Star Wars Coloring Pages by Cynthia Cummens-Narcisi

Easing into the New Year We’ve already received a report of at least one find for the 2010 Star Wars Valentines which we’ll be following up on shortly. For the rest of collectors out there, especially those of us with kids, we’re going to start the year featuring a family activity: Star Wars coloring pages!

Cynthia (Cyn) always been an artist. Her mom noticed early on that she had an obsession with drawing stuff. She made sure Cyn had plenty of paper and crayons throughout her childhood. It was inevitable that Cyn went to art school (Columbia College Chicago) where she graduated in ’98 with a BA in Fine Art. These days she gets to do official artwork for the Star Wars franchise. Given that those movies were a MASSIVE inspiration for her to become an artist, and also being a life long fan, that’s quite a big deal to her. She has done art for Star Wars trading cards, magazines, and licensed prints. She’s even sold a few original paintings that now live on at Skywalker Ranch! You can check out all her Star Wars stuff at her web site, linked below. Today we’re highlighting her great set of twelve Star Wars coloring pages. The collection of character images encompass characters from all six films of the Star Wars Saga. They may be downloaded as a .pdf from her official site here.

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The Time Has Come For History To Repeat…

Today we’re going to party like it’s 1999! (…or 1993 …or 1982) Sometimes if we express the same opinion for long enough, we become so comfortable with it that we believe it’s true without ever stopping to reexamine it.

There’s one collectible that I personally obtain every one of, yet advise others to avoid collecting any more of than they have to… Calendars! Calendars are in the ‘paper goods’ category, and are wonderful tools to track days, appointments, and holidays throughout the year while also getting to see some wonderful monthly images of our favorite film saga. After the year has expired though, there is nothing remarkable about the abundantly produced calendars that would give them any cause at all to retain their retail value, much less appreciate or gain in any value for collectors. A Star Wars ‘collectible’ with little collectible value is usually just something that takes up space. If that expired collectible can have it’s usefulness or function restored though, just having a purpose again will will also restore some of it’s collectible value.

Year Calendar 2007 2018 1979 1990 2001 2008 1980 2009 2015 1981 1987 1998 2010 2021 1982 1993 1999 2011 2022 1983 1994 2005 2012 1984 2013 2019 1985 1991 2002 2014 1986 1997 2003 2016 1988 2017 2023 1978 1989 1995 2006 2020 1992 2024 1996

The problem with calendars is that with the starting day of the year having seven different possibilities (Monday through Friday) multiplied by four for the snag leap year throws into the equation, gives you twenty-eight years required before you have a have at least one calendar for every possible day combination in a year. Since my ‘opened’ calendar collection starts in 1980, 2005 was the ‘magic’ year for me. It was the final leap year necessary to complete the series of years. Beginning in 2005 every year forward would have a calendar in the past whose days would match the current year. For instance, this year (2010) if you haven’t purchased a calendar you can use the calendars from either 1982, 1993, or 1999. If you have purchased one already, keep it at the end of the year. It’ll work for you again in 2021! 2016 is out because while January 1, 2016 is on a Friday, the same as this year, 2016 is a leap year so your 2010 calendar will only work through February in 2016. 2021 is the next year that full matches up. Can you hold onto an unopened 2010 calendar for eleven years? I’ll bet you can! At the left is a chart of compatible calendars all the way up through 2024. It would require charting an additional four and eight years before the calendars for 2000 and 2004 would be able to be used a second time.

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Star Wars R2-D2 Humidifier from Japan

There’s no restraining bolt on this little droid! This is it! The last addition to the collection for the year. Taito gets the final word with this desktop R2-D2 humidifier. Winter static is always an issue and accidental discharges around your laptop or computer should always be of concern. Like the Yoda Moe we reported 2 days ago, this little R2 unit is another credit toward Japanese innovation and love of the Saga.

As a New Years Eve treat, this article is a 2-for-1! You see, R2 is still available for eBay and I’ve chased down the best price for you. Here’s the auction text: DESCRIPTION: It’s gets very dry on the planet Tatooine and that’s why this special R2-D2 unit has been converted into a handy humidifier! Frankly for a USB trinket this goodie is pretty impressive you can store up to 8 ounces of water in the body of this droid. And best yet R2-D2 doesn’t’t require any batteries, you can run the device just on the power of your USB port. TYPE / STATUS: In-stock ITEM: Star Wars R2-D2 USB Humidifier PVC Action Figure PRODUCED AND MANUFACTURED BY: Japan – Taito CONDITION: 100% Brand New in Retail Box SCALE: — HEIGHT: Approx. 10cm WEIGHT: 0.12kg RELEASED DATE: 9 December, 2009 OTHER: Imported from Japan PACKAGE INCLUDED: 1 x Star Wars R2-D2 USB Humidifier PVC Action Figure Little R2 is only $18.99 plus postage. If the auction is still running, you can get your by clicking HERE.

