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Arriving 8.00am Pacific, 11.00am Eastern and 4pm UK time on May the 4th, here's a look at the new Starbucks drinkware range, bringing a taste of Hoth in the form of a new mug, cup and flask. https://www.instagram.com/p/C6T6LOAv04R/?img_index=1 Starbucks have released some superb mugs and flasks in recent years, so if you've collected these then be sure to get in quick before they go. [amazon box="1368095194"]

#Maythe4th #Starbucks

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With all six episodes of Tales of the Empire landing on Disney Plus on Saturday May the 4th, we're all about to get even more meat on the bone about the Imperial era and perhaps how Morgan Elsbeth came into her powers, and speaking with Collider actress Diana Lee Inosanto discussed the show and her excitement for the tales we'll see. “I feel so honored and grateful that they are continuing to share Morgan Elsbeth’s story. [ Tales of the Empire ] will go into a lot of how everything happens. You will know why Morgan is wired the way she is . I think you would be quite surprised and quite pleased with Tales of the Empire. It is next-level animation . I was stunned, and I have to give a shout-out to the animation team at Lucasfilm. I got to meet with them a few weeks ago, and I was amazed at how they did the martial arts sequences. They did an amazing job.” [amazon box="B0CV9MJLFY"]

#DianaLeeInosanto #TalesoftheEmpire

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There are some superb deals to be had on May the 4th, and StarWars.com take a look at a number of them that give you the chance to not only save some serious moolah but also bring home some great GFFA goodies. [gallery link="file" size="large" td_select_gallery_slide="slide" ids="161339,161336,161338,161335,161330,161347,161331,161349,161340,161346,161342,161344,161332,161352,161343,161355,161341,161350,161333,161345,161337,161351,161348,161334,161354,161353"] Abrams Amazon American Tourister BoxLunch Chronicle Books Corkcicle Dark Horse Denuo Novo Enso Rings Funko Fūl Gentle Giant Ltd. Hallmark Hanna Andersson Insight Editions LEGO LÍLLÉbaby Loungefly Macy's Milk Snob Pair Eyewear RockLove RoomMates Décor Sideshow Target Walmart Head to StarWars.com for the full details. [amazon box="B0D18PNXNL"]

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Star Wars Fan Fun Day 2024 will take place on Sunday 5th May 2024 at Ewood Park, the home of Blackburn Rovers and Narkina 5 Doctor Rhasiv Adrian Rawlins will be there as the events final announced guest. https://www.facebook.com/StarWarsFanFunDay/posts/pfbid02oa1D5Nrg5d1aUz5ugk5hBVvCjCWpvqt7f9u57AJPHJrqzEBb51uukurMQ8sGi8Mfl Adrian joins previously announced guests John Coppinger, Ross Beadman, Steven Spiers, Amy Allen, Duncan Pow, Scott Richardson, Cavin Cornwall, Garrick Hagon, John Fensom, Derek Lyons and Anthony Forrest. Fantha Tracks will be at the show, one of the highlights of the year, and we're ready to record some podcasts, shoot some video and (almost certainly) buy Star Wars stuff we don't need but must have. [amazon box="1368095178"]

#JohnCoppinger #StarWarsFanFunDay

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Retailing for £74.99, this is the new Star Wars: Shatterpoint Take Cover Terrain Pack squad pack expansion from Atomic Mass Games, including a swoop bike, a GNK droid, a generator and terrain pieces, giving gamers 90 minutes of game play and plenty of places to take cover from their enemies. [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="large" td_select_gallery_slide="slide" ids="161320,161319"] The battlefields of Star Wars: Shatterpoint become even more thematic with this terrain pack! Containing a host of different terrain, including a Swoop Bike, a GNK Power Droid, and a generator, the terrain pieces players find here will help set the stage for their battles while also giving their troops plenty of places to take cover. [amazon box="1368095178"]

