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ThinkGeek thinks you rock (awwww)

Bacon-loving friends,

We’re not sure if you heard, but ThinkGeek recently got a 12-page cease & desist letter. Apparently the lawyers of the National Pork Board believe that we sell meat made from geriatric unicorns fattened on candy corn and rubbed down with Guinness by nuns in Ireland. They’re in a tizzy because we called it “The New White Meat.” The best part was when our lawyer explained they were a month behind on an April Fool’s joke.

And besides, who does more to promote the consumption of bacon than us? We should demand compensation for all the marketing we do for the magical animal known as the pig.

YouRock MIDI Electric Guitar
It’s an electric guitar that also works as a MIDI controller to use with just about any multi-track recording or sequencing software. Record your riffs directly into your computer without having to use a MIDI keyboard! The YouRock is 25 guitars, 50 synths, 25 tracks, and 50 drum tracks in one package. Even professional guitarists are shocked by how great the YouRock feels. Part of that is the speed of the triggering, sliding, and articulation, some of that is the unique characteristic of the strings. Have more fun and make more music with the YouRock MIDI Electric Guitar!

Balls, balls, balls!
Summer is full of balls: baseballs, softballs, soccer balls, wiffle balls, beach balls. Why not Buckyballs? Buy two sets of Buckyballs and get one free! Use the code HOTBALLS through 6/26/2010 at 12 midnight ET.

Find more What’s New items at ThinkGeek!

News that Squishes: Squishable Android Charity Auction

from Squishable:

Hello Folks!

If you were making some journalism-style s’mores, you wouldn’t want to sandwich just any old rubbery news in between those graham crackers! No! You’d want that sweet, gooey filling to be made of Squishy News! And here it is!

Squishable Android — It’s a cellphone operating system! It’s a small adorable robot thing! It’s both! Even iPhone owners have to admit that Android has an awesome mascot. This version is giant and fuzzy and green, and we’re auctioning one — just one — off for charity! Help support Child’s Play to get gaming software and toys to sick kids. Auction ends June 22, 2010. Karma plus cute equals awesomeness!

Squishable Restocks — A bunch of out-of-stock Squishies are back! It’s true! We would not kid about such a thing! We’ve got some more Squishable Penguins, Raccoons, Sharks, Whales and Frogs all set and ready to roll into your hands! Or elbows!

Two New Really Big Understudies!
Really Big Elephant Understudy — He is justifiably proud of his enormous, cuddly heft! Snurfling is much better when the snurfle-ee has their own area code.
Really Big Harbor Seal — Where does a really big, adorable harbor seal live? Anywhere he wants! Which is probably your couch.

And just a reminder, this month for every picture we receive of you and your Squishy we’re donating a dollar to GirlStart to empower girls in math, science and technology! Send ’em to HugMe@Squishable.com! Woo!

Are you spending way too much of your free time on Facebook? What a coincidence — so are we! Come say hi (and incidentally get coupons and stuff).

And hey, Twitter! If you’ve ever wondered what Zoe and Aaron and the rest of Squishy does all day long, this is your chance to voyeurize their squishy, squishy lives! I mean, seriously!

Thanks everyone!

Zoe and Aaron
squishable.com

The Future of Comics Has Arrived! Dark Horse, Toshiba, and “USA Today” Proudly Present “DH:HD”

from Dark Horse Comics:

Three leaders in pop culture have come together for a groundbreaking new program to bring comics to your desktop, doorstep, and digital TV! Following up on the success of USA Today’s Wednesday Comics program, it was announced today that the nation’s top-selling print newspaper will bring comics to the forefront of culture yet again. The program will showcase exclusive and all-new original content from Dark Horse Comics’ top properties and creators across a variety of media platforms.

“As an entertainment company, Dark Horse prides itself on pushing the boundaries with groundbreaking creators and content,” said Mike Richardson, president and publisher of Dark Horse Comics. “We’re excited to continue this tradition by showcasing some of our most exciting stories in this all-new program with these great partners.”

