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Gizmodo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
LEGO Star Wars Still Lingers at Prime Day Price With the Millennium Falcon, Last Chance If You Missed It
Few movie ships stir up excitement like the Millennium Falcon. Seeing Han Solo's famously scruffy freighter zip across the screen still gives fans a little jolt, and building a brick version gives that feeling a place on your shelf. The Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon 25th Anniversary set turns the fastest hunk of junk into a hands-on weekend project that sparks nostalgia and looks great when the last piece clicks into place. See at Amazon Head over to Amazon to get the Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon 25th Anniversary Collectable Model for just $68, down from its usual price of $85. That's a discount of $17 and 20% off. The box holds a tidy stack of numbered bags and a full-color instruction book that leads you step by step, so even first-time builders feel confident. Instead of racing through, you get to slow down, sort pieces, and watch the Falcon take shape layer by layer. Rounded plates form the classic saucer shape, simple side panels create the two front mandibles, and a printed dish pops on top to finish the look most people recognize from a mile away. When the final brick lands, the model stands about the length of a paperback novel, small enough for a bookcase but large enough to catch the eye. Building can be a solo project or a shared moment. Parents can clip pieces together with kids while older siblings dig for parts in the pile, giving everyone a role. Because the model rests on its own display stand, you never have to worry about tiny feet knocking it off a table. A printed nameplate sits right under the nose, so guests know exactly what ship is parked in your living room. Collectors will like the subtle anniversary badge on the box, noting twenty-five years of Lego Star Wars kits. It is a simple nod that turns the set into a little time capsule, a nice touch if you are adding to a growing fleet or gifting it to someone who saw the first film in theaters. For newer fans, the model works as a quick history lesson, showing the design that kicked off decades of star-hopping adventures. Whether you want a satisfying build, a desk decoration, or a present for the Star Wars devotee in your life, this Falcon is an easy win. The set is still available for $68 at Amazon, a welcome drop from the regular $85 price. Feeling like putting together some Legos? This is one kit you'll love to work with. See at Amazon
Tom's Guide
13-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Prime Day is over — but I'd shop this massive Walmart weekend sale from $3 on apparel, TVs, appliances and more
Amazon Prime Day deals are officially over. But Walmart's anti-Prime Day sale is still going strong! If you missed out on anything you wanted from Amazon, give Walmart's sale a look as many popular items are still discounted. Right now Walmart's sale has epic deals starting from $3. I'd start by snagging a Walmart Plus membership for 50% off to get free shipping on all your purchases. Walmart is also offering up to 50% off essentials like washcloths, teeth whiteners, protein powder and more. And you can get back to college apparel, school supplies and dorm decor from $3. My favorite Walmart deals are listed below. I also recommend checking out our Prime Day deals you can still get live blog for the best sales that have stuck around. Walmart Plus: was $98/year now $49/year @ WalmartFor returning/expired Walmart Plus members only, Walmart is taking 50% off its annual Walmart Plus membership. The discount comes right in time for this anti-Prime Day sale! Walmart apparel: deals from $3 @ WalmartWalmart is taking up to 50% off a range of apparel, shoes and accessories in its current sale. You can even score discounts on big-name brands like Levi's, Crocs, Reebok and more. Switch 2: check stock @ WalmartWalmart kicked off last week with a Switch 2 restock in which one of our own Tom's Guide staff members was able to score a console. While that restock has since sold out, it's worth keeping an eye on Walmart's Switch 2 stock situation. All the consoles can be seen via this link. Stock up on essentials: up to 30% offWalmart's sale is the best place to restock those cupboards. Right now you can save on everything from cleaning supplies to supplements, batteries and more. Patio and garden event: up to 50% off @ WalmartWalmart has launched a major savings event to help you refresh your garden. If you're looking to upgrade your garden, deck or patio for less, consider Walmart's outdoor living section your one-stop shop. The retail giant is currently offering unbeatable discounts of up to 50% on stylish and functional outdoor items, including string lights, fire pits, lounge chairs, garden beds and more. Back to College savings: up to 50% offWalmart's current sale has everything you need to head back to college. This section includes college-ready apparel, dorm decor and school supplies. Crocs sale: Crocs from $9 @ WalmartWe're huge Crocs fans at Tom's Guide and right now Walmart is knocking up to 50% off select men's, women's, and children's Crocs. The sale includes all-terrain clogs, slip-resistant clogs, sandals, and more. It's one of the biggest Crocs sales I've seen at Walmart all year. Lego sale: deals from $10 @ WalmartLet your child's imagination