Hasbro Site Update – Tin Sets Wave 2
August 31, 2006 | 5:47 PM EST | rykrofenloe
Head on over to Hasbro Star Wars for some new pics of the upcoming Star Wars Commemorative Tin collection due to hit retail in October. A nice surprise with the ANH set apparently being a VOTC style Sandtrooper included, but the repack selection of the ESB and ROTJ sets may not appeal to as many collectors…
Photonovel Preview – Aggressive Negotiations
August 31, 2006 | 3:13 PM EST | rykrofenloe
Here is a preview of the next chapter in the Rykrof Enloe series, which will be released in the coming days.
Do you have any photonovel questions? Or ones of your own that you would like to share? Or just want to see what the creative minds of some of your fellow collectors have been working on? Ideas for a new series? Then head on over to the Yakface Photonovel Section!
Star Wars Action News Goes LIVE
August 31, 2006 | 3:08 PM EST | Jayson
Hello listeners of Star Wars Action News! It has been a crazy year where we went from a husband and wife with two free microphones to one of Podcast Alley’s highest ranked podcasts, interviewing such Star Wars luminaries as Aaron Allston, Steve Sansweet, and Samuel L. Jackson. We know we could not have done it without the support of the Star Wars community, including the fan sites out there as well as each and every one of our listeners.
To celebrate being on the air for one year we will be having a special live broadcast this Sunday, September 3rd, at 5 p.m. The show will broadcast live, and there will be a live chat room as well. We will have listeners call in live with store reports, announce the winners of our one year anniversary trivia contest, and give away great prizes like a Gentle Giant Clone Trooper Mini-Bust, Hasbro Battle Packs, and more!
To join us in this celebration, go to swactionnews.com Sunday afternoon to find the links to the live streaming server and the chat room. We really hope to see you there!
New Force Comics Newsfeed
August 30, 2006 | 10:19 PM EST | Bill
This just in from New Force Comics:
We have just updated our website to include preorders for the Internet Exclusive Death Star Briefing for only $29.99 or two for $54.99. We also have the Internet Exclusive Republic Commando sets for $27.99 each or 2 for $51.99!!! Click here for the Death Star Briefing set and Click here for the Republic Commando set.
YakPoll – Original Trilogy DVDs
August 30, 2006 | 12:23 PM EST | Scott
The latest incarnation of the classic Star Wars Trilogy is going to hit DVD in a couple weeks. The good news is that it will include the ORIGINAL versions that your mamma saw back in the day without all the CGI jibber jabber. (yay!)
The bad news is that the “original” original trilogy disc is going to be only a little better than VHS in terms of sound and picture quality and won’t be receiving the sparkling clean digital upgrade that the SE’s got which will appear on disc 1 of the set. (boo!)
Also bear in mind that a 6 film super-happy-fun-smile-time-mega-set is due next year to celebrate the 30th anniversary. Word on the rumor mill is that it will include lots of the stuff you were looking for on the previous releases, like additional deleted scenes and the 86-ing of TPM’s puppet yoda in favor of the uber-cooler CGI AOTC and ROTS Yoda. (And could the O-OT’s re-appear here? Time will tell.)
So, when you add up all the above factors, how does it affect your purchasing decision? Are you still going to run out when the stores open on 9/12, or are you gonna roll the dice that the ’07 set will be even cooler? VOTE TODAY!
Empire Menu Shots
August 30, 2006 | 11:52 AM EST | Scott
The Official Site has just updated with juicy new pics of the menus from the ESB bonus disc. Click the pic above to check out the rest.
Note To Code 3 Collectibles A 3-D version of the above poster would not go unappreciated by this Yakface staff member.
AT-AT Now IN STOCK
August 30, 2006 | 9:52 AM EST | Mark
While this is shocking.. and upsetting.. if you want it.. head over to…
Yakfinities Update
August 30, 2006 | 1:55 AM EST | rykrofenloe
Ok Yakkers, Thursday is the last day to enter a custom for the First Month of Yakfinities! Remember one random entry will win a MOMC VOTC Stormtrooper. Check out the link to the first month for rules.
Also, the second month is approaching, and starting September 1, by popular demand by Yakface forum members’ votes, it will entail Fan Fiction Order 66 Survivors!
Sith Search ’06
August 29, 2006 | 10:03 PM EST | Bill
Yak Reader Todd wrote in asking for readers’ pictures for a project of his, and we’ve decided to expand it a bit further– to Sith Search 2006! Above is one of Todd’s images. As your Sith scout locations for their new secret location, be sure to upload your images to the Sith Search thread in our forums here.
POTJ Cards For Sale
August 29, 2006 | 7:31 PM EST | Mark
OK, I have a few extra POTJ Carded figures that I am going to get rid of. If anyone is interested. I am looking to get $4 a piece.. plus shipping. Let me know if you are interested.
Here is the list.. there are not that many. All of these are MINT!
Obi-Wan Kenobi Jedi Training Gear
Saesee Tiin Jedi Master (sold)
Leia Organa Bespin Escape (2 available) (1 sold)
Ketwol
Queen Amidala Royal Decoy (sold)
Plo Koon Jedi Master (sold)
Sabe Queen’s Decoy (sold)
Jar Jar Binks Tatooine (sold)
Shmi Skywalker (sold)
The Legacy Of The Force Continues… Today
August 29, 2006 | 12:27 AM EST | Bill
Today marks the release of the next installment of Del Rey’s Legacy of the Force series with the Bloodlines paperback novel, featuring a certain VERY popular Mandalorean on the cover. It promises to expand on the efforts from Allston’s novel Betrayal. Be sure to check back for our review of Bloodlines coming soon.
Star Wars Action News – Episode 53
August 28, 2006 | 11:36 AM EST | Scott
Star Wars Action News Episode 53 is now available for download. This week they look at the exclusive Gentle Giant mini-busts from Japan, San Diego, Indianapolis, and your credit card bill! They also set what may just be a world record…they perform the Star Wars saga in under 60 seconds!
Also this week, the Hasbro Q&A returns, we respond to listener feedback and voice mails, and we bring you our weekly store report.
And don’t forget this Sunday, September 3rd at 5 p.m CST, Star Wars Action News will be celebrating their one year anniversary with a special live show! Prizes will be given away including a Clone Trooper mini-bust, a George Lucas in Stormtrooper disguise action figure, Code 3 mini posters, Hasbro Battle Packs, and a Republic Commando Hardcover Omnibus signed by Karen Traviss, and more!!! So this Sunday go to swactionnews.com to listen and chat live!
Two More Pre-Orders
August 27, 2006 | 9:56 PM EST | Mark
Here are two more pre-orders from EE. You can now pre-order the Wave 3 of the Titanium figures. The Clone Trooper and IG-88
Also they have the Wave 8 of Saga Figures
Mini IG-88
August 27, 2006 | 7:41 PM EST | Mark
Hey all you Bounty Hunter fans.. Wizard’s of the Coast has just announced a new IG-88 miniature figure.. click the link above to read about it…
Vader’s TIE Advanced
August 27, 2006 | 7:36 PM EST | Mark
Item#: 10175
Ages: 14+
Pieces: 1212
Price: USD 99.99
Date to ship is by Sept 1
Toyguide Update: Greatest Battles Wave Complete
August 27, 2006 | 4:37 PM EST | Jayson
Here is a small weekend update. I managed to track down the 4 remaining figures for the “Greatest Battles” Repack wave and also found the General Grievous Variant (#9 of 12) from the “Heroes and Villains” Wave, so the toyguide has been updated respectively. I even sliced and diced them open to photograph those obscured cardbacks. I’ll sure miss those when the 30th Anniversary packaging launches.
Hasbro – Revenge of the Phantom Q & A Clone Menace!
August 25, 2006 | 3:58 PM EST | Scott
And remember, they can’t answer ’em if you don’t ask ’em. So send ’em in!
Remember kids, don’t mix NyQuil and Pop Rocks or you’ll end up writing goofy posts like this one! Ta ta!
News From EE
August 25, 2006 | 10:32 AM EST | Mark
Hey all,
Between our Summer Blowout Sale and new items, it seemed like a good
time to let you know about the latest happenings here at Entertainment Earth!
