper...
via facebook.com/flyguydotnet Jeez this figure was hard to get hold of, but now we have it hand? It’s spanking gorgeous! Set your eyeballs to awesome and head on over to our crispy HD YouTube review channel, subscribe and we’ll have a review for you later tonight (Oz time)! All other figures in this wave we reviewed a month or so ago, so make sure you check out others too like...
Jul 4th
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Star Wars Clone Wars Cad Bane as Denal hits...
via cgi.ebay.com Jeezuz man, $22+shipping! Again as per our recent updates for Commander Jet, do not buy at this silly price… http://flyguy.net/star-wars-clone-wars-cad-bane-as-denal-hits-e
Jul 3rd