eFX NEWS: CONCEPT DARTH VADER HELMET
eFX Introduces Darth Vader Concept Helmet,Based on Designs by Ralph McQuarrie
Signed by Star Wars Artist, Digitally Sculpted Helmet*Goes on Sale Monday, Feb. 8
One of the most unique Star Wars collectibles ever designed will be available to fans beginning Monday, Feb. 8, when eFX Inc. introduces the Ralph McQuarrie Signature Edition Darth Vader Concept Helmet.
It's a 3-D version of Darth Vader as he's never been seen on screen, as this extraordinary helmet brings to reality what until now has existed only in the lavish production illustrations created by McQuarrie during the development of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. Only 250 of these lavishly detailed helmets û which can be separated into three pieces û will be produced worldwide.
Affectionately dubbed "McVader" by developers at eFX, the helmet was created from one of those original concept sketches chosen by McQuarrie û and brought to life by digital sculptor Jay Kushwara exclusively for eFX. "He'S captured the true sinister essence of the Darth Vader that Ralph McQuarrie envisioned in his original sketch,ö said Bryan Ono, president of eFX, which also produces limited-edition, collectible replicas inspired by classic Disney movies and by Star Trek.
Pre-orders for the Darth Vader Concept Helmet from eFX will begin at 9 a.m. Pacific time (12 p.m. Eastern) on Monday, Feb. 8. The retail price for the helmet is $899, plus shipping and handling, and a non-refundable deposit of $250 will be required at the time of pre-order. The balance will be due when the Darth Vader Concept Helmet is ready to ship, which is estimated to be in late May.
Due to the extremely limited worldwide edition size of 250 pieces, eFX will limit orders to two helmets during the first 48 hours of availability.
For complete details of the Darth Vader Concept Helmet, the ordering process and additional information, visit the eFX Inc. website at www.efxcollectibles.com.
STAR WARS TOYS HEADING FOR HAPPY MEALS!
Star Wars Coming Soon to McDonald's® Happy Meal®!
Starting February 26, McDonald's will be bringing their Star Wars promotion to kids throughout North America. The Happy Meal promotion will feature different Happy Meal Star Wars premiums, including four "character keepers" (Darth Vader, Anakin, Yoda, and R2-D2) and four starship launchers (Millennium Falcon, X-wing Fighter, Jedi Starfighter, and Republic Gunship). The character keepers also come with a cool Star Wars temporary tattoo and all premiums feature a unique code!The Happy Meal packaging will feature images of Darth Vader and Yoda, games and instructions that direct consumers to the McDonald's HappyMeal.com website where they are able to join the quest to "Help Defend McWorld from Darth Vader" in McDonald's free virtual world for kids, as well as experience augmented reality with McD Vision. Visitors to the site should not forget their secret code (inside every Happy Meal) which unlocks a special lightsaber feature within the Darth Vader quest.
© 2010 McDonald's. While supplies last at participating McDonald's. Ask about the special toys for children under 3.
HASBRO TOY NEWS: GET THREE FREE FIGURES WITH PURCHASE OF STAR WARS ROLE PLAY TOYS!
Hasbro's Free Figure Giveaway!
Remember the days when you had to cut out the proof-of-purchase seals on your otherwise mint action figure cards in order to send away for that free Boba, Bossk, or Build Your Armies set? Well Hasbro is bringing back the mail-away offer, except this time you can spare that C-10 card or package from the scissors -- just send in the sales receipt for select items along with a filled-out redemption form and three Saga Legends action figures are yours for free!
Head on over to Hasbro's Free Figure Giveaway page for all the details!
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