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Episode 392: Exclusively Inclusive
For many, the joys and pains of collecting can be summed up in one word–exclusive. A hard-to-obtain, limited piece can be the prize of a collection both as a rarity and as a memory of a trip. But obtaining these exclusives often is difficult for many either involving expensive trips or high premiums on the secondary market. But as the 2013 convention season commences new exclusives are being announced every week. Last week came news of Hasbro’s San Diego Comic-Con exclusive Han in Carbonite and Boba Fett Black Series 6-inch figures. Now on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast Marjorie and Arnie look at exclusives announced for Star Wars Celebration Europe 2. From T-Shirts to posters to pins, the first round of exclusive merchandise offers some collectibles with a vintage style and others with a more modern and German flare. Join their discussion and start your shopping list now!
Also on this week’s show, a run-down on the Toys R Us exclusive Endor AT-AT, a report from the C2E2 Vintage Toy Auction, a review of Super 7’s exclusive Leia Story print, and more!
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Sponsor News: DorksideToys
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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 as well as a ton of items for their Spring Overstock Sale.
Lucasfilm Announces Episode VII Production Returning to the UK
Lucasfilm announced today that production of Star Wars: Episode VII will take place in the United Kingdom. All of the six previous live-action Star Wars movies have included UK production in such famed studios as Elstree, Shepperton, Leavesden, Ealing and Pinewood Studios.
Head to StarWars.com for more details.
Sponsor News: Urban Collector
This week we are featuring new pre-orders like Star Wars plush, Final Fantasy Kai figures & Harley Quinn 1/6 scale RAH.
Compendium Poster Giveaway
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives are giving away one of Christopher Lee’s amazing “Collect All 92” Compendium Posters. Head on over to JTA to find out what you need to do to get one.
LEGO Jedi Defender Cruiser Revealed
The team at Eurobricks.com have posted several high-res images of a new Jedi Defender-class cruiser due out later this year. The set is based on the Star Wars: The Old Republic MMO game and includes 4 mini-figures, 3 of which are new.
Coincidentally, thanks to our friends at JediDefender.com for the tip.
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Episode 391: Into the Void with Tim Lebbon
Tomorrow a new era in Star Wars Expanded Universe novels beings with the release of Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void. Written by Tim Lebbon and based on the Dark Horse comic series Dawn of the Jedi this book tells of Force users twenty-five thousand years before the battle of Yavin. It’s the first Star Wars novel set so early in the timeline, and also the first Star Wars novel by Lebbon. On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast Arnie talks to Tim about the process of writing this novel and the themes throughout.
Also on this week’s show, Berent went to Disneyland and talked to artist Mike Kungl who was revealing new works. He talks about his upcoming prints from Acme Archives, works Lucasfilm rejected, and his latest Jabba art piece. Listen to find out about them and find out how to win one of Kungl’s Rebel Alliance–Defend and Protect prints!
With a Free Comic Book Day report from St. Louis, a con report from the UK, May the Fourth sales, and reports of Endor AT-AT spottings, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast.
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