TheForce.Net - Latest News - Star Wars Top Toy License For 2008


		CEII: Jabba's Palace Reunion - Massive Guest Announcements Star Wars Night With The Tampa Bay Storm Reminder Stephen Hayford Star Wars Weekends Exclusive Art ForceCast #251: To Spoil or Not to Spoil New Timothy Zahn Audio Books Coming Star Wars Celebration VII In Orlando? May The FETT Be With You Mimoco: New Mimobot Coming May 4th


		Who Doesn't Hate Jar Jar anymore? Fans who grew up with the OT-Do any of you actually prefer the PT? Should darth maul have died? What plotline, character or scene in the entire Saga irritates you the most? The misconceptions you had about Star Wars, when you were a kid

There are no polls
currently operating
in this sector.
Please check
back soon.

View Poll Archives

Star Wars Top Toy License For 2008

Posted By Justin on February 11, 2009

From Starwars.com:

Star Wars Is Top Toy License for 2008 As Star Wars: The Clone Wars Continues Hit Run

Star Wars Holiday Sales for U.S Retailers Strongest In Over 30 Years;

Star Wars: The Clone Wars TV Series Ranks #1 in Its Time Period With All Boys Demos Across All Television

Driven by the popularity of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated television series, the Force remained strong in 2008 as Star Wars catapulted to the Number 1 spot of all traditional toy licenses, according to The NPD Group, Inc., Lucasfilm Ltd. announced today. U.S. toy retail sales for the brand in 2008 exceeded $450M.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars was the single most popular licensed toy property in 2008 according to data released by the NPD Group. It was also, as a result, the top boys' toy license of the year.

During the 2008 holiday season, U.S. retailers reported the strongest sales for Star Wars toys and products in the 31 years since the first Star Wars movie was released theatrically, even as the overall retail economy faced significant challenges.

Sales of Star Wars video games also reached new heights in 2008, driven by the huge success of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. Following its release in September, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed became the fastest selling Star Wars video game in history with sales now exceeding 5.7M units worldwide.

In addition, Star Wars books topped the charts with 14 titles appearing on the New York Times best sellers list, with both Star Wars: The Force Unleashed novelization, and Star Wars: Legacy of the Force: Revelation, reaching the number one spot.

The smash-hit, animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars will return to Cartoon Network the fall of 2009 for a second season, continuing the adventures of Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka Tano, and the heroic Jedi Knights.

The October 3, 2008 premiere of Star Wars: The Clone Wars scored as the most-watched series debut in Cartoon Network history, according to Nielsen Media Research. Since its premiere, Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Friday 9p.m.) has ranked #1 in its time period on all television with boys 2-11, boys 6-11, and tween boys 9-14 through January 2009. It is also a worldwide hit, airing in 166 countries around the globe. Cartoon Network is scheduled to air the final first-season episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars at 9 p.m. Friday, March 20.

As the series has continued its popularity, the official Star Wars website www.StarWars.com has seen a 30 percent jump in site traffic with millions of fans now viewing free full video episodes of the animated series, playing new Star Wars games, reading the latest news and online web comic, or just watching some of the hundreds of exclusive Star Wars fan films and videos on the site.

Produced by Lucasfilm Animation, Star Wars: The Clone Wars features the voices of Matt Lanter (Heroes) as Anakin Skywalker, Ashley Eckstein (That's So Raven) as Ahsoka Tano, James Arnold Taylor (Celebrity Deathmatch) as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Tom Kane (Wolverine & the X-Men) as Yoda.

Dave Filoni is the supervising director of the series and Cary Silver is producer. George Lucas serves as executive producer and creator of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

Rebelscum Breast Cancer Awareness Charity Patch
Posted By Philip on November 25, 2014:
Thanks to everybody that ordered patches. I sent a check for $1,600.00 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation on Monday. While it's not as much as I hoped for, it's still very much appreciated. They will remain for sale in the store for anybody that still wishes to purchase them. Details after the jump.

BBC Interviews J.J. Abrams About Trek And Wars
Posted By Eric on May 3, 2013:
Episode VII gig "once in a lifetime opportunity"

CEII: Jabba's Palace Reunion - Massive Guest Announcements
Posted By Chris on May 3, 2013:
10 new guests announced!

Fathead's May the Fourth Be With You!
Posted By Philip on May 3, 2013:
30% off Star Wars Fatheads

Star Wars Night With The Tampa Bay Storm Reminder
Posted By Chris on May 3, 2013:
Saturday, May 4th at 9:00pm!

Stephen Hayford Star Wars Weekends Exclusive Art
Posted By Chris on May 3, 2013:
Hunt down all four prints!

ForceCast #251: To Spoil or Not to Spoil
Posted By Eric on May 3, 2013:
Erik and Eric discuss a central issue of our time

New Timothy Zahn Audio Books Coming
Posted By Chris on May 3, 2013:
Allegiance, Specter of the Past, Vision of the Future!

SDCC: Exclusive Black Series Boba Fett With Han In Carbonite Set
Posted By Chris on May 3, 2013:
USA Today reveals Hasbro's offering

Star Wars Art Exposition May 4th
Posted By Philip on May 3, 2013:
It's Happening In Houston

Star Wars Celebration VII In Orlando?
Posted By Chris on May 3, 2013:
Story updated inside

The Force Within Us Celebrates May The 4th Be With You!
Posted By Jay on May 3, 2013:
Amazing freebies!

The Clone Wars Takes Home Voice Acting Trophies
Posted By Eric on May 2, 2013:
Series wins People's Choice for Best TV Vocal Ensemble

Star Wars Origami Free May 4th Download
Posted By Dustin on May 2, 2013:
Workman Publishing Posts Fun Freebie

May The FETT Be With You
Posted By Dustin on May 2, 2013:
The Dented Helmet / MIMOBOT giveaway!

Mimoco: New Mimobot Coming May 4th
Posted By Chris on May 2, 2013:
Who will it be?

WeLoveFine Loves May The 4th
Posted By Dustin on May 2, 2013:
Contest winners and t-shirt sales all weekend!

May The Fourth Grant You Savings On A Great Book!
Posted By Dustin on May 2, 2013:
Gus and Duncan's Comprehensive Guide to Star Wars Collectibles

Star Wars Island In Geoffrey's Jungle
Posted By Dustin on May 2, 2013:
Toys "R" Us Celebrates May the 4th

Catalog Details For New Essential Characters Guide
Posted By Eric on May 2, 2013:
Synopsis, quick facts, and rough release date

Synopsis Posted For Star Wars: Kenobi
Posted By Eric on May 2, 2013:
"The Republic has fallen. Sith Lords rule the galaxy."

Enter Email Address:

Find Out More...

Star Wars - Episode III - Revenge of the Sith - Sith

AllPosters.com

Search For Posters, Cardboard Stand-Ups & T-Shirts!

TheForce.Net - Your Daily Dose of Star Wars