Star Wars Auction
To be auctioned Aug. 1 for a cool $170k, this is the TIE Fighter that bumped off Darth Vader in Star Wars IV: A New Hope. Cheaper: C3PO’s shoes, Cantina alien head and Imperial officer costume.
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Star Wars Kustomz
Released at the 2008 San Diego Comic Convention, this limited edition Red Baron TIE Fighter is a nod to hot rod culture. Coming soon: Darth Vader’s Star Destroyer dragster.
The Master Chief and Grunts
The Master Chief and Grunts is up on eBay at a cool starting bid of $1,600; auction ends 8/17. Made out of sterling silver, it’s a 1/9th scale statue and is completely one of a kind.
LEGO SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom
Journey to Bikini Bottom with this LEGO Icons set inspired by SpongeBob SquarePants. The 1794-piece set includes SpongeBob’s pineapple, Squidward’s Moai head, and Patrick’s rock. You’ll also get figures of SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Gary the Snail, and DoodleBob, along with mini-scenes of the Boatmobile, Bubblestand, and Jellyfish Fields.
Batman/Superman/Weird Al: World’s Weirdest Comic
Written by Mark Waid, the unlikely and unexpected superhero mashup Batman/Superman/Weird Al: World’s Weirdest #1 is a 40-page DC comic book that finds the unlikely trio dimension-hopping and cracking wise. It’s not Weird Al’s first time in 2D. He previously guest-edited an issue of MAD Magazine and was featured in two DC variant covers.
Flight, Volume Five
Fresh for this summer, the fifth volume of Kazu Kibuishi’s Flight series of books is now available. Inside are 368 enjoyable, full-color pages from 23 accomplished comic book artists.
Star Wars Death Star Jigsaw Puzzle + Trivia
That’s no moon. It’s a Death Star jigsaw puzzle! This 1000-piece, double-sided puzzle from Ridley’s Games features the second Death Star when it was under construction on the front side. The other side is a blueprint schematic of the planet killer. It’s a challenging build plus 25 trivia questions made for Star Wars fans and
2-Can Cooler Stack
This insulated tube from GSI Outdoors holds two standard 12 oz. drink cans and keeps them cool for up to 18 hours without ice. It’s made from durable stainless steel, with double-wall insulation, a screw-top lid, and a carrying handle. Available in blue, red, yellow, or green.
Planet of the Apes Evolution
It was Earth, all along: Planet of the Apes will be coming to Blu-Ray 11/4 in a 40 Year Evolution five disc set. Includes all five films in 1080p with 5.1 DTS MA, along with a 200 page art book.
Fulton Steamboat Willie Playing Cards
Walt Disney’s Steamboat Willie, along with its depictions of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, entered the public domain in 2024. Fulton’s Playing Cards took advantage of this with a playful deck featuring court cards decorated with said mice, along with other characters from the 1928 cartoon. The cards have holographic foil backs and come in an
Fraction Adding Machine
Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories has a DIY for making your own Fraction Adding Machine out of a Rice Krispies Box, glue and tape. It’s based on an actual 1952 calculator.
Darth Maul Vinyl Collectible
Let’s be clear: Darth Maul was gypped, but we’re happy that he’s getting some primo exposure with this vinyl collectible by Medicom (avail. Q2 2008). Preordering is a good idea: he’s limited edition.