#AtomicMassGames #StarWarsShatterpoint

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Mark your calendars and set your alarms for the week ahead. You won’t want to miss a thing. When I think about what’s ahead starting on May 1st, the back of my head nearly blew off, so here in one place is everything happening this week. Wednesday May 1st: The final episode of The Bad Batch airs on Disney Plus. Thursday May 2nd: Tickets for Celebration Japan go on sale (take note, accounting for time zones, these go on sale for us here in the UK at 00.01am on Friday 3rd May, so be sure to be at your laptops Thursday night moving into Friday morning). Friday May 3rd: The Phantom Menace returns to cinemas to celebrate its 25th anniversary for one week only and will feature a special look at The Acolyte. Saturday May 4th: Happy Star Wars Day! To help us celebrate, all six-episodes of Tales of the Empire drop on Disney Plus. Also launching May 4th is the new Vintage Collection HASLAB from Hasbro. Of course, both Star Wars Days (May the 4th and Revenge of the 5th) fall on a weekend, so there’s ample things to help you celebrate. Star Wars Fan Fun Day is on May 5th, there’s Galactic Gathering happening at the National Space Centre in Leicester and of course a boat load of surprises that we don’t yet know about. LEGO, Smyths, Hamleys and Disney Store will all be offering exclusive merchandise to help celebrate too, so grab your blue milk, get some rest where you can and I’m confident we’ll look back on these days and think 'That was a pretty great time to be a Star Wars fan'. [amazon box="1368095194"]

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https://youtu.be/Em_l-s9yI6g We're just days away from the arrival of Tales of the Empire with all six episodes landing on May the 4th, and here is a clip from the show as Barris Offee stands with the dark side. One path to the dark side. #TalesOfTheEmpire, six all-new Star Wars Original shorts, is available May 4 on @DisneyPlus. [amazon box="0593723090"]

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The team at Virtual Cantina bring good news as more guests are announced. ILM model making legend John Goodson is appearing at Boonta Eve Special Edition San Francisco: Creators of the Star Wars Universe on 1st August, 2024 at Ireland’s 32 in San Francisco, CA. The Virtual Cantina Network, owners of the World’s Largest Star Wars Celebration Fan Page, are proud to announce John Goodson will be making an appearance at Boonta Eve Special Edition San Francisco: Creators of the Star Wars Universe on 1 August, 2024 at Ireland’s 32 in San Francisco, CA. John has worked on some of the most influential pop culture films of all time. Starting in the Star Wars Universe back in the Prequels, John was involved in building the model for Anakin Skywalker’s XJ-6 Light Speeder on Coruscant during “Attack of the Clones”. More recently, he worked on Ahsoka’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle, Moff Gideon’s Light Cruiser, and of course The Razor Crest as part of “The Mandalorian”. John also worked on “Solo: A Star Wars Story”, “Rogue One”, “Rise of Skywalker”, Star Trek”, the “Back to the Future” trilogy, “Ghostbusters 2”, and “Transformers”. John joins fellow ILM legend Hal Hickel, Bill Kimberlin, Tested.com’s Kayte Sebicer, and Lauren Vogt at this event. This event is in conjunction with the VCN’s Family Vacation last week July, 2024 starting from Los Angeles, going to Anaheim, then ending in San Francisco with a photo at the infamous Yoda Statue at Lucasfilm. Limited full trip tickets are still available at https://boontaevecantina.square.site/product/virtual-cantina-family-vacation-2/29 This event is free to all guests with doors opening at 19:00pmPT at Ireland’s 32 3920 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118. Autograph and Selfie prices forthcoming. For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/share/t1BiFN8jniXGZDax/?mibextid=9l3rBW [amazon box="1368070396"]

