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POP QUIZ!!!

Adam_May — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:31:14 +0000

Please note that this is not a blog post — we just need this format for responses.

[EDIT: Yes, we have a winner, and details will be forthcoming tomorrow. Stay tuned!]

The PRIZE is pretty big. It’s an AT-TE courtesy of the HunterPR team (thank you Joe and Danny) and Hasbro (thank you to the entire team — even the people we don’t see, the elves). The math won’t be easy, but the reward is worth it!

The new Hasbro "Big Arsenal" AT-AT measures "more than 24 inches tall, nearly 28 inches long, and 12 inches wide". By contrast, the Super Star Destroyer Executor is enormous… many times larger than an American football field.

For the purpose of this pop quiz, let’s assume that Hasbro’s new "Big Arsenal" AT-AT is exactly 28 inches tall. If Hasbro‘s new "Big Arsenal" AT-AT were able to move at the same relative (scaled) speed as its full-size counterpart, how long would it take to walk across the entire full-size Super Star Destroyer Executor, if walking at maximum speed? (Why not?)

Calculators are allowed, but show your work (explain how you got to the answer). You must include citations to any sources of size information; Web links allowed.

Yo! Wookiepedia people! Stormy Sevenspire and his bio were APPROVED by LFL, so it’s not "fan fiction" — so when someone posts it, quit being so hateful. (Sorry, had to rant.)

Everyone 13 and older is eligible to enter. Kids, get a parent/guardian’s permission before entering (or doing anything these days). The prize will go to the first correct answer within a reasonable margin. It’s all out there, you just need to do some math. (On a FRIDAY – I am pure evil.)

There’s a cash register ringing, and it weighs so heavy on my back… (AGAIN!)

Adam_May — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:07:59 +0000

Thanks to one of my home crowd heroes here in Atlanta on the ASWCC (Atlanta Star Wars Collectors Club), there’s a deal to be had. How good is this deal? Try a Turbo Tank for pennies less than $65 shipped!

Atlanta’s Darth Pharaoh writes:

"Target.com has a deal online only. 10 off Hasbro purchase of 30 or more, 20 off 60 or more and 30 off 90 or more. Plus use the code 4MMHDHBE during checkout and get another 10% off plus free shipping. I just ordered the Turbo Tank and the total with tax was 64.79. A really good deal I just couldn’t pass up."

Note: This is NOT a paid or sponsored post.

I Can Have Both

Adam_May — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:35:46 +0000

The Ballad of Stormy Sevenspire…

"Stormy Sevenspire was a Jedi archaeologist ("picker") who survived Order 66 through sheer miscommunication and went to ground when Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi sent out their order to do so from the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. Using archaeology, instinct, and unfettered skill, he lives to find other Jedi who heeded the call to go-to-ground." —— Character bio, The Legacy Collection

As one of the few characters in the EU (hey, Lucas approved the name and back-story) with an active voice, Stormy Sevenspire is officially throwing his hat into the ring to be your Expanded Universe candidate.

Stormy Sevenspire actively supports the resurrection of the Jedi Order, and, along with his assistant, they weave among thieves to salvage important Jedi artifacts and send spy reports to the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire.

Stormy Sevenspire is the only candidate in the running who has been "manufactured", and this is the only chance that will allow others to own a piece of Jedi history! Stormy Sevenspire will even carry an ice cream maker if needed.

Voting ends soon, so remember the name Stormy Sevenspire. This rare chance to choose a figure through Hasbro’s Star Wars Fan Choice voting is your opportunity to steer the course at Hasbro. The power is yours!

OK, so now that that’s out of the way, we have some goodies for you (and, no, this isn’t to buy votes). There have been some technical difficulties getting the high resolution PDF files of the posters/checklists for the Legacy Collection and The Clone Wars. Here’s what we do have two truly amazing images from the posters that are suitable for printing, and a cool checklist. We’re working on getting high-resolution, printable checklists that can be dispersed to spouses, partners, and anyone else who will snag new figures for you! Stay tuned.

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Has the Perrier gone straight to my head?

Adam_May — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:18:03 +0000

Most people think that we (the collector media) go to Toy Fair for swag, which may be the case. (Stuff is sold on eBay here and there, and hotels generally run about $200/night.) This year, however, was a lean year. At Hasbro we received USB "thumb" drives with pictures of product, and that’s it. Well, not exactly… for our parched gullets, dried from cold weather and schlepping around on foot (which most of us don’t do) there were Hasbro branded bottles of water. Using an old Jedi mind trick (i.e. stuffing one in my bag) I managed to smuggle an extra out. So here’s one to add to the image banks…

And for you DIY types, here’s a scan of the label to print and stick on your own standard-sized water bottle. (Kids! Get your parents’ permission first!)

Right click and save image. Do not print from your browser!

And, of course, what would I be if I didn’t mention that Morrissey’s new "album" (as we used to call them) is out now on Attack Records. It is gently titled "Years of Refusal", and there’s even a bonus DVD included.

As a bonus (since I have to go to the post office with my head hung in shame) the first person who sends in a picture with the aforementioned "Years of Refusal" Deluxe Edition will receive the real-deal Hasbro water bottle pictured above. [This one is open to U.S. residents ONLY. Liquids are almost impossible to ship overseas. Sorry!]

How Soon Is Now?

Adam_May — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:49:15 +0000

My Galactic cohort, the inimitable Sir Adam of Pawlus, isn’t the only one who receives questions, but, sometimes due to miscommunication or sheer rudeness, I receive questions. Questions range from the absurd to the obscene. I’ve even received a few compliments. So this is my very, very Q and A just to have some fun with the weirdness that trickles into my mailbox.

