Since the very first film in 1977, Star Wars has gone on to be, without doubt, the biggest sci-fi franchise in the world. And here at urbanretro.co.uk we just can’t get enough of George Lucas’s story about a galaxy far, far away. We have a wide range of retro and contemporary Star Wars t-shirts, and some cool toys and gadgets too. Our Junk Food and Chunk tees recreate the Star Wars characters in a clever comic way, criss-crossing them with videogame, music, and TV culture. And then we have fusions of true classics in the form of our Family Guy Star Wars designs, as well as the blocky Lego Star Wars styles. Then on top of that, we’ve got the Russian nesting doll inspired Chubbies, which contain three characters in one neat package. And not forgetting the caricature-like Mighty Muggs toys and the supremely cute Mimobot Star Wars series of USB flash drives. With the saga having such a massive following, it’s inevitable that there’s a whole load of cool sites out there dedicated to Star Wars. Well, to save you time, we’ve done the hard work for you and gathered the best of a very big bunch. Firstly, if you want to find out any anything, no seriously, absolutely anything about Star Wars, simply visit Wookieepedia. It’ll have all the answers you’re looking for and more! We’ve also found this hilarious R2D2 translator, enter any word and it will convert it into R2D2 language. It’s so easy to spend hours here, listening to R2D2’s funny bleeps and whistles! If you just feel like relaxing and looking at some cool images after all that activity, visit www.abduzeedo.com/the-star-wars-culture to see some unique concept art based on the Star Wars theme.

Marvel has been a massively popular comic book franchise for over fifty years, and it’s easy to see why. They’ve bought us all the best heroes, including The Incredible Hulk, Spiderman and Wolverine to name just a few. At urbanretro.co.uk we’ve got a wide range of toys and t-shirts that celebrate the Marvel phenomenon. You really gotta check out our caricature style Mighty Muggs toys, as well as the expressive Upper Deck figures. On top of that, we’ve got some cool tees which fuse the Marvel world with the Technics brand to create crazy images like the Hulk lifting some Technics 1210s! As the Marvel series is so well-loved around the world, there are loads of cool sites on the internet we just had to tell you about. Ever fancied creating your own super hero? Well visit marvelkids.marvel.com/create_your_own_superhero and you can do just that. You can combine the best bits of all the other Marvel characters to make a truly unique (or even super weird looking) avatar! Then there’s the ultra in-depth Marvel database at marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page which will tell you absolutely everything you want to find out about the Marvel world. And finally, maybe you’re just looking for a good old read of the comics themselves, in which case, visit www.marvel.com/digitalcomics/free/ to enjoy free samples of all the latest strips from the Marvel series. And if all this doesn’t get your Marvel buzz going, we don’t know what will!

There’s a mega mid-season sale going on right now at urbanretro.co.uk! And as a result, we’ve discounted ALL of the wildly creative figures in our designer toys range. This is your chance to get some exclusive designs at amazingly low prices. All of the respected names from the designer toy scene are discounted, including the sublime Wonderwall Mecha Sad Bear by Luke Chueh, which has 40% OFF. The bear’s melancholy red eyes and slick black finish give it an awe-inspiring look, and as it’s a limited edition of just 150 pieces, this really is an unmissable discount. Joe Ledbetter is an artist who has a very distinct, chunky cartoon style which has gathered him many fans. His ultra-collectable Smash Gorilla figure also has a huge 40% OFF. Add to that 40% OFF Frank Kozik’s Dr.Bomb series and 30% OFF DIY toys including the blank Qee and Soopa Coin Up Bros. series and you’ve got yourself a great deal! This sale only lasts till 31st October, so hurry and head over to urbanretro.co.uk to see all the discounted designs.

The Medicom Bearbrick franchise has been going strong for over 12 years now, and it’s no exaggeration when we say it’s got an absolutely huge following. That’s why we’re made up to be bringing you the Medicom Bearbrick Series 16 at urbanretro.co.uk. There are kooky Japanese designs a-plenty in the new range – just what the fans have come to love. The Secret Horror figure by Souichi Negishi is intriguing, because of the contrast of the cute bear’s face with his spooky skeleton costume. DJ Ozma has also created two edgy figures; a Secret Nude Dancer and a perma-tanned surfer. On a separate note, there are some neat movie and TV tie-ins. If you’re into the Lost TV series you’ll love the rugged looking Jack Kubrick and glossy black Lost Bearbrick set. And then there’s the Bearbrick 100% Batman and Joker set, which features the classic superhero and his arch-enemy dressed in retro-cartoon style. There are so many different designs to see it’s worth checking out all of the Medicom Bearbrick Series at urbanretro.co.uk.