#JohnGoodson #VirtualCantina

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Costuming groups are appearing at events and conventions around the UK, and here on Fantha Tracks we will be letting you know where and when to find them. We continue with the UK Garrison of the 501st Legion, and their public UK events for the week of 29th April - 5th May 2024*. Friday 3rd May 2024 25th Anniversary of The Phantom Menace, BIRMINGHAM Blackwood Cinema Charity collection, BLACKWOOD Star Wars Episode 1 Anniversary Opening Night, Cineworld Poole, POOLE The Phantom Menace - YORK Saturday 4th May 2024 25th Anniversary of The Phantom Menace, BIRMINGHAM A Star Wars Celebration, BIRMINGHAM Blackwood Cinema Charity Collection, BLACKWOOD Charity Kilo Clothing Sale, FARNBOROUGH Deepings Community Library Star Wars Day, PETERBOROUGH Free Comic Book Day, SAFFRON WALDEN Galactic Gathering : Festival of the Force, LEICESTER Kent and East Sussex Railway Star Wars Day, TENTERDEN Kimpton May Festival, HITCHIN May the Fourth Sleepover / Camp, CHATHAM Mitchel's Miracles - May the 4th Fun Day, ROMFORD SMYTHS Lego Star Wars 25th Anniversary Promotion, BASINGSTOKE SMYTHS Lego Star Wars 25th Anniversary Promotion, BOURNEMOUTH SMYTHS Lego Star Wars 25th Anniversary Promotion, BRIERLEY HILL SMYTHS Lego Star Wars 25th Anniversary Promotion, BRISTOL SMYTHS Lego Star Wars 25th Anniversary Promotion, BRISTOL SMYTHS Lego Star Wars 25th Anniversary Promotion, BROADSTAIRS SMYTHS Lego Star Wars 25th Anniversary Promotion, COLCHESTER SMYTHS Lego Star Wars 25th Anniversary Promotion, ENFIELD SMYTHS Lego Star Wars 25th Anniversary Promotion, GATESHEAD SMYTHS Lego Star Wars 25th Anniversary Promotion, GILLINGHAM SMYTHS Lego Star Wars 25th Anniversary Promotion, LEEDS SMYTHS Lego Star Wars 25th Anniversary Promotion, NEWPORT SMYTHS Lego Star Wars 25th Anniversary Promotion, OLDBURY SMYTHS Lego Star Wars 25th Anniversary Promotion, PLYMOUTH SMYTHS Lego Star Wars 25th Anniversary Promotion, READING SMYTHS Lego Star Wars 25th Anniversary Promotion, STEVENAGE SMYTHS Lego Star Wars 25th Anniversary Promotion, SWINDON SMYTHS Lego Star Wars 25th Anniversary Promotion, TAMWORTH SMYTHS Lego Star Wars 25th Anniversary Promotion, TELFORD SMYTHS Lego Star Wars 25th Anniversary Promotion, WREXHAM Sheffield Utd V Nottingham Forest Star Wars Premiership Football event, SHEFFIELD Star Wars Day, ABERSYCHAN Tetley Walkers "NUVIA" Charity Shield & Family Fun Day, WARRINGTON The Chemistry of Star Wars, LONDON The Phantom Menace - Tyneside Cinema Newcastle Upon tyne, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Sunday 5th May 2024 25th Anniversary of The Phantom Menace, BIRMINGHAM Blackwood Cinema Charity collection, BLACKWOOD Galactic Gathering : Festival of the Force, LEICESTER May 4th Star Wars Beaver Scout Sleepover, PRESTON Nonsuch Town & Country Show, EPSOM RicksArmy Fun Day, SHEERNESS The Phantom Menace 25th Anniversary Appearance, BRAINTREE *Be aware, all events are subject to change and/or cancellation so check with the relevant venues. [amazon box="0593723090"]