SUMMER BLOWOUT SALE
Over 100 of the over 700 items we started with on sale last week are
gone forever. A number of great values remain, such as these awesome collectibles:
GE7581, Star Wars Barriss Offee and Luminara Unduli Maquette, WAS $94.99, ON SALE NOW FOR $57.00
SID7118, Star Wars Han Solo 1:4 Scale Figure, WAS $249.99, ON SALE NOW FOR $162.50
EHOTF0034, Transformers Generation 1 Orion Pax with Dion Set, WAS $64.99, ON SALE NOW FOR $39.00
MRSW142, Star Wars Episode III Darth Vader Lightsaber Replica, WAS $369.99, ON SALE NOW FOR $222.00
NEW ARRIVALS
HS87181B, Star Wars EIII Greatest Battles Figures Wave 2, $79.99
This case includes 12 individually packaged 3 3/4-inch Star Wars:
Revenge of the Sith action figures in new 2006-style packaging: 2x
501st Clone Trooper, 2x AT-TE Gunner, 2x C-3PO, 1x Count Dooku, 1x Wookiee Warrior, 1x Padme, 1x R4-G9, 1x Kit Fisto, and 1x Royal Guard (Blue). (Subject to change.)
HS34558K, Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 10, $74.99
Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 10. 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 A-Wing Fighter (Blue), 1x Star Destroyer Executor, 1x Sandcrawler, 2x Battlestar Galactica Colonial 1, 2x Battlestar Galactica Raptor, 1x Battlestar Galactica Viper Mk VII, 2x TIE Interceptor, 2x B-Wing Fighter (subject to change).
DH12893, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #7, $2.99
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #7. The wildest adventure in
the ancient history of Star Wars gets wilder in a brand-new story arc
featuring the most feared warriors in the galaxy- Mandalorians! Leaving the treacherous streets of Taris behind them, fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick and the rag-tag crew of the Last Resort cook up a scheme to pilfer much needed supplies from an unsuspecting bunch of miserly miners. Unfortunately, any attempts at avoiding attention are for naught when the group finds they’ve landed themselves smack dab in the middle of the Republic and Mandalorian conflict! 32 pages.
NEW ITEMS FOR PREORDER
HS87264, Exclusive Star Wars Kir Kanos & Carnor Jax 2-Pack, $19.99
Order today to guarantee units. A limited number remains available for pre-order.
HS87268, Star Wars Imperial Death Star Briefing Action Figure Set, $35.99
This set contains: Grand Moff Tarkin, General Tagge, Admiral Motti,
Chief Bast, Colonel Wullf Yularen, Officer Cass, and of course Darth
Vader armed with his trademark red lightsaber.
HS34558NN, Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 13 Set, $74.99
Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 13 Set. 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 Wedge’s X-Wing Fighter, 1x Jango Fett’s Slave I (battle-damaged), 1x Star Destroyer (redeco), 1x Clone Arc-170 (redeco). (Subject to change).
HS34558P, Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 14, $74.99
Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 14. 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: 3x Clone Wars Anakin Skywalker’s Jedi Starfighter, 2x General Grievous’ Fighter, 3x AT-AT (Endor deco), 1x Ewok on Speeder Bike (Titanium Limited), 2x Senator Amadala’s Naboo Star Skiff (Episode III), 1x Battlestar Galactica 1978 Colonial Viper. (Subject to change).
GE9070, Star Wars Jango Fett Mini Bust, $49.99
GE9099, Star Wars Animated Luke Skywalker Pilot Maquette, $79.99
New at Star Wars Shop
August 25, 2006 | 9:12 AM EST | Mark B
StarWarsShop.com has added a few new items to their website – The New Scaled Boba Fett Blaster from Master Replicas, Lifesize Yoda Bust from Sideshow Collectibles, and Super Deformed Tie Fighter Pilot from Medicom. They also still have preorders for the latest round of Statues and Mini-Busts from Gentle Giant. Head over to StarWarsShop.com
to check them all out.
Questions Needed
August 25, 2006 | 8:19 AM EST | Mark B
Once again, I need some questions for our QnA page…
Send them to me at mark.borkowski@gmail.com
The Future of the Force
August 25, 2006 | 8:18 AM EST | Mark B
A current issue of the online magazine icv2 takes an interesting look at the future of Star Wars merchandise with no more movies coming. Something interesting to note is that the article specifically mentions a line of action figures from Hasbro around a new video game that is being released around the holidays…guess we’ll get a glimpse of them at ToyFair! Read it all here.
How’s this for an AT-TE?
August 25, 2006 | 1:11 AM EST | rykrofenloe
No, it’s not a Hasbro AT-TE obviously. But longtime and well know Yakker Gatillo sends this in today –
“I went to the COSI Star Wars exhibit today. I figure that I should
go before they leave Columbus. I took a few pics and here are some
that I thought you might like.”
For some larger pics of this exhibit that were taken, please click here
If you have been lucky enough to see this or similar exhibits and would like add any photographs you have taken, please email me, or you can share them on your own in our forums
Star Wars Action News – BONUS QUESTION!!
August 24, 2006 | 9:28 PM EST | Scott
Star Wars Action News and Yakface had their first joint contest during which month of the past year?
Answers can be found by listening to past episodes of Star Wars Action News at swactionnews.com
This bonus question will expire at 11:59 p.m. CST on 8/27/2006
How to play:
Send an e-mail to 1yearcontest@reviewstarwars.com The subject line should be “Yakface Bonus Question”. The e-mail should contain the following information:
• Your Star Wars Action News forum screen name (registration is free)
• Your first & last names
• The shipping address where prizes should be sent (no PO Boxes)
• The telephone number where you should be reached should you be a finalist
• An alternate telephone number where you should be reached should you be
a finalist (optional)
• Your age
The answer to the question can be either before or after the information listed above. There is no required specified place, so long as the above information is in a single block.
Good luck!!!
Helping a Fellow Fan
August 24, 2006 | 9:07 PM EST | rykrofenloe
If you would like to help out a fellow Star Wars fan and collector that has unfortunately gone through some hard times health wise, head on over to the main page at Rebelscum to learn more about Dean Pedersen and what several members of the fan community are doing to help him and his family out. We’ll be keeping Dean and his family in our thoughts and prayers.
Kir Kanos & Carnor Jax Carded
August 24, 2006 | 4:37 PM EST | rykrofenloe
A carded image of the Entertainment Earth exclusive 2-pk of Kir Kanos & Carnor Jax has now surfaced. CLICK HERE for a larger view of this upcoming set.
Special thanks to forum member Master Grievous and also to our friends over at The Sith Empire for the heads up!
Saber Vault Update
August 24, 2006 | 7:30 AM EST | Bill
This just in from The Saber Vault:
The Saber Vault has the new Boba Fett mini blasters up for preorder! Get yours preordered now at our low rate of $44.00 (which INCLUDES shipping in the US!) These should start shipping end of the year. The Scaled Replica Blasters are being produced in far fewer quantities than any of the previous, non-limited edition .45 Scaled Lightsabers. Be sure not to miss out on any of them!
There are only a few mini Maul lightsabers left in
stock. Be sure to beat the Christmas rush!
The Ultimate Group Project
August 23, 2006 | 11:39 PM EST | rykrofenloe
What you see above is an initial concept for a new type of Group Project. For several months the creative minds of customizers in the forums in the Star Wars community here and atwww.jedidefender.com have been working on ideas for a group project unlike any other, an entire Star Wars World.
Inspired by longtime Star Wars fan Master Phruby, the goal of this project is to organize one of the biggest and most ambitious group projects done in the fan community and present this for the fans to see at Celebration IV.
We would like to invite interested customizers in the community to take part in The Ultimate Group Project, which is still in the planning stages, so it is not too late to join in on the fun. Some of the groundwork has been done, but there are many areas on the project that Star Wars fans can still contribute, all the way to the final stages of construction. Even if you are not a customizer there are ways you can take part!
Interested in learning more or taking part of this project?
CLICK HERE for more specific details on the project in the Yakface forums!