“As a leader in home entertainment built on Toshiba’s rich 130-year history of groundbreaking technologies, we are proud to associate our products, including our new LED HDTVs and Blu-ray Disc players, with the compelling and legendary Dark Horse brand,” said Maria Repole, vice president of communications for Toshiba. “This truly exciting campaign will help Toshiba build a connection with a passionate group of consumers eager to experience fresh content in innovative ways.”

“USA Today is excited to be partnering with Toshiba and Dark Horse on this innovative program. It’s a terrific example of how USA Today can take exclusive content and turn it into a compelling cross-platform reader experience,” said Susan Lavington, senior vice president of marketing for USA Today.

The DH:HD (Dark Horse: High-Def) program kicks off today with an exclusive look at best-selling author Janet Evanovich’s first graphic novel, Troublemaker, in USA Today. The newspaper and Toshiba will maintain momentum by continuing to showcase Dark Horse’s content online, in print, and at the Comic-Con International in San Diego and New York Comic Con. In October, Dark Horse will roll out a series of all-new stories created exclusively for the program.

Nintendo Introduces Glasses-Free 3D Gaming, and Unleashes the Industry’s Best Franchises in Entirely New Ways

from Nintendo of Canada:

Nintendo is raising the bar — again.

Nintendo changed the world of video games with touch-screen gaming on the Nintendo DS in 2004. Nintendo then pioneered the motion-controlled gaming revolution with the Wii console and the Wii Remote controller back in 2006. Today the company unveils an even more immersive gaming experience: Nintendo 3DS.

At the E3 Expo today, Nintendo gave the world the first look at a portable system that lets people view games in 3D, without the need for special glasses. Nintendo also announced a substantial list of upcoming games for Nintendo 3DS, the Wii console and the Nintendo DS family of systems — a lineup that reads like a who’s who of some of the greatest franchises in video game history with a completely new look and feel.

“The additional dimension of depth in 3D makes it easier for players to judge distances while giving developers a new tool to create games and experiences that play with both height and depth,” said Nintendo video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, who pioneered the fully rendered 3D video game world with Super Mario 64.

Nintendo 3DS comes with a 3.53-inch top screen and a 3.02-inch bottom touch screen. It has three cameras — one inner and two outer — to deliver the 3D effect and take 3D pictures. It includes a motion sensor, a gyro sensor and even a Slide Pad that allows 360-degree analog input. At the E3 Expo, Nintendo showed attendees a range of games and applications for Nintendo 3DS that reinvent some of the industry’s most beloved franchises. These include:

Kid Icarus: Uprising, the long-awaited franchise follow-up to the NES classic.
Mario Kart, which shows off the potential of driving and tossing bananas in 3D.
nintendogs + cats, a new version of the best-selling nintendogs franchise that lets players interact even more with their virtual puppies — and kittens!
PilotWings Resort, a flying simulation that lets players soar above Wuhu Island.
Animal Crossing, a new installment of the charming community-building franchise.
StarFox 64 3D, a game that demonstrates the true distance and depth of outer space using Nintendo’s well-known franchise.
Steel Diver, a new submarine-navigation game from Nintendo.
Paper Mario, which brings paper-based 2D environments to life.

Nintendo 3DS also comes to market with the strongest third-party support of any video game system in Nintendo history. Games on display at the Nintendo booth at the E3 Expo include:

DJ Hero 3D from Activision
RESIDENT EVIL REVELATIONS from Capcom
The Sims 3 from Electronic Arts
HIDEO KOJIMA’S METAL GEAR SOLID SNAKE EATER 3D “The Naked Sample” from Konami
Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracles (name not final) from LEVEL-5
RIDGE RACER (name not final) from Namco Bandai Games
KINGDOM HEARTS franchise game from Square Enix
DEAD OR ALIVE 3D (name not final) from Tecmo Koei Games
SAMURAI WARRIORS 3D from Tecmo Koei Games
Battle of Giants: Dinosaur Strike from Ubisoft
Hollywood 61 (name not final) from Ubisoft

