eFX changes the rules! Posted By Grahame on May 2, 2008
Besides having some teaser images of their upcoming Attack of the Clones Clone Trooper helmet, and Ralph Mcquarrie Darth Vader concept helmet, eFX announced that their original pre-order date for the 500 piece Stormtrooper helmet run has been canceled. Here's what eFX has to say :
As many of you know, we had originally announced that the pre-order day for our very first product, the Stormtrooper Helmet, was to be on May 5, 2008. However, since eFX is a brand new company, we are going to initiate many new groundbreaking ideas that some many even consider "sacrilege" since they will break some old "traditions". We have decided to scratch the whole pre-order process and establish a WORLDWIDE on-sale date when the product will be available the same day whether you are on Los Angeles, Tokyo or London! We will try to announce the availability date at least 30 days in advance. We think that our collectors will appreciate and like this new process.
Be able to see images of the actual product before you purchase
Allows you to better plan your finances since you will know exactly when your credit card will be charged
Eliminates the frustration of waiting an uncertain amount of time before you actually receive your product.
UPDATE: It seems the email newsletters going out have random images showing new eFX products. Known so far are :
Ralph McQuarrie Concept Darth Vader helmet
Episode 2 Clone Trooper helmet
Episode 4 Obi-Wan Kenobi Lightsaber
Red 5 X-Wing Fighter
Stormtrooper helmet
We'll keep you posted if we hear about any others.
The Clone Wars R2-D2 No. 8 Posted By Dustin on July 19, 2008: I scored one of the new Clone Wars R2-D2's recently and have just added a nice photo gallery for all of those who have been afraid to open it. So far, I'm really diggin' this figure, both in design and function. There's a pop on third leg, and rocket boosters, two front door panels with fold up arms, a pop up sensorscope, and one more cool feature you'll have to see the video for. Check out this action packed Artoo right here at R2D2Central.com!
CJ: Schedule Of Events Posted By Jay on July 18, 2008: The show is only a few hours from opening, so those who are attending are going to need their handy dandy schedules. We've got that and a convenient PDF version at our Celebration: Japan scheduling page.
CJ: Setup Day! Posted By Curto on July 18, 2008: We're bring you all the latest news from Celebration Japan! Check out the new gallery taken early in the Setup Day where everyone is working feverishly to get things done before the big show. Not a whole lot to see, but it will be interesting to compare this gallery to the finished hall over the weekend.
CJ: Setup Day - The Vader Project Posted By Curto on July 18, 2008: Celebration Japan hasn't even begun yet, and we've got the first gallery of the helmets on display in The Vader Project! This popular showcase features undergound artists showing off their unique designs painted/sculpted/replacing the helmet of the Dark Lord of the Sith!
CJ: Hasbro 2-Sided Poster In High-Rez! Posted By Curto on July 18, 2008: The Force was with me today! I was able to get my hands on several of the Hasbro action figure posters! Get the full scoop after the jump!
CJ: The Journey Begins Posted By Curto on July 17, 2008: Follow Dan's adventures as he travels the world in search of the latest Star Wars news and meets with fans in different lands! Read on for the latest field reports from some of this summer's hottest conventions! UPDATE: Just a few quick pics of everyone setting up for the show!
Dark Horse Reveals Clone Wars Covers Posted By Jay on July 17, 2008: Click on through to get a preview at the newest covers for The Clone Wars digest Vol 1 & 2, as well as the first two issues of The Clone Wars mini-series.