The Winner Is…
August 31, 2003 | 8:52 PM EST | Bill
Congratulations to the winner of our free Ultarama contest, Phil Schorr. Be sure to enter our next drawing for a free Ultarama right here. Remember your entry should include not only your name, but also your address. Good luck!
New review – Coleman Trebor
August 31, 2003 | 6:18 PM EST | Michael
The product of his mom and a drunken night with Barney, Coleman Trebor overcame his genes to become a great Jedi. But is he a great figure? Check out the review here!
Lucas Gives Details on E3 and E7-9… 20+ Years Ago
August 31, 2003 | 12:41 PM EST | Bill
The following is an excerpt from Time Magazine’s May 23, 1983 edition (describing Lucas’ plans after Jedi had been completed. The “spoilers” spoilers about E1 and E2 are not “hidden”, however to stay spoiler free, details about E3 and E7-9 are hidden. Highlight to read the spolers:
“He will also read and write, retreating to what Marcia [his wife] calls his “tree-house environment,” a little suite in a former carriage house a few steps away from the rest of their Victorian-style home in San Anselmo. There, near his Mickey Mouse phone, his Wookie pencil holder and his telescope, he has books on mythology, like Jose Campbell’s The Hero with a Thousand Faces, and five three-ring notebooks, in which he has written notes on the history of Star Wars,past, present, and future.
The films that record what went on in the beginning-if they are ever made- will be altogether different in look and tone from the existing trilogy, says Lucas. They will be more melodramatic, showing the political intrigue and Machiavelian plotting that led to the downfall of the once noble Republic. They will have only enough outward action to keep the plot moving. Obi-Wan Kenobi, the elderly Jedi was played by Alec Guinness in the Star Wars series, and Darth Vader will be seen as younger men, while Luke Skywalker may make a brief appearance as a baby in Episode III
The sequels, the three movies that would follow Jedi, are considerably vaguer. Their man theme will be the necessity for moral choices and the wisdom needed to distinguish right from wrong. There was never any doubt in the films already made; in those the lines were sharply drawn, comic-book-style. Luke, who will then be the age of Obi-Wan Kenobi is now, some place in his 60’s, will reappear and so will his friends, assuming that the creator decides to carry the epic further. Hamill and the others will get first crack at the roles-if they look old enough.
The abundant fantasy on the screen is a mere sliver of Lucas’ imaginary universe. Behind any creature may be a little volume of fable or cultural anthropology. Chewbacca is a favorite of Lucas’, and he can go on and on about the Wookie tribe. They come from a damp jungle planet where they reside in tree houses and live to be 350 years old. The six-breasted females deliver their offspring in littlers. After an invasion by Imperial forces, which may be alluded to in the “prequel,” the Wookies were rounded up by slave traders and sold throughout the Empire. Chewy was rescued by Han Solo and installed as his copilot. Got that?”End Spoilers.
Second Wave Of Screen Scenes Delayed?
August 31, 2003 | 11:40 AM EST | Bill
Yak Reader Antillesrogue just send in this report:
“Amazon has cancelled the order I placed for the second wave of saga scenes claiming they can’t get them from of their sources. has anybody else had this happen?”
This is the first report we’ve gotten, let us know if you’ve had the same experience here.
UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who has written in to let us know they received the same message. Here’s a copy of what it appears Amazon is sending:
“Greetings from Amazon.com.
We are sorry to report that we will not be able to obtain the following
items from your order:
“Star Wars Saga Scene Pack: Jedi Council 2”
“Star Wars Saga Scene Pack: Geonosian War Room 2″
Though we had expected to be able to send these items to you, we’ve
since found that they are not available from any of our sources at
this time. We realize this is disappointing news to hear, and we
apologize for the inconvenience we have caused you.
These unavailable items have been cancelled from your order.
Your credit card will NOT BE CHARGED for these items because you only
pay for items when we ship them to you.
Your order is now closed.
Please note: This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address
that cannot accept incoming e-mail. Please do not reply to this message.
Thanks for shopping at Amazon.com, and we hope to see you again.
Sincerely,
Customer Service Department
http://www.amazon.com”
New Doug Chang Book
August 31, 2003 | 10:34 AM EST | Mark B
I ran across a really cool new book today that people who enjoy the “Art of Star Wars” Books should really enjoy. It is a new hardcover that was co-written by the Art Designer for Star Wars Episode I – Doug Chang. Robota by Doug Changis about a world that is being taken over by the Robot population (sounds like a cross between The Matrix, Terminator, and Blade Runner from what I have read about it so far). Check out Robota by Doug Chang today!
Pre-Order the New Lego X-Wing
August 30, 2003 | 1:19 PM EST | Mark B
Lego Shop at Home now has the new X-Wing (Dagobah version) available for Pre-Order. Cost is $49.99 and is expected to ship September 23rd.
