Gut Reaction: Puzzle Droids

 It's time for another one of my "not quite a review" mini review, a.k.a., my gut reaction.   This time I am taking a quick look at the new mobile game Star Wars Puzzle Droids.  Do I like it? Would I recommend it? Is it fun?  Have a listen to find out!

EU Memories

The Expanded Universe came to an end three years ago on this date.  So, today, I'm going to take a walk down memory lane and share with you my personal history with the old EU.  Enjoy!

Gut Reaction: Book Review for April 24th, 2017

I'm starting a new feature on the show this week.  Since I add new volumes to my Jedi Library each week, am going to use this opportunity to share my purchases with you and quickly review them, in under five minutes.  Less than a true review, these are just my "Gut Reactions" about the books!

This weeks purchases are...

Star Wars - Lords of the Sith: Guide to the Dark Side (The Best of Star Wars Insider) - www.amazon.com/gp/product/1785851918

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - The Official Mission Debrief - www.amazon.com/gp/product/1785861581

Star Wars Widevision: The Original Topps Trading Card Series, Volume One - www.amazon.com/gp/product/1419724495

Note: Due to the STOOPID tax laws of my state, I am not allowed to be an Amazon Affiliate, so I make no money if you purchase these items.  But don't let that stop you, please, pick up a copy for yourself!

From TV to SW

There is a rumor going around this week that Sam Esmail, the creator and write of Mr. Robot is in talks with Lucasfilm to write and or direct an up coming Star Wars stand alone film. (http://screenrant.com/star-wars-anthology-writer-mr-robot-sam-esmail/). Well, this got me to wondering... who else could make the jump from television to Star Wars.  Well, here are five people I would like to see make that leap!

Weekly News Roundup for April 21st, 2017

As we do every Friday, here is a quick recap of the Star Wars headlines that grabbed my attention this week. If you think I missed any important stories, please, let me know!

Next Stand Alone Film Anouncement - http://www.jedinews.co.uk/film-music-tv/articles/next-star-wars-standalone-film-announced-summer/

Ewan McGregor in Entertainment Weekly - http://ew.com/movies/2017/04/18/ewan-mcgregor-star-wars-movie/

Han Solo Omaze Video - https://www.yahoo.com/movies/new-star-wars-species-debuts-han-solo-movie-set-192654423.html

Kylo Ren's Moving Scar - http://metro.co.uk/2017/04/20/star-wars-director-forced-to-explain-why-kylo-rens-scar-has-moved-in-the-last-jedi-trailer-6586453/

Star Wars Rebels Season Four Episode Count - http://www.jedinews.co.uk/film-music-tv/articles/star-wars-rebels-season-4-will-contain-15-episodes/

Star Wars Luxery Resort - http://www.businessinsider.com/disney-world-star-wars-starship-luxury-resort-hotel-2017-4

Five Star Wars Animation Ideas

As we recently learned at Star Wars Celebration, Star Wars Rebels is coming to an end after next season.  Well, what's next for Star Wars animation?  Well, if Dave Filoni and his crew need any extra ideas, here are five show ideas I am willing to share with them!

My Non-Recap Recap of Star Wars Celebration

 I have been off-line for the past four days, which also happened to be the same for days at Star Wars Celebration in Orlando! I don't have time to recap everything that happened this weekend in only five minutes, but here are just a very few brief thoughts I want to share about all that went on at the greatest Star Wars fan fest of all time!   See ya in 2019!

Celebration Predictions Part Two

 On yesterday's episode, I shared with you my predictions for the news and surprises we would get out of Star Wars Celebration. However, after I record the episode, I went back and listen to it, and found  that my predictions were a little... mundane. A little too easy. My predictions were a bit predictable.

Well,  on today's episode I try to think bigger, think outside the box, and try to come up with some predictions that a bit less predictable!

PS -  hey, if you're at Star Wars celebration and listening episode, let me know! Send me a selfie!   And if you really like the episode, please, share it with another con goer who has yet to hear Less Than 12 Parsecs.   I'd greatly appreciate it! Thank you!

Celebration Predictions

Each time Star Wars Celebration roles around, we get a bunch of great surprises.  What do I think is coming our way this year?  Have a listen and find out!

Bonus Episode #0005 - The Why Behind LT12P

Today's episode is nearly 10 minutes long, thus it's a bonus episode.  That's the LT12P way; any episode over 7 minutes is labeled a bonus episode!

Today I get more personal than I ever have before, and answer a question that multiple have asked me.  I'm not that great at "sharing", so please forgive me as I bumble through the story I have to tell.

