Marjorie Carvalho from Star Wars Action News and Marvelicious Toys is once again taking part in the American Lung Association’s Fight For Air Climb which raises funds for lung disease research. I urge and encourage you to donate, no matter how small, to this worthwhile cause and help Marjorie reach her goal!
Collectors of Sideshow’s sixth scale line best have their funds in order starting tomorrow as they are preparing to process and ship several items this month. Click on through for the details on what will be hitting your account and when!
UPDATE: Another clone trooper has been added to the release schedule for this month.
Continue reading UPDATE: Sideshow Sixth Scale Shipping Schedule
Amazon is offering 30% off of the Kotobukiya Jaina Solo Bishoujo Statue for a limited time ($49.95). Thanks to YodasNews via Twitter for the heads-up!
The official site has updated today with a feature showcasing six excellent propaganda/patriotic art posters. 2500 people from media outlets were sent a limited edition mailer featuring all six cards in order to spread the word of the Empire. Head on over to StarWars.com to check them out.
Kotobukiya has released new images and info regarding their upcoming ARTFX Mara Jade Bishoujo statue. It will feature alternate lightsaber hilts and blade colors plus an Imperial or Rebel seal for the display base. Click on through to see the latest photos.
Entertainment Earth’s “Wild Wednesday” Deal of the Day has select Jumbo Kenner figures from Gentle Giant discounted up to 40% off. Head on over to check out what is available.
Star Wars Valentines–they’re not just for the playground anymore! For decades there have been packages of Star Wars Valentines Day cards, the type that school children give in the classroom, but as Star Wars fans have grown up so have the gifts you can give to your loved one. From light-up heart-shaped boxes of candy to stuffed Stormtroopers with edible hearts, fans of the original trilogy, the prequels, and even the comics will find items that will make them be yours! On this week’s Star Wars Action News, Marjorie and Arnie run down this year’s cool, new offerings, and say which are great gifts, which should be collected, and what can be skipped.
Also on this week’s show, Brock returns with his review of Maul – Lockdown, the newest Star Wars novel from Death Troopers author Joe Schreiber. This pre-Episode I story focuses on the Sith Apprentice infiltrating a prison to find a secret crime lord. Is this a book worthy of Maul’s fighting skill? Listen to find out!
With The Gingerprince reviewing the Amazon Exclusive Droid Factory wave of figures, Arnie and Marjorie on a vintage figure hunt at the Toy Man Toy Show, and more, it’s all in this week’s Star Wars Action News video podcast!
This week we are featuring new Pre-orders like the Planet of the Apes action figures, Kratos full scale bust & Sin City figures! Also, we’ve received the Talking Plush Tauntaun and the Jumbo Kenner Hoth Han Solo. Click on through for the full list!
RadioShack is taking it to the max with the most tubular giveaway ever imagined! They’ve started announcing fresh prizes last night just after their “Out with the Old, In with the New RadioShack”-themed Super Bowl ad ran, and they’re continuing today at Twitter.com/RadioShack. Prizes include a Vintage Star Wars Ewok Playset, an original Return of the Jedi storyboard and more. Head to 80s.Radioshack.com for the details on how you can win.
Long time Star Wars contributor Nathan P. Butler (Star Wars Timeline Gold, Star Wars Action News) is in the midst of a medical situation with his wife, Jodi, and is asking the fan community for help. They have set up a GoFundMe account in hopes that our generosity can lessen their increasing financial burden. If you have the means, I encourage you to contribute whatever you can no matter how small.