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Ebay Spotlight 351: Unproduced Wave 1 Droid Factory Set

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Have over a grand sitting around? Then click here or below to check out a set of Carded Unproduced Wave 1 2013 Droid Factory set of 12 unreleased from seller command_comics.

Per the auction “This is a very rare set of Unreleased Carded Star Wars Droid Factory figures. These are NOT the Amazon Exclusive set, but rather the planned Wave 1 for 2013. These final package approval samples were produced by the factory right before the line was cancelled to become “The Black Series”. Carded and unmarked, all twelve figures (and two Build-A-Droids) are included. As far as is known there are only two of these sets still in existence. Some of these figures were released via Amazon on similar cards but these are different. The line-up and B-A-D distribution is altered and 7 of them were only released on The Black Series card backs.”

Click Here or below to check them out! How high can they go?

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70,000 Likes on FB Giveaway Reminder!

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Last weekend we hit 70,000 Likes on Facebook! We wanted to thank all our readers and friends who have clicked that thumb up, so we teamed up with Diamond Select Toys for a great giveaway with us for a Darth Vader Neon Light and a Darth Vader Bottle Opener!

Due to the size of the prize, this is only open to North America and one entry per HOUSEHOLD.  To be entered all you need to do is send an e-mail to YodasnewsGiveaway@gmail.com with the subject 70K Giveaway.  You have until 11:59pm EST on 8/28 to enter, We will pick one winner at random on 8/29 and THANK YOU again for helping us reach this milestone!

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Thank You Facebook Fans!

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Yesterday, our Facebook Fan Page passed 70,000 Likes! We would like to thank all our readers who “Like” us on Facebook, we truly appreciate all the support.

What makes it even more amazing is that 100% of our likes are organic, we have never (and will never) pay for likes or reach! It’s YOU that visit the site and share and like our news that helped us reach this milestone!

Thanks again and look for a giveaway to be posted this weekend to celebrate this new milestone (there is a hint to what you could win below)

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DAVE FILONI AND MORE CONFIRMED FOR STAR WARS CELEBRATION 2015

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Via StarWars.com:

One of the biggest names in Star Wars storytelling is coming to the ultimateStar Wars party. Lucasfilm announced today that Star Wars Rebels executive producer and Star Wars: The Clone Wars supervising director Dave Filoni will attend Star Wars Celebration 2015 in Anaheim, California (April 16-19, 2015).

Star Wars fans have come to know and respect Filoni over the last six years for his dedication to the integrity and feel of the Star Wars universe. His deep knowledge of Star Wars and his creative vision for the property made him the perfect choice to helm Star Wars: The Clone Wars as supervising director, working directly with George Lucas to produce over 100 episodes of the four-time Emmy-winning series – a rare industry milestone.

Now as executive producer on the upcoming Star Wars Rebels, Filoni is leading the development of the newest Star Wars animated series, which is scheduled to premiere this October as a one-hour special telecast on Disney Channel, followed by a series on Disney XD channels around the world. He will be appearing on the Celebration stages in April to discuss Star Wars Rebels along with some possible exclusive sneak peeks!

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56% off Star Wars Clone Republic Attack Shuttle Vehicle

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Via Entertainment Earth:

The Daily Deal Sale for 8/7/14 at EE is the Star Wars Clone Republic Attack Shuttle Vehicle! It has a crazy discount at 56% off! It’s only $35 (There’s a limit of 5 per person).  This is the time to get this great set, and get presents for your Star Wars loving friends! The sale runs for 24 hours and the sale prices won’t be live until  midnight, PST

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Woman with middle name ‘Skywalker’ told she infringes copyright!

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Via www.theguardian.com:

Laura Matthews tried to renew her passport with the signature L. Skywalker, referencing the Star Wars character, but was told that her adopted name is a trademark and cannot be accepted.  Her namesake may be able to travel across galaxies in Star Wars, but Laura Matthews from Southend – whose middle name is Skywalker – isn’t even able to get on a budget airline to the Med.

The 29-year-old added the middle name by deed poll in 2008, “for a bit of a laugh”, and recently tried to renew her passport, complete with her new name and the signature L. Skywalker. Her application was refused, with the Home Office telling her it “will not recognise a change to a name which is subject to copyright or trademark”.  “We have a duty to ensure the reputation of the UK passport is not called into question or disrepute,” a spokesperson told the BBC. A disgruntled Matthews complained: “It’s on my driving licence, my bank cards, everything. Everyone else is happy with that signature apart from passport office.”

A compromise is nevertheless being hashed out where she could submit a passport form with her old, non-Tatooinian signature, and is able to keep her new name on her new passport.

Click Here for the story at www.theguardian.com