New Master Replicas FX Lightsabers
August 27, 2003 | 9:54 AM EST | Mark B
In case you haven’t heard, Master Replicas has announced two new FX Lightsabers. Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker FX Sabers are available for order now!
A Bunch of Episode III Spoilers
August 27, 2003 | 9:49 AM EST | Mark B
Overall, I’m trying to avoid hearing and seeing too much about Episode III (I’d like some of it to be a surprise!), but every now and then I can’t help but read some juicy little tidbits about the movie. I won’t post any of them here, but over at The Force.Net they have a great Episode III section that includes a bunch of reports about some details of the last Star Wars movie. For example, you can learn a little more about Anakin’s transformation to Darth Vader, a character we haven’t seen since “A New Hope”, and even the colors of Anakin’s lightsabers. If you are trying to stay completely spoiler free – you have been warned.
Deal on Lego Republic Gunship
August 27, 2003 | 9:43 AM EST | Mark B
Want to save $40 on the Lego Republic Gunship? This was one of the really cool Lego items I have always wanted, but never was able to dish out $90 for it. Amazon/Toys R Us has it on sale for $49.97. Here’s a link straight to the Lego Republic Gunship
If You Think It Couldn’t Happen To You
August 26, 2003 | 9:02 PM EST | Bill
Yak Reader J sent this in:
“Thanks for posting the story about Hasbro’s Toy Chest being open again. I don’t check in on the Hasbro website as often as I should. Well, I checked in yesterday and was one of the winners! Not sure what comes in the ‘up to $100 worth of merchandise’ package picked out by Hasbro, but I’ll be sure to let you know.”
We’ll look forward to hearing about your winnings when they arrive!
The Force Is Back… In Me!
August 26, 2003 | 4:12 PM EST | Jair
Hello great Yakface community. For those who have no idea who I am, my name is Jair Monsanto, I was part of the Yakface News Team a couple of months ago. A lot of things happened that made me lose touch with the Force, but now I’m ready to strike back and give it all for you, the greatest fans in the World, the STAR WARS Fans!!!
I’ll continue where I left of, giving detailed information of each Vintage Action Figure (cards, year of release, etc.), and then move on to the POTF2 line and so on.
For our Latin American readers, I’ll be more than glad to answer all of your questions in Spanish. Just e-mail me at yavin4@intelnet.net.gt.¡Espero sus preguntas y comentarios!
OK fellow collectors, May The Force Be With You!!! And good luck with everything that will be hitting shelves soon.
New LEGO X-Wing
August 26, 2003 | 9:52 AM EST | Mark
Over at FBTB.net, Tim has posted this nice looking set. Which includes the X-Wing from Dagobah, a new Luke, and Yoda’s Hut. Should retail for $49.99 and is due in early 2004.
20% off LEGO’s
August 26, 2003 | 9:47 AM EST | Mark
Over at KBToys.com they are having a 20% off sale on LEGO’s, and they do have the Hailfire in stock as well as many others.
Master Replicas Anakin Skywalker FX Light Saber
August 26, 2003 | 12:49 AM EST | Joseph
Do you still need that Master Replicas Anakin Skywalker FX Light Saber?Aislesniper.com has it on clearance for $79.99. Not a bad price when it was originally $129.99. With the upcoming MR Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker FX Lightsabers coming out this price won’t last for long..You can get there by clicking here
Here The Clone Wars Figures Are
August 25, 2003 | 9:16 PM EST | Bill
Yak Reader Corran Horn sent in this report– along with a pic of his purchases and receipt!:
Found clone wars single carded figs (Anakin, yoda and ARC) at TRU in Huntington, WV on Saturday.
Hasbro’s Toy Chest Is Back
August 24, 2003 | 6:45 PM EST | Bill
Hasbro’s Star Wars Page has brought back their Toychest contest– with 5 winners a day now through mid September. Click here to check it out.
Store Finds
August 24, 2003 | 6:03 PM EST | Steve
My wife and I just got back from vacation, and I was able to hit quite a few stores.
First, I snagged the Count Dooku Geonosian Escape for $1.99 at KayBee here in Cumberland, Maryland.
A KayBee outlet store in Gettysburg had some newer figures for $2.99, including Anakin Tatooine Attack, Darth Maul Sith Training, and Dooku Geonosian Escape. They had the 4-packs for $7.99, and a few Darth Maul Unleashed for $7.99.
Wal-Mart had a few of the Ponda Baba Cantina sets for $1.00, but the cards were very, very non-mint.
At Toys R Us, I found the Clone Wars Gunship and ONE carded Destroyer Droid with launcher. I didn’t buy the DD because I was really interested in finding the other 3-packs.
Just when I thought the trip was a loss, I found all four Clone War multi-packs, the Clone Wars Jedi Starfighter, and the new C-3PO and Jango Fett re-issues. They had about four empty pegs where the new figures should have been, and there was only one each of 3PO and Fett. But, at $4.79 each it’s no surprise they had all but disappeared.
