Want An AT-ST Scaled To Your Miniatures?
January 31, 2006 | 10:48 PM EST | Bill
You’re in luck! The Official Site has updated with photos of the upcoming Endor Attack Miniature set which will center about a giant AT-ST. The AT-ST is built to scale with the miniature figures and literally towers over them. Check it out here.
Code 3 Darth Vader Tie Now Shipping
January 31, 2006 | 10:19 PM EST | Bill
Code 3’s Darth Vader Tie Fighter is now shipping out. From the image above, it looks like the detailing inside and outside of the cockpit is nothing short of incredible. Click here for more.
List of Titanium Figures By Wave
January 31, 2006 | 10:12 PM EST | Bill
The team over at the French site Mint In Box has scored the 411 on not just what’s coming out in the Titanium line– both regular, “ultra”, and figures for the first half of ’06 but also what ships in which waves, and when each wave is supposed to be released (in Europe anyway). By the way the show the first wave of Titanium figures hitting in April. Check it out here.
New Titanium Series at Hasbro.com
January 31, 2006 | 5:37 PM EST | Jayson
Hasbro updates today with image of some upcoming vehicles, space stations and figures from their Titanium Series.
3″ Items include: Death Star, Jango’s Slave I & Vulture Droid Fighter
Ultra Vehicle Items include: Boba Fett’s Slave I & Rebel Snowspeeder
3″ Figures include: Sandtrooper & Bossk
Visit Hasbro.com for more images.
Revenge of Bounty Hunting: Kenner Lightsaber Proof Sheet
January 31, 2006 | 5:08 PM EST | Keri
There are a multitude of different ways in which one may decide to focus a collection. Whether it be on a specific character, film, vintage or modern, or maybe even solely upon pre-production or proof items. Today’s Bounty Hunting brings us one of those harder to find Kenner proof items.
Kenner produced many things that were branded with the Revenge of the Jedi logo before the title was changed to Return of the Jedi. This is all ancient folklore now practically. Today’s auction is for a Kenner Lightsaber display piece proof sheet or “dump” as they are commonly referred to by most. Proof sheets were produced to finalize the look of the artwork for a toy, and to mass produce the same image for packaging purposes. The proof sheet does have the Revenge of the Jedi logo on it, and the same exact art that was used on the Return of the Jedi dump that was produced later. When buying proof sheets, it is a good idea to get some sort of “paper trail” on the item to discover its origins, in other words ask a lot of questions. Most proof sheets have come directly from former Kenner employees and whoever you are looking to purchase from should not hesitate to provide you some sort of history on the item. Click on through to add a great Lightsaber proof sheet to your Kenner collection today!
Kenner Revenge of the Jedi Lightsaber Display Proof Sheet
Single Oscar Nomination for Sith
January 31, 2006 | 12:42 PM EST | Keri
YakReader Troxey writes in to report that Revenge of the Sith has received one Oscar nomination for Best Achievement in Makeup. Unfortunately, ROTS did not recieve any nomination for Visual Effects. If you would like to see a complete list of nominees on oscar.com you can click here. Be sure to watch the Oscars on ABC Sunday, March 5th at 8pm EST.
Star Wars Action News – Episode XXIII
January 31, 2006 | 6:56 AM EST | Jayson
“Hello everyone once again, Marjorie and Arnie hope you had as good a weekend as they did. They spent Saturday with the Paducah Fan Force in Kentucky dominating silent auctions, winning drawings, watching the prequels, and making new friends in the process. They talk about their trip in the latest episode of Star Wars Action News, and pictures are on the web site atwww.reviewstarwars.com
In addition, Marjorie believes she can prognosticate the next Mas Amedda level peg warmer. Who does she nominate for such an honor? Listen to find out!
Finally Arnie talks about some of his favorite video games from the Star Wars era as he is hyped for the Star Wars: Empire at War game. He has even released his own Star Wars video game which he wrote in 1999. All the details are in the show.
We thank you sincerely for listening each week, and we hope if you enjoy our show you will tell a friend. Also, do remember the first of the month is fast approaching, so when February rolls around please go vote for us at Podcast Alley! The direct link can be found on our web site at www.reviewstarwars.com ”
Thank you,
Marjorie & Arnie
Want To Yak About Collecting On Yak?
January 30, 2006 | 11:46 PM EST | Bill
We’ve had a number of Emails asking for a forum on Yakface.com. If you’re interested in joining Yakface and want to make forums a reality by becoming a Yak Moderator with FORUM in the subject line be sure to include your name, Star Wars interests, and how much time a day/week you are interested in dedicating to moderating a forum(s).
Sideshow 12″ Luke Boxed Shots
January 30, 2006 | 2:17 PM EST | Jayson
Sideshow has updated their Production Blog with the steps that went into producing the packaging for their 12″ line of figures and how they kept the collectors in mind while designing it. Also, there are several shots of the finished packaging for Jedi Luke! Visit Sideshow to read all about it.
Revenge of Bounty Hunting: Vintage R2-D2 Bop Bag
January 30, 2006 | 2:02 PM EST | Keri
Collecting Star Wars items that are a bit out of the ordinary is my speciaility, and today’s auction is a fun little Kenner oddity.
Bop Bags were produced by Kenner in 1977-78 in an effort to get Star Wars themed toys on the shelf as quickly as possible. Four different Bop Bags were available which included the larger sized Vader and Chewie, and the appropriately smaller Jawa and R2-D2. Chewie and Vader inflated to 50″ tall while Jawa and R2 inflated to only 36″ for the smaller kids to knock around with ease. The Bop Bags were made of vinyl with the image printed on, and the base was filled with sand to weight it down. Once inflated, the fun of bopping began! When searching for a Bop Bag for your collection, look for one in a sealed box if at all possible. Most Bop Bags were used and some can have air leaks or rips and tears. It is next to impossible to get them back into the box once they have been removed without the box bursting at the seams. Today’s auction is for the R2-D2 Bop Bag, my personal favorite, complete in a nice sealed box. I love the box art on these too! The creepy looking kids in those nasty polyester Sears pants bring back lots of memories to say the least! Bop Bags are not too difficult to find, condition and sealed box are just the keys that can make the search a little tougher. Click on through to add this nice R2-D2 Bop Bag to your collection today!
Anakin Skywalker Lightsaber FX Edition
January 30, 2006 | 1:04 PM EST | Hfsolo
Over at Best Buy.com they now have the Anakin Skywalker Lightsaber FX Edition on sale for the low price of $79.99. Head over and get one.
Studio Scale Y-Wing
January 30, 2006 | 12:55 PM EST | Hfsolo
***UPDATE***
The sale of this for Collectors Society members is tomorrow morning at 9am Pacific Time.
From Master Replicas
Tasked with the daunting challenge of stopping the Empire’s new, planet-killing weapon from forever ending the hopes of the freedom fighting rebels, a rag-tag fleet of Rebel Alliance starfighters takes off from the fourth moon of Yavin.
While Red Leader and his spirited squadron of X-wing fighters engage the turbo lasers and TIE fighters of the Imperials, Gold Squadron in their older but sturdy Y-wing fighters begin a daring attack run on a small thermal exhaust port: the one identifiable weakness of the dreaded Death Star!
Bring home the excitement of the Battle of Yavin as Master Replicas adds this most famous of starfighters from the Star Wars saga to our acclaimed Studio Scale series of model replicas.
Created from a direct study of Lucasfilm archival materials, the Rebel Y-wing combines hundreds of model kit parts and dimensions from the many models used to portray this classic ship onscreen into a faithful representation that features:
Machined aluminum and brass components
Quality resin construction
Injection molded details
Individual stand featuring a museum quality display base
Plaque and certificate of authenticity
$799
Collectors Society On Sale: January 31, 2006 (9:00 am Pacific Time)
General Public On Sale Date: February 2 , 2006 (9:00 am Pacific Time)
Expected to begin shipping Late Summer 2006
Star Wars Action News – Episode XXIII
January 30, 2006 | 11:38 AM EST | Jayson
Those who are anxiously awaiting the next podcast from S.W.A.N fear not… look for it to be posted later this evening around 9 p.m. CST. In the meantime… their site has gone through a spiffy new redesign. Check it out!
Yak’s Spotlight
January 29, 2006 | 12:52 PM EST | Hfsolo
A new feature here at Yakface.com is Yak’s Spotlight. We will be doing reviews of various items in this section. Not the normal action figure reviews. But rather some of the higher end ticket items. This week to start the new section off, we are starting with the Master Replica’s MINI saber of Lord Tyranus.
Grab a drink, click over by clicking on the image above, or the button to the right. sit back, relax and enjoy the review and the images.
Action HQ Update
January 29, 2006 | 1:39 AM EST | Bill
Action-HQ.com – bringing the Best to you FIRST with the Star Wars Saga Collection Wave 2 & Many More!
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– Saga Collection Wave 2 General Rieekan!
– Saga Collection Wave 2 Major Derlin!
– Saga Collection Wave 2 R2-D2!
– Saga Collection Wave 2 AT-AT Driver!
– Saga Collection Wave 2 SnowTrooper!
– Saga Collection Wave 2 Darth VAder!
– Saga Collection Wave 2 POwer Droid!
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– Medicom RAH EP3 Darth Vader Limited Version!
– Kotobukiya 1/7 Clone Commander Bly!
– Ultra Titanium Series Die-Cat 6″ Droid Tri-Fighter!
– Ultra Titanium Series Die-Cat 6″ ARC-170 Fighter!
– Target Exclusive “Demise of Grievous” Figure!
– Star Wars Transformers Luke Skywalker X-Wing!
– Star Wars Transformers Anakin Jedi Starfighter!
– Star Wars Transformers Boba Fett Slave 1!
– Star Wars Transformers Darth Maul Sith Infiltrator!
– Star Wars #857450751 Wal-mart Exclusive Titanium Seriese Die Cast Vehicle Case of 6!
– Star Wars #34558000L Titanium Series Die cast vehicle asst. Case of 12!
– Star Wars Titanium Series Die Cast 3.5 inch Figure Set of 2 Wave 1!
– Star Wars Kotobukiya Set of 7 Character Magnets!
– Star Wars Kotobukiya Set of 7 + Secret Character Magnets!
– Star Wars Kubrick Series 6 Set of 6!
Get yours FIRST at Action- HQ.com!
Just In Time For Valentines… Mandaloreans!
January 28, 2006 | 11:10 PM EST | Bill
That’s right, The Official Site has just updated with a sneak preview of the upcoming Star Wars Insider. The cover features our favorite green one himself… Yoda, and it just gets better. One of this volume’s features centers on the Mandaloreans including their origins and customs— it looks like this one will be a hit with EU fans, Fett followers, and customizers alike. Fan Club member subscriptions start shipping February 13th! Check it out here.
V for Vendetta in IMAX
January 28, 2006 | 3:48 PM EST | Keri
This isn’t really Star Wars news, but as we all know our very own Padme Amidala aka Natalie Portman is starring in the soon to be released film V for Vendetta. What is interesting is the fact that the film will be released on regular screens and IMAX screens simultaneously according to cinematical.com. The film opens on March 17th in both formats and looks to be very good from what I have seen in the previews. Now, back to your regularly scheduled Star Wars news…
Revenge of Bounty Hunting: ESB Dixie Cups
January 28, 2006 | 3:41 PM EST | Keri
Dixie cups were really popular in the 80’s and if you had a cool mom, you more than likely had them in a dispenser in your bathroom or kitchen. Today’s Bounty Hunting features one of the more colorful boxes of Dixie Cups in an Empire Strikes Back theme.
Dixie produced small disposable cups for each film in the Original Trilogy as well as some after ROTJ which were branded “Star Wars Saga” and had photos from the films on the box rather than artwork. I personally think the boxes from ESB are among the most colorful and striking of all the Dixie Cups. Most of the ESB boxes had vehicles on them such as the AT-AT, Cloud Car, Falcon in the Asteroid Field and Star Destroyers. The only character boxes were Yoda, Vader and Luke astride his Tauntaun. While not every collector aspires to have a complete collection of sealed Dixie Cup boxes, these still are affordable and look nice as part of a vintage display. Today’s auction is for Luke on his Tauntaun which is especially gorgeous and is in nice sealed condition. Click on through to add this beauty to your collection today!
ESB Dixie Cups Box Luke on Tauntaun
PreOrder Clone Wars Gunship
January 28, 2006 | 8:54 AM EST | Mark B
The new Star Wars Clone Wars Gunship can now be preordered over at Amazon. The shipping date is in a couple months, but this may be your best chance to secure one….since this is the 4th version of this ship, I can see some of the major retailers passing on the chance to carry it (particularly since it takes up a lot of shelf space!). Order your Star Wars Clone Wars Gunshiptoday!