A sampling of other Nintendo 3DS games already in planning includes SUPER STREET FIGHTER IV 3D Edition (name not final) from Capcom; Madden NFL and FIFA Soccer games from Electronic Arts; CODENAME: Chocobo Racing 3D and a FINAL FANTASY franchise game from Square Enix; a NINJA GAIDEN (name not final) game from Tecmo Koei Games; Saint’s Row: Drive By from THQ; Assassin’s Creed: Lost Legacy, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Chaos Theory from Ubisoft; and a Batman game from Warner Bros. Additional games are in development by Atlus, AQ Interactive, Disney Interactive Studios, Harmonix, Hudson Soft, Majesco, Marvelous Entertainment, Rocket, SEGA, Takara Tommy and Take-Two Interactive.

Nintendo also announced a substantial slate of games on the way for its Wii console and Nintendo DS family of systems, with a list of characters and franchises that appeal to all types of gamers.

“If the video game industry had an All-Star team, Nintendo’s games would fill the starting lineup,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “The combination of advanced interface and engaging game play broadens our appeal to all audiences. This is evidenced perfectly at the E3 Expo this year by the incredible new experience and controls that Wii MotionPlus brings to The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.”

Wii:

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword: The game marks a turning point for the franchise, as the introduction of full motion controls enabled by the Wii MotionPlus accessory synchronizes player movements with Link’s actions while offering the most intuitive play control of any Legend of Zelda game to date. The game is scheduled to launch in 2011.
Donkey Kong Country Returns: The classic franchise makes a return with new levels and updated graphics, but with the same sense of fun and excitement of the original. For the first time in the series, two people can play through the entire game cooperatively. The game is scheduled to launch this holiday season.
Kirby’s Epic Yarn: Kirby’s entire immersive world is created from different fabrics and textiles. Kirby himself is made from yarn, which gives him the versatility to take the shape of a car, submarine, parachute or UFO. The game is scheduled to launch this fall.
Wii Party: A party game that brings the fun off the screen and into the living room. Players must perform tasks in the real world to achieve success in the game. The game is scheduled to launch this fall.
Mario Sports Mix: A collection of four amazing sports — Mario style. Players can compete with their favourite Mushroom Kingdom characters in basketball, volleyball, hockey and dodgeball. The game is scheduled to launch in 2011.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure: The first Pokémon adventure game on the Wii console puts Pikachu at the center of a fun, expansive area filled with adventure, Attractions and Pokémon. Players take on the role of Pikachu and interact with Pokémon and compete in Skill Games and Attractions, such as races, battles and other challenges, to save the PokéPark from disaster. The game is scheduled to launch this holiday season.
Samurai Warriors 3: Players can choose from more than 35 playable samurai characters, many based on actual figures from Japanese history. Each samurai has different skills and weapons, and each one offers a different perspective on the overall story of the unification of Japan. The game is scheduled to launch on September 27.
GoldenEye 007 from Activision: The original revolutionized first-person shooters, and this Wii-exclusive sequel features four-player split-screen competition or up to eight players competing online. It’s the signature GoldenEye experience for a new era, and is scheduled to launch this fall.
Disney Epic Mickey from Disney Interactive Studios: In this Wii exclusive, players take Mickey Mouse on an epic journey of creativity and discovery. In Wasteland, an alternate world with lands inspired by Disney’s animated films and theme parks, players use paint and paint thinner to change the world and affect the outcome of the game. The game is scheduled to launch this holiday season.
NBA JAM from Electronic Arts: In this revival of the classic franchise with vintage game play, the Wii-exclusive sequel includes new features that bring outrageous moves and over-the-top hoops action to new levels. The game is scheduled to launch this October.
Just Dance 2 from Ubisoft: The second installment of the popular franchise features hot dance moves choreographed by experts in every style of music. Up to eight players can compete or, for the first time, two players can dance side by side as a duo. It’s a nonstop dance party only available on Wii this fall.
Sonic Colors from SEGA: In Sonic’s latest adventures, he blasts through obstacles like never before as he uses coloured power-ups to boost his abilities and speed through stages. The game is scheduled to launch this holiday season.
New Carnival Games from 2K Play: This sequel to the multimillion-selling original features more than 30 new games and 300 new prizes, plus multiplayer action for every game. Only available on Wii this September.