New In Stock!!!
August 24, 2003 | 4:41 PM EST | Joseph
Toymaniacs has the Jedi Knight Army and the Ultimate Bounty Hunter set in stock on sale. You can get there by clicking here
Walmart Clearance Sales
August 23, 2003 | 11:06 AM EST | Bill
This just in from Yak Reader FHDavid:
“I’ve found the Tie Bomber on clearance at Wal-mart for prices ranging from $22 to $15. I found that Cantina packs on clearance for $2 and the 12 inch figures on clearance for $7.”
As always with Wal-Mart each store has discretion how far to discount clearance items, but it might be worth checking your local store.
Sith Lightsaber Blueprints!
August 21, 2003 | 4:38 PM EST | Mark B
New from Master Replicas is a set of Sith Lightsaber Blueprints. Count Dooku, Darth Vader and Darth Maul’s lightsabers are included for $69.99. Follow this link for more details.
D & S Newsfeed
August 21, 2003 | 8:33 AM EST | Bill
This just in from D & S Sci-fi Toy World:
New Items In Stock!
Enterprise Trip Exclusive
G.I. Joe Spy Troops & New Mission Disk Figures
A-Wing, Tie Fighter Exclusives
Wat Tambor, Coleman Trebor, Ashla & Jempa, Yoda & Chien, Library
Droids, Tusken Tatooine Ambush
Anakin Secret Ceremony, Boba Fett Pit of Carkoon, Han Hoth, Chewy
Mynock, Throne Room Vader & Luke
Simpsons Ser. 13
New Armada Mini-Cons, Unicron
Transformers Universe: Snarl, Reptilion & Silverbolt
Bounty Hunter 4-Pack with New Swoop
Star Tours Figures
Federation Toys Newsfeed
August 20, 2003 | 10:36 PM EST | Bill
This just in from Federation Toys:
Hi just wanted to let you know we just received in more SAGA 4 INCH AND DELUXE SAGA, ( THESE WILL GO VERY FAST) and some older SAGA figures back in stock very cool. ALSO WE HAVE SOME OLDER POTJ AND PREVIEW FIGURES. We also just received more of the DARTH VADER MASTER REPLICAS Signature Edition Light Saber, (500 world wide) AND COLLECTOR EDITION and the LUKE SKYWALKER Signature Edition and Limited Edition Lightsaber, the MACE WINDU Limited and Signature on order, also have the Anakin FX sabers back in stock. All of our Master Replicas now include FREE S/H with the price listed, (USA ONLY ! ) , We have the DARTH VADER FX and LUKE SKYWALKER (Green Blade from ROTJ) ordered they are shipping some time in October we are taking pre orders thanks for your understanding, and SAGA Tie Bombers back in stock. Also have the new A-WINGS on the way and new TIE FIGHTERS. We also will now be carrying ACTION FLEET lines, thanks to all for the great feedback and requests. We have a lot of new pictures and info for all the new CLONE WARS Figures and ships, check it out under the new category CLONE WARS! Thanks MTFBWY ALL! We will be updating our site weekly we have a lot of new items on the way from Hasbro. We are trying to keep up with demand so please be patient we will fill all orders and we also take requests. Last but not least wanted to say Thanks to everyone for stopping by our booth and WIZARDS WORLD, it was a great time and a big thanks goes to the guys from SANDTROOPERS.com they were a great help. We also have some SILVER BOBA FETT’S in stock!
Win a Boba Fett Mini-Bust
August 20, 2003 | 4:32 PM EST | Mark B
Gentle Giant is holding a contest to win a Boba Fett Mini-Bust. This has been one of the harder to find mini-busts. They are giving away #10 of 7500. Follow this link for complete details.
New Master Replicas Item?
August 20, 2003 | 12:38 PM EST | Mark B
I was just browsing through the new order form from Diamond Comics when I noticed a Star Wars Attack of the Clones Jango Fett Blaster Set. The description is as follows “This replica set replicates the stunt versions of the WESTAR-23 blaster as seen in Attack of the Clones, and includes a numbered plaque, Certificate of Authenticity, and a custom crafted base. Limited to 1,500 sets. Scheduled to ship in November 2003.” Retails for $405. Is this the next prop coming from Master Replicas???
Major E3 Update
August 20, 2003 | 9:05 AM EST | Bill
One of the actors from Episode 3 gave an interview to Empire Online, revealing some major details about E3. In keeping with our spoiler free policy, we won’t post either the actor’s name or the details here, but you can read the whole story on Empire Online here.