EE Droids!!!
January 28, 2006 | 8:33 AM EST | Hfsolo
If you have not ordered them, head over to Entertainment Earth and order a set. They are in stock NOW. If you want to be sure to get your set before they sell out, now is the time to order as they have informed me that this first shipment is near sold out.
Titanium TIE Fighter Variant Found
January 28, 2006 | 8:05 AM EST | Scott
Yak reader ” Rancor Rancher ” has found a running change to the chase white TIE Fighter in the currently shipping wave of Titanium vehicles…
” I just wanted to send in a report that there is a variant Titanium Series white TIE fighter with a small “titanium series” logo marked on the inner side of its left wing (picture attached). To date i have seen a total of 10 white TIE-fighters, and only one of them has this marking, so i presume it is pretty rare. ”
Click on the thumbnail for a larger view.
Revenge of Bounty Hunting: ROTJ McQuarrie Portfolio
January 27, 2006 | 3:38 PM EST | Keri
Undoubtedly without the amazing conceptual art created by Ralph McQuarrie, Star Wars may have never existed in film for everyone to enjoy. As Lucas peddled his screenplay from studio to studio in 1976, he showed McQuarrie’s unique vision for his proposed space opera. Today’s Bounty Hunting allows us to possess, albeit in reprint form, some of the conceptual art created by McQuarrie in the pre-production stages of Return of the Jedi.
Ballantine Books produced 3 packages containing lithograph reprints of McQuarrie’s conceptual designs for each film in the Original Trilogy. The prints came in a thin cardstock envelope and were suitable for framing or simply hanging to a wall with a pushpin. Each portfolio contained 20 lithographs of memorable scenes from the specific film. Today, while these art portfolios really aren’t rare or scare, they are difficult to find in mint or even good condition. In most cases, the lithographs can be full of pin holes or have torn/tattered edges and in some cases, some are missing altogether. Today’s auction has a complete set of all 20 lithographs, still in the original cellophane. While the folder itself has some wear, this is again a more common state in which to find these portfolios. Click on through to today to add some McQuarrie art lithographs to your collection at an affordable price!
SaberVault Master Replicas Update
January 26, 2006 | 8:14 PM EST | Bill
This just in from The Saber Vault:
New at The Saber Vault is the Luke A New Hope LE lightsaber for $270. This is a Retailer Exclusive and can only be purchased at authorized MR retailers. These will be in stock next week. The new Luke ANH Signature Edition lightsaber is also up for a short time as
well.
Plus FX sabers are on sale! $90 for Vader and Anakin ROTS and $100 for Luke ROTJ and Windu ROTS! This is for a limited time, so get them while they last. We got word that the Anakin ROTS FXs are out of
production and MR is almost out. So once these are gone, they are gone! And keep a watch at the first part of February for the Maul FXs.
Also, the new Anakin Skywalker AOTC and the weathered Obi-Wan Kenobi ANH lightsabers as well as the Vader ROTS LE helmets are in stock and ready to ship.
And as always, shipping is FREE in the lower 48!
TSC #17 C3PO Variant
January 26, 2006 | 7:03 PM EST | Jayson
This ebay seller has up for sale an upcoming variant for the TSC C-3PO with Battle Droid Head. This version has the a different bubble insert which packages the weapon separately and has goldenrod’s head attached instead, with his arm raised.
All you completists out there keep those eye open when this wave hits next month!
Revenge of Bounty Hunting: Tri-Logo Han Error MOC
January 26, 2006 | 4:16 PM EST | Keri
Following up yesterday’s POTF Tri-Logo auction, today’s spotlight is on a Tri-Logo item that is familiar to most collectors.
Today’s variation hunters delight in seemingly common errors that abound in the modern line of Hasbro figures produced. In the days of vintage collecting, errors were considered to be just that, errors that did not raise the value of the item. Most vintage errors tend to be found on Tri-Logo cardbacks for many reasons. The Tri-logos were in essence cheaper, as they could be distributed throughout Europe with several languages stacked on the cardback. The Tri-Logo cards were a thinner cardstock which was glossier than the US Kenner cards. The plastic bubbles were made of a thinner plastic as well and therefore get dented and damaged much easier. One interesting thing about the plastic is that it tends to not yellow like other bubbles. Errors more than likely occured when workers packaging cards ran out of a figure they would simply put in something that was close enough, such as the same character in a different outfit or a creature who looked similar. This brings us to today’s featured auction a Han Bespin card with a Han Hoth figure in the bubble. I find these errors to be interesting, but I find the true photo variations in the Tri-Logo line to be more fascinating. I know some collectors enjoy and seek out errors of all sorts, and this is just their ticket. Click on through to add this Tri-Logo error to your collection today!
Tri-Logo Error Han Hoth on Han Bespin Card
Republic Gunship v 4.0
January 25, 2006 | 8:39 PM EST | Bill
That’s right, there’s a fourth version of the Republic Gunship and this is one you REALLY WANT! Yes, Hasbro is reusing the mold, but the paint job is outstanding– it’s the Animated Clone Wars gunship with the blue body and “tiger jaws” around the bow guns. Rebelscum has just posted the images here. Oh and if the image on the box art is accurrate, it looks like there are more new clones on the way too!
UPDATE: EE Astromech Being Received
January 25, 2006 | 7:12 PM EST | Jayson
This in from Yodatmaster:
“Just wanted to let you know that I got my 2-5packs of the EE exclusive R2 units today, great condition. I also got a free Star Wars Mouse Pad with the Battle of Geonosis using real action figures and vehicles. I was unaware I was getting anything free with the purchase. Very cool.”
Congrats Yodatmaster!
UPDATE: Photo added
British Toyfair 2006
January 25, 2006 | 7:10 PM EST | Jayson
Dean from The Private Universe passes on some info about upcoming product from Pride Displays, Lego, R2DTater (includes a special accessory) and more! Click on over to read all about it.
Deluxe SW/Transformers Falcon
January 25, 2006 | 4:51 PM EST | Jayson
Reader “Thylacine” has passed along a image apparently released from the British Toy Fair at the Allspark.com forums of a Deluxe Transformer, which is actually 3 toys in 1! Combine robotic versions of Han Solo and Chewbacca to form The Millennium Falcon! It also has light up features, action sounds and speech. Look for it this summer.
Revenge of Bounty Hunting: Vintage POTF Tri-Logo Playpack
January 25, 2006 | 2:45 PM EST | Keri
Items sold in countries foreign to the US yield some of the more unusual and often times more desirable items for collectors. Some collectors spend literally their whole lives searching for truly rare toys and playsets. Today’s auction is for a rather hard to find playpack which the US never really had.
In 1985, Star Wars mania subsided to the point where toys simply sat on the shelves and were subsequently clearanced out. Kenner was moving on to the next hot toy commodity and looking forward to other lines such as the successful Super Powers. Overseas outlets were used to sell out extra toys and creatures, to help clear out old stock. Among the many ways surplus toys were sold, was in the POTF Tri-logo Playpacks. There were no extra toys or accessories that weren’t released in the US in these playpacks. There were 3 playpacks available: Hoth Rescue, Ewok Combat and Endor Chase. Today’s auction is for the scarce Hoth Rescue which is loose and complete with the box. The action figures originally came on Tri-Logo cards which were folded in half to fit in the box with the Wampa and Tauntaun. These don’t come up for sale too often and though the box is a bit worn, it is still an interesting piece to add to a collection. You just can’t beat the stacked POTF Tri-Logos and the great photo on the box. Vintage POTF items aren’t the cheapest or the easiest to find, let alone the foriegn POTF toys and playsets. Click on through to add this great playpack to your collection today!
Vintage POTF Tri-logo Hoth Rescue Playpack
French Insider Highlights
January 24, 2006 | 9:38 PM EST | Bill
The Official Fan Club has updated with a preview Lucasfilm Magazine #57, the French Fan Club’s Version of the insider. If you’re interested in seeing what our fellow collectors across the pond are reading in THEIR fan club magazine, Click here to check it out.
UPDATE 2: Sideshow Jedi for Hyperspace Members
January 24, 2006 | 3:04 PM EST | Jayson
Star Wars.com updates with the availability of Sideshow Collectibles Anakin,Luke and Obi-Wan 12″ figures (standard versions) through Shop.Starwars.com. Limited quanitites.
UPDATE: Now available for Hyperspace members $49.99-$54.99 each
UPDATE 2: No longer available.
OTC Flashback
January 24, 2006 | 1:51 PM EST | Jayson
Today while photographing the Queen Amidala (Celebration Ceremony) figure from the OTC collection for the Toy Guide, I noticed that the “Globe of Peace”accessory is actually two pieces! I always wondered what she was holding in the figure’s photo on the card back. Now you know – and knowing is half the battle – OTC!
Revenge of Bounty Hunting: Vintage Custom Denim Jacket
January 24, 2006 | 12:49 PM EST | Keri
I really enjoy making a variety of custom items, whether they be plastic, metal or fabric. In an homage to the decorated denim jackets of the 70s Disco era, I painted an Empire Strikes Back logo on the back and Boba Fett on the front of my Levi’s jean jacket a few years ago. Today’s auction is for a true vintage Lee’s denim jacket, complete with old school Star Wars hand painted designs.
Obviously inspired by the popular bed sheet sets from 1978, the images painted on this vintage Lee’s jacket are well done in my opinion. The condition of the jacket isn’t perfect, it was worn and enjoyed by its owner. However, in the case of an item like this, I think the wear adds to the charm of the item. I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder and not everyone can appreciate or enjoy this “art” as much as I am, but the gold glitter accents really add an extra something to this jacket and make it “pop”. Click on through to add this denim jacket to your collection or your wardrobe today!
Vintage Denim Lee’s Star Wars Designed Jacket
KBToys $2.99 Sale
January 24, 2006 | 8:07 AM EST | Hfsolo
Head over to KBToys.com and pick up some $2.99 M&M’s… These are all on sale for $2.99 each.
New Look
January 23, 2006 | 9:44 PM EST | Hfsolo
Please let us know what you think of the new look. If there are any viewing issues, please email us…
The New Face Of Evil
January 23, 2006 | 9:14 PM EST | Bill
Hasbro’s Star Wars Page has updated with a new feature called the New Face of Evil. They call this a hillarious look at the Star Wars universe. Chjeck it outhere.
Xizor’s View:The Return
January 23, 2006 | 9:04 PM EST | Deron
Well, here it is kids. Xizor’s View returns to cyber space!
Happy Reading!!
Battle of Carkoon Figure Wave
January 23, 2006 | 5:46 PM EST | Mark B
Haven’t been able to find the Battle of Carkoon figures? StarWarsShop.com
Series 6 Kubricks: ANH
January 23, 2006 | 1:21 PM EST | Jayson
For all you “Crack-Brick” collectors out there… Hot on the heels of the release of Series 5, photos from series 6 have hit the web. Included are TIE Fighter Pilot, Death Star Trooper, X-wing Pilot Luke, Rebel Trooper, RA-7 and R4-M9. No word yet on a release date or the “chase figures” but I’d love to see Grand Moff Tarkin, Captain Antilles, Death Star Droid or CZ-3.
UPDATE:Scheduled Release Date: June 2006
Star Wars Action News – Sansweet Interview Part 2
January 23, 2006 | 1:13 PM EST | Scott
Last week’s episode was the potatoes, this week you get to the meat of the interview with Mr. Sansweet. Read on as Arnie and Marjorie lay it all down…
” Last week we aired the first part of our interview with Lucasfilm Director of Content Management and Fan Relations Steve Sansweet focusing on his collecting hobby. This week we go even deeper with Mr. Sansweet discussing his professional role at Lucasfilm, including how he got his start and how involved he is in such things as Star Wars Celebration 3. We ask him about upcoming projects, such as the animated TV series, the live-action TV series, the Star Wars movies remastered in 3-D, and the possibility of a Star Wars Celebration 4. Steve answered very candidly, so I invite you all to listen!
In addition, we have begun another contest with AndrewsToyz in which you can win a Gentle Giant Yoda mini-bust, a Star Wars Shop exclusive Wedge Antillies figure, or a 2006 Saga Han Solo in Carbonite or Boba Fett figure! Listen for details on how you can win one of these great prizes!
If you have any feedback on our show, please e-mail us at show@reviewstarwars.com as we always like to make our show better for our listeners, and if you enjoy the show please spread the word to your friends through collecting groups or forums!
Thank you for listening, we greatly appreciate it. ”
What are you waiting for? Download it NOW!
