* The LEGO Star Wars line still sells well - even in years without a movie. In 2005, the LEGO Star Wars assortment was about 70 % of the total revenue of all Star Wars licences in central europe. In April 2006, LEGO Star Wars was about 7,8% of the total revenue of LEGO Central Europe
* Because of the 30th anniversary of the Star Wars Saga, there will be a balanced assortment of NEW LEGO Star Wars items and best seller with new designs, in 2007. All sets include unique parts and figures.
* The STAR WARS DVD set, that will be released at the 30th anniversary, will be responsible for an increased sale of the new sets. There will be a anniversary logo on all LEGO Star Wars sets.
* All LEGO Star Wars set will be very detailed - with many authentic features, heros and bad guys from the movies.
* Different price points for all conditions"
Notice the bit about the 30th Anniversary DVD set? Yeah me too :-)
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.