Mystery Of The Other Yellow Clone Partially Solved
August 20, 2003 | 8:45 AM EST | Bill
It looks like the Far East has once again provided the answer to the mysterious other Yellow Clone Trooper. Galactic Hunter has found an auction which explains the mystery. This fall “select retailers” (still unknown at this point) will have a series of 3 Clone Wars “Value Packs”, each of which will have 2 Clone Wars Figures. One of the two figures in each set will be a Clone Trooper color variation– Yellow, Blue, or White. The other figure will be the Clone Wars Yoda, Anakin or ARC Trooper. Click here for the photos.
Cinema Scenes Now In Stock
August 20, 2003 | 7:16 AM EST | Mark
These are all now in stock. Head over and pick yours up.
Ultimate Bounty Hunter 4-pack
Saga Scene Pack Jedi Council 2
Saga Scene Pack Jedi Council 1
Saga Scene Pack Geonosian War Room 2
Saga Scene Pack Geonosian War Room 1
A must-buy book for Vintage toy fans
August 19, 2003 | 11:21 PM EST | Muse
If you are a fan of Vintage Star Wars toys, this one is automatic. John Kellerman has put together what might be one of the best resource books for the Vintage Kenner toys ever. We’re talking 268 pages of information and color photos – 900+ color photos, in fact. The book is now available for pre-order. For general information on “Star Wars Vintage Action Figures”, go to Frontback Books.
Greedo’s Busted
August 19, 2003 | 9:37 PM EST | Mark B
The Dark Horse Website has a new photo of the upcoming Greedo Resin Mini-Bust from Gentle Giant. Looks like the date it is to be released is December 10. It will probably be in the Diamond Comics Previews Catalog this coming month and you will be able to place your order for it with your local comic book shop.
More Episode III News
August 19, 2003 | 3:48 PM EST | Mark B
IGN.com has a great article with more spoilers about Star Wars Episode III. It even has a part about the space battle that will be taking place and how it is filmed. Cool stuff!
New Cinema Scenes!
August 18, 2003 | 3:06 PM EST | Joseph
Amoktime.com has the new cinema scenes: Jedi High Council #2
Includes: Yarel, Depa Billaba, and Yaddle with display base.
Geonosis War Chamber #2 Includes: Nute Gunray, Shu Mai, and Passel Argente with display base. IN STOCK NOW!
Want Some Episode III Spoilers?
August 18, 2003 | 12:15 PM EST | Mark B
Dark Horizons has some Episode III spoilers posted in their Friday news postings. These are some items that were revealed by Rick McCallum recently. Including some information about Palpatine, Anakin, Obi Wan, and other characters.
The Winner Is…
August 17, 2003 | 10:13 PM EST | Bill
Congratulations to the winner of our latest free Ultarama drawing Chad Ryan. Be sure to enter our next free Ultarama drawing here. Good luck!!!
New Exclusive… Sort Of
August 17, 2003 | 12:09 PM EST | Bill
For the last few weeks, there has been some buzz in the internet that there might be a second version of the Yellow Clone Trooper in the Clone Trooper 3 Packs, as a different version appears on the back of the box for the new version of the Gunship for the Clone Wars line. It seems that it is destined to be sort of an exclusive. Rebelscum is reporting that Hasbro is planning the Yellow Clone for release to “select retailers” this fall. No word yet on who the select retailers are.
Insider #70 Now Arriving
August 17, 2003 | 12:07 PM EST | Bill
The newest installment of the Star Wars Insider is hitting subscribers’ mailboxes now. Among other things, this edition includes a nice report on the upcoming Fan Club exclusive Santa Yoda, including his history.
Snag this Bounty a Little Early!
August 16, 2003 | 9:49 PM EST | Mark B
Looks like the Ultimate Bounty Set of Action Figures has been released a little earlier than expected. Toys R Us online originally had a ship date of Sept 1 on these, now they show “Ship in 24 hours”. Order your Ultimate Bounty now!
Nice Hoth 4-Pack Image
August 15, 2003 | 9:42 PM EST | Mark
Amazon has posted a few nice images of the Hoth 4-pack, check them out.
Target Update
August 15, 2003 | 9:40 PM EST | Mark
It looks like the 12″ Leia Speeder bike and Green A-Wing are going to be WEB ONLY sales. That is what the website states, and they are now both IN STOCK.
BACK ON LINE!
August 15, 2003 | 9:32 PM EST | Mark
Woohoo!! Well that was not a very fun 24 hours. We finally have power again here in MI, not all of us, but it is slowly coming back. To those that do not have power yet, we are thinking of you. To those that have not lost power, it was worse than a storm that knocks out a city, we could not go two blocks down and get anything, the nearest place with any power and gas was an hour away and they had two hour lines. Anyway, glad to be back and again, we hope those that do not have power get theirs back soon.
Back On Target
August 13, 2003 | 10:47 PM EST | Bill
Target.com is taking orders again for their exclusive 12″ Leia on Speeder Bike and A-Wing with Pilot. Both items show that they will be in stock soon, however Target is taking orders NOW. If you hate hitting the stores to find themTarget.com here’s your chance– just search on Star Wars!
