Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives are soliciting collector participation in order to gather a list of figures we’d like to see re-issued in the Black Series. Head on over for the details and guidelines for submission.
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Jumbo Hoth Luke Pre-Order
Originally offered for FREE with the pre-order of the Jumbo Wampa, Gentle Giant has updated today and they are now taking pre-orders for the Jumbo Kenner Luke Skywalker in Hoth Battle Gear – their next figure in their series of “Hoth Collection” releases.
Kmart Online Order Fulfillment Lacking
As suspected, some collectors have experienced “issues” when ordering the Kmart exclusive Scanning Crew sets online. We are reading and receiving reports that people are receiving duplicate sets (2 of one or the other) rather than one of each. In an extreme example, a local collector friend of mine JediMoses received 10 of the Death Star sets instead of an equal allotment of each.
2014 Star Wars Branding
During the Star Wars Rebels panel at NYCC over the weekend, Lucasfilm revealed the merchandise line look for 2014. Thanks to a great photo (shot by Rich Alot over at Rebelscum) I was able to retouch it a bit to give a clearer representation of what we will see in stores in a few short months. Click the image above for a closer look.
Sponsor News: DorksideToys
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Episode 407: NYCC 2013
In just a few years New York Comic Con has grown to have attendance second only to the 40-year-old San Diego Comic-Con. This year had big name stars like Sylvester Stallone, Sigourney Weaver, and more signing autographs, perhaps the highest profile autograph stars at any convention. On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast Marjorie and Arnie report on the Star Wars reveals from Kotobukiya, their exclusive Art-FX+ R2 unit, as well as the other Star Wars collectibles at the con.
But the biggest Star Wars reveals were not at the Javits Center. Hasbro had no presence at NYCC, but they held a private press event the Wednesday before the con and the Star Wars Action News hosts were there. Listen to find out what was revealed, and what wasn’t. Plus find out Hasbro’s answer to “what’s right with Mara Jade?” and news on the notorious Black Series bubble issue.
With an update on all the new toys hitting stores from Johnathan, as well as a Vintage Viewpoint looking back at the Kenner Ewok toys, it’s all on this episode of Star Wars Action News!
A Wolf In Ghost’s Clothing…
It appears that the Ghost from Star Wars Rebels is, to borrow a phrase, ‘more than meets the eye’. Tucked in the back of the Ghost is a smaller fighter called the Wolf which has a very vintage Kenner mini rig feel.
Hasbro, please tell us that you are working on a Ghost/Wolf vehicle release for 2014? My 10 year old inner child is screaming for one!
Thanks to LightsaberRattling for the heads-up.
Star Wars Rebels Presentation
Those Rebelscum have updated their coverage of NYCC with a great photo gallery of images and details revealed at the Star Wars Rebels panel. As you’ll see in the slides, there is everything from concepts to finished designs as well as an additional look at the packaging coming for Star Wars Rebels in 2014. Head on over for a closer look.
Toyguide Update: TRU Battle of Geonosis: Jedi Knights (2 of 2)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with our next entry for 2013 Vader Collection. Today, we take a look at the second of two Toys”R”Us exclusive Battle of Geonosis: Jedi Knights sets.
PROS: Like the first set we reviewed, this pack is loaded with Jedi that have never been produced before, including the iconic Sarrissa Jeng which is the highest new part count figure from either set. Again, all the Jedi here are 14 POA and have great paint apps (at least for my pack).
CONS: The same holds true for this set as the other pack, the TVC Phase I Clone Trooper sculpt for Commander Ponds would have been great. Paint app quality and consistency vary from set to set, most notably Sarrissa’s hair line so if you’re particular on your deco, you might want to compare sets to find the best representation.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this set is worth adding to your collection.
You can also weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.
Rebel Seal Bookends from Gentle Giant
Gentle Giant has just revealed their next design in their continuing bookends series – The Rebel Seal.
Show your support for the Rebel Alliance with the incredible Rebel Seal Bookends!
Digitally sculpted by the master artisans at Gentle Giant Ltd., these unique bookends can be displayed together as a single, striking symbol of light and hope, or used to stylishly store your favorite media! The choice is yours!
These limited edition hand-painted bookends come individually numbered and include a matching certificate of authenticity. Perfect for yourself or that special Rebel Trooper in your life.