Holographic Emperor Back In Stock
January 22, 2006 | 10:23 AM EST | Hfsolo
in case you missed him.. Amazon has him back in stock..
Attakus 2006 Catalog
January 22, 2006 | 9:12 AM EST | Bill
The team over that the French site Mint In Box have done it again. This time it’s lots of images from Attakus 2006 catalog, including their metal Star Wars dioramas and figures. The catalog has some of the first images we’ve seen of the upcoming metal Dagobah diorama. Check it all out here.
Action HQ Update
January 22, 2006 | 9:03 AM EST | Bill
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– Target Exclusive “Demise of Grievous” Figure!
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– Star Wars Transformers Anakin Jedi Starfighter!
– Star Wars Transformers Boba Fett Slave 1!
– Star Wars Transformers Darth Maul Sith Infiltrator!
– Star Wars #857450751 Wal-mart Exclusive Titanium Seriese Die Cast Vehicle Case of 6!
– Star Wars #34558000L Titanium Series Die cast vehicle asst. Case of 12!
– Star Wars Titanium Series Die Cast 3.5 inch Figure Set of 2 Wave 1!
– Star Wars Kotobukiya Set of 7 Character Magnets!
– Star Wars Kotobukiya Set of 7 + Secret Character Magnets!
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Revenge of Bounty Hunting: Vintage C-3PO Bank
January 21, 2006 | 11:36 PM EST | Keri
I think just about everyone has had a “piggy bank” of some sort at one point in their life. I know that I had a Care Bears ceramic bank that I really liked a lot. However, if I would have been lucky enough to have a Star Wars bank, I don’t think I would’ve gotten rid of it. Today’s feature takes a look at a very nice ceramic bank in the shape of our favorite fussy protocol droid C-3PO.
Three Star Wars themed banks were produced by Roman Ceramics in 1978, which included C-3PO, R2-D2 and a Vader head. These banks are quite large and have great likenesses of the characters portrayed. The C-3PO bank is my favorite of the bunch because of his shiny gold plating and great “fussy” look. Today’s auction includes the original cardboard box which was devoid of any artwork. Most banks are hard to find with the plunger at the bottom still intact, and more often than not the boxes were thrown away and not kept. Today’s example appears to be mint with no annoying cracks or chips, which is another thing to look for when buying a ceramic bank. Click on through to add this great vintage bank to your collection today!
1978 C-3PO Ceramic Bank with Box
Luke Skywalker Ep. IV Signature Edition
January 20, 2006 | 11:29 PM EST | Hfsolo
Over at Master Replica’s, they have this.
Luke Skywalker Ep. IV Signature Edition
Seduced by tales of the Jedi Knight father he never knew, Luke Skywalker is recruited to the freedom fighting cause of the Rebel Alliance, armed only with his courage and a lightsaber that had once belonged to his father…
For the first time own an accurate, fully licensed replica of Luke Skywalker’s iconic Jedi weapon as seen onscreen in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope – complete with a customized plaque autographed by Luke Skywalker himself: actor Mark Hamill.
This signature edition replica is accurate in every detail and features the correct positioning of the mid-band clamp as it was seen onscreen. Our previously released Elite Edition featured details that were seen only on the lightsaber prop used for publicity photos, in addition to being constructed from stainless steel.
$499 & Free Shipping!*
Collectors Society On Sale:
January 24, 2006
(9:00 am Pacific Time)
General Public On Sale Date:
January 26, 2006
(9:00 am Pacific Time)
Expected to begin shipping
Early Spring 2006
*Free domestic ground shipping
Expedited orders and international orders will receive a discount on shipping costs at checkout.
Replicated from Lucasfilm archival materials and a direct study of an original antique flashgun and sourced parts used on the filming prop, each replica features:
Machined and extruded aluminum and brass parts
Seven co-molded injection molded grips
Injection molded plastic detailed parts
Museum quality display case with mirrored base and acrylic cover
Certificate of authenticity
Numbered plaque autographed by
Mark Hamill
Limited to only 750 pieces
If you prefer the prop without Mark Hamill’s signature, the Limited Edition version is available only through Master Replicas retail partners as a Retailer Exclusive and features:
Machined and extruded aluminum and brass parts
Seven co-molded injection molded grips
Injection molded plastic detailed parts
Museum quality display case with mirrored base
and acrylic cover
Numbered plaque and certificate of authenticity.
The 2006 Collectors Society Membership is now available for ordering! Order yours today so that you can be one of the first to order your Luke Skywalker Ep IV Lightsaber Signature Edition!
A whirlwind of activity is heading your way as exciting new 2006 products are unveiled, including our first Studio Scale this year!
25 Minutes to Sell Out
January 20, 2006 | 9:08 PM EST | Mark B
INCREDIBLE! Sideshow’s Exclusive Kit Fisto 12″ Figure sold out today in 25 MINUTES! The other 12″ figures have been completely selling out in around a week. Don’t miss out on the regular version which is still available (click the banner above to order). My guess is at this rate it will probably sell out over the weekend or early next week.
How to Make a Chewie Tissue Box Cover
January 20, 2006 | 3:51 PM EST | Keri
The cold and flu season is at its peak in many parts of the US right now and I know I have been fighting a bug and going through a few hundred tissues. What better way to fight off a cold than with a smile from a furry Chewie tissue box cover! Any cold would be utterly defenseless against the most powerful Wookie in the universe!
Over at the official site in the Star Wars Kids section, there is a quick and easy step by step tutorial with photos and a list of materials which show how to make your very own Chewie tissue box cover or “cozy”. Head on over to the site by clicking here.
Sideshow Fisto Pre-Order
January 20, 2006 | 1:16 PM EST | Jayson
The Sideshow Collectibles Kit Fisto is available for Pre-Order now.
UPDATE:Exclusive Edition Sold Out.
Pre-Orders Are Here…
January 20, 2006 | 9:20 AM EST | Hfsolo
Over at Amazon… you can save yourself from these outrageous gas prices and pre-order these items…
Defense of the Galatic Senate Battle Pack
The Spud Droid LIVES
January 19, 2006 | 10:11 PM EST | Bill
It seems that even Tubers aren’t immune to spudization into droids. Hasbro’s upcoming successor to Darth Tater and the Spud Trooper, R2D2 Tater has now surfaced on Ebay. For more information click here.
Want Cash Back On Your Fan Club Purchases?
January 19, 2006 | 10:07 PM EST | Bill
Rick over at the Michigan Star Wars Collectors Club found the 411 to make it happen:
I just discovered that Starwarsshop.com (and LucasArtsStore.com) are
both listed as stores giving 3% cash back on purchases made through
ebates.com. If you are not familiar with ebates, they are a “click-through” cash back website. You must sign into ebates, and then click on their link to the online retailer. Doing so will result in up to 25% cash back (usually much less of course), for your purchases. Not a bad deal for purchases that you normally do anyway. Once you earn $5 (or more) cash back they will automatically mail you a check (or deposit into your paypal acct). This occurs about 4 times a year.
Also, I’ve never done this before, but what the heck…. Ebates has a
referral program, where if you sign up using the link below, they will pay both of us $5 if you join from this referral and buy anything through the site. After you sign up and buy something, they’ll put the $5 in each of our accounts and include it in our next check. Visit the following URLhttp://www.ebates.com/rf.do?id=31429
Astromech Droid Action Figure Set
January 19, 2006 | 9:48 PM EST | Hfsolo
If you have not ordered them, head over to Entertainment Earth and order a set. They are on the way and they will be in stock within 2 weeks. If you want to be sure to get your set before they sell out, now is the time to order and they informed me that this first shipment is near sold out.
Fan Film Fans Are In For A Treat
January 19, 2006 | 9:30 PM EST | Bill
The Official Site has added a new feature annoucing Atom Films new fan film promotion. Last time it was sith films, this time, bringing balace to the force, the focus is on Jedi films. Whether you’re an amateur Star Wars films maker, or just a fan film fan, Check it out here.
VOTC Are Back
January 19, 2006 | 8:47 PM EST | Hfsolo
Back for another run in 2006 are these 5 figures.. Luke X-Wing (Star Wars Card), Greedo (Star Wars Card), Han Endor (ROTJ Card), Tusken Raider (Star Wars Card), and Biker Scout (ROTJ Card).
Prices Slashed on MR Lightsabers at Best Buy
January 19, 2006 | 7:53 PM EST | Keri
Alright, that was a bad pun but I couldn’t resist. YakReader Wälrüsmän in Ohio writes with this report:
“Just writing to tell you that Besy Buy stores in Ohio have dropped their collection of Master Replicas’ Force FX Lightsabers from $119 down to $70.
Mostly Darth Vader left, but I did see some Anakin & Mace Windu. Excellent deal!!”
I went to a Borders Book Store here in Plano, TX last night and saw they had dropped their price on a Luke ROTJ MR F/X Lightsaber down to $99.99. Not as good of a deal as Best Buy, but better than nothing.
Sideshow Pre-Order Reminder
January 19, 2006 | 5:11 PM EST | Jayson
Tomorrow is the day that Kit Fisto will be available for Priority Pre-Order throughSideshow Collectibles. And like previous pre-orders, you must be a Sideshow Newsletter Subscriber by midnight tonight to be eligible. For more details on Priority Pre-Order process, visit Sideshow Collectibles.
UPDATE:
Sideshow has confirmed that the exclusive accessories will be a severed Geonosis Battle Droid head. It will be cast in metal and will only be available through Sideshow’s PRe-Order program. NEATO!
Revenge of Bounty Hunting: Vintage Japanese X-Wing Pin
January 19, 2006 | 2:43 PM EST | Keri
I don’t really care to use the word “rare” when describing collectibles, as its overuse on Ebay has made the word practically common, ironically enough. I will use the word scarce when describing the focus of today’s edition of Bounty Hunting.
Takara licsensed and produced a wide variety of different products in Japan from wood models, larger 8″ action figures and even jewelry products. Today’s auction is for a scarce 1978 Takara copper X-Wing pin on the card. These little gems do not come up for sale frequently in the US, and can be very difficult to locate. I myself have never seen one “in person” but from what I can see in the picture the detail looks to be very nice. This is a really neat little item to add to a Star Wars jewelry collection, it’s quite a stand-out piece. Click on through to see this tiny copper X-Wing and fly it home to your collection today!
Vintage Takara Copper X-Wing Pin on Card
Coruscant Wave
January 19, 2006 | 1:32 PM EST | Hfsolo
News from EE…
We’re proud to showcase some of the first-ever images of the 2006 Star Wars Saga Collection Coruscant Wave! See Foul Moudama, Commander Cody, the Neimoidian and Fire Pilots, and more, right now, at Entertainment Earth. Here are all the assortments which have the new figures in question.
HS85770D, Star Wars Saga Collection Action Figures Wave 4, $79.99
Star Wars – The Saga Collection 3 3/4-inch Basic Action Figure
Assortment Wave 4 contains 12 individually packaged action figures
based primarily on the Battle of Coruscant: 1x Han Solo – Carbonite (Saga #2), 2x Darth Vader with lightsaber (Saga #13), 1x Commander Cody, 1x Neimoidian Pilot, 2x Clone Trooper, 1x Foul Moudama (Muftak Jedi), 1x Anakin Skywalker, 1x Ki-Adi-Mundi (Hologram), 1x General Grievous, 1x Obi-Wan Kenobi. (Subject to change.)
HS85770D1, Star Wars Saga Collection Action Figures Wave 4 Rev. 1, $79.99
Star Wars – The Saga Collection 3 3/4-inch Basic Action Figure
Assortment Wave 4 Rev. 1 contains 12 individually packaged action
figures based primarily on the Battle of Coruscant: 1x Boba Fett (Saga #6), 1x Snowtrooper with blaster (Saga #11), 2x Darth Vader with lightsaber (Saga #13), 1x Coruscant Fire Pilot, 2x Clone Trooper, 1x Foul Moudama (Muftak Jedi), 1x Anakin Skywalker, 1x Ki-Adi-Mundi (Hologram), 1x General Grievous, 1x Obi-Wan Kenobi. (Subject to change.)
HS85770D2, Star Wars Saga Collection Action Figures Wave 4 Rev. 2, $79.99
Star Wars – The Saga Collection 3 3/4-inch Basic Action Figure
Assortment Wave 4 Rev. 2 contains 12 individually packaged action
figures based primarily on the Battle of Coruscant: 1x AT-AT Driver
with blaster (Saga #9), 2x Darth Vader with lightsaber (Saga #13), 1x
Coruscant Fire Pilot, 2x Commander Cody, 1x Neimoidian Pilot, 1x Clone Trooper, 1x Anakin Skywalker, 1x Ki-Adi-Mundi (Hologram), 1x General Grievous, 1x Obi-Wan Kenobi. (Subject to change.)
