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		<title>The Official Blog on Hiatus for Reworking</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:31:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/?p=8881</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Official Star Wars Blog is now on temporary hiatus as the Lucas Online team continues to explore new directions for StarWars.com. New authors, new articles, and new points of view are in the works for the Blog that will cover the entire Star Wars experience. As with all changes undertaken on the website, we [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Win a Life-Sized Figure of Darth Malgus</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:52:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pvilmur</dc:creator>
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Throughout the Great Galactic War, the ruthless Sith Lord Malgus spread chaos and destruction across the galaxy. With his hulking figure and piercing gaze, Darth Malgus struck fear in the hearts of even the most hardened of Republic troopers. Now you will have the chance to stand before the legendary Sith Lord within your very [...]]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:02:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pvilmur</dc:creator>
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A month ago, we reported on several Star Wars: Episode I 3D promotions being launched in Japan, including the Pepsi premium character straps. 
With Episode I 3D still playing in theaters there (it was released March 15), the promotional tie-in campaigns are still very active, with some downright cool items available exclusively to Japanese fans [...]]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:20:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pvilmur</dc:creator>
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Issue #11 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Magazine goes on sale today (April 3) and includes two all-new adventures &#8212; 

In &#8220;Deadly Droid&#8221;, a crucial meeting of the Senate is taking place, drawing dignitaries &#8212; and those who’d like to destroy them &#8212; from all over the Republic! Separatists place a bomb inside R2-D2, [...]]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:50:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pvilmur</dc:creator>
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HasbroToyShop.com sends a heads-up that 20% will be knocked off the retail price of all Star Wars toys listed at their site for US shoppers through April 1, 2012 (details). If you&#8217;ve been on the fence about that Republic Attack Shuttle or Luke FX Lightsaber, now&#8217;s the time to pounce!
Head on over to HasbroToyShop.com now.
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pvilmur</dc:creator>
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Everyone’s favorite droid from the Star Wars galaxy is now part of LEGO’s Ultimate Collector Series! The new 2,127-piece set features fantastic detailing, such as retractable third leg, front panels that open to reveal a universal computer interface arm and a circular saw, rotating head and two fold-out front spacecraft linkage control arms. With the [...]]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:52:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pvilmur</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/?p=8792</guid>
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Save 35% on the cover price!
Get eight issues of Star Wars Insider at a bargain price for one day only!
Subscribe to Star Wars Insider today and save 35% off the cover price. This exclusive subscription offer is available all over the world for 24 hours only &#8211; so act now to avoid disappointment! Click here
Need [...]]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:01:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pvilmur</dc:creator>
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Sold exclusively at next week’s WonderCon in Anaheim, California, Kotobukiya will be offering an exclusive Shock Trooper 2-pack pre-painted snap-fit kit through Action Figure Xpress (booth #457)!
The 1/10 scale statue stands over 7 inches tall and is limited to just 1,000 pieces. From Kotobukiya:
Outfitted in standard Clone Trooper armor, these elite security forces were immediately [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Star Wars Identities Exhibit Portraits</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:42:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pvilmur</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/?p=8747</guid>
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(DETAIL)
The Star Wars Identities exhibit, which opens in Montreal, Canada on April 19 and comes to Edmonton, Canada on October 27, will explore the theme of personal identity both in ourselves and in the characters that inhabit the Star Wars universe. The exhibit’s marquee image – the inkblot Darth Vader – quickly captivated our readers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Celeb Fans Remember Artist Ralph McQuarrie</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 02:47:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bonniegrrl</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Star Wars Art]]></category>
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words: Bonnie Burton
This week marks the sad passing of conceptual artist Ralph McQuarrie. The legendary conceptual artist not only inspired filmmaker George Lucas making Star Wars possible, but also other future directors, actors, screenwriters and more, not to mention millions of fans worldwide.
We asked some of our favorite celebrity fans what McQuarrie meant to them, [...]]]></description>
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