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https://jediinsider.com/246-20048 Written like an journal kept some of the most notorious in the galaxy, Epic Ink's Star Wars: Smuggler's Guide, written by Dan Wallace, will be released in two versions; a deluxe edition with lights and sounds (Oct 30) and a standard version (TBA). You can check out an interview with author Dan Wallace, as well as, a preview of some of the journal entries at StarWars.com

https://jediinsider.com/246-20035 STAR WARS™ SCUM & VILLAINY: CASE FILES ON THE GALAXY’S MOST NOTORIOUSBy Pablo HidalgoPublished October 23, 2018Hardcover w/plastic slipcase • 128 pages • over 120 original illustrations • $40.00 USD, $50.00 CANISBN: 9780760362051 EPIC INK, an imprint of Quarto Publishing GroupSheds new light on the galaxy’s most infamous thieves, smugglers, bounty hunters and moreCrime in the galaxy is a constant—whether its seedy deals made on the lower levels of Coruscant or organized crime syndicates in the Outer Rim—but how galactic law enforcement has defined those crimes has shifted with each change of power. In STAR WARS™: SCUM AND VILLAINY (October 23, 2018, EPIC INK), the misdeeds of infamous smugglers, pirates, gamblers, bounty hunters, and thieves throughout galactic history are profiled. Lifelong Star Wars™ fan, expert, and author Pablo Hidalgo explores the history of galactic crime through case reports, surveillance images, warrants, artifacts, and much more in this lavishly illustrated and in-world narrated book.Narrated by three generations of galactic law enforcers, this collection profiles the most notorious and influential members of the underworld through stories, firsthand accounts, and an assortment of never-before-seen of warrants, wanted posters, mug shots, menus from business fronts, artifacts, and much more.Introducing all-new details and characters, and featuring over 120 original illustrations along with a frosted plastic slip case, this collection sheds new light on the galaxy’s most notorious.The authorA lifelong Star Wars™ fan and recognized expert on the depth and history of the saga, Pablo Hidalgo started writing professionally on the subject in 1995, penning articles for the original Star Wars™ role-playing game from West End Games. In 2000, he became a full-time Star Wars™ authority at Lucasfilm, joining the company’s online team as a content developer for the official website. In 2010, he became a Brand Communications Manager for Lucasfilm, ensuring consistency in the expression of the brand across a variety of channels. Hidalgo later moved into the Lucasfilm Story Group as a creative executive working on the development of Star Wars storytelling across all media, including feature films, animated television, videogames, novels, comic books, and more. In addition to his numerous published Star Wars™ works, he has written books about G.I. Joe and Transformers. He lives in San Francisco.

https://jediinsider.com/246-20028 Hitting shelves November 13th, Star Wars Icons: Han Solo, by Gina McIntyre, explores the history of the character, from Lucas' early drafts of the story, to Harrison Ford and Alden Ehrenreich's portrayals, as well as the many stories written in comics and novels.The book features eatures exclusive new interviews with Harrison Ford, Alden Ehrenreich, Mark Hamill, Billy Dee Williams, Peter Mayhew, Ron Howard, J.J. Abrams, Lawrence Kasdan, and Jonathan Kasdan, as well as concept art, behind the scenes photos, and much more. You can find out more at StarWars.com.

Do you remember back in the early 1980s, playing with all of the toys based on the sci-fi fantasy film Krull produced by Knickerbocker Toys? What about the Masters Of The Universe meets Rock ‘em Sock ‘em Robots line that was Hasbro’s Tribes range in the early 1990s? Or all of those ReSaurus-made action figures and role-play accessories based on the break out video game Oddworld in 1997? No? Well, that’s because they were never made. But would it shock you to learn that each of these examples were well on their way to being produced? Stories like these are more prevalent than one might think. Each have a separate, unique set of circumstances with a single common thread — the majority of them have gone untold. A new book, TOYS THAT TIME FORGOT, aims to shine a light on some of the more interesting, higher profile boys toys and action figure projects that made it all the way through to prototype stage, but for whatever reasons never made it to retailers. Some of the stories are funny. Some are painful. Most are well worth documenting. Written and complied by journalist Blake Wright, the 200-plus page hard cover book will take an in-depth look at over 20 instances of toy lines that suffered these type of fates. Stories are supplemented with supporting photographs of the production process, existing prototypes, control drawings used to create the sculpts, concept sketches and more. The stories (and supplemental materials) have come straight from the men and women that lived them — from inventors and sculptors to project managers and toy company executives. You can pre-order this book now at BigBadToyStore.com.