HS85770D3, Star Wars Saga Collection Action Figures Wave 4 Rev. 3, $79.99
Star Wars – The Saga Collection 3 3/4-inch Basic Action Figure
Assortment Wave 4 Rev. 3 contains 12 individually packaged action
figures based primarily on the Battle of Coruscant: 2x Darth Vader with lightsaber (Saga #13), 1x Coruscant Fire Pilot, 1x Commander Cody, 1x Neimoidian Pilot, 2x Clone Trooper, 1x Foul Moudama (Muftak Jedi), 1x Anakin Skywalker, 1x General Grievous, 2x Obi-Wan Kenobi. (Subject to change.)
HS85770D4, Star Wars Saga Collection Action Figures Wave 4 Rev. 4, $79.99
Star Wars – The Saga Collection 3 3/4-inch Basic Action Figure
Assortment Wave 4 Rev. 4 contains 12 individually packaged action
figures based primarily on the Battle of Coruscant: 2x Darth Vader with lightsaber (Saga #13), 1x Scorch (Republic Commando), 1x Coruscant Fire Pilot, 1x Commander Cody, 2x Clone Trooper, 1x Foul Moudama (Muftak Jedi), 1x Anakin Skywalker, 1x Ki-Adi-Mundi (Hologram), 1x General Grievous, 1x Neimoidian Pilot. (Subject to change.)
HS85770D5, Star Wars Saga Collection Action Figures Wave 4 Rev. 5, $79.99
Star Wars – The Saga Collection 3 3/4-inch Basic Action Figure
Assortment Wave 4 Rev. 5 contains 12 individually packaged action
figures based primarily on the Battle of Coruscant: 2x Darth Vader with lightsaber (Saga #13), 1x Coruscant Fire Pilot, 1x Commander Cody, 1x Neimoidian Pilot, 2x Clone Trooper, 1x Foul Moudama (Muftak Jedi), 1x Anakin Skywalker, 1x Ki-Adi-Mundi (Hologram), 1x General Grievous, 1x Obi-Wan Kenobi. (Subject to change.)
Kotobukiya Commander Bly and MORE!
January 18, 2006 | 11:13 PM EST | Mark B
Head on over to StarWarsShop.com to order the new Kotobukiya Commander Bly Figure (a gotta have in my book)….
And if you are having trouble finding the new Star Wars Transformers,StarWarsShop.com has those available now as well.
2006 Collector’s Society Membership
January 18, 2006 | 10:00 PM EST | Hfsolo
The Master Replicas 2006 Collectors Society is HERE!
Whether you’re a long time customer, or you’re new this year, you don’t want to miss your opportunity to join the Master Replicas Collectors Society in 2006! As we introduce our most exciting, diverse product line to-date, it’s your opportunity to be a part of the action – and the benefits are better than ever!
For your enrollment fee of $59.95 (Domestic shipping and handling included; an additional $20 for international orders), you will receive:
-A handsome enrollment kit featuring:
-A Collectors Society Edition: Mace Windu Lightsaber Scaled Replica (this brand new version of Master Windu’s lightsaber features an elegant matte finish, and is only available to members of the Collectors Society!)
-A personalized Membership Card and ID Number
-An Exclusive 2006 Collectors Society Collectible Pin
-The chance to purchase Collectors Society Exclusives – including the Elite Edition replicas, which are ONLY available to members of the Collectors Society
-$300 worth in coupons including:
-One $100 credit toward the purchase of a Studio Scale Replica
-One $50 credit toward the purchase of a Limited Edition Disney Replica (Pirates of the Caribbean, Muppets, Narnia)
-One $50 credit toward a Limited Edition Star Wars Replica or Helmet(sorry, not redeemable on Elite Editions)
-One $30 credit toward a Force FX Lightsaber
-Two $10 credits toward a Star Wars or Disney Scaled Replica
-One $25 credit toward any Marvel Item
-One $25 credit toward any non-Disney, non-Star Wars, or non-Marvel product
-Advance purchase on Master Replicas releases
-Quarterly editions of the exclusive Replica Report, featuring exclusive content
-Exclusive contests with the chance to win prototypes and Artist Proofs
-Special offers, discounts, & invitations
-And More…we have additional surprises planned just for Collectors Society Members.
2006 Memberships and all benefits and coupons associated with your membership expire on 3/31/07. One coupon redeemable per purchase. Coupons are not combinable.
Astromech 5 Pack Preview
January 18, 2006 | 8:56 PM EST | Bill
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The Droids are coming… the Droids are coming. Actually there’re here, or at least in Hong Kong. Click here for detailed packaged and loose images of the exclusive astromech 5 packs!
Meet Harrison Ford in New York
January 18, 2006 | 2:48 PM EST | Keri
Ahh, how I wish I could visit New York and be lucky enough to get to meet Han Solo…err I mean Harrison Ford. As reported on Master Replica’s MR Blog, you can sign up to meet Indiana Jones…I mean Harrison Ford as he is interviewed by Joel Siegel for his upcoming new film Firewall. Presented by the Learning Annex, you must sign up and pay a very small fee to attend this one time only event. You can read all the details and sign up for the event on The Learning Annex’s site by clicking here.
Dallas Symphony Plays Star Wars
January 18, 2006 | 1:34 PM EST | Keri
If you live in the Dallas, TX area then you are in for a treat courtesy of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. On February 7th and 8th at 7pm, they will be playing music from the Star Wars films called Star Wars: The Live Concert. You may purchase tickets online on the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s website by clicking the link here.
Our Sideshow Giveaway Winner!
January 18, 2006 | 10:50 AM EST | Mark B
Congratulations to Dan Ramsey of Indianapolis, IN as our grand prize winner in our Sideshow Collectibles Giveaway. Dan wins a 1/4 scale Luke Skywalker premium figure from Sideshow. Thanks to everyone who entered. Hopefully with the success of this giveaway, we’ll be able to do more with Sideshow here in the near future!
Limited Edition Titanium Figures
January 17, 2006 | 9:56 PM EST | Bill
The Official Site has just announced that there will be a limited edition version of the upcoming Titanium Forged 3 3/4 figures. Of the upcoming line, at least Darth Vader and Boba Fett will be released in limited edition pewter finishes– similar to the silver figures we’ve seen over the last few years. Check out the full story here.
Battle of Coruscant Wave
January 17, 2006 | 3:51 PM EST | Jayson
The crew at Rebelscum updates this afternoon with the first look at the Battle of Coruscant Wave (figures 022-030). There are some great new sculpts in this wave and a few repacked/repaints/re-accessorized figures sprinkled in as well. For some hi-res photos, click on over.
Revenge of Bounty Hunting: Vintage Belt Buckle
January 17, 2006 | 1:59 PM EST | Keri
Among the sea of t-shirts produced in late ’77 and early ’78 were scores of belt buckles. Most of the belt buckles made were unlicensed by companies seeking quick profits from the epic film that was sweeping the nation. However, one company did hold the license and today’s auction is for one of their belt buckles.
The Leather Shop, located in San Fransisco produced 5 different designs on heavy brass belt buckles in 1977. The designs were large, simple and still look amazing to this day. The designs made were Vader, C3-PO & R2, R2 by himself, Star Wars logo, and X-Wing & TIE Fighter dogfight with the words Star Wars below it. Today’s auction is for the X-Wing & TIE buckle. As I mentioned earlier, tons of bootleg buckles were made in the same time period, many of them “borrowed” the same designs the Leather Shop sold. The bootleg buckles made by Basic Tool & Leather are much more shiny and the designs are more “sharp”. I personally like the texture on the Leather Shop buckles better, although bootleg buckles can still be fun and interesting to collect. Leather Shop buckles are getting tougher to find in nice condition and today’s auction has this buckle at a very reasonable price. Click on through to add this to your collection or add some flair to your boring old belt!
1977 Leather Shop X-Wing Dogfight Belt Buckle
Happy Bounty Hunting….err Birthday!
January 17, 2006 | 1:41 PM EST | Keri
Yesterday’s Revenge of Bounty Hunting spotlighted an auction for a vintage Boba Fett cake pan. I just happen to have one in my collection and I make a birthday cake for my husband every year that is of course Star Wars related. This year, he wanted a Jango Fett cake and the cake above is what I was able to make and decorate. All the icing was applied with a spatula and i mixed the colors with food coloring myself. Silver icing sure is a hard color to make by the way! Enjoy everyone!
Dioramas Updated… Finally
January 16, 2006 | 9:32 PM EST | Bill
The diorama page. That’s a name I haven’t heard in a long time… a long time. Yes Obi Wan, it’s been quite a while since we’re updated the diorama page. Today we kick up a series of regular updated with Javier Bonet’s Emperor’s Throne Room. In addition to adding readers dioramas as we receive the images I’ll be updating my diorama displays as well. Every day or two you’ll see new dioramas and updated diorama pictures in our diorama section. Click here to check it out!
Send us your diorama photos here.
…A Way to Communicate from the Netherworld……
January 16, 2006 | 6:23 PM EST | Deron
Greetings to one and all, it is I, Deron (Xizor’s View) Price. I have returned from, the netherworld to bring you my take on Collecting.In case you have missed it, Xizor’s View has been around since late 1999 at the old Outer-Rim.net site. For the next three years it appeared regularly over at TheForce.net. For the past couple fo years the View has been frozen in carbonite. But now, Thanks to Bill and the crew here at Yakface.com there will be a little bit of bandwidth to share my thoughts on the state of things in our beloved hobby. Xizor’s View may not be for the faint of heart, you must be passionate about this hooby to really get it.
Look for a full fledged return of Xizor’s View shortly…and remember….Knowledge is power!
Peace!
Revenge of Bounty Hunting: Boba Fett Cake Pan
January 16, 2006 | 4:26 PM EST | Keri
A perennial fan favorite since his auspicious debut in Empire Strikes Back, Boba Fett is still the Bounty Hunter of all bounty hunters in the Star Wars universe. Vintage as well as modern Fett items are highly sought after and show no signs of slowing in popularity, or in price for that matter. Today’s auction is for something a little more obscure in the realm of Fett collecting: a Cake Pan.
Wilton produced a small line of cake pans, candles and decorative “put-ons” in 1983. Among the cake pans available were Vader, R2-D2, C-3PO and of course Boba Fett. Children rejoiced as they could celebrate a special birthday gobbling up a frosting covered creation of their favorite Star Wars hero or villian. The cake pans are made of aluminum and tend to have some scratches and wear on the face of the pan. The pans did come originally with a paper insert showing the finished cake decorated, tips on frosting applications and small photos of the specific character in scenes from the movie. This insert is missing from today’s auction, as more often than not they were simply thrown away as soon as a cake was baked. Be prepared to pay much more for a cake pan with an insert that was unused. Character shaped designs like this are no longer made, so these really are unique in their own right. These cake pans look amazing hanging on a wall all together and they are detailed enough to make great looking cakes too! Click on through to add this Fett cake pan to your collection of Star Wars bounty today!
Vintage Boba Fett Wilton Cake Pan
An Old Place Re-Visted….
January 16, 2006 | 2:20 PM EST | Hfsolo
You may be a yakface reader for years or you may be new here.. but if you haven’t checked it out. Stop by the Yak-Vision for a few and check out the images that I made in the past. If you have any thoughts on some new images you would like to see made. Drop me a line.
Action HQ Update
January 16, 2006 | 11:13 AM EST | Bill
Action-HQ.com – bringing the Best to you FIRST with the brand new Star Wars Unleashed Battle Packs & Exclusive Astromech Droids,& Many More!
Available Now!
– Star Wars Unleashed Battle Packs Wave 2 Set of 4!
– Star Wars Unleashed Batlle Packs Wave 2 set of 2!
– Star Wars Exclusive Astromech Droids Set #1!
– Star Wars Exclusive Astromech Droids set #2!
AHQ Specials!
– Star Wars Princess Leia in Boushh Disguise and Han Solo in Carbonite Set!
– Star Wars Unleashed Asajj Ventress!
– Star Wars Kotobukiya 1/7 Luke in StormTrooper Disguise!
– Star Wars Kotobukiya Bundle 1/7 Han Solo & Luke Stormtrooper!
Pre-Order Now!
– Medicom RAH EP3 Darth Vader Limited Version!
– Tomy Remote Control R4-P17!
– Kotobukiya 1/7 Clone Commander Bly!
– Ultra Titanium Series Die-Cat 6″ Droid Tri-Fighter!
– Ultra Titanium Series Die-Cat 6″ ARC-170 Fighter!
