29 May 2009 Posted 21:00 by Les LucasArts has released a ton of info about their forthcoming game 'Lego Indiana Jones 2 - The Adventure Continues'..... SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – May 29, 2009 – LucasArts and TT Games today announced that LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues will whip onto Wii, Nintendo DS, PS3 computer entertainment system, PSP (PlayStationPortable) system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows in the Fall of 2009. Developed by the same team at Traveller’s Tales that created the award-winning LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures and the LEGO Star Wars series, LEGO Indiana Jones 2 presents a tongue-in-cheek take on all four cinematic adventures of pop culture’s most iconic archaeologist, including for the first time ever Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and will give players the ability to create levels of their own! "LucasArts and TT Games continue to set the bar for next-generation family entertainment with the LEGO Indiana Jones franchise," said Darrell Rodriguez, president of LucasArts. "LEGO Indiana Jones 2 delivers something a little different for everyone. Parents will enjoy the humorous take on the classic moments from their favorite movies, and their kids have an opportunity to experience the most authentic LEGO experience by building their own fun levels brick by brick." "It has been a real joy to work with LucasArts on such an iconic character. Indiana Jones embodies the adventurous spirit that perfectly suits the LEGO world," said Tom Stone, director at TT Games. "Indy also presents us with wonderful and memorable cinematic moments." LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues combines the fun and creative construction of LEGO bricks with the wits, daring and non-stop action of one of cinema’s most beloved adventure heroes. With a unique, tongue-in-cheek take on all the Indiana Jones films — including for the first time ever Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull — LEGO Indiana Jones 2 follows Dr. Jones’ escapades from the jungles of South America to the Peruvian Ruins and beyond. Fans can experience the most authentic LEGO experience yet by designing and building their own levels brick by brick, and by fusing their levels with the ones in the game to create a custom experience. In LEGO Indiana Jones 2, everyone can build, battle and brawl their way through their favorite cinematic moments — or create their own. Game Information For the first time ever in a LEGO game, Build Your Own Adventure Mode allows you to create your own levels and environments and share them with your friends. For the ultimate and most authentic LEGO experience, you can create your own levels and combine them with the existing ones in the game. Play all new Kingdom of the Crystal Skull characters such as Mutt Williams on his motorcycle and use special abilities, including Oxley’s Crystal Skull Power. Innovative re-tellings of the classic movies (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) with all new objectives and brand new levels. For example, this time you can play through the exciting vehicle chase in Shanghai with Short Round. Beat each level in Story mode and return in Free Play for a completely new adventure. Indy has all new animations, such as grabbing an enemy with his whip then throwing him over his shoulder. Jump into all new vehicles to help Indy get through all the new levels including planes, boats and mine carts — but watch out for the quicksand! Use Indy's newly enhanced whip to interact with Lego objects and help unlock iconic puzzles and battle with enemies. Use a variety of weapons from the environment to fight enemies (e.g., chairs, guns, swords, bottles). Collect artifacts through the game to unlock more than 60 playable characters, including villains and supporting characters (Marion Ravenwood, Mutt Williams, Short Round, Rene Belloq, Willie Scott, Marcus Brody, Dr. Henry Jones Sr. and Irina Spalko). Character swapping and free-play abilities Two-player drop-in, drop-out cooperative gameplay encourages parents to share the legacy of Indiana Jones with their children in a fun and humorous way. For more information on LEGO Indiana Jones, please visit www.legoindianajonesgame.com.

Posted 08:00 by Les Sideshow Toys teases us with a sneak peek at their forthcoming 12" Henry Jones Sr. from The Last Crusade. Regular (and exclusive) editions begin pre-order on June 4th.

28 May 2009 Posted 15:00 by Les We have reactivated our forum board as many felt lost these past days and written in to ask us if we could help. It is open now - so post away!

27 May 2009 Posted 08:00 by Les After several years of contruction and set-up we are finally ready to show RAVENWOOD museum on the Internet! Dozens of people have already made the trip here to Canada to visit and enjoy the quiet country setting. Maybe you're next?

25 May 2009 Posted 08:00 by Les I'd like to post a Happy Anniversary to my very good friends Michael & Lisa-Marie Wistock on this occasion of their 7th Wedding Anniversary. Many collectors will remember Michael when he ran Collectors Empire in the 90's. And he's such a fan that one of his son's is named Harrison. Coincidence? I think not. Here's wishing them a great day and many years filled with love and joy (and toys).

22 May 2009 Posted 12:00 by Les A big 'Happy Anniversary' goes out to Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull as it was released one year ago! Seems like only yesterday as we all waited in line to see the return of our favorite hero -- and then go rush to stores to stock up with loads of Indy collectibles.

20 May 2009 Posted 08:00 by Les The second figure in the Indiana Jones Ultimate Quarter Scale line, Cairo Indy delivers the fully articulated archeologist adventure-hunter as never before! Featuring intricately designed cloth costumes, interchangeable accessories and even sound clips from the Indiana Jones feature films, this hyper-realistic sculpt delivers the ultimate Indiana Jones collectible! Perfect for play or display with the included Staff of Ra and display stand, get ready for a whole new world of adventure. Available from Diamond Select Toys in October 2009.

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19 May 2009 Posted 12:00 by Les From StarWars.com - "...DK Readers combine fantastic illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge. Indy's Adventures, by Lindsay Kent, is a Level 1 book with simple sentences and limited vocabulary that encourages helpful adult participation. Traps and Snares, by Clare Hibbert, is a Level 2 book, perfect for kids starting to read alone, with longer sentences and increased vocabulary." These are due out in stores in October.

10 May 2009 Posted 12:00 by Les Target now has a plastic collectible Staff of Kings card available when you pre-book on the Nintendo Wii or DS. Even if you don't want to purchase the game from them the pre-book is only a $1.

And don't forget that Gamestop has a free Primus mini hint book when you pre-order (available now). We picked up ours yesterday --- and it has the unlock code for Fate of Atlantis on the first page!

08 May 2009 Posted 07:00 by Les Pictures of the Sideshow 12" Indiana Jones in German Disguise are available and a Quicktime VR as well. Click image to view the statue and rotate it 360 degrees.

07 May 2009 Posted 21:30 by Les Photos of 2 of the boxes of Lego have been submitted (as these sets have already leaked in Europe). Enjoy!

01 May 2009 Posted 21:00 by Les Pictures of the Sideshow Premium Format Indiana Jones (Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) are available and a Quicktime VR as well. Click image to view the statue and rotate it 360 degrees.

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