Gentle Giant has updated today and they are now taking pre-orders for the Han Solo (Hoth Outfit) Jumbo Kenner figure.
Monthly Archives: June 2013
The Enloe Trials Chapter III: Revelations
Former Republic Officer Rykrof Enloe has lead a strike force to the remote world of Dathomir. Unaware that an evil force that has lied dormant for years has awoken; his team of adventurers now encounters its biggest challenge yet!
Check out this latest chapter in The Enloe Trials photonovel series in the Yakface Forums!
2013 Product Images from Hasbro
Hasbro has made available images for the 2013 Black Series (3-3/4″ & 6″), Rise of Darth Vader Battle Pack and Mission Series products due later this year. Click on through to check them out (again).
Sponsor News: DorksideToys
Awesome New Star Wars Black Series, Basic Series G.I. JOE, Batman, Zombie Pets & More In the latest @DorksideToys Newsletter. Click on through for the update.
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Star Wars Battlefront Confirmed
EA /Dice confirmed the development of Star Wars: Battlefront – check out a teaser trailer here.
Episode 395: Hasbro Flips Collectors the (Angry) Bird at SDCC
San Diego Comic-Con is just a month away and Star Wars collectible companies like Hasbro, Gentle Giant, Hallmark, and Diamond Select Toys have been revealing their 2013 convention exclusives! Listen to this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast to find out what people at the con will be fighting over, and those at home will be left to drool over. The hosts also discuss CE2 exclusives, including the announced CE2 art prints, and how international collectors may be able to get some of their money back on these great pieces.
Plus on this week’s show the Third Annual SDCC Star Wars Fan Breakfast is announced! On Friday, July 19th, at 7:30 a.m. come to the Edgewater Grill at Seaport Village to talk Star Wars with friends! It’s walking distance from the convention center, and prizes will be given away from sponsors Hallmark, Diamond Select Toys, Random House Audio, and more! There is no cost to attend, just pay for what you order for breakfast! To attend, just RSVP by July 10th to fanbreakfast@swactionnews.com with how many people are in your party and we hope to see you in San Diego!
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2013 Saga Legends Carded Images
The crew at Rebelscum have posted high-res images of some of the upcoming assortment of Saga Legends figures. This kid/wallet/eco friendly line of action figures are new from the ground up sporting limited articulation and are packaged in the Vader/Lava line look. Head on over to check them out.
MintInBox CEII Exclusive Card Set
From our friends and Force United partner, Mint In Box:
There are lot of new exclusive Star Wars Celebration Europe II announcements last few days.
it is time for Mintinbox.net to present our exclusive Boutny Hunter Card Set which will be distributed for free on our booth at Celebration Europe II. These 6 artworks drawn by our staff member Sebastien Lasnon aka Kosept and will be distributed along the three days of the show.
Each artwork is limited to 1000 copies and will be distributed at our booth in hall 5 of Messe Essen.
As Bonus, to store your cards a box design by Kosept and limited to 500 copies will be distributed on presentation of the 6 sixth bounty hunter at the end of each days.
Don’t miss to come on our booth during Celebration Europe to get your exclusive artworks set.
Head on over for a closer look!
New Black Series 6″ Figure Names Revealed and More
Our friends at Flyguy.net have posted an assorted list (complete with UPC codes) of New Black Series 6″ figures that look to round out the remainder of 2013. Amongst the names are: Anakin Skywalker (ROTS), Obi-Wan Kenobi (ROTS), Greedo (ANH), Luke Skywalker – Bespin (TESB), Boba Fett, Slave Leia (ROTJ), Han Solo (ANH), and Stormtrooper (ANH).
There are also a couple new listings for 3-3/4″ figures as well.
Head on over to flyguy.net for the full report.
Photonovel Updates in our Forums
The Photnovol Section in the Yakface Forums has exploded over the last week with several new installments being posted by Star Wars fans from around the globe!
First, forumite jedimasteradi kicks things off with an all new OT-era series, titled The Adventures of Jared Yunis.
Next, fans of the Clone Wars series will be sure to want to read up on CloneCrazy’s relaunch of his Shroud of Darkness series that kicks off right after the events from the Battle of Geonosis.
Forum member Choi also gets in on the action, as he shares another chapter in his Alliance Intelligence storyline that takes place shortly prior to the Battle of Yavin.
Last but not least, photonovel master hangarbay94 picks back up on his X-Wing Alliance series too!
Check them out and let these hard working customizers know what you think of their fan-fiction adventures!