TRU.com Cancels AT-AT Orders
August 23, 2006 | 11:55 AM EST | Scott
We got a couple emails from some Yak readers letting us know that TRU.com has once again let SW fans down by canceling long awaited pre-orders. This time it’s the Endor AT-AT that’s getting the axe.
“DJ Crush” Sends this note…
“toysrus.com is at it again… how fair is this to people who passed this up in stores because they thought “hey, i already have one ordered…?
Thank you for your recent order at Toysrus.com & Babiesrus.com.
Unfortunately, we are unable to complete all or part of your order at this time.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
The following item(s) are unavailable and have been cancelled from
your order:
Item: BF3A7F74
Description: EX SW SW DLX CLSSC ENDOR AT
Quantity: 1 @ $ 80.99”
The same happened to “captaindude”…
Well, probably like many others, I ordered the new Endor AT-AT online. I just received an e-mail from them stating that they’ve cancelled my order and that the product was no longer available. I checked their site and the AT-AT is now labeled as “TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE ONLINE.”
What the –? Toysrus.com has done this to me several times in a row! First, with the Clone Wars Gunship…then, the Hunt for Grievous Battle Pack…now this!
All of these items have been exclusive to Toys R Us…so, what’s the problem? I’m frustrated!
Yak forum member “Darth Frisco” has experienced similar problems as well.
Feel free to share your experiences regarding these exclusives in the YAKFACE FORUMS
Original Trilogy DVD Update
August 23, 2006 | 10:36 AM EST | rykrofenloe
Click here for some new information on the upcoming Original Trilogy on DVD that is scheduled to be released on September 12.
If you grew up with the Original Trilogy, you might have memories of the poster campaigns that advertised them – the article linked above reveals many images that will be part of the new menus devised for the bonus discs that will be bundled with the Original Trilogy DVD singles being released.
Bounty Hunter Weapon Gets SCALED
August 22, 2006 | 8:34 PM EST | Bill
Master Replicas has just posted lots of details on their scaled Boba Fett blaster. Here’s the 411
Clad in Mandalorian armor, a rocket jetpack, and armed to the hilt, including his deadly, signature blaster, Boba Fett could not be eluded once he’d set his sights on a target…
Digitally scanned from the actual surviving prop in the Lucasfilm archives, our incredible scaled replica of this infamous assassin’s firearm features:
Die cast metal construction
Injection molded plastic components
Weathered paint finish
Display stand featuring the character’s name and Star Wars logo
Display case
Prop Story and Certificate of Authenticity
It will retail for $45.00. Want to order one? Here’s the details for Collector Society Members and the general public:
Click over to Master Replicas today.
Collectors Society Pre-order Date:
August 23, 2006
(9:00 am Pacific Time)
General Public
Pre-order Date:
August 24, 2006
(9:00 am Pacific Time)
Expected to begin shipping Winter 2006
Action HQ Update
August 22, 2006 | 8:28 PM EST | Bill
Bringing the Best to you FIRST with SPECIALS on Star Wars Kotobukiya 1/7 Statues, Ultra 6″ Titanium Vehicles, & Many More!
Hot Specials!
– Kotobukiya 1/7 EP2 Clone Trooper!
– Kotobukiya 1/7 EP3 Clone Trooper!
– Kotobukiya 1/7 SandTrooper!
– Kotobukiya 1/7 Boba Fett!
– Ultra Titanium 6″ Slave 1!
– Ultra Titanium 6″ Snowspeeder!
New Arrivals!
– Kotobukiya 1/7 Slave Leia!
– Ultra Titanium Vader’s TIE Fighter!
– 500th Darth Vader!
– Evolutions Clone to Storm Trooper!
– Evolutions 2 Clone to Storm Trooper!
Hot Pre-Orders!
– 400% Darth Vader Exclusive Kubrick!
– Kubrick Series 7 Set of 6!
– Kotobukiya 1/7 C-3PO & R2-D2!
Get yours FIRST at the NEW Action-HQ.com!
More Unleashed Found
August 22, 2006 | 4:04 PM EST | rykrofenloe
We’ve had a few more reports of the Unleashed Boba Fett and General Grievous showing up at Target stores, so if you are wanting to add these to your collection, don’t wait too long to start looking. Sure enough, I went to a local Target today in St. Louis and found four of the Grievous, and no surprise that the Fetts were already sold out.
Star Wars Action News – Episode 52
August 22, 2006 | 9:49 AM EST | Scott
Star Wars Action News Episode 52 is live, and this week Marjorie and Arnie closely examine the Master Replicas Signature Edition AT-AT. The photos look good, but what about in person? And is it worth the money? They sit in judgment of this piece this week.
Also this week, Marjorie got her 2006 Hallmark ornaments, and a couple of musical cards. Do these new ornaments live up to the praise Marjorie gave the line last year? And are the musical cards a great gimmick, or just annoying? Listen to find out.
Also, the Star Wars Action News Book Club podcast is now available as well. The first two volumes of this podcast will be made available through the Star Wars Action News RSS Feed; additional episodes will have to be downloaded directly from the Star Wars Action News web site or through the Star Wars Action News Book Club’s own RSS feed. If you enjoy the book club podcast, or just want to join a group of friends in reading some Star Wars books, registration is now open to read Han Solo at Stars’ End so visit the Star Wars Action News forums now to sign up!
Are you planning on attending the Star Wars Action News live show on September 3rd? If so, please let Arnie and Marjorie know. You can post in their forums or by e-mailing show@reviewstarwars.com. There will be some great prizes given away, including a Gentle Giant Clone Trooper mini-bust!
And speaking of prizes, the Star Wars Action News one year anniversary contest is still open with one week left for you to bring up your point counts to try and win the Darth Maul F/X saber or the San Diego Comic Con Shock Trooper bust!
With all the store reports, voice mails, and reviews you expect, listen to this week’s Star Wars Action News now!
501st Trooper
August 21, 2006 | 8:36 PM EST | Mark
Amazon has the Star Wars Greatest Hits Basic Figure: 501st Stormtrooper in stock for $6.99
Also the Darth Vader Tie Fighter is in stock.
Toys R Us Sale
August 21, 2006 | 1:51 PM EST | Jayson
As you may have heard, Toys R Us stores are running a sale on the “Heroes and Villains” figures for a reduced price of $5.99 (down from $6.99). So, I ran to my local TRU during lunch today and used their price scanner stations and discovered that the sale covers all basic figures, not just the themed “Heroes and Villains” or “Greatest Battles” designated figures. So, if you need to bolster your Sandtrooper/Clonetrooper ranks or just pick up some custom fodder, this week’s sale will take a bit of the bite from our wallets.
New LEGO’s @ TRU.com
August 21, 2006 | 8:53 AM EST | Mark
Over at TRU they have new LEGO’s….
Lego Star Wars Imperial AT-ST (All Terrain Scout Transport) 10174
Also available there are these…
Play Themes Lego Star Wars Special Edition X-Wing Fighter (6212)
BRAND NEW Pre-Order.. Lego Star Wars Vader’s TIE Advanced UCS (10175)
Also in stock is little ol Mr. Potato Head Star Wars Artoo-Potatoo.
So Where Is Slave Leia?
August 19, 2006 | 8:50 AM EST | Mark B
With the release at StarWarsShop.com
Imperial Briefing Room Exclusive Boxed Set
August 18, 2006 | 5:06 PM EST | Jayson
BigBadToyStore.com has just placed the Imperial Briefing Room Boxed Set up for pre-order. Due in January, this set includes Darth Vader, Grand Moff Tarkin, Admiral Motti, General Tagge, Chief Bast, Officer Cass, and Colonel Wulff Yularen.
New Goodies at StarWarsShop.com
August 18, 2006 | 1:59 PM EST | Jayson
StarWarsShop.com updates today with several additions with pieces from Gentle Giant Studios.
