Seiko | Star Wars

Seiko has gone Star Wars!
In October of 2012, the japanese brand launched a new series of Star Wars characters watches. I should add that this collection is a limited edition! The R2-D2 model even has a 300dpi screen that can display scenes from the Star Wars movies!
You can check with more detail the specs of each one by clicking here. Any favourites? Here´s the official video, some posters and of course, the watches.

P.S. - Gratitude to my friend Dionísio for sharing this. May the Force be with you!

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A Seiko torna-se Star Wars!

Em Outubro de 2012, a marca japonesa lançou uma nova série de relógios inspirados nas personagens Star Wars. Devo acrescentar que esta é uma colecção é edição limitada! O modelo do R2-D2 tem um ecrã de 300dpi que passa cenas dos filmes!

Podem verificar com mais detalhe as especificidades de cada modelo aqui. Favoritos? Deixo-vos o vídeo oficial, alguns cartazes e claro, os relógios.

P.S. - Gratidão ao meu amigo Dionísio por partilhar isto comigo. Que a Força esteja contigo!

 

 

Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison

Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison graphic novel is available for pre-order and will be released in 32 days, almost here for the fans to enjoy its art.
In the meanwhile, the publisher has put together a new trailer, using 3D images rendered straight from Agustin Alessio's original interior artwork. Watch it here.

A Hoth living room

Creativity has no limits!

"This man created a diorama of the battle of Hoth from The Empire Strikes Back in his living room, and when I say "living room," I mean "his entire, 140-square foot living room" — and when I say "the battle of Hoth," I mean "all of it, including the explosions." Check out some amazing photos below, along with a video where Barry gives a tour of his insane diorama, and another video where he explains how he made those ridiculously real-looking explosions and the other special effects. There are a few more pics over at Geekologie, if you're so inclined."

Taken from here.

Confirmed presences

In the end of February, Mark Hammil confirmed his presence in the next Star Wars movie. No doubt, a tremendous good news! But, not satisfied, he shot a few more names to us: Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams and Anthony Daniels. For now, all these people are still considered as "in talks". Great news nonetheless...

Let´s hope for more certainties in a near future.

Episode VII

While we wait for the original posters, here´s some fan art for general amusement...

Enjoy e check out more original art here!

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Enquanto aguardamos pelos cartazes originais, deixo-vos algumas criações de fãs para deleite geral.

Aproveitem e espreitem mais aqui!

Comics Star Wars

 Great news for the portuguese Star Wars fans!

Planeta DeAgostini released a mega collection of Star Wars comics, condensed in 70 books! Yes, 70 book with all the best Star Wars had to offer for 35 years. Here´s the press release (in portuguese) with more detail.

Also noticeable is the offer given to subscribers:

- Naboo Cruiser OR Naboo Royal Starship (random)
- Official Episode III soundtrack - The Revenge of the Sith
- Star Wars Blueprints book - Rebel Edition

Not to be missed!

 

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Grandes notícias para os fãs portugueses de Star Wars!

A Planeta DeAgostini lançou uma mega colecção de comics Star Wars, condensados em 70 livros! Sim, 70 livros com o melhor que a saga ofereceu durante 35 anos. Fica o press release com mais informação.

De realçar as ofertas dadas aos assinantes:

- Naboo Cruiser OU Naboo Royal Starship (aleatório) com o 5º envio
- Banda sonora oficial do Episódio III - A Vingança dos Sith com o 10º envio
- Livro Star Wars Blueprints - Rebel Edition com o 15º envio

Imperdível!

Welcome 2013!!!

Who´s the strongest Director with the Force?

The entries have started!

Who do you think is the strongest one with the Force, to take the new movies to a whole new level?

Check it here.

(unfortunately, the videos do not work in Portugal...)

