Tom Cruise? In Star Wars? Could be…

Via Metro.co.uk:

Tom Cruise has been in talks for a role in Star Wars Episode 7, according to reports.

The actor is reportedly in line to make a cameo appearance in JJ Abrams’ blockbuster. Abrams is said to be keen to get the star involved as he ‘loves working with Tom whenever he gets the chance’, say The Sun. Plus, with star Harrison Ford out of action with a broken leg, there’s time for film bosses to create a part for the Edge Of Tomorrow star. The director produced Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and is producing Mission: Impossible 5, which is out in the same week as Star Wars 7 in December next year. If Tom agrees to the bit-part, he stands to make megabucks at the box office in 2015.

A film insider told The Sun: ‘Tom has been in London for over a week and met up with JJ and some other people from Star Wars over the weekend.

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Hot Wheels SDCC Darth Vader Vehicle Pre-order OPEN for Club Eternia Members

Hot Wheels® Star Wars™ Darth Vader™ Vehicle

Via MattyCollector.com:

Prepare to take a ride on the dark side with the FIRST EVER Hot Wheels® Star Wars™ vehicle, modeled after one of the most iconic villains in film history – Darth Vader™! 


What better way to display your 1:64-scale die-cast car (with real rubber tires) than inside Vader’s lightsaber, complete with red glowing lights, lightsaber sounds and heavy breathing from the Sith Lord himself. You won’t want to miss out on this epic Comic-Con item – it’s unlike any across the galaxy!

MattyCollector.com Voucher Sale 6/23 
Before SDCC, pre-order at MattyCollector.com and pick up ONLY at San Diego Comic-Con:

 6/23 at 8 a.m. PT Early Access (Club Eternia® subscribers only)

6/24 at 9 a.m. PT All Access (open to everyone if not sold out in Early Access)

San Diego Comic-Con 7/23

  • During SDCC, purchase at the Mattel booth at San Diego Comic-Con 7/23-7/27

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  • After SDCC, order at HotWheelsCollector.com

You must be 18 or older to purchase this product.

Harrison Ford May Need Plate & Screws! Could Alter Shooting on Set!

Via Accesshollywood.com

New details on the 71-year-old actor’s ankle injury he suffered on the set of “Star Wars: Episode VII” on Thursday. Access spoke to Harrison’s son, Ben Ford, who said that his dad will possibly need a plate and screws put into his ankle. The actor’s son also speculated that filming of the J.J. Abrams movie could be altered slightly, with the crew needing to shoot the actor from the waist up for a short time until he recovers.

Read more here

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Loose Image and Post SDCC News for The Hot Wheels Star Wars Cars

Via hotwheelscollectors.com:

The force is strong with this one! We’ve got more details about the new Star Wars™ vehicle from Hot Wheels® debuting at San Diego Comic-Con!

Prepare to take a ride on the dark side with the FIRST EVER Hot Wheels® Star Wars™ vehicle, modeled after one of the most iconic villains in film history – Darth Vader! What better way to display your 1:64-scale die-cast car (with real rubber tires) than inside Vader’s lightsaber, complete with red glowing lights, lightsaber sounds and heavy breathing from the Sith Lord himself. You won’t want to miss out on this epic Comic-Con item – it’s unlike any across the galaxy!

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MattyCollector.com Voucher Sale 6/23 

Before SDCC, pre-order at MattyCollector.com and pick up ONLY at San Diego Comic-Con:

  • 6/23 at 8 a.m. PT Early Access (Club Eternia subscribers only)
  • 6/24 at 9 a.m. PT All Access (open to everyone if not sold out in Early Access)

San Diego Comic-Con 7/23

  • During SDCC, purchase at the Mattel booth at San Diego Comic-Con 7/23-7/27

HotWheelsCollector.com

  • After SDCC, order at HotWheelsCollector.com

Black Series 3.75-inch Wave 5 Case Breakdown

Our sponsor,  www.andrewstoyz.com, just posted the breakdown for the fifth wave of 3.75 inch black series.