As the flagship franchise of Nintendo, the Super Mario Bros. series has become the ultimate symbol of video gaming across the world. Mario’s enduring popularity has now spanned several decades, from his first appearance in Donkey Kong right up to the stunning Super Mario Galaxy released last year on the Wii. And now you can bring him and his friends into your home too with the lifelike Super Mario 5-inch figures available at urbanretro.co.uk. All the old favourites are here, including Mario, Luigi Yoshi, Toad, and Donkey Kong. Made out of soft, durable vinyl the figures feature fully movable parts so you can shape them into your preferred pose. Boy does it bring back some good video gaming memories seeing these characters in the flesh! They look so cool they’re sure to be collectors’ items soon so snap them up fast at urbanretro.co.uk.

The Star Wars series has become such an epic sci-fi saga that we now know the colourful histories of all the much-loved characters. Following the events of a galaxy far, far away is one heck of a ride. Along the way, we’ve witnessed Obi-Wan Kenobi’s rise to greatness, Anakin Skywalker’s descent into the dark side, and had a good few chuckles with C-3PO too. And now what’s really cool is the new Star Wars Chubbies at urbanretro.co.uk are representing that evolution in a quirky cartoon style. Drawing on influences from Russian nesting dolls, the cute little Star Wars Chubbies stack inside each other, giving you three characters in one! So for instance, with the Darth Vader & Anakin Skywalker Doll, we’ve got the pod-racing wonder kid Anakin from episode I who then fits inside the angry episode III Anakin, who in turn slots under the heavy-breath anti-hero Darth Vader. This chubby perfectly plots his progression to evil overlord! Standing from 1.5 inches to 3.4 inches tall they are the perfect desktop distraction. All the classic characters are here as well, from Obi-Wan Kenobi, to Emperor Palpatine and General Grievous. Collectors crave this kind of thing, so check out all the Star Wars Chubbies at urbanretro.co.uk and retrace the footsteps of the sci-fi legend that is Star Wars!

With its bright colourful shapes and fun, quirky characters, the Super Mario Bros. series is the ideal videogame franchise to transform into toys. Perhaps that’s why the new Super Mario Bros. plush collection at urbanretro.co.uk seems to suit the licence so well. The cute ‘n’ cuddly characters that are available include Mario, Boo, a Goomba, a mushroom and Pirhana Pete. Each standing at six inches tall, the toys have all got an enduring quality about them. They’ve been made in a cool caricature style; so for instance, Mario has an expressive oversized head and the mushroom has a super-big hat! In fact, there’s so much lovable personality in these super-soft toys, you just can’t help wanting to give them a squeeze! As they’re only available in the UK, they’ll become collectors’ favourites in no time. So check out the entire Super Mario Bros. plush toy range while you still can at urbanretro.co.uk.

Mario has always been a cute little character, and now him and his pals have been made even more miniature! The Italian plumber has been shrunk down in size courtesy of the Super Mario mini figure collection now available at urbanretro.co.uk. It kinda reminds us of the teeny-weeny Mario in the early NES and SNES videogames. And of course, all the other famous characters haven’t been left out, so you can choose from Luigi, Yoshi, a paragoomba, Bob-omb and Bullet Bill too. As the characters are between 3 to 6cm tall they are a neat size and will create a cool distraction to liven up your desk. Bet Nintendo never imagined their characters could be recreated so small yet with so much detail! These figures are exclusive to the UK, so they are a collector’s dream. Be sure to get there first and view the whole Super Mario mini figure collection at urbanretro.co.uk.

The Mimobot Star Wars USB Flash Drive series must be one of the cutest and smartest things we’ve ever seen! Combing practicality with quirky style, Mimobot has given USB flash drives the force by wrapping them up in a cool cartoony package. You can choose from adorable 1GB versions of Princess Leia, Han Solo, Boba Fett and Luke Skywalker, all now available at urbanretro.co.uk. The ever-popular Princess Leia and Han Solo also have 2GB versions too. Each character is instantly recognisable and has been recreated in a caricature form, complete with a giant funny face and tiny little feet! And even better, each Mimobot Star Wars USB Flash Drive comes fully loaded with exclusive Star Wars content. So you can enjoy mimoByte sound software and special Star Wars avatars and wallpapers with the mimoDesk personalisation suite. Now you can save your work in style! These USB flash drives really are ingenious; they even feature a protoHoodie accessory so you can connect them to your key ring. As there are only 3500 pieces in each edition, you better travel at the speed of light to get them over at urbanretro.co.uk.