Animated Luke X-wing Pilot Maquette
Animated C-3PO with Jawa Maquette
Jango Fett Limited Edition Mini Bust
Luke Skywalker Jedi Knight Limited Edition Mini Bust
Han Solo and Tauntaun Statue
Count Dooku Character Key Available
August 18, 2006 | 9:10 AM EST | Mark B
The newest Acme Archives character key is now available over at Sideshow Collectibles. Its sure to sell out quickly given they are only making 1250 pieces. For those of you who don’t know, these character keys are a 5×7 matted cericel from the Clone Wars cartoons. It gives animators a guide to go by for each of the charcters for expressions, colors, etc. They are really cool and a nice collectible for only $30. So far, Acme has made around 8 of these with editions as small as 500. Click through the banner to check it out at Sideshow’s Website.
MR Obi Wan FX Sabers IN STOCK
August 17, 2006 | 8:48 PM EST | Bill
This just in from The Saber Vault:
We have just received at Master Replicas Obi Wan Kenobi’s ROTS FX
lightsabers! These are ready to ship so you can finally recreate the epic dual at the end of Revenge of the Sith with your Anakin FX saber (also in stock)! Both sabers are availble now for $100 each, including shipping in the US. That’s almost 20 bucks below the suggested retail before you count shipping costs!!!
We also still have a few of the Luke ROTJ Green FX sabers for only $100 including as shipping as well. Master Replicas has reported that these sabers are already sold out, get yours before they’re gone.
Downloadable LucasTrooper Order Form
August 17, 2006 | 12:39 PM EST | Scott
As you may of heard, Hasbro has eased up on the requirements to receive the exclusive mail-a-way George Lucas in Stormtrooper Disguise figure to allow for the use of ANY combination of the 5 stickers included in Vintage figures. You can buy 5 Greedos and still get a George.
Now you can also download the official order form HERE which will be honored by Hasbro. So you don’t have to worry about finding the Luke X-Wing Pilot figure.
Yakfinities – Customizing Challenge Update
August 17, 2006 | 10:50 AM EST | rykrofenloe
Just a reminder that the first month of Yakfinities still has two full weeks left. So if you want to submit a custom following the guidelines for the first month, click here. Don’t forget Yakkers that a random entry will win a free MOMC VOTC Stormtrooper
For the second month’s challenge that will become official on September 1st, voting has already begun, but there is still time for Yakface forum members to vote by clicking here.
So whether you are a seasoned pro in customizing or just thinking about getting started, there is a lot to see and many fun areas to participate in the Yakface forums customizing section.
New Sabers @ TRU.com
August 17, 2006 | 9:08 AM EST | Mark
Look for the new sabers at ToysRus.com
They are available for pre-ordering.
Star Wars Extending Lightsaber Luke
Star Wars Extending Lightsaber Vader
Star Wars Extending Lightsaber Obi-Wan
Shadow Stormtrooper Still Available
August 17, 2006 | 12:56 AM EST | Mark B
If you enjoyed Jayson’s review below and you haven’t yet gotten one of the StarWarsShop.com Exclusive Shadow Trooper Figures, this is to let you know that they are currently still available and IN STOCK over at StarWarsShop.com
. With how popular this item has been, it is sure to sell out any time now…so don’t wait, get over to StarWarsShop.com
and get yours coming today!
Toyguide Update: Greatest Battles #1-10
August 16, 2006 | 9:44 PM EST | Jayson
The toyguide is updated once again this evening with the addition of the carded shots of the first ten figures in the latest assortment of repacks: The Greatest Battles Wave. While the title of this wave is fitting for some of the included figures like the 501st Legion Clone Trooper or Count Dooku, C-3PO walking down the hallway of the Tantive IV seems to miss the mark. Oh well, the cards look great and they allow for some easy stock piling for those nifty red hologram figures! Now just to track down the final 4 and put this wave to bed!
UPDATE: I decided to crack these puppies open and photograph the cardbacks and the individual inserts (cuz they’re pretty). FYI, the instruction sheet included with GB #10 R2-D2 is different than the one included with the ROTS version.
Action HQ Update
August 16, 2006 | 8:03 PM EST | Bill
Bringing the Best to you FIRST with the NEW
501st Stormtrooper & Many More!
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– Star Wars 501st Stormtrooper!
– Star Wars 3.75″ Titanium Clone Trooper!
– Star Wars 3.75″ Titanium IG-88!
Hot Pre-Orders!
– 400% Darth Vader Exclusive Kubrick!
– Kubrick Series 7 Set of 6!
– Kotobukiya 1/7 C-3PO & R2-D2!
– Kotobukiya 1/7 Jabba Slave Leia!
Get yours FIRST at the NEW Action-HQ.com!
Toyguide Update: SDCC 501st Stormtrooper
August 16, 2006 | 6:22 AM EST | Jayson
Long time no see folks, today’s toyguide update kicks off with the 2006 SDCC/HasbroToyshop Exclusive 501st Stormtrooper. Dubbed “Vader’s Fist”, these 501st stormtroopers are a continuance of Vader’s elite personal legion dating back to the great Jedi purge during the end of the Clone Wars.
(Big thanks to Mark and Bill for helping my acquire this figure from this year’s SDCC.)
Custom Spotlight – Rebel Sentry Tower
August 15, 2006 | 9:00 PM EST | rykrofenloe
Tonight we take a look at another Custom Spotlight, courtesy of our friend Owen D., a scratch built Rebel Sentry Tower constructed primarily from styrene.
For more pics, check out www.owenscustoms.com
Raiders In 30 Seconds – Performed By Bunnies!
August 15, 2006 | 10:53 AM EST | Scott
The folks over at angryalien.com who brought you that parody of Star Wars a while back as re-enacted by bunnies have added another Lucas property to their library. Click on the banner above to see the Bunnies’ take on Dr. Jones and co. as they search for the Lost Ark.
For those of you unfamiliar with Angry Alien, it’s a site where it’s creator, Jennifer Shiman, thought it would be cute to create 30-second condensed versions of popular movies, and have all of them re-enacted by bunnies!
The concept caught on so well, they were approached by the Starz Network to produce spots to be aired between films.
They’ve produced the likes of Alien, Pulp Fiction (bleeped and unbleeped), The Shining, The Exorcist, Office Space and many more.
So after you check out Raiders, click here to view the rest of the bunnies archive.
New Acme Archives Character Key – This Thursday!
August 15, 2006 | 8:46 AM EST | Mark B
If you are a collector of the Acme Archives Clone Wars Character Keys – have your keyboards ready on Thursday as the first SIDESHOW EXCLUSIVE Acme Archives Count Dooku Character Key comes out. Limited to 1250 pieces – like always, Acme Cells sell out nearly immediately…so be ready. Click through the link to check it out at Sideshow’s site.
Star Wars Action News – Episode 51
August 14, 2006 | 12:59 PM EST | Scott
And as always Star Wars Action News brings you reports of what they’re finding in stores, their E-bay item of the week, their poll of the week, and this week’s Hasbro questions. This week Hasbro answered questions regarding figure articulation, the paint job on the Titanium Bossk’s legs, and the decision making process between the raspberry red Holiday Edition Vader figure. Tune in to find out the answers!
In addition, the Star Wars Action News one year anniversary contest is still underway! Check out our forums to enter to win some great prizes, including Gentle Giant clone mini-busts and Master Replicas F/X Sabers!
Finally, in a bit of non-Star Wars news, Arnie and Marjorie are excited about this week’s release of the new Samuel L Jackson movie, Snakes on a Plane. In episode 48 Arnie and Marjorie aired a clip of their interview session with Samuel L Jackson at the San Diego Comic Con. While at SDCC Arnie and Marjorie interviewed more people involved with Snakes on a Plane. To celebrate this A-grade B movie, Marjorie and Arnie are having a special five episode podcast called Snakes on a Podcast! This podcast will feature interviews with Keenan Thompson and Samuel L Jackson, as well as Jules Sylvester the snake wrangler on Snakes on a Plane and David R. Ellis, the film’s director. One episode of Snakes on a Podcast will be released daily. You can subscribe to the XML feed for Snakes on a Podcast at http://www.reviewgames.com/snakes/snakesonapodcast.xml using your favorite Podcast catcher software, or you can download a new episode each day at www.swactionnews.com. Please be sure to check it out, but be aware, due to the subject matter of Snakes on a Plane, Snakes on a Podcast contains harsh language and should only be listened to by people over age 18 who are not offended by such language.
