Gentle Giant has updated today and they are now taking pre-orders for the Yoda “Ilum Mission” statue – the next release in their series of 1:6 scale statues and a companion piece to the Padme Amidala “Ilum Mission” statue announced last month.
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Holiday Special Boba Fett Maquette Pre-Order
Gentle Giant has updated today and they are now taking pre-orders for the Holiday Special Boba Fett – their next statue in their series of Animated style maquettes.
Jumbo Kenner Snowtrooper Pre-Order
Gentle Giant has updated today and they are now taking pre-orders for the Jumbo Kenner Snowtrooper – their next figure in their series of “Hoth Collection” releases.
20% Off All Hasbro Star Wars Toys at TRU.com
Our friend Matt at JediNews sends word that all Hasbro Star Wars toys are 20% off at Toys”R”Us. This deal is valid online only.
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Here is a quick update about a bunch of cool new pre-orders and the latest arrivals from Big Bad Toy Store!
Episode 401: The Empire Brings Sexy Back
This weekend was Wizard World Chicago 2013, and the Star Wars Action News crew were there, as were tons of Star Wars toys. From rare vintage Star Wars items from Hasbro and Palitoy to new Black Series figures in both scales! With a new show layout and big guests, listen to find out if you should attend the next Wizard World in your area!
But the biggest news of the week is Hasbro’s new Black Series figures! The new wave of 3.75-inch figures are hitting stores coast to coast. The hosts provide a carded review of these new figures and detail some problems that carded collectors may need to watch out for!
With Star Wars burlesque at Chicago’s Gorilla Tango Theater, disappointment at D23, and more, it’s all in this week’s Star Wars Action News!
Slave I Arrivals: A Happier Tale
Yakface reader and forum member BobaFrank writes in with a much happier tale when it comes to his Slave I arrival today. Click on through for an example on how all orders should be handled.
Amazon Shipping Slave I Sans Shipping Box
It appears that some orders processing out of Amazon warehouses are forgoing shipping boxes and just slapping the labeling right to the TVC packaging. Check out this post at Rebelscum for an image that will shock and amaze. If your order hasn’t processed yet, I strongly suggest you call and request your order be packed out correctly.
Episode VII: The Emperor Strikes Back?
Our friends at JediNews have received some inside information that Ian McDiarmid is rumored to be reprising his role as Darth Sidious/Emperor Palpatine in Episode VII. Exactly how he will be brought back from “the dead” is an interesting plot device to say the least. Could he be a spirit akin to Obi-Wan in TESB and ROTJ, imparting his knowledge of the dark side to some new apprentice? Perhaps he will possess Luke Skywalker some how and the children of our heroes from the original trilogy must redeem him. Could they pull a bit from the Expanded Universe’s Dark Empire storyline where Palpatine created a clone of himself in order to achieve immortality?
The possibilities and speculation are endless but remember, nothing is official unless Disney and Lucasfilm say so.]
Oh, and Happy Birthday today to Ian McDiarmid – a fitting story to be sure.
Toyguide Update: TBS #02 Clone Trooper Sergeant
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with our next entry in the The Black Series 3-3/4″ line. Today we take a look at the #02 Clone Trooper Sergeant.
PROS: As the first trooper of the Black Series, there is not a whole heck of a lot new here but the execution is decent. Again, like the VC45 version, articulation is abundant allowing the widest range of posing options possible. Accessories are basic with the standard trooper kit of a blaster, rifle and removable helmet.
CONS: A solid figure all around but if there were any nits to pick they would center around the paint apps. To me, the particular shade of green used for the accent seems a bit too dark and should be a bit more yellow in hue – but it’s very close. Finally, I like my clones weathered to show the effects of war.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this piece is worth adding to your collection.
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