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Star Wars Galaxies Emulation Project to launch playable test server early next year

Staff Editor, Dec 26th 2008 Discuss [1]

The SWGEmu team has just announced that they will be going through with plans to launch a fully playable beta test server for the new Star Wars Galaxies Emulation Project. This beta test will take place sometime in the first quarter of 2009. The announcement was made on the team’s message board just yesterday. Read The Full Story

Star Wars lightsaber prop sells for $240,000

Chris Davies, Dec 16th 2008 Discuss [1]

Remember the original Luke Skywalker lightsaber prop that went up for auction on December 11th? The prop - which was used in both the first Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back - well exceeded its $185k guide price, with the hammer finally falling at $240,000 (£160,000). The specific buyer is unknown, but the item is just one of a number of high-price props to sell at the event. Read The Full Story

Star Wars Shop offering Black Friday savings

Brenda Stokes, Nov 26th 2008 Discuss [0]

If you have a Star Wars fan in your family, or you are one yourself, then you're going to want to check out the Black Friday sale at the official Star Wars Shop. You'll save a bunch on all sorts of items, from small toys for stocking stuffers to serious memorabilia. It looks like you can save 10% on every item in the store. While that might not be as much as some other online sales, considering the fact this discount covers the entire stock and includes high ticket items, it's pretty significant. So, if you've been holding out on a replica lightsaber or a bronzed Yoda statue, now is the time to act. Star Wars buffs usually can't get enough memorabilia. So if you have one in your life, you might want to seriously consider taking advantage of this sale. I mean, why wait and spend more than you have to? [via Gadgetell]

Original Star Wars lightsaber plus other movie items to be auctioned

Chris Davies, Nov 26th 2008 Discuss [0]

Love Star Wars? Disgustingly wealthy? Step right up, my friend, have we got the auction for you. Luke Skywalker's original lightsaber - as used in Star Wars: a New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back - is going up for sale, with an expected price tag of around $185,000. If you've always been more of a fan of effeminate robot menservants, then how about C-3PO's helmet and gloves? Yours for a predicted $83,000 and $30,000 respectively. More auction items after the cut Read The Full Story

Han Solo Carbonite USB Drive is cute

Brenda Stokes, Nov 21st 2008 Discuss [0]

If you don't mind your Star Wars memorabilia with a healthy dose of cutesy, kitschy appeal, then you'll most likely appreciate the Han Solo Carbonite USB Drive. I mean, you can store your data, and remember how Han Solo was frozen in agony in carbonite in The Empire Strikes Back. Read The Full Story

R2D2 Aquarium

Chris Davies, Nov 20th 2008 Discuss [0]

I'm not entirely sure how much needs to be said about this; I mean, it's an R2D2 Aquarium. A 1 3/4 gallon fishtank sits inside the stomach of one of the most recognizable droids in science fiction, complete with color-changing LED tank lights and waterproof double-sided tank picture with scenes from the Star Wars movies. But oh no, it doesn't end there... Read The Full Story

Lounge chair hovers over magnets

Brenda Stokes, Oct 30th 2008 Discuss [1]

Being on the forefront of new technology is always exciting. And since Stuff Live, the biggest gadget show in Britain, is set to happen this weekend in London, we're always excited to get a sneak peek at what's to come. Like this lounge chair that hovers, for instance. Now this is something I'd like to see. Read The Full Story

Star Wars The Old Republic coming from LucasArts and BioWare

Brenda Stokes, Oct 21st 2008 Discuss [0]

We've been waiting for this announcement for quite some time and now it's finally here. LucasArts and BioWare have come together to create Star Wars: The Old Republic, an MMO that takes place in the world of Knights of the Old Republic, in case you couldn't guess. Read The Full Story

Star Wars Stormtrooper-ized My Little Ponies

Brenda Stokes, Oct 3rd 2008 Discuss [0]

What a mash up this is! Someone has taken those sweet little girly figurines, My Little Ponies, have been turned them into Star Wars Stormtroopers. So fans of the epic saga should listen up! Read The Full Story

Thrustmaster Glo Saber Duo Pack brings the Force to the Wii

Brenda Stokes, Oct 1st 2008 Discuss [0]

Don't you just love Wiimote peripherals? They're so versatile. And since the Wiimote just has to pop into them, they can be in the shape of practically anything. Plus, they're pretty cheap, making them worth the purchase for specific games. That's why the these Thrustmaster lightsaber accessories are so awesome. Read The Full Story

Darth Vader Sculpted Wall Clock is watching you

Brenda Stokes, Sep 25th 2008 Discuss [0]

Okay, so it's not really watching you, but this Darth Vader Sculpted Wall Clock made by Wesco Limited is a tad bit creepy and would be a very bad idea for an accessory in a child's room. Read The Full Story

R2D2 Fridge is rare; might break the bank

Brenda Stokes, Aug 29th 2008 Discuss [0]

If you're big into Star Wars collectibles, this is a must-have! Well, if you can afford it, that is. This R2D2 compact refrigerator was made back in 2002 as a promotion for Attack of the Clones in Japanese 7-11 stores, but its price tag may make it more inaccessible than its low production count does. Read The Full Story