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Every time an episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch lands, Fantha Tracks will be giving their responses, and here are our initial gut feelings, deep dives and thoughts on episode fourteen of season three, ‘Flash Strike'. Beware of spoilerific elements in here. Ross Hollebon Three undefined pieces on the board may decide the outcome of the rescue attempt on Tantiss Base during the finale of The Bad Batch series. We know who Rampart is, but can he change? Is Emerie brave enough to hold an offer to help Echo rescue the children and the prisoners? And can the Zillo Beast, discovered by Omega as she continues exploring the innards of Tantiss, provide the seemingly under-matched “good guys” with something to level the playing field? The final episode should expose whether they are, respectively, a scorpion or a frog from the old fable (likely originated in Russia or Persia). Hunter, Crosshair, Wrecker, and Rampart attempt to navigate the deadly forest after they are shot down while approaching the base—their plan of attaching to the science vessel a success. Rampart, shortly after explaining to Crosshair, “You’re like me. Loyal to no one but yourself,” is separated from the trio of Batchers and is captured by Stormtroopers. What will be his next move when likely confronted by Dr. Hemlock? Echo manages to gather more intel on the science vessel—as well as Stormtrooper armor and a new droid right hand—before escaping into the base and finding the lab. There Echo is caught by Dr. Emerie, who knows it is him based on Omega’s descriptions of her brothers. She doesn’t raise an alarm. Instead, she hears out Echo’s pleas to do the right thing and be a Clone instead of an Imperial doing a job. He explains the plan is to rescue all the prisoners and that is when she alerts him more children are being observed and experimented on than just Omega. For the moment she appears ready to help Team Omega, but time, and deadly situations, will tell. Finally, Omega has started to teach the other children to think critically on their feet, employing them to “cover her” if any scientists come to the Vault while she’s spelunking and traversing inside the walls of the base. The kids do their job, and she can report to them that there is a Zillo beast in a giant tank within the base. She has already convinced the children her brothers are there to rescue them—but has she discovered the great equalizer, if there is a way to free the beast and let it attack Tantiss from within like its predecessor did Coruscant during the Clone Wars? Welcome to the finale. Mark Newbold I'm convinced that in a few short months we'll look back on The Bad Batch with increasing fondness. While it's often overlooked for other shows (currently sitting in the shadow of the pre-Acolyte build, last season overlapping with The Mandalorian season three) the series has consistently delivered high quality television blending the 'current events' of the galaxy with a whole lot of heart as we watch Omega and her brothers navigate their way through this post-Order 66 world. It's given us a view of the galaxy that we could never have dreamed of just a few short years ago, taking us beyond The Clone Wars not only with characters concieved by George Lucas himself (and as such making this one of the last projects with his fingerprints all over it) but also in a way that has expanded and built up the Palpatine masterplan of Project: Necromancer. This show is far more important than most give it credit for. Flash Strike had the tough job of bringing the show right up to the finish line, and did it with some panache. While Omega does what comes naturally and works to solve the puzzle of escaping the inescapable Vault, her brothers along with former Vice Admiral Rampart smash into Wayland on their way to Mount Tantiss, navigating the forests, evading the local fauna but ultimately being separated with Rampart back in Imperial custody. Sure, there's every chance he'll try and use whatever leverage he has to extricate himself from the situation by offering up Clone Force 99 (and a good-guy-turn may duplicate Star Wars Rebels Agent Kallus a little too closely) but with the finale just days away, we can hope he'll 'do the right thing' (from a very biased certain point of view). As Omega makes her play and pops the wall cavity to wriggle inside and find a way out she stumbles across something truly surprising; a Zillo Beast, smaller than ones we seen before (but we know how fast they can grown when introduced to the right stimulus) but no doubt able to cause significant damage. How will that factor in to the end of the show, and the most important question - will any of our heroes survive? Only Rex's fate is