Nintendo DS Family:

Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs: The third installment in the action-packed Pokémon Ranger series lets players take on the role of a Pokémon Ranger tasked with protecting Pokémon, people and nature. With new Ranger Signs to call powerful Pokémon, including Legendary Pokémon, and the addition of multiplayer missions, players investigate the nefarious actions of the Pokémon Pinchers, who have been disrupting the peace by chasing and catching Pokémon. The game is scheduled to launch this fall.
Golden Sun: Dark Dawn: A classic role-playing game branches out with a new look, countless adventures and heroic battles. The game picks up 30 years after the first two games in the series left off with amazing graphics and beautifully animated summoning abilities that span both Nintendo DS screens. The game is scheduled to launch this holiday season.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies: For the first time, this storied franchise is appearing exclusively on the Nintendo DS family of systems. Character customization, cooperative multiplayer adventuring and an epic story make for a one-of-a-kind experience. The game is scheduled to launch on July 11.
Professor Layton and the Unwound Future: This third installment in the series includes more than 165 puzzles and even more animated sequences and voice acting than the previous game. The game is scheduled to launch on September 20.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Miniland Mayhem: Players use the stylus to draw red girders and control items like ladders, pipes, springs and conveyor belts. The goal is to bring the Mini Toys to the door. Using an intuitive tool kit, players can create new level maps and share them with the public. The game is scheduled to launch this holiday season.
Super Scribblenauts from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment: The sequel to the smash-hit original includes 120 new levels, the ability to use more than 10,000 adjectives, a hint system and a level editor for players to create their own levels and objectives. The game is scheduled to launch in Q4.
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective from Capcom: Players are transported into the spirit world of a murder victim who has lost his memory and returned as a ghost. Players must possess and manipulate objects to solve puzzles and the mystery. The game is scheduled to launch this fall.
Rock Band 3 from MTV Games: The franchise makes its first appearance on Nintendo DS with a stylish interface that puts players into the Rock Band universe like never before. Eight play modes challenge players in guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and vocals, and both co-op and competitive multiplayer options are available. The game is scheduled to launch this holiday season.
Okamiden from Capcom: Players use a brush to draw bridges into existence, traverse canyons and connect winding paths through space. This sequel to Okami follows the story of an adorable wolf pup that fights off a new threat that has drained vibrant colours from the world. The game is scheduled to launch in 2011.
FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT from Square Enix: This first original FINAL FANTASY game for the Nintendo DS family of systems uses charming storybook visuals and a fun, intuitive combat system. Players can customize their characters and up to four players can join forces for cooperative play. The game is scheduled to launch on October 5.
Sonic Colors from SEGA: The portable version of the game doubles the excitement and action by using both screens as a giant, unified landscape. The game is scheduled to launch this holiday season.

For the duration of the E3 Expo, Nintendo will provide fans with exclusive videos and Nintendo content on the Nintendo E3 Network. People can visit e3.nintendo.com to watch developer interviews, get all the information about new games and see coverage coming directly from the show floor. The same exclusive content also will be streamed through the Nintendo Channel to Wii owners who have a broadband Internet connection.

Remember that Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about these and other features, visit wii.com or nintendodsi.com.

ThinkGeek less than threes your dad (but not like that)

from ThinkGeek:

Spawn of geek dads,

The day of reckoning is nigh! That’s right — now you can play Farmville on the new iPhone. Thanks, Steve!

What? Your dear old dad is more important than stacking colored hay bales to spell your name? Then you’re in luck, because there’s still plenty of time before Sunday, June 20 to get him something shiny and new. If your dad’s awesomeness exceeds your budget, hurry and enter our Ultimate Geek Dad Sweepstakes with prizes totaling more than $1500!