More comics on the way

Here is some info from the CBR website about the new Dark Horse series, "Star Wars: Dark Times – Fire Carrier":

"CBR News has learned that starting that month, Dark Horse will launch the new five-issue mini series "Star Wars: Dark Times – Fire Carrier" by Randy Stradley and Gabriel Guzman under covers by Doug Wheatley. Set in the bleak era of Empire rule between the two film trilogies, this particular comic will focus on Jedi Master K’Kruhk – a surviving warrior on the run from Darth Vader who must hide two Padawans from death on a planet under the boot of the Empire.

(...)"

 Check the making of the first cover here.

Star Wars: The Essential Atlas

I´m a huge fan of maps. Almost anything that you can chart, here I am, ready to check it! I recently discovered that Dan Wallace and Jason Fry have made a pretty good job mapping the most famous galaxy of all times, and I would like to recommend this wonderful book to all maps, planets and of course, Star Wars fans.

Every planet name, system or nebula will now be easy to spot. As any book as its limitations, the authors had the excellent idea of making an appendix, available for download here, where you can find all known star systems in the Star Wars galaxy.

I hope you enjoy the journey! Click the pictures for more info.

May the Force be with you.

A Jedi Master

"Star Wars destiny" or "Star Wars goes Disney"

You can check the most important news of the year for the Star Wars universe, here.

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Podem ver a notícia mais importante do ano para o universo Star Wars, aqui.

Star Wars #1

Dark Horse has decided to bring it all back into the beggining. Together, writer Brian Wood and artist Carlos D´Anda put effort to bring us back the first days of the Star Wars universe. As they say:

"This is Star Wars as you remember it . . . and as you have never seen it before! We’re taking you back to those heady, adventure-filled days following the destruction of the Death Star—when the Empire ruled, the Rebels were on the run, and the galaxy was a dangerous place where anything might happen!"

I don´t know if all the series covers will be Alex Ross´ making, but the first one is a thumbs up! 

Let´s wait for the 9th of January to check how the new action will be going.

Star Wars bank cards

Montepio, a portuguese bank, has invested in the Force. They recently made available several Star Wars debit cards and pre-paid cards, for clients or admirers of the Star Wars universe. Know more clicking the images. Have fun!

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O banco português Montepio investiu na Força. Recentemente, tornaram disponíveis vários cartões de débito e cartões pré-pagos Star Wars para os seus clientes ou admiradores do universo Star Wars. 

Para saber mais, basta clicar nas imagens. Divirtam-se!

Shaak Ti

Sideshow announced recently the pre-order of a new Premium Format Figure for the Star Wars line, Master Jedi Shaak Ti. Here are some pictures of this amazing statue. You can check more pics in the Sideshow blog, here.

Star Wars Detours

An all new level of great Star Wars fun!

As they say:

"Star Wars Detours™ is an animated comedy that explores what daily life is like in a galaxy far, far away. There are no Empires striking back or attacking clones here. Instead, Star Wars Detours focuses on the universe's regular folks and their everyday problems... which, to be fair, do frequently involve famous bounty hunters, crazed Ewoks, and even a Dark Lord of the Sith."

Welcome to Star Wars: Detours: the other side of the stars, between the wars."

 

Enjoy!

Mythos as arrived

Sideshow launched a new line of Star Wars statues etitled "Mythos". For the moment, we can delight ourselves with the wise and nomad Ben Kenobi, the mysterious Darth Maul or the brute Gamorrean Executioner.

The only thing I can add is UAU! The sculptures are very detailed, they have a sense of movement that captures your eye, and the chosen palette combines in perfection with each character.

Here´s some pictures for you to enjoy.

Not to be missed

Wanna fly Star Wars style?

"A resurrected hover vehicle won’t fly through dense forests as effortlessly as the speeder bikes from Return of the Jedi, but its intuitive controls could someday allow anyone to fly it without pilot training."

More info here and the video here.

Republic Ace

A very funny and simple game, that will make you enjoy a few moments with the Force.

Blast your way through the Separatist fleet!

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Um jogo simples e engraçado, que vos vai fazer passar um bom bocado com a Força.

Abre caminho e rebenta com a frota Separatista!

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