run wild with a new Lego playset. Walmart has various models on sale from $10. The sale includes Lego Star Wars, Lego Super Mario, and more. Lego sales are common, but Walmart's sale stands out for having a wide range of sets on sale. Grills and accessories: deals from $12 @ WalmartFrom Weber to Blackstone (and many notable brands in between), Walmart is having a huge sale on grills and outdoor cooking accessories with many deals under $100 mark. With barbecue season officially here, Walmart has tons of grill options to choose from — without breaking the bank! Shark and Ninja appliances: up to 40% off @ WalmartWalmart is offering up to 40% off select Shark and Ninja appliances. The sale includes air fryers, robot vacs, blow dryers, blenders and more. Smart TVs: deals from $88 @ WalmartWalmart has a massive sale on smart TVs. The sale includes TVs from brands like TCL, Hisense, JVC, and Walmart's own Onn brand. After discount, prices start as low as $88. Keep in mind that there are a few 1080p sets included in the sale. I recommend sticking with 4K resolution as the price difference isn't all that great. Need a cheap pair of wired on-ear headphones? These Sony 'phones will do the trick. They're lightweight, sturdy and have 30mm drivers for bright, clear sound. And you don't need to take my word for it — these popular headphones have a 4.3 star rating based on customer check: $9 @ Amazon Wireless earbuds have come a long way, and now, you can get a solid-sounding pair of buds for under $25. While not all budget earbuds are up to par, the JLab Go Air Pop True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds are an ace pick. They got a 4-star rating in our Jlab Go Air Pop review for their satisfying sound, 7-hour battery life and IPX4 water resistance rating. Light up your outdoor space at night with this set of string lights that are 100 feet long and include 50 bulbs. You'll want to spend all night under the stars with these lights that emit a soft white glow and will make a stylish statement hanging in your backyard or over your patio. Our JBL Go 4 review determined that this is the perfect portable Bluetooth speaker for those on a budget. Small enough to take traveling, it still packs enough performance to soundtrack small gatherings while bringing useful features like IP67 water and dust protection, and multi-point connectivity. It also comes in a variety of fun colors. This umbrella is the perfect addition to your backyard or patio. It provides optimal shade while adding some elegant style. The umbrella surface is UV-proof, waterproof and fade resistant so you can use it on both sunny and rainy days. This super-cute mini digital camera is a nice find with this discount. Our Fujifilm Instax Pal review said this device is extremely easy to use, and we had plenty of praise for its portable design. While you'll need to tether it to the companion app on your phone, it's perfect for taking fun, retro-style pictures. This is the biggest discount we've seen on the AirPods 4. We loved the Apple's earbuds in our AirPods 4 review, with their surprisingly effective ANC being a major a highlight. Transparency mode is a nice added extra. They sound pretty good, too, featuring a more open fit than the AirPods Pro 2. The AirPods Pro 2 pack Apple's new H2 chip to provide 2x more noice cancellation than their predecessors. They also offer Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking for a more immersive audio experience. In our AirPods Pro 2 review, we said they take everything we loved about the original AirPods Pro to the next level. This newer model includes a USB-C charging case. The 2025 iPad features a larger 11-inch (2360 x 1640) screen, A16 CPU, 12MP rear/front cameras, USB-C connectivity and Magic Keyboard Folio ($249) support. The base model features 128GB of storage, which double the capacity of its predecessor. It's available in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB capacities. The Apple Watch 10 boasts a thinner and lighter design, faster charging and a new sleep apnea detection feature. Some other new key features include 30% more screen area, rounded corners and a first-ever wide angle OLED display. The device also features advanced health insights, including the ability to take an ECG anytime. Available in a plethora of fun colors, the Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) boast fantastic ANC and a crisp and balanced sound profile. In our AirPods Max review, we were thoroughly impressed by its luxurious design and feel, and we said its spatial audio technology was a "game-changer" for immersive listening. It's no longer Apple's flagship, but the MacBook Air M1 offers good performance and value. The M1 CPU never stuttered in our tests and also helped it reach over 14 hours of battery life. It features a 13.3-inch Retina display, Apple M1 CPU, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. In our MacBook Air M1 review, we said it offers amazing endurance and very good speed. Smart TVs: deals from $88 @ WalmartWalmart has a massive sale on smart TVs. The sale includes TVs from brands like TCL, Hisense, JVC, and Walmart's own Onn brand. After discount, prices start as low as $88. Keep in mind that there are a few 1080p sets included in the sale. I recommend sticking with 4K resolution as the price difference isn't all that great. This 65-inch display has every app you could possibly want as well as plenty of ports for games consoles