BuckyBalls — Three new executive flavors
Without a doubt, the king of desktop fidget toys is a set of BuckyBalls. Well, guess what? The monarchy just became an oligarchy. Plain BuckyBalls have now been joined by three executive styles: gold plated, silver plated, and black nickel plated. Think of them as regular BuckyBalls all grown up. Or wearing really fancy armor. Yeah, armor. You still get 216 super-crazy, high-power, rare-earth magnets in each set, you still get the convenient little carrying case, and you still get hours and hours of magnetic fun. And don’t worry, these new executive BuckyBalls don’t want to take over — they play nice with the original flavor BuckyBalls you already have. And if you don’t have any regular ones, get them too!

Admit your parentage, save on gifts!
Father’s day is Sunday, June 20th, 2010. As a wise man called JoCo once said, Mom and Dad rolled the dice and won your genome. All that geek is totally coded in your DNA. Thank Dad for his contribution! Use the code THXDAD to save $10 off $30 from now through 11:59 pm EDT on Friday, 6/11/10.

Patriarch Appreciation Day!
Dads always give the best stuff. You know, like when Zeus gave Perseus that flying horse for his 16th birthday? We’re pretty sure his insurance rates went through the roof, but he’s a dad and dads do cool things like that. Speaking of cool dads, Patriarch Appreciation Day is just around the corner (6/20). We’ve gone to great lengths to assemble a fine selection of epic treasures that will delight and astound even the most granite-faced pater familias. Oh and there’s nothing wrong with mixing a little Greek and Latin.

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J!NX: Two Contests, and Something Special for the Ladies

from J!NX:

New J!NX Classics Tee: Plasmids — Now Available in Women’s!
Your wish is our command. After the release of our men’s-only “Plasmids” T-shirt two weeks ago, we received such an overwhelming response from our female minions that we decided to do a women’s version as well! Enjoy your tonics, ladies. Cheers!

Your Art… We Wants It!
Last week, we announced our new Design Arcade, where J!NX Minions with epic art skillz can see their designs brought to life on a J!NX T-shirt… and if that isn’t reward enough, we’ll toss $1000 your way if your design gets used!

Win (Another) iPad!
We love giving stuff away. In fact, we had so much fun with our last iPad contest, that we decided to do it all over again! If you’re new to the contest, check out the details here. If you’re already a follower on Twitter and Facebook, simply comment each day for another chance to win! So simple, even a n00b could do it!

10% off all products

Use Promotion Code: ARCADELICIOUS
This offer expires Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 11:59PM EDT, so don’t wait!

ThinkGeek Summer Catalog and Ultimate GeekDad Giveaway

from ThinkGeek:

ZOMG, NEW CATALOG!
Our monkeys went back to the drawing board and made it bigger, better, funner, and more awesomer! We wanted to give you a heads up so you can prepare for the mailbox invasion, so here’s your preview.

ALSO AND IN SOME WAYS COOLER:
ThinkGeek’s Ultimate GeekDad Giveaway!
We <3 Geek Dads and we thought it was time to make something really special, so we pulled together $1500 in prizes, including:

* 16GB iPad with wi-fi
* Microsoft Xbox 360
* $500 ThinkGeek Shopping Spree
* $100 iTunes credit
* $100 GameStop gift certificate
* Signed copy of Ken Denmead’s GeekDad
* GeekDad t-shirt

Enter for fatherly greatness now!

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J!NX: iPad Giveaway + BACON!!!1!

from J!NX:

New J!NX Classics Tee: Bacon Bits
Mmmmmm… bacon, the royalty of meats, capable of adding flair and flavor to the most boring of dishes. This week, we are honoring “nature’s candy” by combining it with another thing we love: binary code. Our arteries may be clogged with crispy, salty ones and zeros, but we’ll die happy.

Win an iPad by doing virtually nothing!
We’re giving away a shiny, shiny iPad to a lucky J!NX fan, and it could be you! To enter, follow these four steps: Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, “Like” us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, then post a comment here that you’ve completed the tasks. O Sweet Simplicity! It really couldn’t be easier. You can even comment once a day to increase your chances of winning!

News that Squishes: Squishable Narwhals, Pandas and Octopuses!

from Squishable:

Hey Folks!

