With the San Diego Comic-Con International starting this week, Star Wars fans are sure to be plotting their schedules to hit the many Star Wars licensee booths offering exclusives and free swag. We've compiled a list of some of the items you'll want to be sure to include (and fortunately, many of these are located in the Lucasfilm Pavilion!). Also be sure to check out our list of Star Wars-related events happening at Comic-Con this year!
HasbroToyShop.com (Booth #3329)
EXCLUSIVE: Star Wars Vintage Revenge of the Jedi Special Edition Death Star Collector's Pack ($129.99): Revenge is finally served in this incredible package of 12 figures and two exclusive mini-figures, all on highly collectible Revenge of the Jedi packaging! This Comic-Con special edition figure is the only place to get all 12 short-packed Star Wars Vintage figures in one place, all individually carded with packaging that pays tribute to Kenner's classic "lost" Revenge of the Jedi backing cards, which bore the original name of Episode VI. In addition, this special Death Star collector's pack will be the only place to get Salacious Crumb and the Mouse Droid on Vintage Revenge of the Jedi mini-backing cards. The other figures included are Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, R2-D2, Darth Vader, B-wing Pilot, Admiral Ackbar, Boba Fett, Endor Rebel Trooper, Stormtrooper, Wicket the Ewok, Princess Leia and TIE Fighter Pilot.
EXCLUSIVE: Indiana Jones "Lost Wave" Special Edition Collector's Pack ($64.99): Just in time for the 30th anniversary of Raiders of the Lost Ark, Hasbro excavates an entire "lost wave" of the fan-favorite 2008 Indiana Jones line as a Comic-Con special edition Collector's Pack! Each pack includes Indy in German Disguise (with rocket launcher), Satipo (with torch and backpack), Classic Indy (with pistol, Idol, sandbag, torch and logo base), Marion (with snakes and torch), German Mechanic (with removable hat and wrench) and Toht (with medallion, hot poker, removable overcoat and alternate "melting" head). Complete your Indiana Jones collection with this collectable box set featuring six individually carded toys!
SWAG: LOTS of it:
- Limited Edition Clone Wars poster which fans can have signed by Dave Filoni, who designed this poster specifically for this event -- and it's free! A ticket will be required to participate in the autograph session. Hasbro will distribute special tickets on a first come, first serve basis Saturday morning beginning at 9:30am in the Hasbro booth.
- Two-sided Revenge of the Jedi poster. Front has the original movie poster recreated using the 3.75-inch action figures while the back side showcases all figures in the Revenge packaging as well as the rest of the Vintage figures assortment.
- Death Star Revenge Temporary tattoos.
- Figure cardbacks!
- Bonus: Cartoon Network will be in the booth giving away Clone Wars buttons on Saturday from 11am to noon.
LEGO Systems Inc (Booth #2829)
Available first: LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendars ($49.99): Comic-Con attendees and LEGO Star Wars fans have the opportunity to buy the first 1,000 LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendars in the world. The regular item doesn't go on sale until September! (Also, don't miss LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace on Cartoon Network this Friday!)
Lucasfilm and Fox (Booth #3528 and 4312)
Gift with purchase: The first 1,138 fans to pre-order the Star Wars Saga on Blu-ray either at Comic-Con or at foxconnect.com will receive a bonus limited edition lithograph! Also, five different character masks will be given away, one free each day, with a sixth available at The Star Wars Fan Movie Awards (Thursday 8:30pm - 11:30pm, Ballroom 20).
Gentle Giant (Booth #3513)
EXCLUSIVE: Ralph McQuarrie design Snowtrooper Mini Bust ($70.00): A new Mini Bust inspired by early designs for the snowtroopers in The Empire Strikes Back by Ralph McQuarrie!
EXCLUSIVE: 12-inch Series Vinyl Cape Jawa ($70.00): The new 12-inch series based on Kenner's original 1970s 4-inch action figure line continues with an enlargement of one of the most coveted of all Star Wars action figures -- Vinyl-Caped Jawa. The original Jawa action figures included a cape made of tan vinyl, which was soon replaced by cloth, making the first version exceedingly rare.