assured. If Hunter, Wrecker, Crosshair and Omega somehow escape the clutches of Hemlock and the Empire, where will they go? Pabu seems unlikely (although never forget the son of Anakin Skywalker was raised on his adoptive homeworld of Tatooine under the surname 'Skywalker', so hiding in plain sight may not be out of the question) and for now that second galaxy of Peridea is shrouded in myth. It seems Tech truly did die, so with no one's safety assured and Omega such a key element in the entire project, the final episode could make for some uncomfortable viewing as choices are made. As for Flash Strike, it was a high-quality, confident episode that did exactly what it needed to and left us at the cusp of the final episode with plenty of questions yet to be answered. Dan Lo Due to yet another mental lapse, I did not initially realize that next week will be the show's finale. For several hours after watching Flash Strike, I thought there were still two episodes remaining until a friend corrected me. In that context, it makes sense that this week's episode of The Bad Batch hit us with a slew of cliffhangers: Rampart was captured, Clone Force 99 were on their way to the base, Echo ran into Dr. Emerie who seemed ready to defect, and Omega had hatched a plan that will likely involve a Zillo Beast. That's quite a few threads to resolve all in one go. Are we in for an hour-long finale? Maybe I'm completely blanking here, but how did Clone Commander Scorch determine that Rampart was involved in infiltrating the orbital station last week? Regardless, the former Vice Admiral is now back in Imperial custody and has exactly one episode left to make some sort of difference. But for who? Speaking of blanking, I'm once again lost in the broader Star Wars chronology. Could this be the same Zillo Beast that has previously appeared on a different show, or completely unrelated? I also don't remember enough about them in general to make any intelligent guesses on how it might play a part in Omega's escape plans. I'm having a hard time getting a read on Dr. Scalder's role in all this. For two episodes in a row, her inspections have served to keep both the kids and viewers on edge but never results in any meaningful consequence. She has even twice nearly caught Omega sneaking through the dumbwaiter shafts like a scene out of Ocean's 13. If nothing else, Scalder must surely be 100% Imperial due to her name (insert reference to Luke's last name not being Starkiller). The friend who pointed out that next week will be the finale also guessed that Crosshair may not make it out of the show alive in order to complete his redemption arc. I hadn't planned on making any guesses, but it's appropriate to echo the possibility given that I've spent most of the season asserting Crosshair's main character status. On the other hand, we already saw Tech making an unexpected sacrifice last season. Would another one feel too repetitive? Last but not least, we've had more than a few major cameos this season. There's a lot to resolve in the finale, but maybe there's room for one more. On the other hand, with Mount Tantiss being the scene of the final showdown, we might be limited to someone who knows of its secret location. Regardless, we will find out soon enough. Eric Onkenhout We are now at the penultimate episode of The Bad Batch as a series with Flash Strike, the 14th episode of Season 3. Omega continues her escape plan. While the Batch arrives at Weyland their shuttle is attacked by Imperial fighters. Hunter, Crosshair, Wrecker, and Rampart narrowly escape their stolen shuttle before it crashes into the jungle. In the jungles of Weyland, they’re confronted by vicious beasts while being chased by Imperial troopers. Meanwhile, Echo infiltrates Tantiss Base and in the process gains a droid hand and meets Emerie Karr. It’s obvious how much of an impact Omega had on Crosshair’s outlook on life. Although Rampart is not convinced. Crosshair says he’s a changed person because Omega didn't leave him behind and he’ll show her the same respect. Loyalty is everything to Crosshair. Omega’s escape plan has huge Andor vibes which makes sense since the Empire’s prison designs are likely similar on various planets. And seeing the Zillo beast was an unexpected surprise. Another stellar episode of The Bad Batch. I’m not sure if it’s been confirmed but there still seems to be a lot to wrap up in one episode so I wouldn’t be surprised if the final episode is an hour long or more. With the last episode titled The Cavalry Has Arrived we’re bound to see lots of cameos and Karr has already turned on the Empire by helping Echo, But this still does not feel like the end of their story unless we have some casualties. It’s going to be stressful either way. [amazon box="1368095178"]