If you wanted to celebrate spring by laying out on a beach, you wouldn’t want that beach to be covered with cold, icy news! No indeed! You’d want it to be covered in warm, soft, sandy, Squishy News! And here it is!

1) New Squishables! Wooooo!

Squishable Narwhal — A horn on a whale! It just makes sense! I mean, can you imagine how silly that horn would look on a horse? Us neither! Stick it on a whale where it belongs. (And yes, we know it’s a tooth).

Squishable Breast Cancer Research Piggy — 10% of the cost for this lovely rosy piggy goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to help find a cure! Support the ladies in your life and their excellent assets!

2) New Squishable Understudies!

Llama Understudy — Who doesn’t need a llama in their life! They’re larger than frogs! And if you didn’t get that reference, you should youtube the phrase “monty python llama sketch” right away!

Chipmunk Understudy — A rodent that won’t burst your eardrums with high-pitched singing!

Eco Elephant Understudy — An Elephant with the soul of an artist and the skin of an ecologist! And the face of an… elephant. That’s all I got.

Eco Sting-ray Understudy — His adorability is matched only by his love for the planet. No, seriously, organic materials. Nifty!

3) Pandas and Octopuses are back in stock! Thank goodness, perhaps now the crowd of protesters outside our window will go home!

4) Squishable Facebook Icons — Our hardworking intern has gone without sleep for weeks to bring you the Most Freakishly Adorable Facebook Icons Ever. Show your squishy pride!

And incidentally, we release other random stuff like coupons and previews on Facebook from time to time. You say you haven’t checked it out yet? Well you should! You already have? Well… good!

5) Oodles of thanks to everyone who sent in a picture for the picture gallery to help support Dress For Success! A confident lady is a very cool thing! And from now until the end of June, for every picture of you and your Squishy you send in, we’ll be donating a dollar to GirlStart to empower girls in math, science and technology. Let your Squishy be a diva! Send ’em to HugMe@Squishable.com! Woo!

Thanks folks!

Zoe and Aaron
Squishable.com

Weta Product Update: NEW “District 9” Miniature Gun

from Weta:

District 9 Miniature Guns range!
We promised — and we delivered! Awesome, solid metal, incredibly detailed and of course straight from the clutches of the Weta people who made the full size guns for the District 9 movie. First out the the Assault Rifle. The full scale Arc Generator gun sold out in only 4 days, so don’t wait too long before you order. (Did we tell you that you can still put your name on the waiting list for the Arc Generator?) We also have very cool postcards and embroidered patches available. They make great presents for the District 9 fan. Even if it’s you.

US$150 off Weta Legs… but not for long!!
We launched Weta Legs a few weeks ago to a very warm-hearted reception. Now we’re celebrating by offering an Early-bird discount of US$150. If you are a performer, costumer or just want to change into a new creature, then Weta Legs will help you take your creativity to a whole new level (literally!) Order your Weta Legs by 25 May. The YouTube video has already been viewed over 30,000 times in the last 3 weeks. Our good friend Meredith Yayanos will be showing them off at the Bay Area Maker’s Faire on 22-23 May in the US. These are the first digitigrade legs ever made available for the public. Here’s what Coilhouse Magazine had to say about them.

More pendants in stock!
After we announced these last week, we’ve had to order a whole new batch of pendants as they were snuffled up. Choose between the Gandalf Rune, Arwen’s Coronation Crown and The White Tree of Gondor. They make an excellent gift in their soft leather pouches. Get a pendant now.

Comic-Con updates!
San Diego Comic-Con 2010 is approaching fast. Weta will of course be there, cohabiting as usual with our friends at Dark Horse Comics. The planning has already been going on for months in the workshop and there are rumours of BIG things happening. Make sure you read all communications in our email, on Twitter and Facebook. And don’t forget to discuss on the forum on The Shadow and Flame!