Jedi Academy is GOLD!
August 13, 2003 | 9:39 PM EST | Mark B
The next Star Wars game coming out for the X-Box and PC has just gone Gold (that means it is done and released to manufacturing). Jedi Academy is the 3rd in the popular Dark Forces Series of games. It will be released on September 16th (For PCs, and Nov 6 for X-Box, but you can preorder now either forWindows PCs or X-Box
***Thanks to Andrew for correcting me, Jedi Academy is actually the 4th Dark Forces Game – Dark Forces, Dark Forces II Jedi Knight, Jedi Knight: Outcast.
Paizo Delivers Silver Fetts Starting September 2
August 13, 2003 | 8:23 PM EST | Bill
This just in from Yak Reader Scoobyonekenobi:
Here’s the news that just went up on www.paizo.com!
Exclusively for Fan Club Members…
Boba Fett Action Figure On Sale September 2nd!
August 13, 2003. Bellevue, Washington
Members of the Official Star Wars Fan Club can order Hasbro’s silver-painted Boba Fett action figure from the Fan Club website—starwars.paizo.com—starting Tuesday, September 2, 2003 at 12:00 noon Pacific Standard Time.
The 3 ¾” likeness of the saga’s most infamous bounty hunter was created by Hasbro as a special thank you to Star Wars fans. The Official Fan Club sold the action figures at conventions this summer, and now will make them available to their members.
Members who are concerned that there are not enough Boba Fetts to go around should rest easy,” said Lisa Stevens, President of the Official Star Wars Fan Club. “We have a good number of the action figures, and we should be able to make most everyone happy.”
The figures will cost $10.00 each plus shipping, and will be sold to all members of the Official Star Wars Fan Club, including Canadian and International members. Each member will be able to purchase up to two figures each. The figures will be sold while supplies last.
To join the Official Star Wars Fan Club, go to starwars.paizo.com and click on “Subscribe.”
Again, to order the silver-painted Boba Fett Action Figure:
Starwars.paizo.com
Tuesday, September 2, 2003
12:00 noon, Pacific Standard Time
Plenty of figures available!”
How much are Jedi Points worth?
August 12, 2003 | 12:59 PM EST | Jason
Well, it seems that a few people are dumping their Jedi Points
now on Ebay. From the few auctions that have closed… prices
are averaging around $.15 to $.20 per 10 points. Only time will
tell if the prices people are willing to pay for points translates
to a good deal/decision in terms of what you will be able to buy with
points when the auction goes live in September.
Let us know how many points you have so far, if you bothered to
actually open some of your toys.
A Surprise Return!
August 12, 2003 | 9:05 AM EST | Mark B
Check out Star Wars.com for a new story about a actor from Episode II returning for Episode III. Nothing about a character that would be played, but you don’t have to think too long to figure it out.
Silver Boba Fett Announcement on WEDNESDAY!
August 12, 2003 | 1:24 AM EST | Joseph
JediDefender.com has posted information that the Fan Club will be making an announcement on Wednesday, August 13th, regarding the availabilty of the summer convention exclusive Silver Boba Fett to fan club members! You can read more about it here
Imperial Shuttles Abound….
August 11, 2003 | 1:12 PM EST | Mark
In case you missed the very nice Imperial Shuttle while it was an exsclusive to the needless markup (wonder why they went out of business) FAO, you can now take your pick as to where you can get it from. Both Entertainment Earthand KBtoys.com Have this awesome but still overpriced vehicle in stock.
In from Robert.. “Coupon Code: FAVORITE1KB is good for 20% off, just ordered the shuttle for $95 delivered.”
New LEGO Set!!!
August 11, 2003 | 7:56 AM EST | Mark
So, how about Vader waiting for our heros at the dinner table, what about Luke breaking through the window, or Han being Frozen??? Thanks to the guys over at FBTB.net. This is a set I cannot wait for. LEGO once again completely OUTSHINES Hasbro!
UPDATE!! You can now PRE-Order this set at Shop.lego.com, just follow THIS LINK to pre-order the set. Currently the page states it will ship by Oct 24th, this year.
Entertainment Earth Newsfeed
August 10, 2003 | 10:35 PM EST | Bill
This just in from Entertainment Earth:
New Star Wars just posted at Entertainment Earth!
