June 4 Fully Functional Again After an all too long hiatus, the site is back up. May was a great month for Star Wars fans, and especially Yoda fans, as the new Star Wars movie gave us a new perspective on an old friend. A slew of new collectibles are upon us, and most are currently listed in the Latest Releases section, with more to come. Keep checking back, and let's hope the Jawa's don't steal the site again this month! May 11 Wallpapers are down! Sorry folks, but it had to be done. Why? Because the site has been getting an obscene number of visitors this month, each one seems to want some wallpapers, and it's hitting my bandwidth hard. The site would have gone down in a couple of days, and there's no way I could let that happen with Episode II around the corner. They'll be back up later this month (if we last that long)! Site updates have been slow recently, but it will pick up soon, so stick around. May 7 Yoda back in stock Yoda is back in stock at Amazon.com. The bad news: they upped the price a ful $3.00. Supply and demand, my friends. Still, it's there if you need it. Update: For you multi-character collectors, the currently elusive Count Dooku figure is also available, as are many others, so try searching. You never know what'll turn up. May 4 New Yoda Figure at Amazon.com As I write this, the brand new Attack of the Clones figure is available at Amazon.com. You can find it at this link. Collectors can also get the great Ultimate Collector Series Lego Yoda or pre order the upcoming Master Replicas lightsaber. Update: The Hasbro figure is now gone. Hope some of you were able to order. |
April 18 New Yoda pics at Tradefederation.net Check out Tradefederation.net for detailed pictures on the upcoming Hasbro Yoda figure, as well as upcoming Anakin and Clonetrooper toys. SPOILERS abound, so if you're avoiding them, beware. U Seek Yoda As evidenced by www.useekyoda.com, someone at Lucasfilm may actually have a sense of humor! While the true origin of this website is clouded in mystery, the fact is it's very well done, and features a great new Yoda wallpaper and cool Star Wars icons to download. It seems as though this is just one of several websites that have been advertised by flyers on colleges across the country, so if you want to check out the others, visit www.purplelightsaber.com and www.kaminorentals.com. All feature some great downloads, so give them a visit! Thanks go to Theforce.net for the news. |
April 17 Frito Lay Star Pics Yakface.com has put up pictures of the Frito Lay snack premium for Attack of the Clones, 3D Star Pics. There are several characters featured, including Yoda. Visit Yakface.com for more news on these and other collectibles. April 16 New Rubie's Episode II Items I just received word that the Rubie's Costume Company will be producing two brand new Yoda collectibles for Attack of the Clones. One will be a brand new life-size statue of Yoda and the other will be a collectible Yoda bust. No details on pricing or a release date just yet. They're set to be revealed at Celebration II in a couple of weeks, so die-hard fans can look forward to seeing these soon. April 15 New Yoda Figure Available on April 23! While it isn't totally official, it seems that at least some cases of the Attack of the Clones Yoda wave have hit stores, and maybe even put out early! This according to Yakface.com. So it seems we may just get our new Yoda figures very soon! Keep those eyes peeled! April 12 Attack of the Clones Hallmark Cards Theforce.net has put up pictures of some of the upcoming Hallmark cards based on Attack of the Clones. Two of them prominently feature The Green One: a birthday card for wives to give their husbands (I would imagine it would have been unpopular the other way around), and one that appears to be a blank card. There are also other items, and all of them feature some great Star Wars art,. so be sure to check them out. |
April 11 AOTC Yoda Carded Picture A brand new SPOILER filled picture of the brand new Attack of the Clones Yoda figure has been posted. It features the both the front and back of the carded figure. If you don't mind the juicy spoilers you can click here to see it. April 10 Site updates Two more great Wallpapers were added courtesy of Ed Draganski and the latest upcoming collectible pictures were added to the Latest Releases. Enjoy! April 8 More Episode II Yoda Merchandise Rebelscum.com has added pictures of a couple more items saavy Yoda collectors should be on the lookout for: Attack of the Clones socks and Curad Star Wars bandages (which feature some fantastic box art, by the way). It looks like there's no stopping the Episode II marketing