Thank you for listening to Star Wars Action News and, if you so choose, Snakes on a Podcast. Star Wars Action News will be back next week to discuss the Master Replicas AT-AT. Until then, may the pegs be stocked and the Force be with you!
Endor At-At Due 9/1/06
August 12, 2006 | 10:25 PM EST | Mark
Over at Toysrus.com you can still pre-order the Deluxe Classic Endor AT-AT with Scout and Driverand the Star Wars The Saga Collection Luke Skywalker’s X-wing
Also available to order is the Star Wars Bounty Hunter Gift Set in stock now.
If you add these to your basket, then paste this link into your browser URL, and press enter.. when you go back to your basket.. you will have an extra 15% off.
http://toysrus.rsc02.net/servlet/cc5?lhPkQUWQSRVGv0x8wf8612QvG2VaVU
Step 1) Order your items.
Step 2) Paste the link exactly how it is, into your browser URL window and press enter.
Step 3) Click on your basket and you will see the extra 15% off.
Rykrof Enloe # 8 – Traitor Within
August 11, 2006 | 11:23 PM EST | rykrofenloe
The latest chapter in Soldier of Virtue: The Enloe Chronicles has just been released.
The Clone Wars have begun! Although the Republic has recently won a crucial battle to protect its precious clone facilities on Kamino, the victory is short lived as Ambassador Tame Heem has become stranded on the distant planet Spahl VII.
Led by Commander Rykrof Enloe, a team of Jedi and Republic Clone Troopers infiltrate a Separatist occupied territory watched over by Count Dooku himself.
For the entire chapter, click here
New Wave
August 11, 2006 | 8:46 PM EST | Mark
Over at ToysrUs.com they have in the following figures…
Star Wars 3.75 Basic Figure C-3PO EWOK VILLAGE
Star Wars 3.75 Basic Figure Clone Commander Cody
Star Wars 3.75 Basic Figure Luke Tatooine
Star Wars 3.75 Basic Figure R5-D4
Star Wars Battle Packs The Hunt For Grievous
Endor Wave at Kohls
August 11, 2006 | 6:45 PM EST | rykrofenloe
Two separate reports have come in today that the Endor wave is showing up at Kohls stores. Sure enough, a local friend of mine in St. Louis was able to pick up three Death Star Gunners at two different Kohls locations in the St. Louis area. So next time you are near a Kohls, it might be worth your while to make a quick stop and see what they have.
UPDATE 15% Off Online Coupon @ TRU.com
August 11, 2006 | 4:42 PM EST | Scott
Yak reader Phil A. alerts us to an online coupon currently active at TRU.com. Good time to order some SW vehicles, don’tcha think?
“I just wanted to give the Yakface readers a heads up on a special 15% off deal at www.toysrus.com that is currently running. I don’t know how long it lasts for, but you need to copy and paste the link below to your browser and when you add an item on the site, it will show up as 15% off in your shopping cart. They have the AT-AT and new Dagobah X-Wing for pre-order which are eligible for the discounts as well as any other pre-order or in stock item. Enjoy!”
and here’s that link…
Thanks Phil!!
UPDATE Sorry, the link I originally posted wasn’t working for some reason. It’s working now though.
Hasbro Q & A – Capsules, Kenobis and Vong!
August 11, 2006 | 4:18 PM EST | Scott
Pre-Order Dagobah X-Wing
August 11, 2006 | 10:53 AM EST | Scott
Yak reader Jedi_GSH wrote in to let us know that the TRU exclusive Dagobah X-Wing Fighter is available for pre-order at ToysRUs.com. Retail price is listed as $44.99 before shipping and is set to ship on 9/1.
ACME Archives Prints
August 11, 2006 | 8:24 AM EST | Mark B
StarWarsShop.com
has added a couple of very cool new Giclee Prints from the Clone Wars cartoons. These are from one of the kind of “new” players in the Star Wars collectible arena – ACME Archives. They have produced a fantastic line of animated “character keys” that have skyrocketed in value due to their very low edition numbers. These Giclee prints are limited to only 500 pieces each so they are sure to go up in value as well – get both Light of the Jedi and Shadow of the Sith over at StarWarsShop.com
.
FYI – to find these at their site – click “New Arrivals” on the left side of the front page.
LEGO @ Target.com
August 11, 2006 | 6:47 AM EST | Mark
Here are two surprises on Target.com.. both cheaper than at Shop.LEGO.com…
LEGO Jawa Sandcrawler
LEGO Star Wars Death Star 2
Mace Windu Jedi Starfighter
August 11, 2006 | 6:25 AM EST | Mark
The Mace Windu Jedi Starfighter is now in stock and ready to ship.
TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing
August 10, 2006 | 8:04 PM EST | rykrofenloe
Reports have been circulating that the TRU Exclusive Dagobah X-Wing has been showing up at retail. Today I was able to find one in St. Louis (last one at that store due to so many people calling and putting them on hold). So if you are wanting to add this ship to your collection, now is the time to start looking or calling your local TRU stores to see if they have them in stock.
More information on the location of this find and others in the new Yakface Store Reports section.
Good luck and happy hunting!
Saga Packaging Ships
August 10, 2006 | 9:59 AM EST | Mark
The GRIEVOUS WHEEL BIKE in Saga Packaging is available if you are looking for it.
New Pre-Orders From EE!
August 10, 2006 | 8:54 AM EST | Mark
Hey all,
We received a little surprise today: New Titanium Series information!
We received word of 3 new cases, but the best news of all is that we’re offering sets of assortments 11 and 12, so you can buy one of each of these new releases. We’ve also added a new assortment of Transformers die-cast Titanium Series figures, which may interest your readers as well.
Anyway, here’s the latest in Titanium Series pre-orders:
CASES
HS34558K4, Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 10 Revision 4, $74.99
Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 10 Revision 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 Speeder bike with Imperial Scout Trooper, 1x AT-AT, 1x 2004 Battlestar Galactica Cylon Raider, 1x Purple Mace Windu’s Jedi Starfighter, 2x Leia’s Speederbike, 1x Battlestar Galactica Colonial 1, 1x Battlestar Galactica Raptor, 1x Battlestar Galactica Viper Mk VII, 2x TIE Interceptor, 1x B-Wing Fighter. (Subject to change.)
HS34558L, Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 11, $74.99
Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 11. 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: 3x TIE Fighter (dirty redeco), 3x Y-Wing (“vintage” red redeco), 3x Droid Tri-Fighter (added weaponry), 3x Swamp Speeder (muddy redeco with AT-RT driver pilots). (Subject to change).
HS34558M, Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 12, $74.99
Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 12. 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: 3x Naboo Fighter (blue redeco), 3x TIE Bomber (dirty redeco), 3x Republic Gunship (Clone Wars Command Gunship redeco), 3x Snowspeeder (vintage redeco). (Subject to change).
HT33901E, Titanium Series Transformers Robot Masters Wave 5, $74.99
Titanium Series Transformers Robot Masters Wave 5. Includes 12 individually packaged die-cast metal action figures: 2x Grimlock, 2x Predaking, 2x Scorponok, 2x G1 Optimus Prime, 2x Alternators Smokescreen, 2x Bumblebee. (Subject to change.)
SETS
HS34558LL, Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 11 Set, $25.99
Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 11 Set. These special 3-inch vehicles are designed with moving parts, real die cast metal, and a display stand. This set includes the following 4 individually packaged vehicles: 1x TIE Fighter (dirty redeco), 1x Y-Wing (“vintage” red redeco), 1x Droid Tri-Fighter (added weaponry), 1x Swamp Speeder (muddy redeco with AT-RT driver pilots). (Subject to change).
HS34558MM, Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 12 Set, $25.99
Titanium Series Vehicles Wave 12 Set. These special 3-inch vehicles are designed with moving parts, real die cast metal, and a display stand. This set includes the following 4 individually packaged vehicles: 1x Naboo Fighter (blue redeco), 1x TIE Bomber (dirty redeco), 1x Republic Gunship (Clone Wars Command Gunship redeco), 1x Snowspeeder (vintage redeco). (Subject to change).