and more. If you're not familiar with Onn, it's Walmart's in-house electronics brand. We like this TV because it uses the Roku platform as its OS and it's a great pick for shoppers on an extra tight budget. The TCL QM6K is the perfect deal for a display upgrade. It offers a VRR feature that can push the TV refresh rate to 288Hz and leverages Dolby Vision IQ for sophisticated HDR support. It's a great TV for gamers and comes in a wide range of sizes at incredible prices. We gave it an excellent 4-star rating in our TCL QM6K Mini-LED TV review. One of the best Roku TVs on shelves has to be the Pro Series Mini-LED. This TV is a fantastic choice for those wanting excellent performance and simplicity. It delivers vibrant visuals, enhanced brightness and Roku's intuitive platform. Offering a premium experience at a lower cost, it's definitely a deal worth grabbing. Walmart is slashing the price of this folding Adirondack Chair. After this discount, this foldable, weather-proof design (it's constructed from high-density polyethylene lumber) is a steal. Reviewers rave these are easy to put together and are built to last for many summers to come. One buyer even notes it's "a very solid chair for the money!" This small outdoor conversation set is available for $190 off the regular price. Made of woven rattan, high-quality steel frames, and tempered glass table top, this adorable set will be the perfect spot to relax or enjoy a cocktail outdoors this spring. It also comes with seat cushions featuring an ergonomic design for extra comfort. Spend your leisure time lounging in comfort with this outdoor patio set that features one bench, two single sofas and a coffee table with a tempered tabletop. Made of a solid steel and rattan structure, the outdoor furniture is sturdy and durable. The spacious seating is covered with padded cushions that have removable and washable covers. Switch games/accessories sale: deals from $12 @ WalmartWalmart is offering big discounts on Switch games and accessories. The sale includes Mario and Zelda video games, controllers, gaming headsets and more. The Meta Quest 3S is already the best VR headset for the money, and now that it's just $249, the deal has just become all the sweeter. Expect the same performance as the pricier Quest 3, but with a smaller field of view and lower resolution. Other than that, expect to play a popular VR game right off the bat, and even more thanks to its 3-month Quest+ subscription. The Xbox Series S is limited to 1440p output, but still delivers fast loading, ray tracing, and high frame rates. It sports a GPU with up to 4 teraflops of output, 10GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD for storage. (There's no disc drive).Price check: $329 @ Amazon The Ninja Creami has been making waves (scoops?) in the home cook world. We gave it 4 stars in our Ninja Creami review. We loved how easy it was to make delicious homemade ice cream. There's a huge range of recipe styles available, such as milkshake, froyo, and even gelato! And as if it couldn't get any better — the Creami is also easy to clean. Leave your spring cleaning to your digital assistant. The Shark Matrix Robot Vacuum features precision home mapping, powerful suction that makes it great for households with pets, and hands-free cleaning thanks to its Alexa/Google Assistant support. The 80V 21" is one of Greenworks' most popular mowers. It features a single lever, 5-position height adjustment and promises low-noise one-touch controls.
CNET
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
Prime Day Deal: Save a Door-Busting $48 on the Massive Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer
Lego/CNET Prime Day deals are coming at us left and right, and trying to sift through them all is keeping us on our toes. With big discounts across all categories, we're seeing some epic savings on tablets, laptops, TVs and more. While that's all well and good, we're also seeing some enticing offers on one of our favorite Lego Star Wars sets. Right now Amazon has the Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer set marked down to just $112, a 30% discount. This saves you $48 right off the top. This massive playset contains 1,555 pieces. Recommended for ages 10 and up, it's also a great project for adults or teens to build with younger kids. The set includes seven different Star Wars minifigures, including Darth Vader, Commander Praji, an Imperial gunner, Imperial navy trooper and a Lego Star Wars 25th anniversary Cal Kestis. Oh, and there's also a very short stormtrooper. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. Diehard fans will enjoy the process of building the Star Wars starship set including the bridge, command room, break room, armory, control panels, cargo box with Kyber Crystal and thermal detonator elements. The top panel lifts off and the side panels fold out for ease of play. There is also a hidden foldout carry handle so you can play with it in flight mode. And perhaps best of all, there are two spring-loaded shooters so you can "pewm! pewm!" your way around the living room. Why this deal matters Lego doesn't offer dramatic discounts year round. We typically see the prices drop around Prime Day and Black Friday. A 30% discount is one of the higher drops we've seen, and certainly one of the best prices we've seen in 2025. At this price, it might even be worth considering as an advanced holiday purchase that you can hide away until December.