blitz! April 6 Site updates Two new Wallpapers are up and new pictures have been added to the Upcoming Collectibles section of the Latest Releases. More soon. April 4 It's Good to be Back! Those of you who visited the site in the last days saw the news: for the first time in its two year history Yodafans.net exceeded its bandwidth allotment. While I'm happy that the site has grown so much in visitors, it was nonetheless frustrating to see it blocked, both to you and to myself. Let's hope it was a one time thing, or I might have to make some unfortunate changes to the site. In the meantime, welcome back! There's quite a few things archived that I'll be adding to the site in the next few days, so check back soon! |
March 29 Yoda Clip in AOTC Cereal Rebelscum.com has put up some pictures of two promotional Star Wars clips that will be included in boxes of Star Wars cereals. Guess we'll be having very large bowls of breakfast to complete this set! Head to Rebelscum.com to check them out. Site Update Two more Wallpapers were added, with more to come soon. March 26 Site Update Two new Wallpapers were added. Look for new ones soon! March 25 UCS Lego Yoda at Target The Ultimate Collectors Series Yoda has begun showing up at Target stores, according to Rebelscum.com. If you've been holding off on buying it on-line from Lego, be on the lookout at retail stores. If you're unsure wether you should buy it, you can check out my review right here. March 22 Attack of the Clones Sountrack Yoda Cover The upcoming sountrack for Episode II will be released with four different covers (to milk compulsive completists, no doubt) and one of them will feature the mighty Yoda. The image might be considered a SPOILER, but if you don't mind, click here to see it. The other covers will feature the notorious Jango Fett, Anakin along with Padme, and the Attack of the Clones poster. You can see more of the upcoming CDs at Theforce.net. |
March 18 Ain't it Cool News Reviews Episode II Ain't it Cool News has reviewed an early cut of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, and the review is overwhelmingly positive. The review appears legit, and is filled with details about the film, including the following tidbit about a key Yoda scene SPOILERS "The Yoda Dooku fight is astonishing. I can not emphasize that enough." He also mentions that Yoda looks amazing battling with his lightsaber, and that everyone should really love this battle. END SPOILER You can check out the review here, but beware of major SPOILERS if you do. Site Update A brand new addition to the Wallpapers. Enjoy! March 10 Clone Wars Trailer Today! Just a reminder, the final trailer for Episode II will be broadcast today on Fox after Malcom in the Middle. It should be made available for download at the same time. What? A few hours is too much to wait? You want pictures of the trailer and you want them now? Okay. Just go to YodaWars.com for seven new pictures from the trailer! Yoda's Lightsaber at StarWars.com The Official Site gives us a glimpse into Master Replicas' upcoming line of StarWars collectibles. The article includes insight into the many upcoming collectibles and features some great pictures, including one of Yoda's official lightsaber. If you're interested in these deluxe collectibles, you can view the article here. Star Wars Pins Pins USA has released the Star Wars Silver Anniversary Pin Collection, an elegant set of 11 Star Wars pins, highlighting the memorable personalities from the original trilogy. Among the characters featured are Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, and Yoda (Obi-Wan was glaringly omitted). The edition is limited to 1977 sets and retails for $95. It's definitely a nice addition for the completist collector. |
March 6 Lucasfilm Magazine Yoda Cover The latest issue of the official publication of the French Star Wars Fan Club, Lucasfilm Magazine, will be released this month with two different covers. Lucky subscribers will get a great Yoda cover, while those who purchase their magazine at the news stand will get a picture of a clone trooper. Visit The Official Site for more pictures and information. Don't Mess With The Master Aldera.net just posted descriptions from what sounds like some amazing new footage from Episode II shown last night at ShoWest. Highlight below for one of the BIG Yoda SPOILERS: A scene was shown where Yoda apparently catches blue lightning thrown at him, focuses it, and blasts it right back! How cool is that! END SPOILER. Spoiler fans should be able to guess what scene this is from, but if you don't know, I won't ruin it for you. The upcoming full trailer, Clone Wars, was also