1) Anakin Skywalker’s Starfighter (Item# HS84847, $25.99)
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS84847
2) Clone Wars Assortment 3 (Item# HS84845C, $77.99)
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS84845C
Clone Wars Assortment 3 Set (Item# HS84845CC, $40.99)
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS84845CC
Includes:
Speeder Bike with Durge
Speeder Bike with Clone Trooper
Army of the Republic Clone Trooper Army 3-pack
3) Clone Wars Col. 1 Wave 14 (Item# HS84851R, $64.99)
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS84851R
Clone Wars Col. 1 Wave 14 Set (Item# HS84851RR, $21.99)
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS84851RR
Clone Wars Wave 14, Not Mint (Item# NMHS84851R, $59.99)
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NMHS84851R
Includes:
Clone Wars Clone Trooper
Clone Wars Kit Fisto
Clone Wars Saesee Tiin
4) Saga Collection 2 Wave 10 Alt. (Item# HS84861K5, $64.99)
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS84861K5
Back by popular demand, Hasbro is re-releasing all of the figures from Saga Collection 2, Wave 10, originally released earlier in 2003. This assortment includes all of the figures from Wave 10, plus a few figures from other waves. Complete your collection today! Includes 12 action figures: 2x Battle Droid – Arena Battle, 1x Tusken Raider – Tatooine Camp Ambush, 1x Padme Amidala – Droid Factory Chase, 1x SP-4 & JN-66 – Research Droids, 2x Rebel Trooper – Tantive IV Defender, 2x Imperial Officer, 1x Eeth Koth – Jedi Master, 1x Teebo and 1x Lama Su – Kamino Prime Minister with clone youth (subject to change).
5) Saga Col. 2 Waves 13 & 14 Alt. (Item# HS84861NP, $64.99)
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS84861NP
This alternate Star Wars Saga / Star Wars Episode II – Attack of the
Clones Collection 2 Figure Assortment includes characters from both
Wave 13 (HS84861N) and Wave 14 (HS84861P). Includes 12 action figures:
1x Darth Vader, 1x Luke Skywalker, 1x Lt. Dannl Faytonni (a.k.a.
Anthony Daniels who played C-3P0), 1x WA-7 Waitress Droid, 1x Han Solo – Flight to Alderaan, 1x Princess Leia Organa – Imperial Captive, 1x Darth Maul – Theed Hangar Duel, 1x Coleman Trebor, 1x Wat Tambor, 1x Padme Amidala – Secert Ceremony, 1x Ashla & Jempa – Jedi Padawans and 1x Yoda & Chian – Padawan Lightsaber Training (subject to change).
2004 List Update
August 10, 2003 | 10:33 PM EST | Bill
Yak Reader Eric sent in this report:
“Fellow Yakfacers,
I printed out the list from “The Private Universe” and personally discussed several of the items with the gentleman at the Hasbro Display at Wizard World Chicago. Here’s what they told me:
The next three Cantina Alien Scenes (Wuher, Kitik Keedlak and Dr. Evazan) were produced, and are waiting for a retailer to pick them up in the near future. Wal-Mart was the intended retailer, but that is no longer the case, and the reason for the delay.
The Yavin Hanger Accessory pack is in some stage of production, but the packaging format and content has not been determined yet. It could show up similar to the Imperial Forces or Ultimate Bounty Hunter Multi-packs, or in the old format accessory packs that Target received a while back. Nothing is definite yet, but it sounds as if the Multi-pack format is more realistic for all of these types of offerings. As far as the Jabba’s Dungeon and Gungun Defense sets go, they could fall in the same category, but even though there have been prototype pictures of all three of these on the internet recently, there are no guarantees that they will be produced. It sounds like a new 3 3/4″ Gammorean Guard figure is in the process of being produced from what I was told.
When I mentioned the Endor Celebration with C-3P0 and Death Star Station with Imperial Gunner, both of the Hasbro representatives had a good long laugh, both they said are not in production and no plans for these were ever in the works and are strictly fan-rumored.
The Droid Factory didn’t ring any bells with the designers either, but they both recalled that someone was designing the CZ-1 droid figure which they both referred to as the “clown Droid.”
Other items we discussed included why the Republic Gunship didn’t have the “gun bubbles” with figures in them. Basically the design of the ship at Lucasfilm was changed in the “eleventh hour” after the toy was produced in mass quantities. There will be a large deluxe version of Jabba the Hutt in 2004 – they couldn’t give me any specifics, but assured me that collectors will be happy. And lastly the Sandcrawler will be released at some point, but they made several distinct improvements on the old mold from the ’70’s.”
Musing Around
August 10, 2003 | 10:17 AM EST | Mark
John has stopped in with some more Questions and Answers for you to read and anjoy. Thank you to everyone who keeps submitting your questions. Remember, the more you submit, the more he will answer. So after you read today, send one in yourself.
Wizard World 2003 Update #1
August 9, 2003 | 1:13 AM EST | Jason
Hello Everyone,
Click HERE to go to my first update from Wizard World in Chicago, IL.
First update contains information related to:
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Status of the Action Fleet
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Status of the Toy Market and state of economy… more in line with availability of production and Wal-marts big decision.
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Production of the action figures related to errors with figures, including TWO NEW ERRORS!
Jar Jar for Gov. of California?