– Target Exclusive “Demise of Grievous” Figure!
– Star Wars Transformers Luke Skywalker X-Wing!
– Star Wars Transformers Anakin Jedi Starfighter!
– Star Wars Transformers Boba Fett Slave 1!
– Star Wars Transformers Darth Maul Sith Infiltrator!
Get yours FIRST at Action-HQ.com!
Star Wars Action News – Sansweet Interview Part One!
January 16, 2006 | 12:07 AM EST | Scott
You read it right folks. Our good friends over at Review Star Wars.com have managed to score an interview with the super collector and Lucasfilm Fan Relations Guy himself, Steve Sansweet!!
Here’s what Arnie and Marjorie have to say about this weeks podcast…
” Steve Sansweet is a man of man of many faces. He is Lucasfilm’s Director of Content Management, a regular columnist in the Star Wars Insider, and he is head of Lucasfilm Fan Relations, but most of all he is a Star Wars fan. The ultimate Star Wars collector and owner of Rancho Obi-Wan, a little seen, much lusted after cove of Star Wars treasures.
As the hosts of the only podcast dedicated specifically to Star Wars collecting, Arnie & Marjorie can think of no one in the world more fitting for their first interview than Steve Sansweet, and we are delighted that Steve agreed to take time out of his schedule to talk with us.
This week, the first half of our interview with Steve is in our latest podcast. Steve talks about what drives him to collect, why he chose Star Wars, and what happens to unopened food after ten years. Always entertaining, informative, and sometimes giving answers you may not expect, Steve Sansweet was a joy to speak with and we are glad to be able to share our discussion with you, our listeners and ask him questions submitted by YOU, the subscribers to the Star Wars Action News newsletter.
In addition, Marjorie and Arnie discuss the Star Wars X-Wing transformer, and reveal some rumors whispered in Arnie’s ear by a Bothan spy…
This is by far our best episode yet, so rush to your favorite podcast software or to ReviewStarWars.com and listen to Episode 21, and be sure to check back next week when Steve answers questions regarding the upcoming Star Wars television shows, the 3-D remastering of the Star Wars saga, and the George Lucas line from Celebration 3. ”
Outstanding! Head on over to download Part 1 of their interview now!!
Xixor’s View Comes To Yakface.com
January 15, 2006 | 10:31 PM EST | Bill
Please join me in welcoming Deron Price to our team here at Yakface.com. Deron has brought Xixor’s view to life for a number of years, and he will be bringing everyone’s favorite EU Faleen’s commentary to you here. Welcome aboard Deron!
Attention Boba Fett Collectors— The Errors Strike Back
January 15, 2006 | 8:46 PM EST | Bill
That’s right, just when you though you were relatively safe, as if the variations in hologram figure pack-ins weren’t enough, The Boba emblem errors are BACK. Yak Reader Dave sent in the above photos showing the “new” Saga Boba with and without his emblem. (The image on the left has the emblem just above his thumb, the one on the right is the error).
UPDATE: They just keep coming. Rebelscum has just posted the details and photos of a packaging variation of our favorite Mandelorian, one has the flame base infront of this legs on the bubble, the other has the flames behind his legs. Thanks to Yak Reader Clark for the heads-up.
Revenge of Bounty Hunting: Custom Lifesize Battle Droid
January 15, 2006 | 3:10 PM EST | Keri
I enjoy the hobby of customizing figures, mainly in the 3 3/4″ and 12″ scales. Today’s auction is for something I’m not sure if I could ever construct: a lifesize Battle Droid.
Standing 6 feet tall, made of resin, foam and movable pistons today’s custom Battle Droid has every detail to make it as movie accurate as possible. The droid even folds up as seen in Episode I – this droid is no statue. The paint application is spot on as far as the amount of wear and weathering. I can only guess at the amount of hours and effort that went into the making of this item. While the price may not be in everyone’s range, the craftsmanship that went into making this piece can definitely be admired. Click on through below to add this amazing Battle Droid to your collection room today!
TRU Store Closing Update
January 14, 2006 | 10:31 PM EST | Bill
Yak Reader Niddspace sent in this report:
“The folks at Lucasfilm have just about settled into their new home at the Letterman Digital Center, and now they won’t have a TRU in San Francisco to visit to see how their merchandising lines are doing.
The only TRU actually in SF – the Geary St. store – is being closed, along with the Colma store (just outside the city to the south) and the Emeryville store (across the Bay to the east). The going out of business ads were in today’s SF Chronicle.
No word on the San Rafael store – guess they are going to keep it going.”
We’ve also seen that Las Cruces, New Mexico’s TRU is going the way of the dodo as well, leaving Southern New Mexico without a TRU.
Jedi Hologram Transmission Figure: Aayla Secura
January 14, 2006 | 3:29 PM EST | Hfsolo
Now in stock at Amazon is the Jedi Hologram Transmission Figure: Aayla Secura figure.
New Poll
January 14, 2006 | 2:01 PM EST | Hfsolo
Please take a moment and select an answer for our new poll about the hologram add-ins. Thank you.
Revenge of Bounty Hunting: Canadian Coke Poster
January 14, 2006 | 1:06 PM EST | Keri
Store displays are some of my favorite items to collect. Not only do they have some of the most brilliant colors, bold artwork and amazing designs, but they have a way of setting off a collection room like none other.
Today’s auction is for a vintage Coke store display poster from our neighbors to the north in Canada. Coca Cola ran many promotions which included Star Wars from 1977-83 for each film in the Original Trilogy. While the US saw Coke/Slurpee cups and tie-ins with Burger King, other countries saw Coke bottle caps with tie-in contests. The bottle caps from Japan were more colorful with Star Wars scenes and characters printed on the inside of the cap or crown. However, the bottle caps from Canada seem to be almost forgotten. Sure, they aren’t as cool looking as the ones from Japan, but the primitive style line art chracter drawings have their own special charm. The bottle caps were part of a contest that ended in 1978. Earlier items like this can be very difficult to find, especially items from other countries. Personally I have never seen this display poster that is up for grabs at auction and I think it’s really fascinating. The condition is mint with no folding, stains, tears or pinholes and the price is very reasonable as well. Click on through to add this gem to your store display collection today!
Vintage Canadian Coke Store Display Poster
Star Wars Transformers and More..
January 14, 2006 | 8:11 AM EST | Hfsolo
Over at KBToys.com they have in the following…
Hoth Update
January 13, 2006 | 10:43 PM EST | Bill
Yak Reader Samsin sent in this report:
I live in Baytown and I found all the Hoth figues this morning
as well as Bobba’s chopper,Lukes’s X-wing transformer,and another treasure hunt Tie Fighter. I stopped by the Wal Mart in Crosby as well and the shelves were loaded down with new stuff. I also found the new titanium set with the raw metal Falcon. Thanks for the tip.
Here’s Yak Reader Garth’s Report from Ohio:
I have found the Battle of Carkoon and the Battle of Hoth at Target in Macedonia, OH. Both sets at once! Start checking out the stores in OHIO. The packages were in mint condition and the bubbles were perfectly clear and not all scratched up. Target seems to be more careful than Walmart. Good Luck!
Yak Reader Pete dropped us an Email about his score too:
I was in Target today trying to get the Jabba figures and was pleasantly surprised to already find some of the Hoth wave on the shelves. There were only these three (Snowtrooper, General Veers and Major Bren Derlin), but keep an eye out for them in stores soon. (FYI: For hologram figures I got two Dooku’s and an Amidala)
If you’re in the market for this wave, it sounds like it’s hitting pretty consistently.
Revenge of Bounty Hunting: Vintage Vader Shoes
January 13, 2006 | 3:31 PM EST | Keri
One way to look super stylish with your corduroy bell bottoms, iron-on shirt and tube socks, all the while impressing the ladies and not getting beat up at elementary school, was to wear a pair of Darth Vader shoes.
Produced by Clark’s in late ’77 up to the release of ROTJ (Stride Rite had the shoe license in 1983), these shoes reflected the style of the times with Star Wars characters embossed in leather on the sides, as well as on the bottom of the sole. Today’s auction is for a pair of brown leather shoes, not the later nylon Nike “jogging” style seen in the early ’80s with ESB Logos. Vintage Star Wars shoes are becoming increasingly harder to find in unused condition along with the original box, Logo bag to carry the shoes home in, paper brochures and hang tag all included. Today’s auction has all those important bits and pieces along with the shoes being in unworn condition. These vintage shoes don’t come up for sale too often and the prices for premium condition can be much higher than one might expect. Click on through below to grab these amazing Darth Vader shoes today and add them to your collection!
Kit Fisto is Next!
January 13, 2006 | 11:39 AM EST | Mark B
Sideshow has started previewing their next 12″ Star Wars figure – and this time, one of my favorites (and most wanted!) – the Jedi Master Kit Fisto. Click the image above to head over to Sideshow and more info on their 12″ Line.
(Also, for you Lord of the Rings fans – Sideshow starts Priority Pre-Orders for their first 12″ LOTR figure – Aragorn – TODAY!)
Flash Expert
January 13, 2006 | 9:35 AM EST | Hfsolo
This is off topic. I am looking for someone that knows FLASH and can program something for me. Please email me at hfsolo@yahoo.com if you know this program.
Thank you.
New Review
January 13, 2006 | 9:05 AM EST | Jayson
New Packaging! New Pack-ins! New Price! We kick off the new year with a new review of the first figure from the new “official” Saga Collection – Princess Leia (Boushh Disguise). So, go grab a soda, coffee or brew, sit back and read on.
Send in Your Questions
January 13, 2006 | 8:34 AM EST | Mark B
I still need a few more questions for the new QnA….send in yours to me atmark.borkowski@gmail.com .
More TRU Closings
January 13, 2006 | 8:23 AM EST | Jayson
Yak Reader Johnny Gruesome sends in this info on his local TRU Closing…
“I just wanted to let you know that there was an ad in my local newspaper today about the closings. I scanned it in and attached for you. On Long Island, NY, Toys R Us is closing three stores, Freeport, Levittown, and Commack. And it really sucks because I happen to live in Commack. “
Here is the scan…
WalMart Snowed In With Battle Of Hoth Wave
January 12, 2006 | 9:17 PM EST | Bill
Yak Reader Eric sent in this report:
I wanted to tell you guys that I found the battle of hoth wave at my local walmart. I found all 7 of them and I also found the boba fett chopper! I live in Baytown, Texas which is 20min. outside of Houston. So good luck on your hunt, guys. There new figures hitting walmart right now!!!!
We’ve seen them at Wal-Mart in West Texas as well. Good hunting!
One More Source for Mini-Lightsabers
January 12, 2006 | 9:07 PM EST | Mark B
StarWarsShop.com is also taking orders now for the 3 new Master Replicas Small Scale Lightsabers. (Hey what a great add on to your Lucas Family Action Figure Set!).
Target Clearances Continue
January 12, 2006 | 8:35 PM EST | Bill
Yak Reader StraitStff sent in this report:
I picked up a talking Yoda for $6.25 at Target. The ships, figures and other SW stuff is 75% off.
New Titanium Prototypes
January 12, 2006 | 8:32 PM EST | Bill
The team over at the French site Mint In Box has scored lots of images of 3 upcoming Titanium ships– this time it’s the Wookie Flyer (above); Darth Vader’s Tie Fighter; and the Imperial Shuttle. Check them out here.
Order of the Jedi: Kit Fisto
January 12, 2006 | 8:31 PM EST | Jayson
Sideshow Collectibles updates tonght with their January 12 edition of Sideshow Radio. During the broadcast, they announce the next in the Order of the Jedi Assortment of 12″ figures: Jedi Master KIt Fisto. Look for a preview tomorrow, Friday 13th. Give the show a listen as they reveal other Star Wars new, plus info on Lord of the Rings and info on the updated priority pre-ordering system. Be sure to listen til the end for the special coupon code for $5.00 your next purchase from Sideshow Collectibles.
Sith Competiting For Oscar Nods
January 12, 2006 | 8:25 PM EST | Bill
The Official Site just posted an update on the running for Oscar Nominations, and the final installment of our favorite Saga is in the running for a nomination in these three catagories:
Achievement in Makeup
Achievement in Sound Editing
Achievement in Visual Effects
Check out the whole story here. Thanks to Yak Reader Pete for the heads-up!
Star Wars Weekends Return To Disney This Summer
January 12, 2006 | 8:20 PM EST | Bill
The forums over at the Disney fan page WDW Magic are reporting that the rumors of Star Wars Weekends retirement in 2005 were exaggerated. According to the latest information in Disney’s Cast Portal, the Weekends will indeed return May 19-21, 26-28 and June 2-4, 9-11. If past years hold true, get ready for an onslought of exclusive merchandise from the land of the Mouse. Click here for the full thread.