[Blogger's Note: Some questions are edited for the sake of the English language.]

1. Are you really serious wanting an Ackmena / Bea Arthur action figure? Was she really a Marine?

A.M. I have never been more serious about anything in my life. She’s a real American hero, and she really was a United States Marine. (I see a Star Wars and G.I. Joe crossover opportunity.)

From Wikipedia: "Born Bernice Frankel in New York City on May 13, 1922… Arthur became a medical technologist before World War II. She also served in the U.S. Marine Corps."

She also beat Chuck Norris down so hard that he begged her for the sweet, merciful release of death. She let him live just to know what real fear is.

2. Do you really plan on buying four BMF Millennium Falcons?

A.M. Absolutely, if not more. One will be for modding/customizing a bit; one will be for my office on my second floor; and one will be for ‘the archive’ on my third floor. I’ll purchase a fourth piece to give to my favorite charity during the winter holidays (along with an AT-TE). If you can, I say do it, too. Donate one, and make an underprivileged kid’s holiday jump into hyperdrive.

3. Why did you write about wanting dead people? That’s gross.

A.M. Who wouldn’t want Darth Vader and Qui-Gon Jinn roasting on a funeral pyre? Extra krispy Aunt Beru and Uncle Owen? I’ve wanted them since I was a kid. (Old, mean people get what they deserve. Ick! Blue milk! Sandtroopers don’t wait until the next harvest. I grew up in Florida. I hate old people. Sorry.)

4. Why don’t you post about (blank) item being for sale/on sale/on clearance?

A.M. I actually consider myself a writer/journalist, not a salesman. Companies hire marketing people to do that. I mention sponsors here and there because we’re a little selective about who advertises with us, and I usually have some amount of respect for them. (In the past, for example, I was critical of EntertainmentEarth.com, but they really do provide service and quality to their customers. I’ve come to appreciate that much more over the years.) As for clearance, well, I’m not a big fan of the "wait for clearance" crowd. I pay full price, and, yeah, you should, too, if you want this stuff to keep coming. Do I buy extras on clearance? Oh yeah, baby, yeah… but I never wait for clearance for anything. I pay 100% full price for (at least) two of each item. I do not, however, condone the "wait" crowd. It bothers me to no end, and I’d rather see a kid get something cool for charity than an adult who waited too late to get something. Logistical collecting ain’t my thing, sorry.

5. What’s the coolest thing you own?

A.M. Uh… I’ll assume this means Star Wars item, right? Coolest… I’m going off to think. Be right back. OK… the coolest item I own is made of wax (the famed "Kenner Wax") and it’s in a safety-deposit box along with my will and some stocks because who knows what could happen? (I’ve actually had a house burn down, as a child, full of Star Wars collectibles.) So, yeah, that’s it, and that’s all I’ll say about it. No, it’s not worth a lot of actual money, but it has a lot of value to me as a work of art.

HasbroToyShop.com Deal/Coupon

Adam_May — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 14:22:20 +0000

Use code "FALL25" for 25% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at HasbroToyShop.com. (They may not have the latest in stock, but that’s what dealz are for, right?) No, this is not a paid plug, just a helping hand.

While we’re helping, here’s a cool English-to-Wookiee translator. Learn Shyriiwook the easy way!

You Just Haven’t Earned It Yet Blogger

Adam_May — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 14:23:40 +0000

I don’t usually post on Mondays, but my partner and I worked on this image for a good chunk of Saturday, so I’d better get off my backside and post it. This is the big freebie poster that Hasbro handed out at Comic-Con this year featuring most of The Saga Collection. (I’m guessing those last two waves weren’t exactly planned when they shot this, no?)

This file is being made available as a massive PDF and as a large JPG image. Click the links below to choose your poison, and don’t say I never did anything for ya. (It took hours and hours of meticulous scanning to get this just right.)

The kind people at Hasbro were sweet enough to give us a big bundle of these posters, and we will be sharing the love with you, dear readers. As you read this, wheels are in motion. Packaging is being purchased in bulk… USPS shipping is being co-ordinated… and splines are being reticulated. Check back later in the week for all of the pertinent details.

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Adam_May — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 16:50:30 +0000

Today seems to be a big markdown day at Target stores nationwide, with prices for clearance ranging from 50%-75% off. At the store here in Atlanta (Buckhead) a local dealer loaded up ten carts full of toys ranging from Star Wars to Barbie, and he was bragging about it as he loaded up five more carts.

Don’t let that stop you from getting some deals, though. With VTSC figures and Demise of General Grievous figures in the $3~ range, it’s worth a stop. Some stores even reportedly have the Target-exclusive Skirmish in the Senate Battle Pack for $5~.

Readers please note the new poll on the front right side of the Galactic Hunter home page, and vote. The best way to send a clear message to Hasbro is to tell them what you really want. No, Bea Arthur is not listed.

Also, Blogger reader Jared Chalfant sent in this photo of a custom Ackmena figure that he made.

Adam_May — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 19:02:09 +0000

Saga Collection Sandtrooper in stock @ kbtoys.com – $7.99/per.

(That whooshing sound you hear is the sound of troop builders in a feeding frenzy.)

Deals: Clone Wars Animation Clearance

Adam_May — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 04:15:40 +0000

Star Wars: Clone Wars Limited Edition Anakin vs. Asajj Animation Cel – Unframed — $209.99

Star Wars: Clone Wars Limited Edition Anakin vs. Asajj Animation Cel – Framed — $391.99

Star Wars: Clone Wars Yoda Model Sheet – Framed — $363.99

Star Wars: Clone Wars General Grievous Model Sheet – Framed –$363.99

Note: These are not commissioned ads, just deals to help those who might care.