We continue the 40th anniversary celebration of The Empire Strikes Back with Kim Simmons who was a Kenner photographer during the vintage era. All those Kenner Star Wars toy packaging you remember? He had a HUGE hand in them! Kim is producing a book which will showcase the Empire Strikes Back toy line photography in all its glory – please check out his Kickstarter here. Now sit back and enjoy some fantastic stories.
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This episode of Talking Apes is dedicated to the bright center of the Apes fan community, Angela Rushmere, who has passed away. We, along with the many Ape fans, had numerous heartfelt comments that will be read on the show. Then in this episode we will be breaking down the
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Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #20: “Deathgame!” features a self-rescuing princess, Han “sleeping handsome” and two droids desparate to escape.
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One year ago, Galaxy’s Edge opened at Disneyland! We reminisce about our first steps, read your memories, then test your knowledge with a Fun Facts Quiz!
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Fast food restaurants and Star Wars tie-ins go as far back as 1978 when Burger King and Burger Chef released posters and collector glasses. With each subsequent film there were more premiums that broadened out to include interactive toys, puzzles and cup toppers.
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UPDATE: As of 5/30/20 at 3pm we are SOLD OUT. But The Child will return mid-June! Please fill out this form if you’d like to be on the Notification List for our next Limited Run PreOrder. This Is The Way It’s time! The Child is here! These limited run “Magic
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This time of year we celebrate Star Wars Weekends and look back at all the memories made between 1997 and 2015. Celebrities, shows, friends.
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In honor of its 40th Anniversary, this episode is all about publicity on The Empire Strikes Back, with special guest Craig Miller (Lucasfilm Publicity 1970s-1980s)
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Who won the 1980 Kenner Star Wars Sweepstakes? 6yr-old Steve Lang did – here’s his story about the contest and Special Screening of The Empire Strikes Back!
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