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Across Star Wars storytelling, droids have served a variety of roles ranging from loyal sidekicks to deadly enemies, but after this summer, fans will never look at them the same way again! Starting in July, STAR WARS: DARK DROIDS is an all-new Marvel Comics crossover event that kicks off when a new threat is unleashed throughout the galaxy, corrupting droids, cyborgs, and everything in-between! The saga will bring horror to the galaxy far, far away as droids of all allegiances and roles unite for a bold new purpose, causing chaos for the Rebellion and the Empire alike! The highly-anticipated epic will be told across a main event series, STAR WARS: DARK DROIDS, as well as tie-in issues of four ongoing series that are currently bridging the gap between the films The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi: STAR WARS, STAR WARS: DARTH VADER, STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA, and STAR WARS: BOUNTY HUNTERS. Announced last week on StarWars.com, the event will also include a spinoff series, STAR WA

PROPSTORE IS PROUD TO PRESENT: SELECT JURASSIC PARK AND JURASSIC WORLD LOTS FROM SAM NEILL’S PERSONAL ARCHIVE TO THE PUBLIC FOR THE FIRST TIME PROCEEDS FROM THE SALES OF “THE SAM NEILL COLLECTION” WILL BENEFIT UNICEF UK Sam Neill spoke of his collection; “My Jurassic Park boots, along with my Jurassic World hat, scarf, shirt, and jacket are up for auction at Propstore’s Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction on 28th June. These boots were made for kicking dinosaurs, in the words of the old song. And indeed they did, in the first Jurassic Park. I ran for miles in them. These items are utterly unique, possibly even iconic if you’re a fan. Most importantly, the full proceeds will go towards helping support refugee children through the vital and incredible work of UNICEF UK.” Highlights Include JURASSIC PARK (1993) Sam Neill Collection: Dr. Alan Grant's (Sam Neill) Boots, est. $6,000 - $12,000 Dr. Alan Grant Sam Neill Boots JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION (2022) Sam Neill Collection: Dr. Alan

COMPETITION TIME! The Bearded Trio are running a brand new competition where one lucky winner will win this brand new Indiana Jones figure with motorcycle and sidecar set .  It's from the Worlds of Adventure range from Hasbro and just the box alone has some incredible artwork.  The set comes packed with a range of accessories from a rocket launcher to Indy's trusty whip and satchel.   The competition is simple and all you have to do is head over to our Facebook or Twitter page and like and share the relevant post to enter.  It's that simple! Closing date is Friday 26th May 6pm GMT Terms & Conditions Even though the prize has been donated to us for free by Hasbro, the competition is in no way associated with the company, this is run solely by The Bearded Trio.  There is only one prize and no substitute can be given.  The closing date is as stated above where after this date we will pick a random winner.  The winner will be contacted for shipping address and asked if the

Launched last month, STAR WARS: DARTH VADER – BLACK, WHITE & RED is bringing together some of the industry’s hottest talent to tell all-new tales of terror from throughout the Dark Lord of the Sith’s brutal history! Told in stunning black, white, and red, this first-of-its-kind Star Wars title will also mark a legendary comics creator’s first foray into the galaxy far, far away—Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman has drawn an all-new cover for the final issue of the series, STAR WARS: DARTH VADER – BLACK, WHITE & RED #4! Hitting stands in July, Eastman depicts Vader in his iconic and distinct style as he finds himself trapped on the icy planet Hoth. Vader’s mysterious return to this famous Star Wars location, first seen in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, will be revealed in a thrilling new tale by writer Frank Tieri and artist Danny Earls. The issue will also present the final chapter of Jason Aaron and Leonard Kirk’s saga that ran across all four issues a

A number of Hasbro Star Wars products were announced today via a fanstream but this was my favourite.  I'm still an old school kind of guy - Rob   STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES WICKET (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 / Available: Winter 2023) STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES WICKET figure, inspired by the character’s appearance in STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI. Wicket was the brave young Ewok who willingly joined the Rebellion and aided in the battle against the Empire on the forest moon of Endor. Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes figure and 5 entertainment-inspired accessories including two club accessories and a bow accessory. Available for pre-order 5/4 at 1 pm ET at Hasbro Pulse, Amazon and other major retailers. The Bearded Trio - The Site

This Classic Clip Is a Retro Treasure Trove. Every now and then you will get a gem of a video that will materialise out of nowhere and thanks to the awesome BBC Archives YouTube channel that's exactly what has happened. This clip is from the British news programme called "Newsnight" and is entitled, " Is the BRITISH SFX Industry in CRISIS? "  It features Bernard Falk with quite literally an explosive introduction.  He asks if with the lack of funding is the British special effects industry in crisis?   The clip just keeps giving in regards to movie history.  We get to hear from Oscar-Winning Brian Johnson who has set up a new FX company called "Arkadon."  Johnson explains that they face an uncertain future with little development being done in the UK for motion control and if it doesn't change and adapt to the techniques being developed in the US then they will go down hill fast.  Their reputation he explains is what is currently getting them work

Check out all four CLASSIC TRADE DRESS VARIANT COVERS, debuting on select Star Wars titles this July! Marvel Comics and Star Wars’ decades-long history of comics storytelling will be spotlighted in a unique way this summer with a new line of CLASSIC TRADE DRESS VARIANT COVERS. This month marks 46 years since Marvel’s initial venture into a galaxy far, far away with the publication of the official comic adaptation of 1977’s Star Wars, now known as A New Hope. Hitting stands over a month before the film’s May theatrical release, the first-ever Star Wars comic series was a mega success, and Marvel continued the tradition of comics adaptations with the subsequent films, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, artist Jerry Ordway pays tribute to legendary artist Bill Sienkiewicz’s iconic covers for 1983’s Star Wars: Return of the Jedi comic series with these new CLASSIC TRADE DRESS VARIANT COVERS. Teaming up with colorist Nola

Straight from Star Wars Celebration 2023, learn all about the next event coming to Marvel Comics’ line of Star Wars comics this August! The future of Star Wars comics was revealed earlier today at Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023! Current Star Wars storytellers Charles Soule (Star Wars), Ethan Sacks (Star Wars: Bounty Hunters), Alyssa Wong (Star Wars: Doctor Aphra), Cavan Scott (Star Wars: The High Republic), and Marc Guggenheim (Star Wars: Han Solo & Chewbacca) joined Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski and Senior Lucasfilm Creative Executive Matt Martin to reveal the upcoming sagas gracing the pages of Marvel’s hit Star Wars comics including DARK DROIDS, an ambitious new event launching this summer! Following recent events like “War of the Bounty Hunters” and “Crimson Reign,” STAR WARS: DARK DROIDS will be spearheaded by Charles Soule who will write the main limited series alongside artist Luke Ross. Launching in August with STAR WARS: DARK DROIDS #1, the event will also