Yakreader DarthRay sends word via Twitter that his local Toys”R”Us has several new 2013 LEGO Star Wars sets available. Included in his findings are:
75015 Corporate Alliance Tank Droid
75016 Homing Spider Droid
75017 Duel on Geonosis
75018 JEK-14 Stealth Starfighter
75019 AT-TE
75021 Republic Gunship
75022 Mandalorian Speeder
No signs yet of Jabba’s Sail Barge (75020)
For folks trying to track down the upcoming 6″ Black Series figures, plug DPCI 087-06-1941 in the system to aid in your search.
Just when you thought the Star Wars Angry Birds craze was over, Rovio is teasing that they are going to announce a game (and obligatory tie-in merchandise) covering the Prequel Era on Monday. Insert collective groan here.
Thanks to all that emailed and sent in questions regarding trouble accessing the comment system and individual news posts. The offending droids in the system have been dealt with and everything is back up and running trouble free.
Gentle Giant has just announced their Premier Guild Holiday Exclusive – the Jumbo Kenner Yoda (Holiday Edition).
Gentle Giant is proud to bring to you an early dose of Holiday cheer with the unveiling of our 2013 Holiday piece, the Holiday Jumbo Vintage Kenner Yoda Figure!
Inspired by one of George Lucas’ famous holiday greeting cards, the Yoda Holiday 2013 Kenner Jumbo Figure comes with a faithfully-reproduced brown cane and a unique removable Santa Claus outfit, complete with cap and sack full of Gentle Giant toys!
This PGM Exclusive Limited Edition piece comes on a unique holiday-inspired cardback featuring artwork by the late, great Ralph McQuarrie and packaged in a resealable clamshell to preserve the Holiday spirit year round!
It is available for pre-order now for Premier Guild Member for $80.00 and will ship Q4 of 2013.
Sideshow Collectibles has posted a new teaser for their upcoming 1:6 Scale Tauntaun. Head over to Sideshow to check it out.
Entertainment Earth has posted their final reveal for the 6″ Greedo from The Black Series. This is one fantastic looking figure – so head on over to check it out.
Just a reminder that this weekend (July 13-14) is the Keepsake Ornament Premiere and Hallmark Gold Crown stores. Along with all of the general release items, be sure not to miss out on this year’s Limited Edition Boushh ornament.
Hot on the heels of yesterday’s announcement of the Sandtrooper Squad Leader 2-pack, Kotobukiya reveals the Sandtrooper Sergeant ARTFX+ Statue. Click on through for the full press release and images.
LONDON, ENGLAND. WEDNESDAY 10TH JULY 2013, 11.38PM. JediNews.co.uk and Star Wars Celebration Europe are delighted to announce Caravan of the Force in association with Toys ‘R’ Us. Caravan of the Force is a two vehicle convoy with six people on-board, all with the common goal of raising money for Make-A-Wish Foundation®. The Caravan will be travelling from the UK to France, Belgium, Holland and Germany arriving in time for Star Wars Celebration Europe that takes place 26-28th July in Messe Essen, and then all the way back to London again! As we reach each country we’ll be welcomed by the local 501stGarrison in order to raise awareness of our trip and raise funds for Make-A-Wish.
For more detail visit JediNews and JustGiving.com