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https://youtu.be/6Z-gTwjewkg We posted this yesterday from the Disney Plus Korean Instagram page, and now we have their YouTube version which gives a much wider look at the new shots from The Acolyte, which lands on Disney Plus 4th / 5th June 2024. D-7 Stars fall on Haeundae, Busan 🌊💫 Star Wars Day 2024 ⚔️ ☄️May 4-5, Star Wars Day in Haeundae ☄️Pop-up zone, various events from sand art to Star Wars drone show ☄️Special guests and May the Force be with you in 2024, including a special talk session! Disney+ original series [Acolyte]🌠 Episodes 1 and 2 released globally simultaneously on June 5th! Stay tuned to Fantha Tracks for weekly dives into the episodes, including our group review, new episodes of Making Tracks Reaction Chat, the Guide to The Acolyte and the long-awaited return of Good Morning Tatooine on Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK time. [amazon box="1368095194"]

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Retailing for £74.99, this is the new Star Wars: Shatterpoint High Ground Terrain Pack squad pack expansion from Atomic Mass Games, including 2 ganties and 2 tower frames, giving gamers 90 minutes of game play and the chance to gain the high ground against their opponents. [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="large" td_select_gallery_slide="slide" ids="161263,161265"] Players can add even more thematic terrain to their games of Star Wars: Shatterpoint with the High Ground Terrain Pack! Whether they’re dueling on Mustafar or fighting for control of Naboo, the two gantries and two tower frames that players can build, assemble, and paint in this pack give players even more power to customize their battlefields with terrain straight out of the Star Wars galaxy. [amazon box="1368095178"]

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https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HQ3U68QeoZA?feature=share They may very well be the bad guys who do good, but never forget that the UK Garrison carry out the will of the Emperor, and if you get on the wrong side of them, they won't hesitate to bring you to justice. Here's one such encounter at Megacon LIVE in Birmingham last month. Have you missed out on seeing the #UKGarrison? Want to see the treatment Rebel sympathisers can expect at events? Join us in this footage of a recent Imperial stop and citation! Be part of the UK Garrison here: ukgarrison.co.uk/join-us and tell us in the comments if you have met us! You can hear our chat with UK Garrison CO Michael Cullen on a recent episode of Making Tracks, where we also caught up with The Living Force audiobook narrator (and all-round Star Wars legend) Marc Thompson. [amazon box="B0CV9MJLFY"]

#501stLegion #UKGarrison #UKG

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While the Star Wars galaxy continues to expand with new stories, comics, books, collectibles, conventions and much more, we also have to say goodbye to characters and series along the way. For three years (much longer if you count the seventh season of The Clone Wars and the four episodes shown as unfinished story reels at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim in April 2015) and across 47 episodes of the show, The Bad Batch has thrilled us, intrigued us, shown us the state of the galaxy in the early days of Imperial rule (The Palpatinian Era?) but most affectingly allowed us to travel around the galaxy with these fantastic characters as they look out for their 'big' sister Omega. That journey ends this coming Wednesday with the final episode of season three, and StarWars.com bring us this clip as the countdown nears completion. https://twitter.com/starwars/status/1784069985276748045 We'll bring you our group review of The Cavalry Has Arrived next week and until then listen back to our Making Tracks The Bad Batch roundtable episodes with Brad Rau, Jennifer Corbett and Michelle Ang. Fantha Tracks Radio: A Star Wars Podcast Network · Making Tracks: The Bad Batch Season 3 Roundtable: With Jennifer Corbett and Brad Rau Fantha Tracks Radio: A Star Wars Podcast Network · Making Tracks: The Bad Batch Season 3 Roundtable: With Michelle Ang [amazon box="0593723430"]

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If you've a hankering to play with some slime, don't just go for the nearest available goop but track down these awesome Star Wars themed slime pots allowing you to roll the slime of Darth Vader, Din Djarin, Grogu and a Stormtrooper to your hearts content. $8.99 and available on Amazon or at Barnes & Noble, how can you hope to resist? Star Wars Slime Jars - Vader, Mando, Grogu, Stormtrooper [gallery link="file" columns="4" size="large" ids="161239,161236,161234,161237"] (Ages 6+ / Approx. Retail Price: $8.99/ Available Now at Amazon and Barnes & Noble) • The slime jars are geared for ages 6 and up and will be sold at Amazon and Barnes & Noble for approximately $8.99. • Star Wars fan will embark on a journey across the galaxy with a collection of 4 different slimes that bring Mando, stormtroopers, Grogu, and Darth Vader right to your fingertips! • Available in green, black, metallic gray, and glossy white colors and crowned by each character, these jars are more than just containers of galactic goo — they’re a collector’s dream! • Each jar dives into the science of compounds with collector cards featuring fun facts about non-Newtonian fluids and light and reflection, drawing parallels between the slime and the characters. • Crafted with non-toxic, gluten-free ingredients offering instant stress relief for kids and adults alike. • Resealable for endless play, whether you're at work, home, or on the go, Star Wars slime is more than just a STEM activity — it's a piece of the Star Wars galaxy you can hold in your hands. • Let the tactile thrill of slime transport you to a galaxy far, far away! [amazon box="B0CV9MJLFY"]