Revenge of Bounty Hunting: Vintage Vader Poster
January 12, 2006 | 3:39 PM EST | Keri
Yesterday’s previous edition of Bounty Hunting spotlighted Iron-on T-shirt designs made by Factors in the 70s-80s. Today’s feature is a vintage Darth Vader poster also produced by Factors for A New Hope back in ’77-78.
Before Kenner’s Early Bird empty envelope, there simply wasn’t a huge amount of memorabilia that a Star Wars fan could buy after the movie came out in May 1977. Factors Inc. cornered the market in the early days producing licensed T-shirts, Iron-on decals, buttons, hats and yes even posters. Fans could choose from now classic Star Wars character designs and hang them on the wall right across from their beloved Farrah and Trans-Am posters.
Today’s auction is for a Darth Vader Factors poster which is in amazingly mint unused condition. It can be a real challenge finding an original poster that does not have pinholes, tape stains, missing corners or has not been folded. Posters that were sold to be used as decoration in the home, rather than as advertising in movie theaters are becoming more difficult to find in top notch condition – most posters were just tacked to the wall. This Vader poster is a great example at a very reasonable price. Click on through below to add the mysterious Dark Lord of the Sith to your collection today!
Han Solo Blaster
January 12, 2006 | 11:13 AM EST | Hfsolo
This awesome Master Replicas piece is now on sale over at Amazon.com, you can pick up the Han Solo Blaster From The Empire Strikes Back now for $369.99, that is 26% off the retail price of $499.99. The original Han solo blaster prop replica is going for over $1000 on Ebay now.
KBToys Update
January 12, 2006 | 9:25 AM EST | Hfsolo
Over at KBToys.com they have in the following…
The Saga Collection – Princess Leia
The Saga Collection Figure – Han Solo
The Saga Collection – Bib Fortuna
Also they have the New Motorcycle figures
Wal-Mart Clearances Discounted Further
January 11, 2006 | 8:47 PM EST | Bill
Yak Reader Mike from sent in Phoenix this report:
Among my scores @ Wal-Mart (35th Ave/Bethany Home in Phoenix) on Saturday were an additional 50% off already reduced toys. For me, that meant $4.00 ROTS figures were $2.00, the 12″ Shaak-Ti were about $9.50, and I got two of the (extended deadline) Early Bird Mail Away Packages for $12.50 each.
If you need some army builders, or are just looking to fill a few holes in your Sith collection, it looks like it might be worth a swing by your local Wal-mart to see if they are running this extra half off sale as well!
Revenge of the Sith Is The PEOPLE’S Choice
January 11, 2006 | 8:21 PM EST | Bill
That’s right Revenge of the Sith won favorite movie of the year at last night’s People’s Choice Awards and Han Solo, err Harrison Ford, presented George Lucas with the award. In addition, Sith also took favorite movie drama. Read it all here.
New Mini Pre Orders At The Saber Vault
January 11, 2006 | 8:00 PM EST | Bill
This just in from The Saber Vault:
“The Saber Vault has the Luke Skywalker A New Hope mini, Obi-Wan Kenobi A New Hope weathered mini, and Anakin Skywalker Attack of the Clones mini up on the site ready to order! Click here to check them out. These should be in stock in about a week and will ship as soon as they arrive!”
The minis are $34.00 each with FREE shipping in the US!
Revenge of Bounty Hunting: Atari Arcade UPDATE
January 11, 2006 | 7:41 PM EST | Keri
YakReader Tim sent in a great follow-up to the Bounty Hunting article from yesterday which featured a stand-up Atari arcade game machine.
“I wanted to let you know that I was reading about the Star Wars stand up game on the site. I went to the eBay listing to read the description when I discovered that the auction is in Sevierville, TN. Well I live in Jonesborough, TN which is about an hour and half away, which brings me to the point of this email. I have played that game in Sevierville. It is in a arcade at the Ripley’s Old MacDonald’s Farm Mini Golf near Governor’s Crossing. It was in great shape. I too remember playing that game in the Gold Mine, the arcade in the mall in Bristol, VA, and I had to play it for old time sake. I thought you might like to know.”
Thanks for sharing Tim! There’s nothing like playing an arcade game we loved, it’s like getting to hang out and catch up with an old friend.
Revenge of Bounty Hunting: Iron-on T-Shirt
January 11, 2006 | 7:23 PM EST | Keri
I just can’t seem to get off of memory lane these days, so what the heck, I’ll just take you all along for the ride with me! I loved the few iron-on t-shirts I had when I was a kid, my favorite being a Princess Leia posing with her blaster, complete with glitter accents, followed by Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman in a close second place. The best part about iron-on t-shirts (besides all the glitter) was the fun of picking them out and having them “made” right before your eyes. The iron-ons were made of a rubbery vinyl material and with the right amount of pressure and heat from an industrial iron press, your t-shirt came to life. The coolest iron-on shop in my mind was at Vikon Village in the Dallas, TX area. I can still remember the iron-on images going from the floor to the ceiling – great stuff!
Today’s featured auction is for, yes you guessed it, a vintage iron-on t-shirt. This shirt is a classic baseball shirt with 3/4 length sleeves, made of a nice soft cotton blend. The iron-on is the best part, it is a Bounty Hunters design complete with all our favorite scum aboard the Executor. Boba Fett, Bossk, IG-88 and Dengar in a classic shot with an amazing glittery border. Factors Inc. held the iron-on license until ROTJ and literally made many different A New Hope and ESB designs. I myself enjoy collecting the iron-ons by themselves and also already printed onto vintage shirts that were never worn. They make a great addition to vintage displays and if you must they are amazing to wear! I do have a few that I do wear and I always seem to get compliments on my awesome shirts!
Click on through to add this to your collection or wardrobe today!
Vintage Iron-On Bounty Hunters Shirt
Vote for EIII for Best of 2005
January 11, 2006 | 9:15 AM EST | Mark B
The Internet Movie DataBase is currently holding voting for the best of 2005. Let’s all head over and let them know that Revenge of the Sith was the best movie of 2005. We have to knock that kid with glasses off of his broom up there currently at #1…..
Walmart Clearance
January 11, 2006 | 8:29 AM EST | Hfsolo
Over at Wal-mart.com they have some pretty good clearances going on.
Star Wars Evolution Action Figures – Sith Lords $10.00
Attacktix Star Wars III Battle Case $10.00
VideoNow Color Disc 3-Pack: Star Wars #1 $7.00
Star Wars Commemorative 500th Action Figure – Darth Vader $9.00
Star Wars Revenge of the Sith Unleashed: Asajj Ventress $9.00
Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith: Chewbacca’s Bowcaster $14.00
New Toys At KBToys…
January 11, 2006 | 8:19 AM EST | Hfsolo
Over at KBToys.com they have in the following toys…
The Saga Collection Figure – Barada
Force Battlers – Jango
New MR Scaled Replicas!
January 11, 2006 | 12:28 AM EST | Scott
Master Replicas has just made their latest wave of .45 scaled lightsaber replicas available for ordering now…
• Obi-Wan Kenobi (Weathered A New Hope Edition) – In Stock Now!
• Anakin Skywalker (Attack Of The Clones) – In Stock Now!
• Luke Skywalker (A New Hope) – Shipping February
Each replica retails for $35. Click the image above to go to Master Replicas order page.
Attention Comics/EU Fans
January 10, 2006 | 8:50 PM EST | Bill
Wondering exactly Rogue Squadron comics have been produced? Not sure where there were two or three Dark Empire comics series? Looking for some info on the Sith Empire comics series? Amazon is now taking orders for the Comics Companion here for $11.53– about the price of a graphic novel. While the shipping tine is estimated at 3 weeks, it looks very promising. Check out a sample, including a VERY impressive table of contents here.
Revenge of Bounty Hunting: Atari Arcade
January 10, 2006 | 1:52 PM EST | Keri
I know I am getting old and therefore nostalgic about my youth, but I have some of the best memories of my neighborhood arcades. They were dark noisy, and yes even dingy but nothing beats getting THE high score on Joust with only one quarter. Next to Joust, my favorite game in the arcade was of course, Star Wars, made by Atari.
Produced in 1983, the game used the state of the art (at the time) Vector graphics to recreate some of the most memorable scenes from A New Hope. The machine was produced in an Upright standing version, and also in a much larger, harder to find sit down cockpit style cabinet. Piloting Luke’s X-Wing, you blasted TIE Fighters to bits and then went on to the trench of the Death Star to face Vader’s TIE, listen to Obi-Wan’s teachings, and hopefully destroy the technological terror of the Death Star. I never was able to destroy the Death Star back in the day, but since I have been able to play the game again, I was able to defeat the Dark Side…I suppose some things get better with age.
The cabinet was completely decorated with bold side art of Vader, X-Wing, TIE’s and the Death Star. No vintage collection is truly complete without this beauty of a game gracing a room. Today’s Ebay auction spotlighted is a working upright specimen, with some obvious wear from play, but is still presentable and easily restored if so desired. Click on through to the link below to add this great gem to your collection today!
1983 Star Wars Atari Arcade Upright Machine
TITANIUM SERIES Collector 5-Pack
January 10, 2006 | 12:24 PM EST | Jayson
Hasbro updates with info on the Wal-Mart Exclusive TITANIUM SERIES Collector 5-Pack. It includes the TIE Fighter, Landspeeder, X-wing Fighter, Y-wing and an exclusive raw metal Millennium Falcon. Available now.
Toys R Us Closes 75 Stores
January 10, 2006 | 12:12 PM EST | Jayson
Toys R Us Inc. will close a net 75 locations and eliminate 3,000 jobs over the next few months, the embattled toy retailer’s parent company said. The store locations that are closing have not been released as of yet.
For more info read on…
UPDATE:
Here is a small list of store closing in the Chicagoland area:
– 8900 S. Lafayette St., Chicago
– 1584 N. State Route 50, Bourbonnais
– 40 W. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights
– 4100 S. Franklin St., Michigan City
– 16855 S. Torrence Ave., Lansing
Colorado Stores:
– Littleton
– Grand Junction
– Pueblo
Tennessee Stores:
– Antioch
Washington Stores:
– Bellingham
Battle of Carkoon Wave Added
January 10, 2006 | 9:12 AM EST | Jayson
The Yakface Toyguide has been updated with the first 6 figures from the newSaga Collection line. Each figure has carded and loose shots, plus card background scene shots for all you “non-openers” out there. Also in the Saga section, you’ll find large images of 6 of the 12 hologram pack-in figures. Enjoy!
Sandtrooper Evolutions…
January 9, 2006 | 10:31 PM EST | Hfsolo
if you are still looking for them.. Evolution Figure: Clone Trooper to StormTrooper This is the grey version.
Surface Star Wars Reference
January 9, 2006 | 9:35 PM EST | Bill
Sci Fans watching tonight’s episode of Surface on NBC were treated to a Star Wars allusion when the character Laura Daughtery appealed to her ex-husband to help her. The plea ended with “help me Obi Wan, you’re my only hope!”
New Contests At MistaBinks and Before the Dark Times
January 9, 2006 | 9:31 PM EST | Bill
We’ve got the 411 on a couple of new contest for collectors:
MistaBinks has launched a number of new contests– from best high end collection, to best diorama, to best Saga collection, to best use of loose figures, with some nice prizes to boot! All the information is in The MasEFX forums.here. Click here for the thread on all the contest catagories and then Click here for the thread on with the prize pool
Before the Dark Times‘s new contest hopes to help fans shed the Winter woes. Their prize is 25 Type I action stands, and the contest ends Sunday 1/15 at midnight. Click here for more.
Wal-Mart Markdowns
January 9, 2006 | 9:21 PM EST | Bill
Yak Reader Pete sent in this report:
Just wanted to drop a quick email to say that Wal*mart has started the post-Xmas markdowns. Picked up 500th Vader for $11. All ROTS figs are $4. Large Unleashed were $11. Looks like everything is getting a 25% discount. The entire toy section of the three Wal*Mart’s I visited are reorganizing their entire toy section, clearing out the old and bringing in the new.
PS. In a disturbing related note, all of the new Saga figs had the holographic figures stolen from the backs of them. Sheesh!
Hasbro+Marvel Partnership
January 9, 2006 | 6:59 PM EST | Jayson
While not falling into the realm of Star Wars news, Hasbro announced today that Hasbro will take over in 2007 in producing action figures and other related toys. For more info read on…
New QnA
January 9, 2006 | 6:44 PM EST | Mark B
Well folks, I announced this a while back and then…life happens…. Anyway, I am back on track and ready to go with a new QnA here at Yakface. So, send in your questions this week to me at mark.borkowski@gmail.com. Our first new QnA will be later this week! And in the meantime, yes, I do know the answer to life….42.