Action Figure Number 13

 It's that time of the month right open up a brand-new (to me) classic Kenner Star Wars action figure! This months figure comes from friend of the show Ryan Dassing!  Thanks Ryan!

To recap, here are the figures I already have...

• Lobot
• Logray
• Hoth Luke
• Hoth Rebel Soldier
• Hoth Rebel Commander
• Snowtrooper
• AT-AT Driver
• 2-1B
• C-3PO
• Walrus Man
• Hammerhead
• Imperial Royal Guard

If you have a figure to sell me, or send me (I won't say no to freebies!), please let me know!  I'm looking for loose, clean, near-mintish figures, preferably with their accessories!

You can now purchase LT12P t-shirts on TeePublic! - www.teepublic.com/user/lt12p

Weekly News Roundup for April 7th, 2017

As we do every Friday, here is a quick recap of the Star Wars headlines that grabbed my attention this week. If you think I missed any important stories, please, let me know!

Hayden Christenson Returns To Star Wars Celebration - http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/04/01/hayden-christensen-returns-to-star-wars-celebration-for-40th-anniversary-panel

Celebration Autograph Hall - http://www.starwarscelebration.com/Guests/Autograph-Hall/

Funko Star Wars Celebration Exclusive - http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/03/23/funko-reveals-star-wars-celebration-exclusives

Lego Star Wars Celebration Exclusive - http://www.space.com/36361-lego-star-wars-celebration-exclusive.html

Operation Blue Milk - http://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-from-a-certain-point-of-view-anthology-book-celebrates-40-years-of-a-galaxy-far-far-away

Rogue One On Disk - http://www.target.com/p/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-blu-ray-dvd-digital-3-disc/-/A-52030319

Bad Lip Reading Does TFA - https://youtu.be/Sv_hGITmNuo

Star Wars The Old Repeubic "War of Lokath" - https://www.pcgamesn.com/star-wars-the-old-republic/star-wars-the-old-republic-war-for-iokath-update

Darth Taxus

Today, unexpected, Darth Taxus from "Starships, Sabers and Scoundrels" showed up on the show!

I had nothing planned for today, so I was going to just go to bed early, but then I got to chatting with D.T. (as he's known to his friends)(no, not really) and I decided to say "Hey, wanna do an episode?".  So, here's 5 quick mins with Taxus about what he's been up to lately in regards to his Star Wars fandom!

Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels...
Website - www.retrozap.com/category/shows/starships-sabers-and-scoundrels
Email - SCubedPod@RetroZap.com & s3podcast@gmail.com
iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/starships-sabers-scoundrels/id1109659643
Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/starships-sabers-scoundrels
Facebook - www.facebook.com/SCubedPod
Twitter - @scubedpod

PS - Because tonight was unplanned, I apologize, there will not be a 10 Stoopid Questions with D.T. tomorrow.  Sad, I know.  Sorry!

Fantasy Star Wars Encounters

I am titling today's episode "Fantasy Star Wars Encounters". No, it's not about some hook-up app for Star Wars cosplayers looking for love, but rather, it is an idea I stole from Dennis Keithly, from the great podcast "Starships, Sabers and Scoundrels". You'll have to give it a listen to learn more!

After you take six minutes to listen to me (yes, I'm a little long winded today), please be sure to check out the great work Dennis does. You can find all of his links below!

Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels...
Website - www.retrozap.com/category/shows/starships-sabers-and-scoundrels
Email - SCubedPod@RetroZap.com & s3podcast@gmail.com
iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/starships-sabers-scoundrels/id1109659643
Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/starships-sabers-scoundrels
Facebook - www.facebook.com/SCubedPod
Twitter - @scubedpod

Gut Reaction: Lego Star Wars The Freemaker Adventures Season Two

The trailer for Season Two of the Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures was released today.  To say I'm excited is an understatement!  Here is my "Gut Reaction" to the trailer.  (In my excitement, I forgot to say "Gut Reaction" in the show, but trust me, this is a LT12P "Gut Reaction" episode, for those of you keeping track at home!)

The New Era of LT12P Begins!

That's it, I'm done. I hit 100 episodes and that's good enough for me. I'm hanging up the microphone and calling it quits.

Don't worry, Less Than 12 Parsecs will continue on without me. Starting today, my son Declan will be taking over the show.   I'm not really sure what he's going to do with it, but I trust it will be interesting.

So please enjoy this new era, this new generation, this is new... something?