August 2008

Posted by: Rabid_Ewok | 30 August 2008 | 23:57 EDT
Sandcrawler Video Game Review: Lego Indiana Jones
Whip it GOOD!While we await patiently for the Force Unleashed, I decided to change direction just for something completely different. This time we're taking a look at Lego Indiana Jones, the next installment in a series known for its many puzzles and legions of plastic bad guys. Players will take control of Indy, Short Round, Willie and a plethora of minor characters to unlock the secrets of levels based off of scenes from the original movie trilogy. Available for the Wii, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Playstation 2, DS and PSP. Check out the review here.


Posted by: DarthWormie | 20 August 2008 | 14:27 EDT
Make it Better: THANK YOU!
On June 25th we here at the TheJawa along with sister sites Sandtroopers.com and Well of the Souls.com kicked off the latest round of our charity campaign to Make it Better. After more than a month of generous donations from both new and old members at all 3 sites, we are happy to announce that we were able to help raise $175 for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. As our way of saying "Thank You" for your generous donation to this cause, we were happy to offer an Attakus Oola statue, donated by our good friends at Red-5-Collectibles USA to one lucky winner. Without further delay, we are pleased to announce the recipient of this fine collectible is SHB033196 who will be receiving his well deserved gift shortly. For more information on our "Make it Better" campaign, please visit the official Make It Better home page.



Posted by: DarthWormie | 18 August 2008 | 21:20 EDT
Anakin and Obi-Wan hit the Campaign Trail
Who's going to tell Palpatine he's been voted out of office?Through their partnership with Lucasfilm, Ltd. Zazzle.com is launching a new retail site that brings the art of political campaigning to a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars fans can now order campaign buttons and other election-themed merchandise to show their support for their favorite 'candidate'. In addition to their 'Election Headquarters', Zazzle.com is also offering fans a chance to visit their newly launched Star Wars: The Clone Wars store and custom design unique merchandise with their favorite character or scene from the recently released movie.


Posted by: Rabid_Ewok | 17 August 2008 | 18:52 EDT
The Force Unleashes the Demo on August 21st
Unleash the Demo!Yesterday, LucasArts announced that a demo of their highly anticipated game, Star Wars The Force Unleashed, would be available for fans to download from Xbox Live or the Playstation Network on Thursday, August 21. The demo will allow players to take control of Darth Vader's apprentice as he makes his way through an Imperial TIE Fighter manufacturing plant; his task is to hunt down a disruptive Jedi general and leave no witnesses alive. For more on this story visit the official site and to join the discussion with other scavengers, you can stop by the forums.


Posted by: DarthWormie | 16 August 2008 | 16:46 EDT
Hasbro Q & A Session:
Put it in the Cargo Hold for safe viewing!With Summer winding down, kids getting ready to go back to school and Star Wars fans of all ages flocking to their local megaplex, Hasbro once again has taken a few moments to answer another round of our questions. Does Hasbro think two heads are truly better than one when it comes to Obi-Wan? What would a 'definitive' Princess Leia figure actually look like? Would Hasbro consider packing any future basic figures with larger accessories? As always, you can find the full answers to each of these questions in our forums. So grab your No. 2 pencil and get there before the first bell because you don't want to be marked tardy in the halls of Jawa High. Is there a question you've been wanting to ask the Hasbro Q & A Team? Well now's the time! Simply log-in to the forums and post your question TODAY.


Posted by: DarthWormie | 10 August 2008 | 19:27 EDT
Comic & Novel Review: Dark Times #10 Now LIVE!
Throw another Gungan on the Barbie for ya?The "Parallels" story line wraps up with this issue. Conclusions are achieved, violence is escalated, destinies are laid out in front of the survivors and the dark shroud of the Empire continues to cast it's cold shadow over the galaxy. With phenomenal art both inside and out, this final chapter does not disappoint. Remember to keep checking back with us as this title from Dark Horse moves into it's next exciting chapter. For more on this issue and the entire story arc, check out the review and stop by our forums. to give us some of your own feedback.


Posted by: Gorkoracing | 6 August 2008 | 17:01 EDT
POTF2 R2-D2 sign-off sample now live!
R2 sign-off sampleHello again Scavengers! Today we would like to showcase another new addition sent to us by our Jawa pal Brad Groce. This time he sent us a nice looking factory sign-off sample for the POTF2 flashback photo R2-D2. Check it out here in the Cargo Hold. Thanks again to Brad for continuing to send in great looking pre-production items. Please check back as we get in more items to share with you all here at TheJawa!


Posted by: Gorkoracing | 5 August 2008 | 11:12 EDT
TAC Vader Mockup: Live in the Cargo Hold
Canadian Vader mockup eh?Good morning Scavengers! Today I'm happy to showcase another new addition to The Hold which is a 30th Anniversary Collection Darth Vader figure that has been mocked up on a Canadian UGH cardback. Hop on over to the cargo hold you hosers and see what I'm talkin' aboot eh. Keep checking back as I dig up more of these cool Canadian UGH mockups as well as other new and interesting additions!


Posted by: DarthWormie | 4 August 2008 | 23:10 EDT
Gearing Up in the Land Down Under
Throw another Gungan on the Barbie for ya?The Australian newspaper the Herald Sun posted a recent interview with George Lucas on their website. In the interview, Mr. Lucas revealed that his production crew will be returning to Sydney's FOX Studios to film his live action Star Wars television series. Initial speculation was that the series would begin shooting next year, but now it may be pushed back until 2010. For more nuggets of information revealed by 'The Maker' during the interview, be sure to check out their website.


Posted by: DarthWormie | 1 August 2008 | 21:08 EDT
Hasbro Q & A Session:
Put it in the Cargo Hold for safe viewing!August is finally upon us and with it is another round of Questions and Answers with The Jawa’s friends over at Hasbro. Included in this latest correspondence are answers to questions like "Will we at some point see a Homing Spider that is not so vertically challenged?" "Will the anticipated ROTJ-styled Rancor come packaged with an exclusive figure and if so, who?" and "Why was a passage way NOT used to connect the cockpit to the rest of the ship in everyone’s pick for Star Wars toy of the year?" As always, you can find the full answers to each of these questions in our forums faster than you can shake an action figure with a 'First Day' sticker on it. Is there a question you've been wanting to ask the Hasbro Q & A Team? Well now's the time! Simply log-in to the forums and post your question TODAY.