shown, and Aldera.net features a lengthy description of the goodness within. Be sure to check it out. Attack of the Clones Comic Adaptation The Official Site brings us news that Dark Horse will be releasing the comic book adaptiation of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones on April 24, both in trade paperback and in four separate issues. Only the first two issues will be available that day, though the trade paperback will contain all four combined. Fans of Tsuneo Sanda's artwork can rejoice, as each issue will contain brand new illustrations from the acclaimed artist. Yoda fans should be on the lookout for issue #2, as it features the Jedi Master along with some of his Jedi pupils on the cover. For further news and pictures of all the issue covers, visit StarWars.com. March 5 Kotobukiya Mace and Yoda Statue Another day, another upcoming Yoda collectible. Japanese company Kotobukiya will be producing detailed soft vinyl and cold cast statues of Star Wars characters. Among the sets planned for this summer are Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jango Fett, and a Mace Windu and Yoda 2 pack. The sets will be prepainted, require some assembly, and should carry a retail price of about 5800 yen ($40). Unfortunately, there are no plans to release them outside of Japan just yet, but importers should keep their eyes open for what are sure to be some great collectibles. Thanks go to Rebelscum.com for the scoop. New Episode II Pictures YodaWars.com has posted several new Attack of the Clones images in his Episode II Gallery, including this brand new shot of a computer generated Yoda. Looks pretty detailed, doesn't he? Before you visit, be warned, the site is heavy on the SPOILERS. How do all these pictures leak out of Lucasfilm? Who knows?!? The important thing is they do, and they give us just an idea of how stunning Episode II is shaping up to be. |
March 3 Site updates The Latest Releases section has been updated with pictures of some of the great upcoming Yoda items. If you're avoiding all spoilers, be wary. Also, a brand new desktop image has been added courtesy of Darth Nefarious. Be sure to visit the latest page of the Wallpapers section to download it. March 2 Official Site Update: Ask the Jedi Council The official site updated their Community section with that ever-present question: What is that thing around Yoda's neck? Frequent visitors to Yodafans.net will note that the answer to this question was posted right here way back in January in our Lego UCS Yoda Review! Oh well, can't blame the Official Site for being late in some things. Other interesting updates include articles on finding elusive collectibles in Celebration II, and a poll asking which Jedi you most want to see in action (guess who's winning). Visit StarWars.com for these and other Star Wars news stories. March 1 Yoda in USA Today The latest USA Today gives us a brand new picture from Attack of the Clones, this one featuring three serious looking Jedi. Click here to check out the picture. The highlight is, we now know just how Yoda gets around! I always wondered if he just wobbled around the Jedi Temple all day... In related news, the brand new Star Wars: Attack of the Clones trailer will be premiering in theaters along with the animated film The Ice Age, but fans not interested in this movie will be able to see it on Sunday March 10 between new episodes of Malcom in the Middle and The X-Files on Fox. An article in the on-line version USA Today gives us a small description of it. Can't wait! |
February 19 Fernandes Guitars Press Release Fernandes Guitars, makers of fine Star Wars themed guitars and accessories in Japan have issued a press release stating their intentions to bring their Lucasfilm licensed items stateside. Could this include those nifty picks that feature Yoda, among other characters? Seems likely to me! Check out TheForce.net for the full press release and visit Fernandes Guitars site for more information. February 12 Attack of the Clones Lightsaber Replicas A company by the name of Master Replicas has acquired the rights to produce Star Wars prop replicas. They currently have plans to produce several lightsabers, including a high end collectible replica of Yoda's weapon in Episode II. The saber will retail for $249.99 and is set to be releases on April 23. Other cool items include working replicas that actually light up and make sounds! Very cool. Visit TheForce.net's Collectibles section for more news on these great items. February 10 Hasbro AOTC Yoda Picture! TradeFederation.net has posted some fantastic pictures of upcoming Hasbro figures straight from Toy Fair, and who else should appear but none other than Yoda! The sculpt is much more dynamic than anything we've seen for the green master up to this date, and the expression on his face is just priceless! Head over to TradeFederation.net to view the pics, but keep your drool in check! I'll give the SPOILER warning just in case, but trust me, if you don't go, you're missing out! |