Galerie Star Wars Decal Movie Scene Mug

A Half Price Mug Has Twice The Value! A little of post-Christmas shopping online has turned up some great deals, even on items we hadn’t found before! Today’s super saver is an excellent choice for Star Wars fans, whether they are “collectors” or not. It’s an ‘oversized’ mug featuring Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader squaring off for their lightsaber duel on the second Death Star.

After my daughter Kay brought me an undocumented, licensed t-shirt that she and her boyfriend Mike had found at K-Mart, I decided to go digging around at the K-Mart website to see what other goodies might be lurking. In the past Galerie has made some nice character shaped mugs, so they’re building a reputation for affordable quality. Add K-Mart saving to the equasion and you’ve got a win/win! This oversized Galerie mug is clearancing out for $4.99 – about half of it’s original price. To go to the ordering page Click Here.

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Moe Yoda USB Toy from Japan

Master Yoda Will Keep You Company While You Are Hard At Work! Star Wars licensees who cover multiple nations usually don’t change their products much beyond the packaging language. To get a true flavor for the unique collectors often search out merchandise which is not marketed internationally. Japan is one of the best examples of innovation when it comes to Star Wars. We’ve seen Star Wars laser pointers, mosquito coil holders, soy bottles, coin purses, and now our first Moe (pronounced Moh-eh).

JBox (also sold under JList) is a seller of Japanese mania products. From time to time unique Star Wars merchandise sneaks in and most of the time is sold through without being re-stocked. Today we have come across the new Yoda USB accessory. Here’s what Jbox has to say about it: “Here’s another wacky USB decorative device that will catch the eye of any innocent bystander wandering by your desk. These Star Wars computer devices are designed to keep you company while you work away at your computer. This Moe version of the Jedi master Yoda has a glowing lightsaber as will his cheeks all glow completely at random. Measures 6 cm (approximately 2 inches) and can be clipped on top of your monitor. Completely powered by your USB. The Force is strong with this one indeed. Requires minimum Windows XP service pack 2, USB 2.0 port and CD-ROM drive for installation” At the time of discovery there was less than five left in stock. If the force is calling you to investigate further for that Yoda fan who seems to have everything (but not this) then — Click Here to see order page.

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New Star Wars Price Guide

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Clone Wars Pajamas for Boys

Dreams Of Adventure Await Your Children As the temperature outside continues to drop, it might be time to start considering some new pajamas for bedtime warmth and comfort. Young fans of the Clone Wars will eagerly dress for bed with this new pair of pajamas featuring Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Wise Master Yoda, and Brave Captain Rex.

The 3-piece set is available from Walmart.com and is described in this way:  Short-sleeve crew tee  Elastic-waist shorts  Allover-print pants with elastic waist and rib-band ankles After Christmas, budgets can be tight so parents will be happy to see the $12 price (less than 2 action figures!) with 97 cent shipping right to your home! You won’t even have to drive to the store. The pajamas are available in boys sizes 4-10. To orders yours online, Click Here.

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This Clone Trooper is FREE (actual postage only)

Get This Exclusive Statue For FREE It’s an unwritten rule that we don’t re-post news from other sites here, but this one is too good to be true, and we’ve given it a couple of days so they could have the scoop. At noon on Christmas day RebelScum.com posted a link to get this Episode II clone trooper for free. It was formerly only available to Premiere Guild Members as a gift, and unobtainable to rest of us! We suspected that there was a catch such as requiring a minimum qualifying purchase, etc., so we gave it a day and then just couldn’t take it anymore and had to try the link for ourselves. Sure enough, for $10.01 postage, we got the classic mini-bust for FREE.

From the Gentle Giant website: “Episode II Blue Clone Trooper Lieutenant Classics Bust – 2008 PGM Gift Price: US $0.00 Item #: 10461 – In Stock Limited Edition of 3000 Stands 5 inches tall Clone Troopers are identical in form, physical prowess, stamina and mental capacity, yet they still maintained a spark of independent and creative thinking, making them far better suited than droids to handle unexpected turns of warfare. Commissioned the late Jedi Master Sifo-Dyas, a decade previous to their introduction on the battlefield; the original source of genetic material was an extremely skilled bounty hunter named Jango Fett. Growth acceleration was essential to the production of clones; in a decade’s time, the clones were constantly trained in fighting techniques, vehicular skills and battlefield tactics. Clone troopers were fully encased in hard white armor, their identical faces concealed behind a t-shaped visor. In the first units, color-coded flashes on the armor denoted rank: green trooper sergeants, blue lieutenants, red captains, and yellow commanders. The clones designated for command duty were specifically trained in that capacity. By the end of the war, color-designation came to signify not rank, but individual units, who often became more customized with mission specific gear and armor modifications. Gentle Giant’s 2008 Premier Guild Gift is the Episode II Blue Clone Trooper Lieutenant Classics Bust. The figure stands approximately 5 inches tall.” We know that this story will be read over and over in future years and people will wish they were reading this now. The offer ends December 31st *or* when the last of the Clone Trooper Episode II Classic Mini-Busts are gone. We checked again before posting this article and there were some left. For ten bucks, GO GET ONE! To order yours today, Click Here.

