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An Incredibly Rare Han Solo Action Figure Just Sold For $30k More Than Usual Star Wars

An Incredibly Rare Han Solo Action Figure Just Sold For $30k More Than Usual

From the beginning, Star Wars has been a merchandising juggernaut (see: Kenner’s empty box campaign in 1977). The franchise’s massive popularity ensured Lucasfilm had no problem securing licensing deals with companies to make a variety of tie-in products. Unsurprisingly, toys have always been a hot seller. Kids enjoy them so…
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May 1, 2026
“Absolutely no respect”: Evo’s treatment of Daigo and MenaRD Legends Live broadcast shows it no longer understands FGC eSports

“Absolutely no respect”: Evo’s treatment of Daigo and MenaRD Legends Live broadcast shows it no longer understands FGC

The Japanese fighting game community is up in arms after the Kemonomichi Legends LIVE match, and not because Daigo Umehara lost. Evo took control of the broadcast, and many felt the production level was disrespectful. Now, many are accusing Evo of not understanding the magnitude of the historic match and…
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May 1, 2026
‘One of the most rapid transitions that I’ve seen’: NOAA forecaster on how this year’s El Niño could shatter records NOAA

‘One of the most rapid transitions that I’ve seen’: NOAA forecaster on how this year’s El Niño could shatter records

Our warming world is set to enter an El Niño period as early as May , with a high likelihood of southern North America experiencing supercharged temperatures. One of the three phases of the natural El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle in the Pacific Ocean, El Niño events occur every two…
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May 1, 2026