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Coming soon to a Japanese retailer near…um…you? Wait… Well, hopefully we’ll be able to pick them up SOMEWHERE state-side. Until then, click on through for some official USB goodness from a familiar galaxy, far, far away.

#10188 Death Star™
Ages 12+. 3,803 pieces.
$399.99

Recreate the action and adventure of the Star Wars™ movies with the ultimate Death Star™ playset! This detailed battle station features an incredible array of minifigure-scale scenes and accessories from Episodes IV and VI. Its different decks include the Death Star control room, moving turbolaser turrets, hangar bay with TIE Advanced starfighter, tractor beam controls, Emperor’s throne room, detention block, Imperial conference room, droid maintenance facility, and the powerful Death Star superlaser, plus much more! Swing across the chasm with Luke and Leia, face danger in the crushing trash compactor, and duel with Darth Vader for the fate of the galaxy. With over 3,800 pieces, the Death Star measures 16” tall and 16½” wide when completed. Includes 25 Star Wars minifigures and droids!

Death Star is a LEGO Exclusive available for pre-order on www.LEGOshop.com starting July 1, 2008 and can be found in LEGO Brand Retail Stores starting September 1, 2008!

Includes the following 7 new and exclusive Star Wars minifigures and droids only found in this set!
Luke Skywalker™ (Stormtrooper outfit)
Han Solo™ (Stormtrooper outfit)
Death Star Trooper (x2)
Phlutdroid™
Interrogation Droid
Death Star Droid

Details courtesy of Gizmodo.com

The guys at Gizmodo recently had an opportunity to tour the Lego factory in Denmark, bringing back lots of great photos and video as a result. Today they are featuring video of the production line for Lego Stormtrooper mini-fig helmets! (screencap courtesy Gizmodo)

This year’s exclusive Star Wars Hallmark ornament, the Emperor’s Royal Guard, will be available ONLY during Ornament Premier Weekend, July 12-13, for $15. If last year’s demand for the exclusive Tusken Raider is any indication of how popular this new trend is, the Royal Guard will be even harder to come by - so put it on your calendar now! To see the rest of this year’s collection, click here or on the thumbnail page above. (images courtesy of Hallmark.com)

Many of us have seen this vandalized AT-AT commissioned for the Sucklord over at SUCKADELIC (aka, the dude with the Fett helmet, boombox and bling) up close and personal at various cons. Well, believe it or not, this thing is now up for AUCTION at CHRISTIE’S!?!?! It’s expected to go for $1,500 - $2,000!!!! GET THOSE MARKERS OUT BOYS AND GIRLS!!!! [via Gizmodo]

Pack your droids and load the sandcrawler. It’s almost time to head to Cincinnati for the 2008 Summer Social. This year is sure to be a great time as there will be lots to do including a  jawa marketplace  sales area, special VIP guests, games, minis tournament, prizes, food and much more. Log into the forums at OSWCC.com and pre-register for you and your family today and you’ll receive an event badge at the door for everyone in your party with your name(s)  pre-printed.

We’ll see you in about a month!

Check out the photos from the South June meeting here. Thanks to everyone who came out and helped make it such a good time!

Next up…Summer Social 2008 here in balmy Cincinnati, Ohio on July 12th… see you all there!

OSWCC bids a fond farewell to Cincinnati’s premier toy and collectibles store, The Earth, which is closing it’s brick & mortar location after eight years. The folks at the Earth have been helping collectors find rare figures, arming our toys with missing weapons, and generally been a great resource to the community. While this chapter is closing, the good news is that the Earth will continue on as an online business, dealing in similar products and offering the same outstanding service. Check them out at theearthtoymall.com. The club presented the store with a thank you card, and you can check out pictures of that here. Thanks to Stacy Lehn and Doug Winstel for the photos.

This year’s Summer Social is around the corner, and we thought we’d share the badges that will be used for the event. Star Wars artist Grant Gould was kind enough to do the designs and they reflect our ongoing jawa theme for the Social. Needless to say, they turned out pretty sweet. Take a look, and then feel free to drop by his website and check out his other work.

 The Social is coming July 12th in Cincinnati, Ohio, and pre-registration will begin soon. All pre-registered members will receive the appropriate badge with their name already on it.  If you are a member and haven’t been on the forums in a while, stop by and check out all the latest news. If you’re interested in becoming a member, see the registration page at oswcc.com.

Looking forward to seeing you in Cincinnati!