HT33901EE, Titanium Series Transformers Robot Masters Wave 4 and 5 Set, $37.99
Titanium Series Transformers Robot Masters Wave 4 & 5 set. Includes 6 individually packaged die-cast metal action figures: 1x Grimlock, 1x Predaking, 1x Scorponok, 1x G1 Optimus Prime, 1x Alternators Smokescreen, 1x Bumblebee. (Subject to change.)
Attention Gaming Fans– Lego 2 Site Now Active
August 10, 2006 | 7:46 AM EST | Bill
The Official Site has just updated with an article with lots of details on the upcoming Lego 2– The Original Trilogy Video Game, including the link to the game’s website which has just been launched.Check it all out here.
Customizer Spotlight – Glassman
August 10, 2006 | 12:03 AM EST | rykrofenloe
Tonight we spotlight one of the numerous projects by Yakker Glassman. For years he has been a leader in the customizing community at various fan websites, offering tips and sharing his work with others.
Want to learn how to create customs like Glassman? Click here for a glimpse at more of his work, or study up on specific customizing methods in our Customizing Tutorial Section where Yakkers have been sharing their techniques and ideas, including several excellent tutorials by Glassman.
Deleted ANH Footage Online!
August 9, 2006 | 10:01 PM EST | Scott
If you’ve never seen the deleted footage from A New Hope, now’s your chance! They’ve just been posted over at YouTube. Yak reader Chris gives us the head’s up and this report…
“For those who may not have seen it yet…This Link
Correct viewing order: Anchorhead, Anchorhead2, Cantina.
There is quite a bit of sound loss in the Cantina scene. Pay attention to the voices of Wuher, Dr. Evazan, and Greedo.See them before the LFL lawyers see them.
Chris”
Titanium IG-88 On Shelves Now
August 9, 2006 | 9:56 PM EST | Scott
Yakker “Darth Dav” nabbed the new Titanium IG-88 forged figure, no 501st Trooper was seen but they are shipping in the same assortment.
He made his find at the Redwood City, CA Target.
Endor AT-AT Stomps It’s Way Home!
August 9, 2006 | 9:54 PM EST | Scott
Yak reader Lukas has comandeered himself an Endor AT-AT @ a TRU in East L.A for $89.99.
Congrats on the find Lukas and good luck to the rest of you!
Daddy Is Da Breadwinner, Ya Dig What I’m Sayin?
August 9, 2006 | 9:50 PM EST | Scott
Holy tap-dancing Sith Lords! This is one of the funniest things I’ve seen in a while.
Titled “The Vader Sessions”, an inspired individual has strategically spliced bits of James Earl Jones dialogue from his other films into clips from A New Hope to hillarious effect.
Hit this link over at akjak.com to check it out.
Thanks to Yak Forum member jaykerouac for the head’s up.
NOTE There are a few lines containing language that some might find offensive, proceed with caution!
If you like it, talk about it in our Forums
UPDATE Dagobah X-Wing FOUND!
August 9, 2006 | 9:35 PM EST | Scott
Yak reader Sam reports finding the brand spankin’ new X-Wing Fighter with removable swamp sludge, dragonsnake and retooled Dagobah Luke at his local Pasadena Texas TRU. Keep those eyes peeled!
UPDATE Looks like it’s making the rounds now. James N. reports finding one at his Burnsville, MN TRU.
SideShow Close To Shipping
August 9, 2006 | 8:50 PM EST | Mark
The newest Sideshow figures about to ship are the Obi-Wan Kenobi and Mace Windu 12″ Figures. They are on the boat, expected in the warehouse in 15-20 days. For those of you who ordered these.. the time is coming for your shipment… 🙂
Star Wars LEGO 2!!! Demo Download
August 9, 2006 | 8:48 PM EST | Mark
Over at Download.com you can now download the playable Demo of the new Star Wars LEGO 2. Head on over and take a look.
VOTC Lucas
August 9, 2006 | 9:30 AM EST | Mark
For everyone wondering about their order.. my check was cashed mid June, I received mine yesterday.
Here is the information I received from the Hasbro Toy Shop…
Dear Customer,
Thank you for contacting Hasbro’s Order Department regarding our
products. While we’d love to assist you, our Consumer Affairs team is much more knowledgeable and is looking forward to working with you. Please contact them at http://Hasbro.custhelp.com.
Sincerely,
HasbroToyShop.com Customer Service Center
Thanks to Nick for getting me the info.
Off Topic – Pirates of the Caribbean Playset
August 8, 2006 | 11:25 PM EST | rykrofenloe
Today I saw at a Toysrus store the Pirates of the Caribbean Black Pearl ship playset. What a great looking item!
Here is a much better description of this playset than I could ever write, courtesy of sponsorEntertainment Earth, who has this item for pre-order.
2 1/2-feet long and everything you need in a good pirate ship! Quite literally the flagship toy of Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man’s Chest, this giant ship has so many pirate features you won’t know what to try out first. The specially designed sails have little pegs on them, so your figures can fight while walking the deadly tightrope above the ship. There are trap doors, swinging masts, blast-away sections, hidden cannons, and so much more wrapped up in a big boat that looks like a high-quality replica seen in the first two Pirates movies. With 9 sound effects, firiing cannons, a retractable zipline, and more, no toy gives you more fun this season! Fans of scurvy seafaring bilge rats can’t miss out on this one! Measures 19 1/2-inches tall x 2 1/2-feet long, figures not included.
So basically, to me this is a large scaled playset that looks very cool, which is something you see less and less of these days from Hasbro in our beloved Star Wars hobby.
Our hats go off to Zizzle, the company who decided to bring this fantastic toy to Pirates collectors. Wouldn’t it be nice to see Hasbro make something this size, like a Sail Barge or AT-TE?
30 Years of Star Wars in 20 Minutes?
August 8, 2006 | 5:03 PM EST | Jayson
Jedi VS. Darth Sidious Battle Pack
August 8, 2006 | 3:05 PM EST | rykrofenloe
Our friend Dan Curto over at Rebelscum has posted images of the upcoming Jedi VS. Darth Sidious Battle Pack.
While these are all repacks, anyone who missed out on these figures last year can instantly recreate this scene out of Revenge of the Sith with this Battle Pack.
Click here for some nice hi-res images.
Endor Wave at Gordmans
August 8, 2006 | 11:25 AM EST | rykrofenloe
Reports are coming in by Yak readers that Gordmans stores have been receiving the Endor Wave, including the elusive Death Star Gunner. So if you have one of these stores in your area, it might be worth your time to check it out. I remember finding various ROTS stuff last year there, including Tactical Ops Troopers when they were hard to find at other stores.
For a listing of Gordmans stores to see if there is one in your area, click here
KBToys Sale
August 8, 2006 | 7:58 AM EST | Mark
Over at KBToys.com they have the following on sale…
Revenge of the Sith Ultimate Lightsaber $24.99 (31% off)
Episode III: Energy Beam Blaster $9.99 (50% off)
M-Pire 2-packs at $3.99 each
Unleashed Battle 4-Packs $3.99 each
The Enloe Chronicles: Soldier of Virtue Preview
August 8, 2006 | 12:47 AM EST | rykrofenloe
Coming soon will be another chapter in the photonovel series starring Rykrof Enloe. Rykrof will begin to see firsthand the horrors of a full scale war. New allies will be had, old friends will die. Allegiances will turn. The Clone Wars have begun.
For more on this series and others, check out our Photonovel Section and the other fun sections in the Official Yakface Forums
Action HQ Update
August 7, 2006 | 10:08 PM EST | Bill
Bringing the Best to you FIRST with the NEW Star Wars TRU TIE Fighter, Koto 1/7 Bespin Luke, Action Figure DataBase, Exclusive 400% Darth Vader Kubrick & Many More!
Available Now!
– TRU Exclusive TIE Fighter color variant!
– Kotobukiya 1/7 Bespin Luke Skywalker!
Hot Pre-Orders!
Star Wars!
– 400% Darth Vader Exclusive Kubrick!
