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Vintage Jabba's Throne Room display
November 2021
Over the last few weeks Dave has been hard at work building a home for his 1970s-80s vintage scum and villainy figures with a Jabba's Throne Room diorama. In this article he details the overall display as well as providing a little overview of each of the figures in the display. |
Disney's top picks for May the 4th
May 2021
In celebration of Star Wars Day on May 4th, our friends at Disney sent us a a list of their favourite Star Wars galactic goodies that brings together the best of Star Wars toys and collectibles. |
Star Wars: The High Republic: Light of the Jedi
January 2021
Kicking off in January 2021, Del Rey have begun the launch of the new Star Wars: The High Republic novels. The first of which is Light of the Jedi by Charles Soule. We got early access (thank you Del Rey UK) to the novel and Dave provides a fairly spoiler free review. |
Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy vol 1
August 2020
On September 1st 2020, the Del Rey novel Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising is published and our friends at DelRey UK have kindly provided us hard back copies to review. This article is Dave's first impression of the novel, as well as providing a little bit of history of the character Thrawn himself. |
Star Wars: Shadowfall press release
June 2020
Our friends at DelRey UK have kindly provided us digital copies of the much anticipated 2nd volume of the Alphabet Squadron series of novels, Star Wars: Shadowfall, by Alexander Freed, for us to review for the book's launch. We also received the official press release for the novel, which you can read by following the link above. |
LEGO: 2020 releases part 2
June 2020
Our friends at LEGO have provided us with a snapshot of their planned releases for the 2nd half of this year. Planned for release on 1st September the range includes both brand new sets and also some that you will find familiar, as well as the Christmas 2020 LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar. |
LEGO: UCS A-Wing review
May 2020
On May 1st 2020, LEGO Group released the latest Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series (UCS) set: the A-Wing starfighter. Dave provides a review of the set, which includes his initial reluctance to spend the £179.99 price tag. As well as the review, there is a YouTube video of Dave unboxing the set. |
Older collectables
Dave's Cartoon Network Clone Wars Collection
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April 2020
Dave has a passion for the Cartoon Network Clone Wars TV show from the early 2000s. And over the years he has amassed a small collection including DVDs, comicbooks and figures. As well as providing photos of his collection we also include a link to YouTube where we have published a short video, with Dave explaining his love of the show. |
Dave's vintage collection on parade
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February 2020
Dave has recently added to his vintage collection and this short piece provides a glimpse into this collection and also why he has chosen the pieces he has. As well as providing photos of his vintage collection we also include a link to YouTube where we have published our first video, showcasing the collection in all its glory! |
LEGO: Triple Force Friday 2019 releases
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September 2019
The LEGO Group today announced 8 new building sets inspired by the Star Wars galaxy, which will become available on Triple Force Friday, 4th October 2019. The toys range from $19.99 to $159.99 and are based on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the Disney+ live action series The Mandalorian, and classic characters and scenes. |
Hasbro: The Black Series Hyperreal Darth Vader
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September 2019
Guest reviewer, Sean Marwood, has got his hands on one of the brand new Hasbro Black Series Hyperreal Darth Vader. In his review he provides a summary of the figure's key features as well as photos of the figure. |
LEGO: UCS Imperial Star Destroyer
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September 2019
Today, the LEGO Group unveils the latest addition to its Star Wars Ultimate Collectors Series – and it’s something that will make even Darth Vader very happy. From the opening scenes of A New Hope, LEGO have revealed the mighty Devastator. |
LEGO: New releases for 2020
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July 2019
Our friends at LEGO Group have provided us an insight into a couple of the planned new releases for 2020. Both are from A New Hope and available from 1st January 2020. |
LEGO: Sith Trooper Bust
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July 2019
Today, The LEGO Group is excited to announce its third San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive as well as the first life-size model that will stand tall at the LEGO Comic-Con Booth (#2829 Hall D): a Sith trooper from the upcoming Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. |
Novel: Thrawn: Alliances review
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June 2019
Guest reviewer Justin Ward provides a spoiler full review of the 2018 novel Thrawn: Alliances by Timothy Zahn. This is a follow-up review of his spoiler-free one from last year. Be warned if you follow the link there is a full breakdown of the novel! |
LEGO: BOOST Droid Commander
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May 4th 2019