February 9 AOTC Monopoly Picture There'll be no lack of Yoda in Attack of the Clones, and that seems to apply to just about all promotional tie-ins as well! Today we bring you a picture of the upcoming Attack of the Clones Monopoly, from the German Star Wars site, Darth Sonic. A mild SPOILER warning applies, so be wary if you're trying to remain pure. While the picture is too small to tell if Yoda will be one of the figurines, but considering how prominently he's featured on the box, we can probably assume he will! Yoda vs. Gandalf The Main Event has pit these two master wizards against each other in one of their hilarious fantasy bouts, and currently Yoda is losing! Is Gandalf the Grey more powerful than Yoda? Has the Jedi Master met his match? Are we gonna let the Lord of the Rings hype dethrone the true king? No! So head over to The Main Event and vote for Yoda! February 6 Yoda in Star Wars Stratego As well he should be! The Official Site revealed the first box art for the upcoming Star Wars Stratego, and fans of the classic board game should definitely be looking to pick up this great remake. Click here to check it out. February 3 New Lego Yoda Images Several new pictures from an Episode II catalog have shown up on the net, including one of the Jedi Duel set featuring Yoda. Click here to view them all. |
March 3 Site updates The Latest Releases section has been updated with pictures of some of the great upcoming Yoda items. If you're avoiding all spoilers, be wary. Also, a brand new desktop image has been added courtesy of Darth Nefarious. Be sure to visit the latest page of the Wallpapers section to download it. March 2 Official Site Update: Ask the Jedi Council The official site updated their Community section with that ever-present question: What is that thing around Yoda's neck? Frequent visitors to Yodafans.net will note that the answer to this question was posted right here way back in January in our Lego UCS Yoda Review! Oh well, can't blame the Official Site for being late in some things. Other interesting updates include articles on finding elusive collectibles in Celebration II, and a poll asking which Jedi you most want to see in action (guess who's winning). Visit StarWars.com for these and other Star Wars news stories. March 1 Yoda in USA Today The latest USA Today gives us a brand new picture from Attack of the Clones, this one featuring three serious looking Jedi. Click here to check out the picture. The highlight is, we now know just how Yoda gets around! I always wondered if he just wobbled around the Jedi Temple all day... In related news, the brand new Star Wars: Attack of the Clones trailer will be premiering in theaters along with the animated film The Ice Age, but fans not interested in this movie will be able to see it on Sunday March 10 between new episodes of Malcom in the Middle and The X-Files on Fox. An article in the on-line version USA Today gives us a small description of it. Can't wait! |
February 19 Fernandes Guitars Press Release Fernandes Guitars, makers of fine Star Wars themed guitars and accessories in Japan have issued a press release stating their intentions to bring their Lucasfilm licensed items stateside. Could this include those nifty picks that feature Yoda, among other characters? Seems likely to me! Check out TheForce.net for the full press release and visit Fernandes Guitars site for more information. February 12 Attack of the Clones Lightsaber Replicas A company by the name of Master Replicas has acquired the rights to produce Star Wars prop replicas. They currently have plans to produce several lightsabers, including a high end collectible replica of Yoda's weapon in Episode II. The saber will retail for $249.99 and is set to be releases on April 23. Other cool items include working replicas that actually light up and make sounds! Very cool. Visit TheForce.net's Collectibles section for more news on these great items. February 10 Hasbro AOTC Yoda Picture! TradeFederation.net has posted some fantastic pictures of upcoming Hasbro figures straight from Toy Fair, and who else should appear but none other than Yoda! The sculpt is much more dynamic than anything we've seen for the green master up to this date, and the expression on his face is just priceless! Head over to TradeFederation.net to view the pics, but keep your drool in check! I'll give the SPOILER warning just in case, but trust me, if you don't go, you're missing out! |