Sideshow Collectibles (Booth #1929)
EXCLUSIVE: Clone Commander 12-inch Figure ($89.99) SOLD OUT: This Comic-Con attendee exclusive is available for pick up only to those who pre-ordered from their site (it has since sold out).
Hallmark (Booth #2913H)
EXCLUSIVE: IG-88 and Dengar Ornament 2-Pack ($35.00): Bounty hunters IG-88 and Dengar from The Empire Strikes Back will be featured in a two-pack and are original sculpts. IG-88 will be cast in metal. Limited edition of 1,000 sets.
SWAG: Additionally, Hallmark will be giving away five different pinback buttons featuring the 2011 Star Wars Keepsake ornaments!
Acme Archives (Booth #5629)
EXCLUSIVE: Darth Maul Character Key ($35.00): From the continued line of Acme Archives' Star Wars: Animated Character Keys, comes this first installment from the Prequel Universe. Limited to 500 pieces.
EXCLUSIVE: Star Wars Visions Limited Edition Lithograph ($50.00): "Empire of Style" by legendary artist Alex Ross measures 18x24 inches and is signed by the artist. Edition size of 300.
SWAG: Follow Acme on Twitter (@AcmeArchives ) for random giveaway announcements throughout the event!
Her Universe (Booth 2913F)
EXCLUSIVE: Star Wars Naboo Charm ($12.00): Everyone likes to feel a bit regal! Get this convention exclusive sterling silver plated charm for your Star Wars charm bracelet only at San Diego Comic Con, Dragon*Con and New York Comic Con.
Comic Images (Booth #2913B)
EXCLUSIVE: Figrin D'an Super Deformed Plush ($10.00): Could Comic Images be getting the band back together? Better pick up Figrin D'an from the Mos Eisley Cantina just in case! Comic Images will also be premiering a bunch of new Star Wars plush figures and vehicles, so be sure and stop by!
DK Publishing (Booth #2913G)
SWAG: The first 100 people to stop by the DK booth on Preview Night (Wednesday) get an exclusive DK Star Wars tote bag! Additionally, on Saturday at noon, DK will be giving away copies of the LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Sticker Collection while supplies last. Finally, on Sunday (Kids' Day!), the first 150 kids to stop by the DK booth will receive a free DK Star Wars Reader!
Mimoco (Booth #2913M)
EXCLUSIVE: Bossk Mimobot USB Flash Drive ($24.95-$49.95): Limited to just 500 pieces, Bossk continues the popular line of Star Wars-themed character flash drives. Available in 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB.
Gift with purchase: Lando Calrissian poster with the purchase of any Star Wars Mimobot! Actor Billy Dee Williams will be at the Mimoco booth on Friday between 12:00pm and 1:30pm.
Dark Horse Comics (Booth #2615)
A one-of-a-kind stormtrooper helmet hand-painted by artist Chris Scalf will be awarded to one lucky attendee of the "Dark Horse 20 Years of Star Wars Comics" panel (Friday July 22 1pm to 2pm, room 7AB). Read more here.
SWAG: A limited edition Knight Errant print will be available to everyone who shows at the Dark Horse Star Wars panel listed above. Additionally, "I Read Star Wars" buttons will be available for free at the Dark Horse booth!
Random House (Booth #1514/1515)
Random House will be giving away many books throughout the day based on author's signing schedules at their booth (see schedules at the Random House booth).
SWAG: Heir to the Empire 20th Anniversary Bookplates are available for free at the booth while supplies last. Author Timothy Zahn will also be signing these during his scheduled signings at the booth! Darth Revan masks will be given away at the booth on Thursday (between 10am and 5:30pm) and Sunday at 10am (while supplies last).
Penguin Group/Young Readers (Booth #2913R)
SWAG: Penguin will be giving away several cool freebies to Star Wars fans, including a Clone Wars: Duel at Shattered Rock cover art poster, four different Clone Wars "Read" buttons, and a sheet of nine Clone Wars magnets! This is one booth that is definitely worth the stop!
Stay tuned for possible updates as we continue to receive word from our various licensees on exclusives and giveaways!