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Star Wars and LEGO have been a thing for 25 years and as they celerate their silver anniversary Blocks Magazine - on shelves in UK stores 2nd May - dives deep into the brick to bring you all the news from the world of LEGO. Keep your ears open for a forthcoming epsiode of Canon Fodder where we'll be chatting with Blocks editor and the author of the forthcoming LEGO Star Wars: The Force of Creativity Graham Hancock. The Force has been with LEGO Star Wars for 25 years and Blocks magazine has a packed edition to celebrate the occasion. In Issue 115, Design Master Henrik Andersen discusses designing the UCS Tie Interceptor, Matt Denton reveals how he upscaled the Stormtrooper mech and the story of LEGO Star Wars is told through 25 sets. Issue 115 is available worldwide as part of a subscription or a single issue at blocksmag.com now and will be in UK stores from May 2. To celebrate May the Fourth, anyone taking out a 12 or 24 month print subscription will get a FREE exclusive LEGO Star Wars poster and FREE back issues. Order before the end of May 6 to get the deal! We’re giving away 75382 TIE Interceptor! To be in with a chance of winning, take out a subscription before June 5, 2024. You’ll be entered into a new draw every month for the duration of your subscription! LEGO Star Wars has been combining the creativity of the brick with a galaxy far, far away for 25 years. Blocks is telling the story of that collaboration through 25 sets, each of which reveals something about the incredible journey that this beloved theme has been on. In addition, a whole bunch of talented LEGO creatives join Blocks to talk about Star Wars – Design Master Henrik Andersen reveals how he revisited one of the first Ultimate Collector Series sets to deliver a new experience in the epic 75382 TIE Interceptor, 3D printing guru Matt Denton discusses his amazing upscaled Stormtrooper mech project and LEGO Certified Professional Nathan Sawaya looks back at his most unorthodox Star Wars builds. The Force is also embedded in a top 10 countdown of the best dark side minifigures, a special build project that upgrades 75372 Clone Trooper & Battle Droid Battle Pack, a tease for the new book LEGO Star Wars: The Force of Creativity and reviews of the latest sets. Elsewhere in the magazine, readers will find more detail on how Modulex bricks differ from standard LEGO elements, instructions for building the Batmobile from Batman: The Animated Series and how the LEGO Group’s assembly lines bags element for sets. This month’s 116-page edition also includes a look at amazing dragon builds, commentary on whether mechs were better back in the day, Harry Potter reviews and much, much more. Blocks is giving away 75382 TIE Interceptor! To be entered into the prize draw and to get Blocks magazine delivered every month – ahead of the shops – visit www.blocksmag.com and check out the money-saving subscription deals available. Everyone who subscribes to the print edition by June 5 will be in with a chance of winning (existing subscribers will automatically be entered into the prize draw). Everyone who subscribes to the print edition by 8.00am UK time, May 7, will be eligible for the May the Fourth promotion unless stock runs out earlier. Full details at blocksmag.com. [amazon box="0593723430"]

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Portsmouth Comic Con returns for 2024 at Portsmouth Guildhall on Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th May 2024, bringing guests from the world of film and comics together for a weekend of costuming, Q&A's and much more. Fantha Tracks are there for the weekend to cover the events, which brings a slew of great galactic guests to the south coast. Portsmouth is the largest family-friendly comic con of its kind which presents the best in comic, film, TV and pop culture entertainment in a full and fun day out for all the family. Meet the creators behind your favourite comics, delve into the works behind films, and explore some of the biggest franchises around through an exciting range of panels, displays, workshops and exhibitions. There will also be an incredible selection of merch to shop. MIchael Carter Oliver Wilson Russell Walks Troy Alders Cavan Scott George Mann Rachael Stott Paul Fry Nick Brokenshire Lucasfilm's Michael Siglain posted this about the guests coming to the event. https://twitter.com/msiglain/status/1784194806823985253 Stay tuned as we'll be covering the Maw out of this, and if you're coming we'll see you there. [amazon box="1368070396"]

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