– Kubrick Series 7 Set of 6!
– 3.75″ Titanium Clone Trooper (NEW)!
– 3.75″ Titanium IG-88! (NEW)
– 3″ Titanium Series A-Wing!
– 3″ Titanium Series Sandcrawler!
– 3″ Titanium Series Star Destroyer!
– Kotobukiya 1/7 C-3PO & R2-D2!
– Kotobukiya 1/7 Jabba Slave Leia!
– 3″ Titanium Series Set of 3
(M.Falcon, Luke Speederbike & Rep. Cruiser)!
EE Information
August 7, 2006 | 7:57 PM EST | Mark
IN STOCK NOW!
CD15028, Star Wars Die Cast Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter Replica, WAS
$329.99, NOW $99.90
Available by itself for only $99.90, or add a Darth Vader Anakin Reveal bust or some Astromech droids for just a few dollars more.
HS85770D5, Star Wars Saga Figures Wave 4, Rev. 5, $79.99
Star Wars – The Saga Collection 3 3/4-inch Basic Action Figure
Assortment Wave 4, Revision 5 contains 12 individually packaged action figures based primarily on the Battle of Coruscant: 2x Darth Vader with lightsaber (Saga #13), 2x Clone Trooper (Saga #26), 1x Coruscant Firespeeder Pilot (Saga #22), 1x Clone Commander Cody (Saga #24), 1x Lushros Dofine (Saga #23), 1x Foul Moudama (Muftak Jedi, Saga #29), 1x Anakin Skywalker (Saga #25), 1x Ki-Adi-Mundi (Hologram, Saga #27), 1x General Grievous (Saga #30), 1x Obi-Wan Kenobi (Saga #28). (Subject to change.)
HS85770A, Star Wars Saga Figures Wave 1, $79.99
Star Wars – The Saga Collection 3 3/4-inch Basic Action Figure
Assortment Wave 1 contains 12 individually packaged action figures
based on Jabba’s Palace: 2x Princess Leia – Boushh Disguise (Saga #1), 3x Han Solo – Carbonite (Saga #2), 2x Bib Fortuna (Saga #3), 1x Barada – Skiff Guard (Saga #4), 1x Chewbacca – Boushh Prisoner (Saga #5), 3x Boba Fett (Saga #6). (Subject to change.)
HOT PREORDERS
HS85770H, Star Wars Saga Figures Wave 8, $79.99
Star Wars – The Saga Collection 3 3/4-inch Basic Action Figure
Assortment Wave 8 contains 12 individually packaged action figures : 1x Darth Maul (Sith Training, Saga #53), 1x Chewbacca (Cloud City Escape, Saga #54), 1x Kit Fisto (Clone Wars, Saga #55), 1x Commander Cody (Holograph, Saga #56), 2x Clone Trooper (ROTS green markings, Saga #57), 1x R5-A1, Saga #58), 2x Clone Trooper (ROTS blue striped, Saga #59),1x Clone Trooper (AOTC green, Saga #60), 1x Super Battle Droid (Kashyyyk, Saga #61), 1x Battle Droid 2-Pack (Kashyyyk, Saga #62). (Subject to change).
HS85770G1, Star Wars Saga Figures Wave 7 Revision 1, $79.99
Star Wars – The Saga Collection 3 3/4-inch Basic Action Figure
Assortment Wave 7 Revision 1 contains 12 individually packaged action
figures based on the Star Wars Saga: 1x AT-AT Driver with
blaster (Saga #9), 1x Sora Bulq (Saga #15), 1x Commander Cody (Saga #24), 1x Sandtrooper (Saga #37), 1x Moff Jerjerrod (Saga #40), 1x Death Star Gunner (Saga #41), 1x C-3PO (Ewok Village, Saga #42), 1x Emperor Palpatine (Saga #43), 1x Luke Skywalker (Endor Gear, Saga #44), 1x Darth Vader (Death Star, Saga #45), 1x Obi-Wan Kenobi (Naboo, Saga #48), 1x Gungan Rep Been (Saga #49) (subject to change).
HS85770F3, Star Wars Saga Figures Wave 6 Revision 3, $79.99
Star Wars – The Saga Collection 3 3/4-inch Basic Action Figure
Assortment Wave 6 Revision 3 contains 12 individually packaged action
figures based on the entire Star Wars Saga: 1x Princess Leia –
Boushh Disguise (Saga #1), 1x Han Solo – Carbonite (Saga #2), 1x Chewbacca – Boushh Prisoner (Saga #5), 1x R2-D2 (Saga #10), 1x Anakin
Skywalker (Saga #25), 1x Obi-Wan Kenobi (Saga #28), 1x Power Droid with Assistant Droid and scanning accessories (Saga #14), 1x Sandtrooper (Saga #37), 1x Death Star Gunner (Saga #41), 1x C-3PO (Ewok Village, Saga #42), 1x Boba Fett (Saga #6), 1x General Grievous (Saga #30). (Subject to change).
SideShow Leia
August 7, 2006 | 2:31 PM EST | Mark
While the Sideshow Exclusive version is sold out, the regular version can still be purchased…
D & S Update
August 7, 2006 | 11:30 AM EST | rykrofenloe
New items over at www.dnstoys.com
501st SDCC Stormtrooper
Endor Wave Figures
SW Attacktix Wave 4
SW Unleashed 7″ Boba & Grievous Exclusives
SW Titanium Lava Vader, IG-88 & Clone Trooper
SW Titanium Sandcrawler, Super Star Destroyer & Blue A-Wing
Battlestar Galactica Titanium Vehicles – Wave 2
DVD Exclusive Star Wars Packs
Large Scale Titanium Darth Vader Tie Fighter
Mail Away Lucas
August 7, 2006 | 11:22 AM EST | Mark
If anyone can help me out. I am looking for the contact information for the company that is sending out the VOTC Lucas. I cannot find this information. Please email me at hfsolo@yahoo.com if you have it.
Thank you…
Now back to the news.
Star Wars Action News – Episode 50!
August 7, 2006 | 8:56 AM EST | Scott
Every week Arnie and Marjorie talk to you about things you can do to express your fandom from purchasing items that display your love for Star Wars to helping other collectors through trades. Perhaps one of the most extreme way someone can express their love of Star Wars is by obtaining what to some is the ultimate collectible, a Star Wars tattoo. Paid for in cash and in pain, it is a permanent display of devotion to Star Wars. Arnie and Marjorie promised to get new Star Wars tattoos if voted into the top 25 at Podcast Alley and you obliged. Now Arnie and Marjorie are ready for those tattoos. They share with you their thought process into getting a tattoo and their experiences getting inked, both Star Wars and non, in the past.
In addition, Arnie and Marjorie met up with some great folks at Wizard World in Chicago. They discuss their dinner at Longhorn Steak House, and share with you an interview they did with Doug Wangler, the character reference for fan favorite character Quinlan Vos.
With the store reports, voice mails, and all the Scott from Tulsa you have come to expect from Star Wars Action News, this episode is now available for download.
Also, don’t forget the Star Wars Action News 1 Year Anniversary contest is going on right now, and thanks to some late prize additions from sponsors even if you lose you can win. That’s right, anyone who submits answers, right or wrong, to 25 of the questions will be entered into a drawing to win from DK Publishing either a Complete Visual Dictionary or Complete Locations book. Full details can be found in our Star Wars Action News forums.
Master Replicas Black Chrome Mini Han Blaster Reviewed
August 6, 2006 | 11:20 PM EST | Bill
We’ve just put the finishing touches on a detailed review of Master Replicas’ Comicon Exclusive Black Chrome Mini Han Solo Blaster, heavy on the images. Check it out here.
Discuss it in our forums here.
New Titanium Ships And Figures At Target
August 5, 2006 | 3:02 PM EST | Bill
The new Titanium wave with the Superstar destroyer/
star destroyer as well as the IG88 and 501st Clone Trooper is now appearing at Targets. Good hunting!
