Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have been posting some detailed, in-hand images of the new 3-3/4″ Black Series Dagobah Luke and Yoda figures. In the photography I noticed that the production version of the training backpack now features a side release buckle closure for the chest strap – original images showed a velcro/hook and loop style closure. Click the image above for a larger comparison.
Our friends at Vinylmation World have posted info regarding exclusive Series 4 Combo Packs of Boba Fett Vinylmation Figures. The Combo Pack includes either the Boba Fett (TESB deco) or Boba Fett (Concept Deco) packed with a blind boxed Series 4 Vinylmation figure. The combos retail for $24.95 and will be available at Disney Parks or DisneyStore.com on July 4.
This week we are featuring new PreOrders like the Halo Master Chief ARTFX statue, Endor Trooper mini bust, the Malcolm Reynolds 1/6 scale figure and more!
StarWars.com updates today announcing that Chronicle director Josh Trank has been tapped to direct one of the proposed stand-alone spinoff films.
For collectors concerned about the white “skirt” shown on the original solicitation images for the 6″ Anakin Skywalker, you can now breathe as loose images for the figure have turned up on eBay with the proper brown fabric. Pre-order yours now at DorksideToys for only $14.99
Thanks to @poeghostal for the tip
In light of a recent article posted on DailyDot.com regarding Disney Store’s plans for not carrying/planning Princess Leia themed merchandise, we at Yakface.com have started a petition in order to sway their opinion and send word that Star Wars isn’t just for boys.
Click on through to show your support for this effort and feel free to share the link and hashtag #wewantleia with family and friends via your favorite social media channel of choice.
UPDATE: Time.com has posted an exclusive story with an official response from Disney to parents, fans and collectors stating that Leia-centric merchandise will indeed be coming to Disney Stores in the near future.
UPDATE 2: YahooMovies, MSN and TheWrap are also running with the story.
Marjorie and Arnie review the Disney Store 13-inch talking Stormtrooper, discuss upcoming convention and marathon events, review new Black Series rumors, and more!
With Hasbro having difficulty getting new figures to store pegs in any scale, collectors are forced to find their excitement places other than Wal-Mart, Target, and Toys R Us. Most specifically The Disney Stores where a new 13-inch line of talking, articulated Star Wars figures have started to appear. The X-Wing Luke Skywalker and Stormtrooper are on store shelves now, and in this episode of Star Wars Action News you can see a hands-on review of the Stormtrooper to find out if you need to add this to your collection.
But while Hasbro is in a late spring lull, news leaked last week of new Black Series releases on the horizon. In this show you can find out about three possible new Toys R Us exclusive multi-packs that have strong Original Trilogy ties.
With news on how YOU can be in Star Wars Episode VII, a discussion of the upcoming Disney Star Wars marathon, reports from Disney Star Wars Weekends and the UK Collectormania 21, and more, it’s all in this week’s swactionnews.com!
Continuity aficionado Nathan P. Butler (Star Wars Timeline Gold and SWActionNews) has discovered a new Vader themed LEGO Star Wars Chronicles TV/Book series is in the works thanks to a new listing on Amazon.com. No official details for the as-of-yet unannounced series are available at this time, but it might be part of the Darth Vader themed TV specials that were reported by our friends at JediNews a few months back.
YodaNews has posted the first look at the final design for the upcoming Star Wars Rebels Inquisitor Maquette from Gentle Giant. They also reveal an exclusive first look at the Premier Guild Member version that includes an interchangeable head with helmet
Lupita Nyong’o joins the recently announced cast of Star Wars: Episode VII. This year, her breakthrough performance in 12 Years a Slave earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Gwendoline Christie, currently starring in the hit television series Game of Thrones as Brienne of Tarth, has also been cast in the production. She can next be seen in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.
Head to StarWars.com for the full story.