Congrats to Mike V. from PA, the winner of the Gentle Giant Jumbo Biker Scout!
We have a TON of stuff left to giveaway, look for at least 1 a day the rest of the week, some of the biggest prizes yet!
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YN 12 YEAR: First Set of Winners!
Winner of Giveaway #1 (Gentle Giant AT-AT Bookend Set from Gentle Giant) is Brett H. from Anaheim, CA
Winner of Giveaway #2 Early Bird Prize (BBTS Gift Card) is Chadwick M. from Douglasville, GA
Winner of Giveaway #2 Grand Prize (1 AT-AT Driver ARTFX+ Statue from Kotobukiya, 1 12″ Darth Vader Figure from Hasbro, 12 Random 3 3/4″ figures from Andrew’s Toyz, and 1 Star Wars Science Item from Uncle Milton) is Matthew H. from Enid, OK
Winner of Giveaway #3 (Instagram Only – 4 pack of Action Figures) is Travis D (@tadenman)
Congrats to all the winners and look for Giveaway #4 and #5 to kick off tonight. One will be only for those who follow us on Facebook! You can click here to like our page so you can see when it goes live!
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ nominated for 5 Oscars
Via Examiner.com:
The Oscar nominations were announced Thursday morning and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was nominated for five awards. John Williams was nominated for best original score but faces a tough challenge as Ennio Morricone is the favorite and already won the Golden Globe in this category. Roger Guyett, Patrick Tubach, Neal Scanlan and Chris Corbould were nominated for Best visual effects and they have a good shot at taking home the award as most critics seem to agree that “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was visually stunning.
Maryann Brandon and Mary Jo Markey were nominated for best film editing and Andy Nelson, Christopher Scarabosio and Stuart Wilson for best sound mixing. The final nomination were to Matthew Wood and David Acord for best sound editing.
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” did not earn a nomination for best picture as the academy only selected 8 movies this year, they have the ability to select up to 10. You can see a full list of all the nominees here. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is already the all time highest grossing film in the United States and also holds records for fastest to $100 million (all the way to $500 million), opening day gross, single day gross and about 25 more. For a full list of these milestones, check out www.boxofficemojo.com.
REVIEW: STAR WARS LIMITED EDITION COLORLICIOUS LIPSTICK – THE FORCE AWAKENS
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Movie-Theater Merchandise
Via Yahoo.com:
Back when the original Star Wars, A New Hope, arrived in 1977, cinemas sold souvenir booklets featuring photos, cast and character bios, and behind-the-scenes info all wrapped inside a breathtaking cover illustration. With The Force Awakens arriving in theaters next week, Disney is taking the lobby merchandise up a notch, peddling a variety of “Galaxy Premiere” goods, from keychains to hoodies, in select theaters for a limited time (see the complete list of participating movie houses) beginning with preview showings on Dec. 17. Click through for your exclusive first peek at the commemorative offerings.
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Return of the NIGO – Starts Soon – Star Wars collection auction – Sign up now to Bid !
Via sothebys.com:
In an auction house not so far away… Sotheby’s has joined forces with Japanese designer, music producer and creative entrepreneur NIGO® to stage its first auction dedicated solely to Star Wars. These prized collectibles from the iconic movies feature more than 600 original action figures (including a rare Luke Skywalker with “double-telescoping” Lightsaber), Darth Vader and Stormtrooper helmets, complete sets of collectible “Power of the Force” coins, limited edition toys and autographed rarities, such as a Count Dooku Lightsaber signed by Sir Christopher Lee.
All of the lots on offer come from NIGO®’s private collection, which the A Bathing Ape (BAPE), Ice Cream and Billionaire Boys Club founder spent decades amassing out of his Tokyo atelier.
Live auction commences: 10:00 AM EST, 11 December 2015 – You must be signed up to bid, click here to sign up!
ABC New Star Wars: TFA TV Promo – Han Hands off his Blaster!
William Shatner on CMAs as a Stromtrooper
YN reader Vince reports that William Shatner made a surprise visit as a Stormtrooper at the CMA’s last night. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood also had some Star Wars fun to open the show, check it all out below. Thanks for the heads up Vince!
TFAW.com News!
SSC Labor Day Weekend Sale – SAVE $25!
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LABDAY15 promo code can only be used once per account / household and only on new orders of the elligble SKU’s. This promo code is not redeemable for cash and cannot be combined with any other site discounts, bundle offers, FREE shipping deals, reward points, gift certificates, coupon codes, even if checkout allows it. Using the coupon code when placing an order will only earn Rewards Points on dollars spent. Promo code will expire on September 8th, 2015 at 11:59PM (GMT), or while supplies last.
New 6″ Black Series Images Surface!
YN reader Matt sends in two new images of what appear to be Kylo Ren and Finn, check them out below!
Happy Fourth of July
Happy Fourth of July to all our readers in the USA. Have a safe and fun day!
Star Wars Oxygen: The Music of John Williams Vol.18
Entertainment Weekly Has Exclusive First Look At The Force Awakens Toys!
Via EW.com:
San Diego Comic-Con will bring Star Wars collectors straight into the eye of the Stormtrooper.
The first wave of toys from this December’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens will debut at the annual geekosystem July 9-12, and today Entertainment Weekly has the exclusive reveal of three playthings that take inspiration from the redesigned white armor of that galactic army.
More toys will be announced as the Dec. 18 movie approaches, but for now Lucasfilm has chosen to keep Daisy Ridley’s desert scavenger Rey, Oscar Isaac’s X-Wing pilot Poe Dameron, and homeward bound Han Solo and Chewbacca at bay in the toy department in favor of showcasing the sleek and sinister stylings of the First Order Stormtroopers.
Although John Boyega’s runaway soldier Finn isn’t unmasked in any of these toys, this is his team – at least at the start. We don’t know much more about the First Order, their position of power within the galaxy, or who (or what) gives them marching orders. But this trio of playthings will give fans a way to flex their imaginations, as Star Warstoys have always done.
Click below to check out the gallery at EW.com
Christopher Lee Dies at 93
Via TMZ.com:
Sir Christopher Lee — who starred in some of the most famous and fantastic film franchises of all-time — died in London. He was 93. Lee had been hospitalized for respiratory problems and heart failure, says The Guardian.
Lee played Saruman in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy and “The Hobbit” films. He also appeared in two of the “Star Wars” prequels and played Count Dracula in a couple of flicks. He married his wife Birgit in 1961 and the couple had one daughter together.
He died Sunday.
Rest In Peace Mr. Lee