1x Ree Yees

1x Sargent Doallyn Skiff Guard

1x Snowtrooper Commander

1x Toyrn Farr 2x Darth Vader (Episode III)

2x Wedge Antilles (Snowspeeder Pilot)

2x Luke Skywalker (Jedi Training)

2x Yoda (Jedi Training) 

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SSC Cad Bane in Denal Disguise Sixth Scale Figure

Coming Soon to Sideshow Collectibles is Cad Bane in Denal disguise Sixth Scale Figure!

Industrious Cad Bane has escaped many situations by the skin of his teeth during his time as a bounty hunter. During a mission in which Darth Sidious employed him, the sly Bane was able to slip away from the clutches of Obi Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and Ahsoka Tano by disguising himself as a clone trooper. Sideshow Collectibles’ Cad Bane in Denal Disguise Sixth Scale Figure will be available for Pre-Order on Thursday, June 12, 2014 for Star Wars fan’s collections! Click here or below for a preview!

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GOODNIGHT DARTH VADER by Jeffrey Brown

Via Chronicle Books on YouTube:

Available July 2014 Wherever Books and Ebooks Are Sold!

It’s bedtime in the Star Wars galaxy, and Darth Vader’s parenting skills are tested anew in this delightful follow-up to the breakout New York Times bestsellers Darth Vader™ and Son and Vader’s™ Little Princess. In this Episode, the Sith Lord must soothe his rambunctious twins, Luke and Leia—who are not ready to sleep and who insist on a story. As Vader reads, the book looks in on favorite creatures, droids, and characters, such as Yoda, R2-D2, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Darth Maul, Admiral Ackbar, Boba Fett, and many others as they tuck in, yawn, and settle down to dream. As ever, Jeffrey Brown’s charming illustrations and humor glow throughout, playing on children’s book conventions to enchant adults and kids alike.

Josh Trank to Direct Standalone Star Wars Movie

Via io9.com

Chronicle director Josh Trank will be directing one of the stand-alone Star Wars movies, and it won’t be the first time he has played with lightsabers on film. In 2007, Trank made this short film about Star Wars-inspired mayhem breaking out at a party.

(NOTE – Language in the below video is Not Kid or Work Friendly)

Via io9.com

(NOTE – Language in the below video is Not Kid or Work Friendly)

Review: SSC Darth Maul Mythos Statue

The art team at Sideshow wanted to tell some new stories about some of our favorite Star Wars characters and, with the encouragement of Lucasfilm, created the Mythos line of statues which has proved to be a huge fan favorite!

With the Mythos Darth Maul, Sideshow was paying homage to a story from the Star Wars Tales comic titled “Nameless.” In it, Maul is tasked to track down and assassinate a legendary Jedi with technique so pure he wields only a wooden club. After being once defeated, Maul fabricates his signature dual lightsaber, inspired by Sith schematics and weapons of his native people.

Per Sideshow, “We have envisioned him in a strong, almost meditative martial artist pose. He is dressed in loose garments not unlike that of a Ronin samurai, with one sleeve off and fabric draped to expose tattoos on his upper body. He stands with both arms extended, one clutching his victorious new weapon at his side, and the other out in a Force push.”

Click here or below for our full review!

 

Most accurate Lego Imperial Star Destroyer Ever Built!

Via Lego.gizmodo.com:

More than 40,000 bricks. 110 pounds (50 kilograms). 6.62 feet long (2.02 meters). 4.1 feet wide (1.25 meters). 1.9 feet tall (58 centimeters). Eight months of design and building. Those are the stats for the biggest, most accurate Lego Imperial Star Destroyer ever built. It’s truly amazing.

This model of the Chimaera—the Imperial II-class Star Destroyer used by Grand Admiral Thrawn in the Star Wars extended universe—is not only amazing because of its massive size. It’s the perfection and accuracy of this Lego machine is one of the most impressive Lego builds I’ve ever seen. Every single detail was resolved with masterful skill, using a technique called SNOT—or Studs Not On the Top. If you notice, you won’t see any of the typical Lego bricks studs.

Jerac, a Lego builder from Lódz, Poland, started to design this titanic model on November 11 2013. It was a very complex endeavor, so building actually started on December 28, 2013, ending on June 1, 2014, just two days ago.

Check out the intricate work. The imagination he displays in the use some of these pieces is simply incredible. Kudos Jerac!

Click here or below for the full story at Gizmodo

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