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Star Wars Collector’s Database

Inventory Your Collection At Home Or Online! The collection inventory software has been at a very stable version 2.10b for close to 2 years now. Last Fall we announced a new version 3 coming out “soon”. Well, 9 months later version 3 is still at the ‘almost finished’ phase. It was put on hold while we developed a (much requested) online version!

The beta copies of WishBase version 3 communicate with the online database, allowing you to synchronize your online listings with those on your local system. If you’re not already a database user, you can begin using the online version with full confidence that once version 3 is released, your collection files will transfer back just as easily. A new feature of the system is the ability to make your ‘wanted’ and ‘for sale’ listings viewable by the public! The online report generator is just as robust as the highly acclaimed reports developed for version 2.1. The database has over 61,000 pre-defined entries (Category, Manufacturer, Country, Group, Name, Detail, Variation, Part Number, UPC, ISBN, etc.) and all you have to do is pick your item and link it to your list! Imagine all the typing you’ll save! WishBase (the database) has been updated bi-monthly since 2003, keeping pace with the collecting community entry-by-entry. Give it a try today! Click Here.

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Sabritas Clone Wars Card Game

Clone Wars Heats Up Mexico With Sabritas Game card Premiums In early 2009 Sabritas began a campaign where they inserted a random card from a 90-card set into specially marked bags of snacks. With so many cards scattered amongst food products the task to acquire a complete set was daunting to say the least. Whether you bought up hundreds of food packets or laid out the cash for an already completed set, this one was bound to cost you. If you’re looking for a visual checklist for the set, you’ve landed at the right place.

Star Wars card collectors have come to expect a good chase when putting together sets of premium cards. “Premium” in this instance means both a pack-in with another product and a high quality set of cards. These 90 cards can definitely be considered premium in production design! The intent of the set is to play battle games with opponents going head to head. The different elements incorporated into the subsets make collectors salivate. The complete checklist of cards is below. To see images of the set, click here to go the Sabritas features page.

 

01 Obi-Wan Kenobi 02 Ahsoka Tano 03 Nave de Padme 04 Droide Destructor05 Gha Nachkt 06 General Whorm Loathsom 07 Nave de Anakin 08 Turk Falso 09 Rey Katuunko 10 Comander Gree 11 Yoda 12 Super Droide de Batalla 13 R2-D2 14 El Malevolencia 15 Aayla Secura 16 Padme Amidala 17 Capitan Rex 18 Hondo Honaga 19 Sable de Yoda 20 Pikk 21 Yoda 22 ObiWan Kenobi 23 Anakin Skywalker 24 Mace Windu 25 Conde Dooku 26 Asajj Ventress 27 Darth Sidious 28 Padme Amidala 29 Jabba the Hutt 30 Meditacion 31 Asajj Ventres 32 Cañon Laser 33 Trooper 34 Rifle Laser 35 C-3PO 36 General Grievous 37 Jar Jar Binks 38 Wat Tambor 39 Gundark 40 Droide Cohete 41 Anakin Skywalker 42 Comando del Senado 43 Plo Koon 44 Ataque en Equipo 45 Puko Naga

46 Droide Arana 47 Yoda 48 Caballeros Jedi 49 Gut Kurr50 Jabba he Hutt 51 Obi-Wan Kenobi 52 Assaj Ventres 53 Cad Bane 54 General Grievous 55 Capitan Cody 56 Nadar Vebb 57 Senador Kharrus 58 Ahsoka Tano 59 AT-TE 60 Bith Band 61 Anakin Skywalker 62 Mace Windu 63 Nave del General Grievous 64 C-3PO, R2-D2 65 Magna Guardia 66 Luminara Unduli 67 Nute Gunray 68 AT-RT Walker 69 Roggwart 70 Sable del Conde Dooku 71 Nala Se 72 Capsula de Escape 73 BarricadaSeparatista 74 Jawa 75 Silood 76 Droide de Batalla 77 Kit Fisto 78 Senadora Amidala 79 Almirante Yularen 80 Resistencia 81 Detonador Terminco 82 TC-70 83 Conde Dooku 84 Anaconda Farr 85 Ahsoka Tano 86 Droide Bombero 87 Canciller Palpatine 88 Comandante Fox 89 Droide Asesino 90 C-3PO

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