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"We wanted to create something that would be a really enjoyable way for Star Wars fans to learn about the game. With this tool, users can learn about the game's storyline and its unique characters while putting a personal touch on the battle station that has become a cultural icon," says Ashley Jenkins, Community Manager for Ubisoft.

With a simple web interface, users can spend their enormous Imperial budget to design a Death Star and its crew complement as they see fit, outfitting it with specific weapons and features. "We've already seen battle stations the Empire would be proud to field -- invulnerable and deadly. One of the things that's really great to see is the Star Wars community members who continue to improve their designs and compete amongst themselves to build the ultimate Death Star. Even when Rianna Saren gets her hands on these advanced designs, the Rebellion will really have to work to find a weakness," says Jenkins.

Although the grim-faced Empire takes their weapons development seriously, the Death Star Designer does inject a little humor into the stark gray darkness of battle station development. For instance, you can add spas and amusement park rides to your Death Star to keep your crew happy. Jenkins offers some design tips. "A ferris wheel offers a lovely view, but I think that for pure adrenaline factor a roller coaster is the must-have personnel facility for discerning designers everywhere," she says. "Don't leave this galaxy without one!"

To try your hand at Death Star designing, visit Ubisoft's website here: www.deathstardesigner.com.

Star Wars Galaxies-Path to the Force-Episode 138

Be sure to check back next week for the one-hundred and thirty-ninth episode of Star Wars Galaxies-Path to the Force. Then join us every week as we continue to follow the adventures of the Wookiee E'nac from the Star Wars Galaxies videogame in the form of Gamics!

Capture of Tantive 
Princess Leia's antiquated Tantive IV saw much action during her early involvement with the Rebel Alliance, as she often bypassed Imperial blockades on "mercy missions" that were as often as not Rebel supply runs. When the plans for the Death Star were transmitted to the ship, however, Darth Vader did not hesitate to run it down and capture it, along with Leia.

There is also the Jedi Training on Dagobah and the Battle of Geonosis Battle Packs to choose from! Be sure to read all about them and see more pictures of these great upcoming collectibles! Look for these great Battle Packs in stores in the Spring.

Kurt Adler’s “Yoda Nutcracker” has been handcrafted in the world famous Steinbach Nutcracker Factory in Germany. The nutcracker, which is limited to 7500 pieces is 9.5 inches tall and has a suggested retail price of $290. The legendary “Yoda” is carrying his walking staff in draped in his robe. He has been handcrafted from fine European wood with exacting attention to detail and painstakingly handcrafted by highly skilled artisans who have trained many years in the fine art of woodcarving and painting. For six generations and since 1832, the German-based Steinbach Factory has earned a worldwide reputation as the leading producer of collectible nutcrackers and smoking figures.

Also new is Kurt Adler's 7-inch "Darth Vader with Death Star" Fabriche Figurine. Handcrafted with a mixed media technique, Fabriche combines modern methods and materials, resulting in the effect of movement and lifelike expressions. Kurt Adler's Fabriche Collection introduces porcelain ornaments, standing 3.5 inches, depict Leia, Luke, Amidala, Emperor and the Storm Trooper.

In addition, blown-glass ornaments are introduced in Kurt Adler's award-winning Polonaise Collection. Darth Vader's bust has been precision-cut into a spectacular Polonaise Heirloom Egg ornament in Poland. Darth Vader and Yoda debut as blown-glass Polonaise ball ornaments. A porcelain five-pack mini ornament set includes a Darth Vader head, Yoda head, Boba Fett head, C-3PO head, and Storm Trooper. A variety of stockings, including vinyl, felt and styles with plush character heads, are offered. For more information or a local dealer, click on: http://starwars.kurtadler.com.

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Jedi Jin Su has done an outstanding job with Issue #12, and I think you all will really enjoy it! So go have look at the latest Coruscant Courier Issue.

"Fighting Few"

This one must be the only Star Wars painting I've done that is actually in space. A bit of a surprise to me when I think of Star Wars paintings: because to me Star Wars paintings are space and spaceships; when I think of childhood, Star Wars and Ralph McQuarrie's paintings. 

1. Is the start of the painting. In the early days of the production of Episode III there wasn't much info about and I came across these photos of a new toy; a Jedi Starfighter modified by Anakin. I made the leap that this might be in Episode III, but of course it wasn't. So I guess this is not so much an Episode III painting as an Episode II & 1/2, like the toy.

Be sure to read the rest of the article about "Fighting Few" in the Painting by Numbers section. Thanks Craig for another great walkthrough of how this image came about! Enjoy!

"I am going to donate all proceeds to The American Heart Association. For those of you who don't know already I was born with ASD (atrial septal defect) and had surgery when I was three to repair the hole in my heart. Being one who has experienced such a disorder I feel that I should help others with heart related issues."

Recent Art History: Kevin recently did sketch cards for the Lord of the Rings Masterpieces, CSI, DR. Who, The Wizard of Oz, and several other projects.

"The art will be very well protected when shipped and I want to thank you for taking your time to check out this auction and help this cause. If you have any questions feel free to contact me."

There are only 4 days left on this auction, so be sure to go bid on this piece to help those in need this Christmas Season!

Star Wars Galaxies-Path to the Force-Episode 137

Be sure to check back later this week for the one-hundred and thirty-eighth episode of Star Wars Galaxies-Path to the Force. Then join us every week as we continue to follow the adventures of the Wookiee E'nac from the Star Wars Galaxies videogame in the form of Gamics!