Today, the LEGO Group unveils the latest addition to its much-loved Star Wars range: The new LEGO Star Wars BOOST Droid Commander set offers the chance to build three of the film franchise’s most iconic droids: R2-D2; the Gonk Droid; and the Mouse Droid. |
LEGO: UCS Tantive IV
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April 2019
Today, at Star Wars Celebration Chicago, LEGO Group announced a very special Ultimate Collectors Series release: the Tantive IV! In this exclusive product reveal we detail all you need to know about this amazing new set. |
LEGO: 20 years of awesome
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April 2019
20 years ago it all began - LEGO and Star Wars teamed up. Take a trip down memory lane with our slideshow of the original 1999 sets. Did anyone have these - or even better still have them? All photos courtesy of our friends at LEGO Group. |
LEGO: Darth Vader Bust
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March 2019
Our friends at LEGO have provided us with details of a very special release for Star Wars Celebration. The Darth Vader Bust! This set looks awesome, have a look at our press release and see if you agree. |
LEGO: 20th Anniversary LEGO Star Wars Sets
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January 2019
This morning, in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the LEGO® Star Wars™ line, the LEGO Group announced five new special edition sets featuring iconic ships from across the galaxy including Slave 1™, Anakin’s Podracer™ and more. |
Graphic Novel: Darth Vader: Burning Seas
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January 2019
Alex reviews his latest digital graphic novel: Darth Vader: The Burning Seas. This is the latest part of the ongoing series of Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith, and collects issues 13 to 18 into a single volume. This book contains the battle for Mon Cal, where Vader and Tarkin team up. |
Graphic Novel: Star Wars Vol 1
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December 2018
Dave received a couple of graphic novels for Christmas and provides a brief review of his favourite: Star Wars Volume 1: Skywalker Strikes. In this collection of issues 1 to 6 of the Star Wars comic book series we see the events immediately after the destruction of Death Star 1. |
Search for the Millennium Falcon
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December 2018
Guest contributor John Clapson charts his journey to recovering his vintage 1970's Falcon from his parent's attic before the epic task of restoring it to its original glory. Excellent photos really showcase the reward for his efforts. |
LEGO: Darth Vader's Castle
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October 2018
LEGO have kindly sent us the press release for the new Darth Vader's Castle set. The set looks cool and there are some great features. Dave also provides a summary of his opinion on the set. In short - he likes! |
Novel: Star Wars: Most Wanted
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September 2018
Another of Dave's recent holiday reads, Most Wanted tells the story of how Han and Qi'ra first met as part of Lady Proxima's gang on Corellia. Dave provides a review - with a few spoilers. In short - he likes! |
Novel: Star Wars: Thrawn
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September 2018
Dave recently read the stunning Star Wars: Thrawn novel whilst on holiday. Here is his review of the book. Be warned there are a few spoilers. He also draws some similarities between the novel and a BBC TV show! |
Novel: Thrawn: Alliances
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August 2018
Guest reviewer Justin Ward provides a spoiler free review of the recently published Thrawn: Alliances novel by Timothy Zahn, the much anticipated follow up to the highly acclaimed Star Wars: Thrawn novel of 2017. |
LEGO: BB-8
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December 2017
Andy gives us his opinion in his first LEGO product review. Now, Andy is addicted to LEGO so be prepared for many more reviews as he carries on building his sets. |
LEGO: UCS Snowspeeder
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November 2017
Dave provides a review of his first foray into the world of LEGO UCS (Ultimate Collectors Series) kits with this overview of the 2017 UCS Snowspeeder. |
The Chip Monsters
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July 2017
The Chip Monsters create some awesome photographs by posing 6 inch Hasbro Black Series figures. |
CherrySheriff - aka Dave Kennedy
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May 2017
Dave is a massive fan of this commercial illustrator and provides a brief overview of some of his favourite pieces. |
LEGO: Force Awakens Millennium Falcon
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April 2017
Dave gets a chance to build the iconic Falcon in LEGO format as seen in the Force Awakens. He provides an overview of the kit and his thoughts. |
LEGO: Rebels Captain Rex's AT-TE
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January 2017
Dave's favourite clone trooper gets an outing in this LEGO Rebels kit. And Dave gets a chance to see what you get in the box, as well as putting the kit together. |
Disney: Elite Series Princess Leia
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January 2017
Dave gives his opinion on the Disney Elite Series Princess Leia. This review was done shortly after the death of Carrie Fisher and was the first collectable Dave had purchased of her. |