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Check out What’s New for Celebration V This Week

from StarWars.com:

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Special Disney Event
Put on your favorite costume and join your fellow fans for the ultimate Star Wars party, taking place during the ultimate Star Wars party weekend. The “Last Tour to Endor” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a first-of-its-kind entertainment experience so incredible that not even the Rebels’ Bothan spies have been able to steal the top-secret plans! Takes place Saturday, August 14, 2010, 8pm to 1am. The evening culminates with Symphony in the Stars, a Star Wars fireworks spectacular that only Disney can create. BOOK NOW before it sells out, quantities are limited!

New Guests Announced
Actor Jeremy Bulloch, the man behind the infamous mask of Boba Fett, joins the growing list of Celebration V autograph and celebrity guests. Take a look at the latest lineup coming to Star Wars Celebration V and be sure to check back periodically as new announcements are made throughout the next few months! Take a look at the current lineup.

Discounted Travel
Take advantage of discounted hotel and travel deals when you book before July 21 using the Official Star Wars Celebration V Travel Desk! Our priority is to serve you best and provide the lowest possible hotel rates available for your stay, we continually monitor prices offered on other travel websites to get you the best rate. BOOK NOW!

Exclusive T-Shirts On-Sale Now Thru July 25!
Choose from Celebration V Logo T-Shirt (ONLY available for purchase online through July 25 — Don’t wait!) & Boba Fett Jet Ski T-Shirt (available for pre-order and onsite; onsite quantities will be limited). BUY TODAY!

R2-D2 Builders at Celebration V
The Star Wars Celebrations are truly by the fans, for the fans. Few groups are better evidence of this than the R2-D2 Builders’ Group, the worldwide association of fans who build movie-real, fully functioning droids. The Builders are planning another spectacular display at the Orange County Convention Center, featuring countless droids, photo set pieces, and more surprises. They’ll host “How To” panels so fans can learn to construct their own Astromech units. Daily, look for the now-infamous Droid Races in the Celebration Experience Hall.

We look forward to seeing you in Orlando!

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ThinkGeek don’t need no stinkin’ cords, but $10 off is nice

from ThinkGeek:

Dear crazed fanbots,

Yesterday, a bug in Twitter’s system enabled you to force someone to follow you. Thousands of nerds frantically typed “accept feliciaday,” “accept wilw,” “accept neilhimself,” “accept donttrythis,” “accept conanobrien.” Then Twitter turned us all to zeros. We questioned our very worth. Those of you without Twitter questioned our sanity (yet again).

But hey, that’s all behind us now… including our hopes of being followed by Coco. Oh well.

AirVolt Wireless Phone Charger
A ThinkGeek Exclusive!
Introducing our newest exclusive product, the AirVolt Wireless Charger for iPhone. Simply slide your phone into the included receiver case, place it on the power tray, and watch in amazement as your phone charges wirelessly via induction. It works just as quickly as a standard charger and automatically powers off once your phone is completely charged.

Monkey light, monkey bright… first monkey I see tonight…
We know you’ve been wishing for more ThinkGeek stuff, so Timmy is going to make your dream come true! Use the code TORCHPLUS10 to get a free Dr. Timmy’s Micro Hand-Cranked Torch and save $10 off $40 from now through 11:59 pm EDT on Friday, 5/14/10. He’s going to give you a totally steampunk way to convert food to light!

Exclusive Star Wars Goodies Visit Your Galaxy
Just in time for the 30th Anniversary of Empire Strikes Back, ThinkGeek has two exclusive Star Wars collectables that will look great next to your Tauntaun Sleeping Bag. Don the C-3PO Bespin Backpack and your friends will think you’ve just rescued an over-talkative droid from the smelter on Cloud City. C-3PO features light-up flickering eyes and has a zippered storage pocket in his torso… plus, if you have an R2 unit and a Wookiee handy, you can even reassemble his parts into a complete robot. Of course if you really hope to impress the Star Wars fangirls you’ll need a roaring fireplace and a Wampa Throw Rug. This abominable snowman from Hoth almost ate Luke for a Jedi snack, but you’ll enjoy cuddling up with him on those damp Dagobah nights. Both of these unique limited-quantity Star Wars goodies ship in late August. Get on the email list now for first availability.

Find more What’s New items at ThinkGeek!