"studio scale" vehicles will now be known as "FX Models"
x-wing model will have an opening cockpit and a pilot
they will be doing plaques afterall (mockup below)
No eFX or LFL logos on plaque
The biggest news was about the Obi-Wan Kenobi lightsaber that was shown in the preview emails last week. The saber will be part of the "Extreme" line, and will be identical to LFL reference photos (including weathering) on the outside, but will open up to reveal the internals of the lightsaber with LEDs and sound! Here is an early rendering of the Obi-Wan lightsaber.
Luke Skywalker Collection Cover Revealed Posted By Jay on May 10, 2008: The hardcover collection Luke Skywalker, Last Hope for the Galaxy–From Tatooine to Dark Empire has a new cover, as revealed on its Amazon.com webpage. This massive 800-page book will reprint the best Luke Skywalker stories from Marvel and Dark Horse. The final list has yet to be released.
eFX Q&A Posted By Grahame on May 9, 2008: The good folks from eFX stopped by for a game of trivia in our forums last night, and also answered a few questions.
Clone Wars Cards From Topps Posted By Dustin on May 9, 2008: Coming July 26th from Topps is a new Star Wars collectible card set. The 90 card set features images from the upcoming theatrical release of The Clone Wars. Click here for more details on special inserts, such as sketch cards, motion cards, foil cards and more! Thanks to JT for the heads up.