UPI
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Dan Stevens to voice Solitus in new 'Lego Star Wars' special
1 of 3 | Dan Stevens will voice Solitus in "Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past." File Photo by Derek French/UPI | License Photo July 1 (UPI) -- Downton Abbey and Beauty and the Beast actor Dan Stevens is joining the cast of a new four-part Lego Star Wars special. Stevens will lend his voice to the villain Solitus in Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past, a sequel series to Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy (2024). The new special is due on Disney+ Sept. 19. The voice cast also includes Gaten Matarazzo, Tony Revolori, Bobby Moynihan, Marsai Martin, Michael Cusack, Ahmed Best, Mark Hamill, Ashley Eckstein and Ben Schwartz. Solitus is ready to shake things up. Dan Stevens joins LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past, a four-piece special event, September 19 only on @DisneyPlus. Star Wars (@starwars) July 1, 2025 "With the new villain, Solitus, entering the scene, things are about to get a lot more complicated for this Force Builder in training," an official synopsis says of Sig Greebling's (Matarazzo) character arc. "There really isn't a tug of war between the good and the light with Solitus. It really is just a pure evil force whose main desire is control and order..." Matarazzo said. May the 4th: Fans channel the Force on Star Wars Day Star Wars fans turned out in full costume to honor the Force in in Yokohama, Kanagawa-Prefecture, Japan, on May 4, 2025. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo
The Citizen
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Tuks law student is fast in E-sports and in the cockpit of jets
Tuks law student is fast in E-sports and in the cockpit of jets To say Ronald Wheeldon is an adrenaline junkie would not be an exaggeration. When the Tuks law student is not sitting in lecture halls or studying, he is likely to be zipping through the air at 1000 kilometres per hour. But Wheeldon is also building a reputation as a formidable dualist in Varsity E-sports' Valorant League. In a profile article on the Varsity E-sports website, his virtues are extolled as follows: 'Beyond raw mechanical skill, he serves as the team's 'In-Game Leader'. Orchestrating plays and making critical strategic calls. He takes on the responsibility of determining the approach. Leading the charge and adapting instantly when plans go awry. Quick and effective communication is his weapon'. 'I believe speed is the key to winning most gun fights. A stun or blind gives you those few seconds of opportunity and being aggressive takes the initiative in winning these fights,' he said during an interview with the website. The strategy is undoubtedly working for Tuks. The team has won four of the six games they played, which means they have qualified for the Varsity semifinals. They will face off against Ikeys. The two teams of Maties are contesting each other in the other semifinal. Wheeldon makes no secret of why he does what he does. He is an adrenaline junkie. 'During a Valorant game, when you are in a tense combat situation, the adrenaline is pumping. It is the same with flying. I am passionate about aerobatics. When you are flying a jet at 1000 kilometres per hour, it gets the adrenaline out of the box straight through the roof. You cannot replace it with anything. It is exhilarating,' he remarked. To put things in perspective. Wheeldon's father, Ron, has been doing air shows for over 30 years. His favourite plane is the Hawker Hunter, of which he has two. The younger Wheeldon is an accomplished pilot himself and has performed with his dad at airshows. 'It started when I was a kid playing Lego Star Wars. I don't like losing. That's never going to change,' he commented. When asked what it takes to be competitive in Valorant, Wheeldon answers by saying that it helps to be fit. Then, he mentions that a strong head is crucial. 'The mental side in E-sports is a big part. If you enter a match thinking that things are going to go wrong, then they will. Being in good physical shape is essential because reaction time is key to winning games. If someone 'swings' at you, you must click as fast as possible. In about two milliseconds; otherwise, you will be losing,' he explained. As to his role as dualist for the Tuks team, Wheeldon said his job is to get the first 'peg' to create space. 'Space is essential in attack. If you can't create space, you usually end up stagnant. That is when things start to go wrong,' he said. A definite highlight for Wheeldon was when he got the chance to play in the Apex Legends Global Series' European competition. Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
