SWPocketmodel.com, the best fan-run site for the collectible mini-model tactical tabletop combat Star Wars game (my write-up is here), video recorded a neat little interview with two staff members from WizKids, the game’s manufacturer. The interview is all video, and requires a Flash player, but it’s pretty interesting whether you play the game or not. There is information about future expansions (nine planned over four or five years!!), as well as some insight as to how the game is marketed and positioned with retailers and fansites.
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My body has built up a resistance to most things Star Wars over the years. I used to search out — and receive — all sorts of Star Wars stuff, from toys to Pez dispensers, to limited edition cels of the movie. After being disappointed in the new trilogy films and unimpressed with video game offerings such as Jedi Knight and the Lego Star Wars series, With the exception of the original Knights of the Republic game on the Xbox, I’ve been able to turn a blind eye to most of Lucas’ marketing attempts. I don’t read the books that are cranked out one after the other, nor do I pay much attention to the reissued toys that I owned as a child. However, I was unable to escape the Siren’s call of the Star Wars PocketModel collectible card game. Damn you for telling me about this, Bond. :)
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