Star Wars Action News – Episode XX
January 9, 2006 | 9:17 AM EST | Scott
It’s Monday morning. That must mean a new Star Wars Action News podcast is now online! Check out what you can expect from this weeks episode…
” How big does a Star Wars collectable have to be in order to be considered a “monument”? Gentle Giant appears to have answered this question recently; Marjorie and Arnie discuss the Yoda “monument” as part of a discussion of Gentle Giant’s offerings past, present, and future.
In addition, the “write in” portion of the Hasbro Fan’s Choice poll is coming to a close and Star Wars Action News is letting its listeners decide their votes! Our own personal write in portion on the SWAN Forums is now closed, who made the cut? Who should we vote for? Listen to this episode to find out!
So head to your favorite RSS Aggregator, or navigate towww.reviewstarwars.com, and listen to our latest episode!
Thank you for listening. – Marjorie & Arnie “
Are You A Grievous Fan???
January 9, 2006 | 8:51 AM EST | Hfsolo
Well coming this year from Attakus America is a General Grievous statue standing 16.5″ tall. The retail is going to be $580.00. Limited to 1500 pieces.
New Year’s Sale At Federation Toys
January 8, 2006 | 11:52 PM EST | Bill
This just in from Federation Toys:
HAPPY NEW YEAR! TO CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR WE WANT TO OFFER A LITTLE GOOD CHEER TO ALL OUR FELLOW FANS AND COLLECTORS AND FRIENDS, TO KICK OFF OUR 4TH YEAR ONLINE. STARTING TOMORROW, JANUARY 9TH 2006 UNTIL SUNDAY, JANUARY 15TH 2006 EVERY ORDER WILL BE 50% OFF THE TOTAL FOR ITEMS ONLY, NOT INCLUDING S/H! May The Force Be With You All. Sincerely Jim Nieciecki. Click here to order.
Saga 2 Geonosian Wave Carded Pics
January 8, 2006 | 8:12 PM EST | Bill
It seems that images of the Saga 2 line are appearing very quickly. The hoth wave hasn’t even hit retail, and the Geonosian wave’s carded images have already surfaced. thile this wave includes a number of true Geonosian figures, it also has some VERY nice EU images like Scorch here. Check it all out here.
Winter Deals at Brian’s Toys
January 8, 2006 | 8:28 AM EST | Jayson
Those looking to spend some of that holiday cash you received should head over to Brian’s Toys and take advantage of their Winter Specials. There are a wide variety of specials item from Hasbro, Gentle Giant, Attakus and Kotobukiya. They also have specials on lines other than just Star Wars like Indiana Jones, GI Joe, and Master of the Universe. Click on over to view the discounts. Deals expire January 25.
New Lego Debuts
January 7, 2006 | 5:51 PM EST | Bill
The Official Site has just unveiled 2 new lego sets– Jabba’s Sail Barge and an all new Imperial Star Destroyer. Both of these have extensive interior details, as well as outer “shell” we’ve seen with many of Lego’s releases in the past. Be sure to check them out here.
Attention Kentucky Fans
January 6, 2006 | 8:33 PM EST | Bill
This just in from the Kentucky Star Wars Collectors Club(KSWCC):
There’s a new chapter of KSWCC Dwayne Steele is hosting. The location is the Flatwoods Public Library in Flatwoods, KY 1705 Argillite Rd
Flatwoods, KY 41139-1364. The library is providing the use of their
conference room on the second Saturday of each month. The meeting time will be from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. The first meeting is January 14th, and every second Saturday of the month thereafter. Click here for a map. The conference room is located to the left of the front entrance. They will have opportunities to buy, sell and trade with each other, to share our latest aquisitions or creations, to play games or watch videos, and to get to know fellow fans other a little better.
New Cases Available For Pre-Order
January 6, 2006 | 2:03 PM EST | Hfsolo
Greetings all! This is turning out to be quite the busy week. I’ll keep this one short as the big deal today is several new assortments of Star Wars action figures:
HS85770C1, Star Wars Saga Collection Action Figures Wave 3 Rev. 1,
$79.99
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS85770C1
Star Wars – The Saga Collection 3 3/4-inch Basic Action Figure
Assortment Wave 3 Rev. 1 contains 12 individually packaged action
figures including: 1x Scorch (Republic Commando), 1x Sora Bulq, 1x
C-3PO/Battle Droid, 1x Jango Fett, 1x Yoda (removable cloak), 1x Han
Solo – Carbonite (Saga #2), 1x Chewbacca – Boushh Prisoner (Saga #5), 1x General Veers with Removable Armor and blaster (Saga #7), 1x Major Bren Derlin (Saga #8), 2x AT-AT Driver with blaster (Saga #9), 1x R2-D2 with Rebel travel accessories (Saga #10). (Subject to change.)
HS85770C2, Star Wars Saga Collection Action Figures Wave 3 Rev. 2,
$79.99
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS85770C2
Star Wars – The Saga Collection 3 3/4-inch Basic Action Figure
Assortment Wave 3 Rev. 2 contains 12 individually packaged action
figures including: 1x Jango Fett, 1x Yoda (removable cloak), 1x Clone
Trooper, 1x Chewbacca – Boushh Prisoner (Saga #5), 1x Boba Fett (Saga
#6), 1x Major Bren Derlin (Saga #8), 2x AT-AT Driver with blaster (Saga #9), 1x R2-D2 with Rebel travel accessories (Saga #10), 1x Snowtrooper with blaster (Saga #11), 1x Darth Vader with lightsaber (Saga #13), 1x Power Droid with Assistant Droid and scanning accessories (Saga #14). (Subject to change.)
HS85770C3, Star Wars Saga Collection Action Figures Wave 3 Rev. 3,
$79.99
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS85770C3
Star Wars – The Saga Collection 3 3/4-inch Basic Action Figure
Assortment Wave 3 Rev. 3 contains 12 individually packaged action
figures including: 1x Jango Fett, 2x Yoda (removable cloak), 2x Clone
Trooper, 1x Sora Bulq, 2x Scorch (Republic Commando), 1x Princess Leia – Boushh Disguise (Saga #1), 1x Han Solo – Carbonite (Saga #2), 1x Chewbacca – Boushh Prisoner (Saga #5), 1x Boba Fett (Saga #6). (Subject to change.)
HS85770D, Star Wars Saga Collection Action Figures Wave 4, $79.99
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS85770D
Star Wars – The Saga Collection 3 3/4-inch Basic Action Figure
Assortment Wave 4 contains 12 individually packaged action figures
based primarily on the Battle of Coruscant: 1x Han Solo – Carbonite (Saga #2), 2x Darth Vader with lightsaber (Saga #13), 1x Commander Cody, 1x Neimoidian Pilot, 2x Clone Trooper, 1x Foul Moudama (Muftak Jedi), 1x Anakin Skywalker, 1x Ki-Adi-Mundi (Hologram), 1x General Grievous, 1x Obi-Wan Kenobi. (Subject to change.)
HS85770D1, Star Wars Saga Collection Action Figures Wave 4 Rev. 1,
$79.99
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS85770D1
Star Wars – The Saga Collection 3 3/4-inch Basic Action Figure
Assortment Wave 4 Rev. 1 contains 12 individually packaged action
figures based primarily on the Battle of Coruscant: 1x Boba Fett (Saga #6), 1x Snowtrooper with blaster (Saga #11), 2x Darth Vader with lightsaber (Saga #13), 1x Coruscant Fire Pilot, 2x Clone Trooper, 1x Foul Moudama (Muftak Jedi), 1x Anakin Skywalker, 1x Ki-Adi-Mundi (Hologram), 1x General Grievous, 1x Obi-Wan Kenobi. (Subject to change.)
HS85770D2, Star Wars Saga Collection Action Figures Wave 4 Rev. 2,
$79.99
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS85770D2
Star Wars – The Saga Collection 3 3/4-inch Basic Action Figure
Assortment Wave 4 Rev. 2 contains 12 individually packaged action
figures based primarily on the Battle of Coruscant: 1x AT-AT Driver
with blaster (Saga #9), 2x Darth Vader with lightsaber (Saga #13), 1x
Coruscant Fire Pilot, 2x Commander Cody, 1x Neimoidian Pilot, 1x Clone Trooper, 1x Anakin Skywalker, 1x Ki-Adi-Mundi (Hologram), 1x General Grievous, 1x Obi-Wan Kenobi. (Subject to change.)
HS85770D3, Star Wars Saga Collection Action Figures Wave 4 Rev. 3,
$79.99
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS85770D3
Star Wars – The Saga Collection 3 3/4-inch Basic Action Figure
Assortment Wave 4 Rev. 3 contains 12 individually packaged action
figures based primarily on the Battle of Coruscant: 2x Darth Vader with lightsaber (Saga #13), 1x Coruscant Fire Pilot, 1x Commander Cody, 1x Neimoidian Pilot, 2x Clone Trooper, 1x Foul Moudama (Muftak Jedi), 1x Anakin Skywalker, 1x General Grievous, 2x Obi-Wan Kenobi. (Subject to change.)
HS85770D4, Star Wars Saga Collection Action Figures Wave 4 Rev. 4,
$79.99
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS85770D4
Star Wars – The Saga Collection 3 3/4-inch Basic Action Figure
Assortment Wave 4 Rev. 4 contains 12 individually packaged action
figures based primarily on the Battle of Coruscant: 2x Darth Vader with lightsaber (Saga #13), 1x Scorch (Republic Commando), 1x Coruscant Fire Pilot, 1x Commander Cody, 2x Clone Trooper, 1x Foul Moudama (Muftak Jedi), 1x Anakin Skywalker, 1x Ki-Adi-Mundi (Hologram), 1x General Grievous, 1x Neimoidian Pilot. (Subject to change.)
HS85770D5, Star Wars Saga Collection Action Figures Wave 4 Rev. 5,
$79.99
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS85770D5
Star Wars – The Saga Collection 3 3/4-inch Basic Action Figure
Assortment Wave 4 Rev. 5 contains 12 individually packaged action
figures based primarily on the Battle of Coruscant: 2x Darth Vader with lightsaber (Saga #13), 1x Coruscant Fire Pilot, 1x Commander Cody, 1x Neimoidian Pilot, 2x Clone Trooper, 1x Foul Moudama (Muftak Jedi), 1x Anakin Skywalker, 1x Ki-Adi-Mundi (Hologram), 1x General Grievous, 1x Obi-Wan Kenobi. (Subject to change.)
HS85768B2, Star Wars Unleashed Battle Pack Wave 2 Rev. 1, $69.99
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS85768B2
Star Wars Unleashed Battle Pack Wave 2 Rev. 1 includes six individually packaged sets of four figures: 1x Obi-Wan Kenobi, General Grievous, Commander Cody, and General Grievous’ Bodyguard, 1x Attack Battalion (with 4 different orange Utapaun Clone Troopers), 1x Aayla Secura’s Star Corps (Clone Commanders and Star Corps Troopers), 1x Kashyyyk Attack (with Chewbacca, Yoda, Tarfful, Aayla Secura), 1x Yoda’s Elite Corps (Commander Gree and BARC Troopers), and 1x Wookiee Warriors (with 4 unique warriors in different poses.) (Subject to change).
HS85772A2, Star Wars Transformers Wave 1 Rev. 2, $69.99
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS85772A2
The Star Wars Transformers Wave 1 Rev. 2 includes four individually
packaged figures: 1x Luke Skywalker Mech/X-wing Fighter, 1x Darth Vader Mech/Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter, 1x General Grievous Mech/General Grievous’ Wheelbike, 1x Obi-Wan Kenobi Mech/Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Jedi Starfighter. (Subject to change.)
If you have access… now’s the time.
January 6, 2006 | 1:46 PM EST | Jayson
The 12″ Obi-Wan Kenobi from Sideshow Collectibles is now available for pre-order for newsletter subscribers. The Exclusive version includes a General Grievous Blaster Bonus Accessory. This version surely won’t last long. Be prepared for slow server response.
UPDATE: Exclusive Edition is sold out. But the standard edition is still available.
Today’s the Day for Priority Preorders
January 6, 2006 | 11:48 AM EST | Mark B
Don’t forget, if you are newsletter subscriber at Sideshow Collectibles, today is the day to do Priority Preorders for the new 12″ Obi-Wan Kenobi from Episode III. If it sells anything like the Anakin, it will be gone immediately upon release. It is supposed to go onsale between 10am and 10:30am PST. Click the banner above for more details!