August 8, 2003 | 1:14 PM EST | Mark B
With the recall election going on in California, it’s time for all the comedy shows to poke some fun at it. Star Wars got a mention last night on the Daily Show on Comedy Central. Their thought was California needs a candidate with a little more political experience. So why not Jar Jar Binks?? Come on! With $3500 and 65 signatures anyone can be on the ballot in California! Wouldn’t you love to see it come down to Jar Jar against Palpatine!?!?!?
editors note – this is all said in fun, I am in no way advocating that anyone try to get any Star Wars characters on the California ballot. – MB
Check Out The Latest Images!!
August 8, 2003 | 12:57 PM EST | Mark
Here are the latest images from Hasro, you can check them out at POTF2.com
Click HERE!
LEGO Sale!
August 8, 2003 | 7:40 AM EST | Mark
LEGO Republic Gunship (7163) $49.97 (44% off)
LEGO Jango Fett’s Slave I (7153) $29.98 (40% off)
Plus there are a few more on sale.
Also if you don’t want to hunt the stores? You can still pre-order these…
Ultimate Bounty Hunter 4-pack Sep. 1 due date
Saga Scene Pack Jedi Council 2 Aug. 20 due date
Saga Scene Pack Jedi Council 1 Aug. 20 due date
Saga Scene Pack Geonosian War Room 2 Aug. 20 due date
Saga Scene Pack Geonosian War Room 1 Aug. 20 due date
Hoth 4 Pack Sep. 20 due date
More Upcoming Toy News
August 7, 2003 | 10:02 PM EST | Bill
Pete over at The Private Universe has scored another coup on upcoming Star Wars Toys. He just updated with all of the following goodies. Note that the release info is for the UK, but it still bodes well on new toys for us in late 03 and 04!
Slave 1 with Jango Fett – 2004
3 3/4” Naboo Fighter – 2004
3 3/4 Cantina Alien Scene Assortment (Refresh) – 2004
Kitik Keedlak – 2004
Dr Evazan – 2004
Wuher – 2004
3 3/4 Naboo Fighter w/ Padme Pilot – 2004
3 3/4 Sandcrawler with droid and Jawas – 2004
3 3/4 Accessory Set w/ Figure Asst 1 – 11/03
Yavin Hangar Acc. Set w / Revel Technician – 11/03
Jabbas Dungeon Acc. Set w / Gammorean Guard – 11/03
Guangan Defense w / Guangan warrior – 11/03
Endor Celebration with C-3P0 – 11/03
Death Star Station with Imperial Gunner – 11/03
Droid Factory with CZ-1 – 11/03
New Statues from Dark Horse Comics
August 7, 2003 | 9:25 PM EST | Mark B
Read the whole story at Star Wars.com about Dark Horse Comics offering 2 new statues to Star Wars Fans – It looks like they are going to start offering the Kotobukiya kits in the US!!! And at $99.99 that’s a lot less than some online stores have been selling them for! The first one they are bringing is in the Darth Vader. Also new from Gentle Giant Studios (sold through Dark Horse Comics) is a new realscan bust of Greedo. Photos of the items are at the official site. (More than likely you will be able to preorder these items next month from a dealer who buys from Diamond Comics – but just a fair warning – the Clonetrooper Busts were seriously OVERSOLD and a lot of dealers are being shorted on them – so be careful with Presells).
Master Replicas Adds Another Line
August 7, 2003 | 9:40 AM EST | Mark B
I just received an email from Master Replicas announcing they have finalized a deal with 20th Century Fox to make replicas from both the Aliens and the Predator Movies. Great news for fans of these franchises. Personally, I’d love to have one of the Marine pulse rifles from Aliens – “Game over man, game over!”.
12″ Endor Leia with Speederbike
August 6, 2003 | 9:45 PM EST | Mark B
Target.com is currently showing the new exclusive 12″ Endor Leia with Speederbike as an in-stock item. Head on over to complete your 12″ Speederbike collection now!
In A Galaxy Not So Far Far Away
August 6, 2003 | 12:41 PM EST | Mark B
While not exactly Star Wars related, this is a must see for people everywhere. During August, the planet Mars is going to be closer to Earth than it has been in nearly 60,000 years (yeah, that’s right, 60 THOUSAND YEARS). So, pick a night to turn off that computer monitor and head outside with your family or friends and take a look at the red planet like you have never seen it before. I know I’m getting my telescope ready to check it out. Quite a bit of information is available about the event over at Space.com.
Boba has a mistake also…
August 6, 2003 | 8:57 AM EST | George
There is a Boba mistake also, loyal Yak reader Drew Kantorik pointed out an auntion over at eBay. POTF-2.com mentioned stamp dates 31491 but according to Drew there are also mistakes on 31581. Check the pictures of Boba’s auction here.
He’s Topless!
August 5, 2003 | 9:43 PM EST | Bill
The Forbidden Planet has posted photos of the last 2 figures in the Clone Wars Assortment– Kit Fisto and Saesee Tin. Kit’s shirtless!!! They also announce that the hats and capes on the upcoming imperial dignitaries are interchangable!!! Click here to check them out.
