Master Replicas, which was recently acquired by Corgi International have announced that they will not be renewing their liscensing agreement with Lucasfilm. Master Replicas made a name for iteself by producing high quality Star Wars replicas. They created product for other liscenses but Star Wars was by far their biggest product line.

Regarding the parting of the ways, Howard Roffman, President of Lucas Licensing said, “We deeply regret that we and Corgi could not come to terms on a new agreement.” And Corgi CEO Michael Cookson said, “We have enjoyed our six year relationship with Lucasfilm, Ltd. and the work that we have done with (them) to help grow and expand the Star Wars franchise. Jointly, we have developed some of the highest quality and coolest products for the core Star Wars fans. At the same time, Corgi is committed to building a healthy, profitable company.”

You can check out all the Master Replicas products we currently carry at http://www.youbuynow.com/category/244

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