Action-HQ Update
January 5, 2006 | 9:56 PM EST | Bill
Action-HQ.com – bringing the Best to you FIRST
Available Now!
– Star Wars Titanium Die-Cast Speeder Bike & Attack Cruiser!
Pre-Order Now!
– Medicom RAH EP3 Darth Vader Limited Version!
– Fine Molds 1/72 Millennium Falcon!
– Tomy Remote Control R4-P17!
– Kotobukiya 1/7 Clone Commander Bly!
– Ultra Titanium Series Die-Cat 6″ Droid Tri-Fighter!
– Ultra Titanium Series Die-Cat 6″ ARC-170 Fighter!
– Wave 2 Unleashed Battle Packs Set of 4!
– Target Exclusive “Demise of Grievous” Figure!
– Star Wars Transformers Luke Skywalker X-Wing!
– Star Wars Transformers Anakin Jedi Starfighter!
– Star Wars Transformers Boba Fett Slave 1!
– Star Wars Transformers Darth Maul Sith Infiltrator!
– The Saga Collection Exclusive Astromech Droid Set #1!
– The Saga Collection Exclusive Astromech Droid Set #2!
Get yours FIRST at Action-HQ.com!
On Newsstands Now– PURGE
January 5, 2006 | 9:52 PM EST | Bill
Dark Horse Comics has released a new Star Wars 1-shot titled Purge, like the title suggests it focuses on the fate of some of the “loose ends” of the Jedi Order, and Vader’s efforts to— shall we say — tie them up. The description onDark Horse’s site (here) looks interesting to say the least, however beware of potential spoilers.
The Artists Who Bring Star Wars To Life Profiled
January 5, 2006 | 9:42 PM EST | Bill
Want to know the inside story on one of the artists that brings the Star Wars expanded universe to life in comics and illustrations like the one above? Well you’re in luck. The Official Site has updated to bring fans a profile of Star Wars “licensed” artist Grant Gould who worked on the Topps ROTS card series among other projects. Click here for more.
Gobler Toys?
January 5, 2006 | 9:22 AM EST | Mark B
We all have heard the stories about how in the late 70s, toy execs pitched their lines to George Lucas to obtain the rights to a little known movie production called “Star Wars”. What would it have been like if Mattel had gotten the license instead of Kenner? What if a company like MacFarlane Toys or Sideshow had been around at that time? Well, (even though this is a spoof), our worst nightmares could have been realized if a man by the name of Ira Gobler had been a bit more of a salesman and sold his toy line to George Lucas….. Click here to view the Gobler Toys Star Wars Pitch. I think I might have actually purchased a “Whack the Bantha” if it had been produced!
Sideshow 12″ Obi-Wan REMINDER
January 5, 2006 | 9:13 AM EST | Jayson
Tomorrow will be a day long remembered. The 12″ Obi-Wan Kenobi fromSideshow Collectibles will be available from pre-order. Pre-orders start between 10AM-10:30AM PST. You must be a registered newsletter subscriber and Sideshow account holder by tonight at 11:59PM PST.
EE.com Sale.. and News…
January 5, 2006 | 7:44 AM EST | Hfsolo
New Products
This time, I’ve got news of several new Titanium assortments as well as brand new Unleashed Battle Packs wave 3!
HS34558C, Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 3, $71.99
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS34558C
Star Wars Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 3. These special 3-inch
vehicles are designed with moving parts, real die cast metal, and a
display stand. This case includes the following 12 individually
packaged vehicles: 1x Treasure Hunt TIE Fighter, 1x Federation Vulture Droid Fighter, 1x Clone Turbo Tank, 1x Republic Gunship (Clone Wars deco), 3x Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter, 2x Imperial Shuttle Tyderium, 3x AT-AT. (Subject to change.)
HS34558D, Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 4, $71.99
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS34558D
Star Wars Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 4. These special 3-inch
vehicles are designed with moving parts, real die cast metal, and a
display stand. This case includes the following 12 individually
packaged vehicles: 1x Treasure Hunt Republic Gunship (Clone Wars deco), 2x Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter, 1x Imperial Shuttle Tyderium, 1x AT-AT, 2x Wookiee Helicopter, 2x Anakin’s Jedi Starfighter (Green), 1x Royal Starship, 2x Battle-Ravaged Millennium Falcon. (Subject to change.)
HS34558D1, Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 4, Rev. 1, $71.99
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS34558D1
Star Wars Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 4, Rev. 1. These special
3-inch vehicles are designed with moving parts, real die cast metal, and a display stand. This case includes the following 12 individually packaged vehicles: 1x Treasure Hunt Republic Gunship (Clone Wars deco), 1x Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter, 1x Imperial Shuttle Tyderium, 2x AT-AT, 1x Wookiee Helicopter, 1x Anakin’s Jedi Starfighter (Green), 2x Royal Starship, 1x Battle-Ravaged Millennium Falcon, 1x Death Star, 1x Jango Fett’s Slave I. (Subject to change.)
HS34558E, Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 5, $71.99
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS34558E
Star Wars Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 5. These special 3-inch
vehicles are designed with moving parts, real die cast metal, and a
display stand. This case includes the following 12 individually
packaged vehicles: 1x Treasure Hunt Republic Gunship (Clone Wars deco), 2x Royal Starship, 1x Battle-Ravaged Millennium Falcon, 2x Darth Maul’s Sith Infiltrator, 2x Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Jedi Starfighter (Blue), 2x Droid Tank, 2x Titanium Limited Edition Slave I. (Subject to change.)
HS345580, Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 5, Rev. 1, $71.99
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS345580
Star Wars Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 5, Rev. 1. These special
3-inch vehicles are designed with moving parts, real die cast metal, and a display stand. This case includes the following 12 individually packaged vehicles: 1x Battle-Ravaged Millennium Falcon, 2x Darth Maul’s Sith Infiltrator, 1x Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Jedi Starfighter (Blue), 1x Droid Tank, 2x Titanium Limited Edition Slave I, 1x Wookiee Helicopter, 1x Shuttle Tyderium, 1x Treasure Hunt Droid Fighter, 1x Clone Turbo Tank, 1x Republic Attack Cruiser. (Subject to change.)
HS34560B, Titanium Series Ultra Vehicles Wave 2, $75.99
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS34560B
Titanium Series Ultra Vehicles Wave 2. Includes: 2x Slave I, 1x ARC
170 Fighter, 1x Droid Tri-Fighter. (Subject to change.)
HS34560C, Titanium Series Ultra Vehicles Wave 3, $75.99
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS34560C
Titanium Series Ultra Vehicles Wave 3. Includes: 2x Slave I, 2x
Snowspeeder. (Subject to change.)
HS34560CC, Titanium Series Ultra Vehicles Wave 3 Set, $39.99
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS34560CC
Titanium Series Ultra Vehicles Wave 3 Set. Includes: 1x Slave I, 1x
Snowspeeder. (Subject to change.)
HS34560C1, Titanium Series Ultra Vehicles Wave 3, Rev. 1, $75.99
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS34560C1
Titanium Series Ultra Vehicles Wave 3, Rev. 1. Includes: 2x Slave I, 1x Snowspeeder, 1x ARC-170 Fighter. (Subject to change.)
HS34561B, Star Wars Titanium Series Figures Wave 2, $59.99
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS34561B
Star Wars Titanium Series Figures Wave 1.5 revisits popular Star Wars
characters in the ever popular 3 3/4-inch scale in die cast metal. Each individually packaged figure features limited articulation and a special display case. Wave 1.5 includes: 1x Darth Vader, 1x Boba Fett, 1x Darth Vader (Patina Variant), 1x Boba Fett (Patina Variant). (Subject to change.)
HS85768C, Star Wars Unleashed Battle Pack Wave 3, $64.99
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS85768C
Star Wars Unleashed Battle Pack Wave 3 includes six individually
packaged sets of four figures: 2x Imperial Snowtroopers, 2x Rebel Echo Base Troopers, 2x Han Solo, Tauntaun, and Chewbacca (subject to
change).
HS85768CC, Star Wars Unleashed Battle Pack Wave 3 Set, $35.99
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS85768CC
Star Wars Unleashed Battle Pack Wave 3 Set includes 3 individually
packaged sets of four figures: 1x Imperial Snowtroopers, 1x Rebel Echo Base Troopers, 1x Han Solo, Tauntaun, and Chewbacca (subject to
change).
Much thanks, and have a great new year!
Free Anakin FX Saber Contest At Yoda’s News
January 4, 2006 | 10:57 PM EST | Bill
This just in from Yoda’s News.com:
Yodasnews.com welcomes in the new year with the start of a new contest, Star Wars Stories. All you need to do is tell us the craziest thing you ever did as a Star Wars fan. Your story can be about anything you want, as long as it is “crazy” and about being a fan. These stories will be posted of the site for everyone to see, so please make it postable! The winner of the contest will be chosen by the site administrators and will receive a ROTS Master Replicas Anakin FX Saber! More details at Yoda’s News.com!
Hasbro 2006 Product List SCANNED
January 4, 2006 | 8:56 PM EST | Bill
Been wondering which figures we can look forward to this year in the basic figure line? Want to know which battle packs are on tap for the Unleashed line? How about those Galactic Heroes and Attacktix? Well, our friends over at Mint In Box.net have managed to obtain minty scans of Hasbro’s product catalog and posted images for your viewing pleasure. while the site and catalog are in French, the figure names are the same in French or English. Check it out here.
Code 3 Vader Tie Fighter And Sculpted Base Up For Preorder
January 4, 2006 | 8:05 PM EST | Bill
Code 3 has updated their page to unveil the sculpted base for their upcoming Darth Vader Tie Fighter, as well as starting to take preorders. The sculpted base reflects the death star’s surface and looks to be a great improvement over their prior ship displays. Click here for more.
Yoda Bust
January 4, 2006 | 9:48 AM EST | Hfsolo
Now in stock you can pick up the Yoda Mini-Bust
New Unleashed
January 4, 2006 | 9:41 AM EST | Hfsolo
Now in stock is the Star Wars Unleashed Battle 4 pack Obi/Cody/Grievs/Bdygr
Unleashed Battle 4 Pack Obi Attack Battalion
Also these are in stock..
Plo Koon Jedi Hologram Transmission
Star Wars Action News – 1st Episode Of 2006!
January 2, 2006 | 9:46 PM EST | Scott
Arnie and Marjorie at Review Star Wars.com have wasted no time jumping right into 2006 with their latest podcast. Here’s what they have on tap this week…
” 2005 was, without any doubt, the best year for Star Wars in recent history. Last year Star Wars broke into the hearts and minds of people in many countries, young and old. Revenge of the Sith appeased old fans while turning young minds into new fans who will follow Star Wars for years to come. Knowing this, Hasbro, Master Replicas, Code 3, Sideshow Collectables, and many other companies are preparing their Star Wars product lines for 2006, to make sure fans stay happy, excited, and poor for another year.
This week Arnie & Marjorie look at the product releases which have been announced for 2006. From the waves of Hasbro figures to the Wizards of the Coast Miniatures game, and many other lines.
Also, we take a couple minutes to remember the Star Wars talent which had been lost in 2005. We dedicate this podcast to many actors, some of whom we have had the honor in meeting in person and others whose talent has enhanced our entertainment through many years of Star Wars fandom. ”
Click the banner above to listen in.
Gamble The Year Away
January 1, 2006 | 1:13 PM EST | Hfsolo
For all you slot machine fanatics.. this one is awesome..
At a MI casino last night.. yeah that is where I spent New Years.. I stumpled across this awesome slot machine. This was introduced this past year.. you know.. 2005… and let me tell you. If you want to go and just have some fun and not worry about trying to win millions.. I played this game for over 3 hours on a measly $20. When I cashed out I was at $35. Now you might say that is just my luck.. well there were people playing this game for hours on the same amount of money. It is a .01. Check out this
Another Happy New Year
January 1, 2006 | 12:22 PM EST | Mark B
I’ll add to Jayson’s Happy New Year wish below….what a year 2005 was for Star Wars Fans. We got the final installment of the Prequel Trilogy, and most of the questions we have had since 1977 have been answered. Not only have we had the experience in the theaters, we’ve also had a Clone Wars Animated series – and DVD releases of both Seasons AND Episode III. On the collecting front, Hasbro (along with other companies) kept us all busy and hunting with TONS of new merchandise from all 6 movies. Have a happy and bountiful new year…and here’s to another great year!
Happy New Year!
January 1, 2006 | 6:31 AM EST | Jayson
Well, another year has come and gone. And it’s once again time to make those resolutions. We here at Yakface wish you all a Safe & Happy New Year!