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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 shippi...

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 ...

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...

Return of the Jedi Monopoly Is A Must! I t's Star Wars Celebration weekend and it's inevitable that there will be a lot of exciting announcements.  More movies to new action figures From Indiana Jones and Star Wars. Naturally they are going to grab the relevant headlines which will of course lead to some other announcements being a little stifled but I felt it was only worth bringing to your attention this little beauty.  The Return of the Jedi edition of an old classic, Monopoly.  Just look at that box artwork!  It's worth buying just for that but look inside too and you will see they've really gone to town on the board and the pieces. I make no secret that Return of the Jedi is my favourite Star Wars movie and seeing anything Jedi makes me smile.  I don't collect Monopoly but this beauty might just be in my collection come May 23. (HASBRO/Ages 8 years & up/Players: 2-6/Approx. Retail Price: $44.99/Available: Summer 2023) Imagine traveling to Tatooine, Dago...

New Indy Figures From Hasbro It's a busy time for Hasbro at Star Wars Celebration as they've announced their latest Star Wars and Indiana Jones range of figures.  You can see the full range on our Facebook page but we thought you might like to see the two new Dial of Destiny figures featuring Indy himself and the all-new Helena Shaw.  Here's the details: INDIANA JONES ADVENTURE SERIES INDIANA JONES (DIAL OF DESTINY) (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Fall 2023) The INDIANA JONES ADVENTURE SERIES is inspired by the 40-plus-year legacy of the adventures of Indiana Jones. This INDIANA JONES ADVENTURE SERIES INDIANA JONES (DIAL OF DESTINY) action figure is detailed to look like the character from the Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny film, featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation.  Includes figure, detachable backpack, satchel, coiled whip, flashlight accessories, and a Build An Artifact piece. Fans can collect all f...

Official Lucasfilm Release After years of starts and stops, unsubstantiated rumors and abrupt cancellations, Lucasfilm made a statement Friday morning in announcing three new theatrical feature films at Star Wars Celebration in London. The films will be directed by James Mangold ( Logan , Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny ), Dave Filoni ( The Clone Wars , Star Wars: Rebels , The Mandalorian , Book of Boba Fett ) and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy ( Ms. Marvel ) will helm films set in very different and newly labeled eras within the Star Wars Universe. No release dates were associated with any of these films, but as we’ve seen in the past, release dates aren’t the most reliable in the galaxy. Mangold’s film will deal with the origins of the Jedi, set 25,000 years before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (1999). I really like this, and not just because it matches my idea for what future films should cover. One of the main things that sets Star Wars apart from generic science fictio...

I am a sucker for retro-looking stuff and these are worth going to Celebration just for these.  (Sorry, at this time I don't have a price on these.) - Rob Jedi Box Set 40 years ago Star Wars Episode VI Return of the Jedi hit screens across the galaxy and science fiction fandom was never the same. Stance is paying tribute to all things Episode VI with its latest collection of Return of the Jedi styles. Inspired by the original movie poster artwork these new sock styles come in Stance's popular midweight poly cotton construction. This special limited edition Jedi Box Set includes all 3 movie poster sock styles and comes packaged inside a metal tin lunchbox complete with thermos featuring Wicket himself, just like back in 1983. The Bearded Trio - The Site For Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, John Williams and a whole lot more.

An unpredictable threat will unleash a scourge on the galaxy in a new storyline taking place this summer in Marvel’s Star Wars comic titles! Stay tuned for the Marvel Comic Presents: Star Wars Panel at Star Wars Celebration on Monday, April 10, for the full announcement. To find a comic shop near you, visit www.comicshoplocator.com The Bearded Trio - The Site For Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, John Williams and a whole lot more.

“People are predictable.” - Tobias Beckett in Solo: A Star Wars Story . In this case, Season 3 of Star Wars: The Mandalorian has been somewhat predictable, at least through the first two episodes. Din Djarin, last seen helping to liberate a town on Tatooine in The Book of Boba Fett, looks to atone for his “sin” of removing his helmet. The first two episodes of the season follow that quick, if predictable journey, to his creed-mandated redemption by taking a dive into sacred waters contained within the ruins of the planet Mandalore. But Wednesday’s third episode of the current third season was easily the strongest. The episode begins and ends with Djarin and Bo-Katan escaping from Imperial TIE Interceptors (my favorite TIE ship) before linking up with the remaining Mandalorians, led by The Armorer and Paz Viszla, as seen in the season opener.  Those sequences bookend the bulk of the episode, spent on Coruscant, following the story of Doctor Pershing, a character we’ve known since t...

The Mandalorian and the Child by LEGO It makes me happy to see these kind of Star Wars products being released.  Affordable, simple and fun for all ages.  It's important especially with all of us feeling the pinch that affordable gifts, toys and collectables are available.  At only £17.99 this 295 piece LEGO set, released just in time for The Mandalorian season three really is a bundle of joy that anyone of any age can enjoy and have fun with, without breaking the bank.   Build out of this world creations with the LEGO Star Wars BrickHeadz The Mandalorian and The Child set. Both BrickHeadz come with baseplates for display. Build a hover pram for The Child and adjust its ears to create adorable happy and sad expressions. This cute LEGO figure may look like a Baby Yoda, but this lovable creature is referred to as the Child. The Mandalorian LEGO BrickHead carries a blaster rifle and blaster pistol, ready for battle. Inspired by the Disney+ live-action series The M...

Sometimes the simplest way is the best way.  Just take a look at this photo of the clever people at Industrial Light & Magic lighting the Death Star model for the Star Wars movie.  That moon, I mean space station is a thing of beauty.  Can I have it in my living room please? The Bearded Trio - The Site For Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, John Williams and a whole lot more.

Lets have some good news.  Nay!  Let's have some awesome news!  John Williams it seems isn't retiring. At an event, sponsored by the American Cinematheque and held at the Writers Guild Theater, John Williams and Steven Spielberg spoke for 90 minutes about their career.  Moderator Jon Burlingame left the best question until last. “A final question for each of you. John, are you really retiring from films? Are this” — “The Fabelmans,” the last film to come up for discussion — “and the Indiana Jones film to come your last work for the medium?” “Well, Steven is a lot of things,” replied the composer. “He’s a director, he’s a producer, he’s a studio head, he’s a writer, he’s a philanthropist, he’s an educator. One thing he isn’t is a man you can say no to.” “You never told me that before today,” said Spielberg, slightly, happily rattled. Williams pointed out that Arnold Spielberg, the director’s WWII-veteran father, died at 102, was still working at the Shoah Foundation w...

Hasbro announced several exciting new Indiana Jones products during this morning’s Indiana Jones Fanstream! Here's just a selection of the new products: INDIANA JONES WORLDS OF ADVENTURE INDIANA JONES WITH MOTORCYCLE AND SIDECAR  (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $22.99/ Available: Spring 2023)  Throttle into action and adventure with the Indiana Jones Worlds of Adventure Indiana Jones with Motorcycle and Sidecar figure and vehicle set! This 2.5-inch-scale Indiana Jones action figure features fully poseable arms, legs, and head, as well as design and detail inspired by the Indiana Jones entertainment. Kids ages 4 and up will love re-creating favorite moments with this Indiana Jones gift set, featuring 4 accessories, including 2 whips and a satchel, as well as a repositionable projectile launcher for explosive fun!   Worlds of Adventure toy figures for kids make a great introduction to the adventures of archaeologist Indiana Jones and a cool kids’ gi...