February 9 AOTC Monopoly Picture There'll be no lack of Yoda in Attack of the Clones, and that seems to apply to just about all promotional tie-ins as well! Today we bring you a picture of the upcoming Attack of the Clones Monopoly, from the German Star Wars site, Darth Sonic. A mild SPOILER warning applies, so be wary if you're trying to remain pure. While the picture is too small to tell if Yoda will be one of the figurines, but considering how prominently he's featured on the box, we can probably assume he will! Yoda vs. Gandalf The Main Event has pit these two master wizards against each other in one of their hilarious fantasy bouts, and currently Yoda is losing! Is Gandalf the Grey more powerful than Yoda? Has the Jedi Master met his match? Are we gonna let the Lord of the Rings hype dethrone the true king? No! So head over to The Main Event and vote for Yoda! February 6 Yoda in Star Wars Stratego As well he should be! The Official Site revealed the first box art for the upcoming Star Wars Stratego, and fans of the classic board game should definitely be looking to pick up this great remake. Click here to check it out. February 3 New Lego Yoda Images Several new pictures from an Episode II catalog have shown up on the net, including one of the Jedi Duel set featuring Yoda. Click here to view them all. |
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February 9 AOTC Monopoly Picture There'll be no lack of Yoda in Attack of the Clones, and that seems to apply to just about all promotional tie-ins as well! Today we bring you a picture of the upcoming Attack of the Clones Monopoly, from the German Star Wars site, Darth Sonic. A mild SPOILER warning applies, so be wary if you're trying to remain pure. While the picture is too small to tell if Yoda will be one of the figurines, but considering how prominently he's featured on the box, we can probably assume he will! Yoda vs. Gandalf The Main Event has pit these two master wizards against each other in one of their hilarious fantasy bouts, and currently Yoda is losing! Is Gandalf the Grey more powerful than Yoda? Has the Jedi Master met his match? Are we gonna let the Lord of the Rings hype dethrone the true king? No! So head over to The Main Event and vote for Yoda! February 6 Yoda in Star Wars Stratego As well he should be! The Official Site revealed the first box art for the upcoming Star Wars Stratego, and fans of the classic board game should definitely be looking to pick up this great remake. Click here to check it out. February 3 New Lego Yoda Images Several new pictures from an Episode II catalog have shown up on the net, including one of the Jedi Duel set featuring Yoda. Click here to view them all. |
February 19 Fernandes Guitars Press Release Fernandes Guitars, makers of fine Star Wars themed guitars and accessories in Japan have issued a press release stating their intentions to bring their Lucasfilm licensed items stateside. Could this include those nifty picks that feature Yoda, among other characters? Seems likely to me! Check out TheForce.net for the full press release and visit Fernandes Guitars site for more information. February 12 Attack of the Clones Lightsaber Replicas A company by the name of Master Replicas has acquired the rights to produce Star Wars prop replicas. They currently have plans to produce several lightsabers, including a high end collectible replica of Yoda's weapon in Episode II. The saber will retail for $249.99 and is set to be releases on April 23. Other cool items include working replicas that actually light up and make sounds! Very cool. Visit TheForce.net's Collectibles section for more news on these great items. February 10 Hasbro AOTC Yoda Picture! TradeFederation.net has posted some fantastic pictures of upcoming Hasbro figures straight from Toy Fair, and who else should appear but none other than Yoda! The sculpt is much more dynamic than anything we've seen for the green master up to this date, and the expression on his face is just priceless! Head over to TradeFederation.net to view the pics, but keep your drool in check! I'll give the SPOILER warning just in case, but trust me, if you don't go, you're missing out! |
March 3 Site updates The Latest Releases section has been updated with pictures of some of the great upcoming Yoda items. If you're avoiding all spoilers, be wary. Also, a brand new desktop image has been added courtesy of Darth Nefarious. Be sure to visit the latest page of the Wallpapers section to download it. March 2 |