Ultimate Bounty Variant/Error – Bossk
August 5, 2003 | 8:33 PM EST | George
Our good friend Aaron from POTF informing:
”POTF2.COM has posted pics of a major variant/error on Bossk from the Ultimate Bounty 4-Pack. He is missing both shoulder emblems. This was found on multiple 4-Packs so it may be an intentional change to the figure.
Check it out here -».
Thanks for the heads up Aaron, for those who asked I’m alive and kicking. I’ve been working on some non SW related side photo/web projects but I’m back!! Feel FREE to E-mail me.
Great Deals at Amazon
August 4, 2003 | 9:38 PM EST | Mark B
I was looking around Amazon.com today for a couple of books and ran across some really good deals on some Star Wars Toys. They are some older items, but GREAT deals if you are still holding out for some of them:
12″ Count Dooku – $6.98 ,
12″ Super Battle Droid – $6.98 ,
12″ Zam Wessel – $6.98 ,
Toys R Us Exclusive Landspeeder – $9.98 – plus you can get 35% off
The Indiana Jones Trilogy on DVD which is released in November!
Dark Horse Comics News
August 4, 2003 | 9:24 PM EST | Mark B
Although some of this is nothing more than recaps for some, I thought there may be some people that would be interested in the mailing I received from Dark Horse Comics today. They included links to 3 reports from the San Diego Comic Con – The Official Star Wars Website , Fanboy Planet , and our friends over at Rebelscum who have the entire Dark Horse slide presentation online! Go check them out.
Wat Tambor review!
August 3, 2003 | 7:25 PM EST | Michael
Wat Tambor found himself plotting with the wrong guys…and now you can find him hanging on the pegs. Is he all that? Check out the review!
Reader Review Of Jedi Council Screen Scene
August 3, 2003 | 6:49 PM EST | Bill
Yak Reader Macho Frijol sent in an outstanding review of the Jedi Council Screen Scene. Click here to check it out.
New Norwegian Star Wars Shop
August 3, 2003 | 6:33 PM EST | Bill
A new online toy store has opened to serve Norwegian fans. You can check it out here.
Attention Down Under
August 3, 2003 | 6:31 PM EST | Bill
This just in from the New Zealand Fan Club:
SWNZ (Star Wars fans & collectors of New Zealand), Click here to check out, has been around for a few years now, but has recently undergone an extensive redesign, with new staff coming on board to fulfill a new focus. SWNZ is a website built by New Zealanders for New Zealanders (to support and encourage all Star Wars related hobbies), but has international appeal in that it highlights the unique contribution made by New Zealand and New Zealanders to the Star Wars Universe, and will chronicle regional events and collectibles not available elsewhere. One of our principal goals is to strive for original content (we see no need to mimic that which is already done well by the large, well-established SW sites such as Yakface), but we maintain tight links and affiliations to like-minded websites.
Yavin IV Open For Business
August 1, 2003 | 10:14 PM EST | Bill
Yavin IV has opened its digital doors for business. They’ve got a number of great features including outstanding displays of modern and vintage Star Wars. Because they are a South American page, the news is bilingual– Spanish is in black ink and English in blue. Check it out here.
Fan Based Japanese Website
August 1, 2003 | 10:02 PM EST | Joseph
Fellow Star Wars fan and Yakface reader Boba_jp has a website that is worth checking out. Slave 1.
Luke Jedi With Corrected Glove
August 1, 2003 | 9:55 PM EST | Joseph
Galactichunter.com has posted new photos of the new Luke Jedi With Corrected Glove. They also say that the corrected figure has been found. Better start checking those figures now..
Episode III 12″ Figure!
August 1, 2003 | 7:28 PM EST | Mark B
Ok, well this is just a custom job, but looks as nice as anything we have seen out of Hasbro! Toni Colucci over at sarlaccpit.net has photos of this great custom job right here! The figure was based off of recent webcam photos from the Episode III set.
A Traditional Wedding Outfit
August 1, 2003 | 3:23 PM EST | Mark B
Yakface reader Rich pointed out to us today that the Secret Ceremony Amidala is a VERY accurate Traditional Wedding Outfit. Complete down to the garter. Which brings 3 questions to my mind? 1. Does Anakin hang it from the rear view mirror of his speeder? 2. Does Anakin drag all the Jedi out together and see who can catch it when he tosses it? 3. Why was Rich looking?!?!?!? 🙂
Sam Jackson on SWAT and EPIII
August 1, 2003 | 10:33 AM EST | Mark B
USA Today has a story featuring interviews with the stars of the new SWAT movie which includes Samuel L Jackson. Along with talking about SWAT, SLJ also mentions some of his shooting and reveals a little bit about the end of Mace Windu in Episode III. Follow the link above for the whole story.