Custom Spotlight: Yakface Forum Photonovelists
August 5, 2006 | 12:58 AM EST | rykrofenloe
Several Yakface forum members have been hard at work with some great photonovel updates as of late, including Lushros Dofine with his action packed Empire at War series which takes place after the events of ROTS, and Brent S. with a new look at the true nature of the Dark Side with his intriguing Duel of the Sith series.
Check these and many other photonovels out by Clicking Here.
Hasbro Q & A – Ask 3, Get 2 Free!
August 4, 2006 | 5:44 PM EST | Scott
NOTE We’re running out of questions guys. Just about all the questions from the Q&A thread that will be sent, have been sent, so help us restock with some fresh questions.
Also, I will be going through and deleting old questions from the submit questions thread that have been sent and/or already answered. Just to keep the thread tidy.
Star Wars Insider 89 Now Arriving
August 4, 2006 | 1:39 PM EST | Bill
The latest issue of the Star Wars Insider is now arriving in Fan Club member’s mailboxes. This one includes articles on this fall’s rerelease of the original trilogy on dvd as well as Dark Horse’s new Legacy series. Be sure to check it out.
Vos in Boss in 2006
August 4, 2006 | 10:26 AM EST | rykrofenloe
Wondering where your pick was for the Fan’s Choice Poll for 2006?
Toy Fare has updated with an offical list of the top 25, indicating the percentages of votes.
By the indication of the percentages, the Expanded Universe really did well, as most of the top vote getters were EU characters. Leading the way as we all know was Quinlan Vos, who won by a good margin over the other competition. Here is a breakout of the top 10 vote getters;
1. Quinlan Vos* (11.4%)
2. Darth Revan* (8.1%)
3. Yarna D’al Gargan (6.7%)
4. Darth Nihilus (6.6%)
5. Bastila Shan (6.5%)
6. Clone Commander (5.7%)
7. HK-47 (5%)
8. Willrow Hood (5%)
9. Hermi Odle (4.3%)
10. Mara Jade Skywalker* (4%)
UPDATE Leia as Boushh Today! ***NOW AVAILABLE!!***
August 4, 2006 | 8:35 AM EST | Mark B
Get those keyboards ready at 10am PST time today (Friday). That’s when the Sideshow Exclusive version of Leia as Boushh from Return of the Jedi comes out…..and let’s just say this is a MUST HAVE to go along with the 12″ Jabba the Hutt that you already have on order. With the excitement I’m hearing about this figure, order as quickly as you can, the exclusive version will be selling out VERY QUICKLY!!!
UPDATE The exclusive edition is now SOLD OUT. Quantities of the regualr edition remain however.
UPDATE 501st Troopers and TIE’s Back In Stock Too!
August 3, 2006 | 10:15 PM EST | Scott
HasbroToyShop.com has got ’em in stock and there doesn’t appear to be a quantity limit either.
Big thanks to Yak reader Frank for the head’s up on this one!
UPDATE As expected, the 501st trooper is SOLD OUT
Yakker Brian P. gets the nod for this news. Thanks Brian!
Shadow Troopers Back In Stock
August 3, 2006 | 10:04 PM EST | Scott
If you didn’t get your order in the first time around, head over to The Star Wars Shop and get while the gettin’s good!
501st Troopers Shipping
August 3, 2006 | 8:40 PM EST | Scott
Yakker Barry reports receiving the good news that Hasbro is shipping out the 501st Stormtroopers, here he is with more…
“Just a head’s up to let you know that Hasbro sent me a notice that the 501st S/Trooper I ordered on the 20th was shipped. It previously had been put on backorder due to the chaos of the servers that day. Hopefully others are getting the same notice.
-Thank you for shopping with HasbroToyShop.com. We have shipped the following item(s) from ORDER ****** RECEIVED on 7/20/2006 7:35 PM.”
Very cool, thanks Barry! Seems the troopers will be landing at everyone’s door soon!
Friday AM
August 3, 2006 | 3:15 PM EST | Mark B
Don’t forget Friday at 10am PST, Leia as Boushh goes on sale over at Sideshow Collectibles. Click through the banner above to see the full preview!
Shadow Stormtrooper Arrives
August 2, 2006 | 3:15 PM EST | Scott
Got our first report of the Star Wars Shop exclusive Shadow Stormtrooper arriving. Here’s Yak reader Gus…
“Hey guys I got my Shadow Stormtrooper just a few moments a ago, pretty cool figure. The card has a small comic strip on the back, also on the back it says that the figure was created for Star Wars Online Shop. – Gus”
I personally got my ship notification earlier this week so it should be showing up any time now. Yours should too!
The Indy Knights 5th Anniversary!
August 2, 2006 | 10:51 AM EST | Deron
August 2nd, 2006 the Indy Knights will celebrate their 5th anniversary as an organized group. From humble beginnings on the TF.n Fan Force boards to over one hundred members a web site and their own boards, the Indy Knights have made a home for the Start Wars fans of Indiana. You may have met some of them at Celebrations II or III in the Fan area or around the floor of the con.
Highlights of the Knights 5 years include:
First Elections
Celebration II and the C2 party
AOTC line up
AOTC IMAX
Celebration III and the C3 party
ROTS line up
And annual events including:
RTV6 toy drive
Holiday food drive
Hallmark Ornament release
Just to name a few
So if you are in the neighborhood on August the 2nd, come on by and help us Celebrate. Questions or directions can be answered on the web site Indy Knights or by contacting the President of the group
Here’s to another 5 years gang!!
LEGO: NEW X-Wing Set images
August 1, 2006 | 5:33 PM EST | Jayson
The developers at Lego have passed on to us high-res photos of the new 6212 X-Wing Fighter. This set includes mini figs of Luke Skywalker in X-wing Pilot Gear, Chewbacca, Han Solo in Hoth Gear, Princess Leia in Hoth Gear, R2-D2 and NEW Wedge Antilles – Enjoy!
Action HQ Update
August 1, 2006 | 3:38 PM EST | Bill
Bringing the Best to you FIRST with the NEW SW Kubrick Series 6 Secrets Wedge Antilles, Grand Moff Tarkin & Koto 1/7 EP5 Luke! Plus Hot Pre-Orders 1:48 Limited Version Airwolf, KISS Rodimus Convoy & Xiao Xiao, Revoltech Patlabor Ingram 1 & EVA-00 (Blue), New Zoids Shield Liger model kit & Many More!
Available Now!
– Star Wars Kubrick Wedge Antilles!
– Star Wars Kubrick Grand Moff Tarkin!
– Star Wars 1/7 Luke Skywalker EP5!
Hot Pre-Orders!
– 3.75″ Titanium Clone Trooper (NEW)!
– 3.75″ Titanium IG-88! (NEW)
– 3″ Titanium Series A-Wing!
– 3″ Titanium Series Sandcrawler!
– 3″ Titanium Series Star Destroyer!
– Kotobukiya 1/7 C-3PO & R2-D2!
– Kotobukiya 1/7 Jabba Slave Leia!
– 3″ Titanium Series Set of 3 (M.Falcon, Luke Speederbike & Rep. Cruiser)!
Get yours FIRST at the NEW Action-HQ.com!
Star Wars Action News – Episode XLIX –
August 1, 2006 | 1:31 PM EST | Scott
DK Publishing
Federation Toys
Forbidden Planet
FX-Sabers.com
JediTempleArchives.Com
KM Collectibles
Razor’s Edge Collectibles
Wattographs
and..
Yakface.com
In this week’s episode, Marjorie reviews her brand new Artoo Potatoo. Was it love at first site? Make sure to check out Jakob’s monthly segment about comic-con and keeping your geekiness secret. Also this week Scott From Tulsa gives his report on what’s in the stores.
The Return of Scorch
August 1, 2006 | 12:05 PM EST | rykrofenloe
We’ve had numerous reports regarding Walmart stores totally restocked with figures, including endcaps and sidepanels full of figures.
Seems like Hasbro is now shipping in full force a repacked assortment of SAGA figures that includes a couple of Scorch figures, Utapau Clones, Sandtroopers and a few Tatooine based rehashes from the Carkoon and Cantina Waves.
The Endor Wave has also been spotted mixed in with these displays.
Might be a good time to hit a couple Walmarts this week and see what you can find!