Sideshow has posted an official teaser of their upcoming 1:6 Utapau Airborne Trooper today. Watch for an in-depth reveal next week along with the high-anticipated pre-order.
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Hothventure Time Tee at TheYetee
Chris McVeigh, artist of the “Everyone Loves Stormtroopers” print has a shirt available today and tomorrow on The Yetee featuring a mashup between Star Wars and popular Cartoon Network series “Adventure Time” with Finn as Luke and Jake as a Wampa complete with severed arm. Check it out and pick one up for only $11
Sideshow Teases SDCC Exclusive Commander Fox
Sideshow Collectibles has posted another piece of their SDCC teaser puzzle today revealing what appears to be the leg of a sixth scale Commander Fox.
Celebration VI Diorama Workshop Action Figure Fund
The Star Wars Diorama Workshop, a fixture at Star Wars Celebration events since 2002, is celebrating its tenth anniversary by producing the largest ever diorama display featuring a Return to Tatooine. But rather than just building a Mos Eisley diorama like a decade ago, this year’s version will feature the entire planet spread out over 400 linear feet of tables, and covering both the original and prequel trilogies.
UPDATE: TFWU Kickstarter Campaign
UPDATE: The Force Among Us crew has just returned from a very successful film shoot that took place in Smith River, California where the Return of the Jedi was filmed. And time on their 30 day KickStarter Campaign is down to just 2 days left!
Even though the film has met its funding goal – there is still the opportunity to take advance of several great incentives!
Items such as 8X10 signed photos from the cast and crew that worked on ROTJ, a Kevin Liell designed exclusive T-Shirt just for the Force Within Us, Sand (Tatooine) and Dirt (Endor) from the filming locations, the opportunity to be filmed in the documentary, and many other cool items!
Time is running out – make your pledge to The Force Within Us today at kick starter!
Sponsor News: Past Generation Toys
Past Generation Toys has updated this week with new pre-orders and new arrivals from Hasbro including Vintage, Clone Wars and the soon-to-be-released Trade Federation MTT! Click on through to see the entire list!
Episode 349: $600 of Meh
Star Wars collectibles may be coming in a trickle, but the news is fast and furious, and on this week’s Star Wars Action News Marjorie and Arnie have a round-up of the hottest Star Wars toys and tchotkes. From iPhone cases to ice cube trays to SDCC exclusives, it’s all on this week’s podcast along with another UK report from Steve the Gingerprice from Collectormania 18!
Also this week, your hosts review a trio of statues that recently shipped. First two statues from Gentle Giant’s cantina series, Blue Snaggletooth and Greedo! Both were put up for sale last month with May the 4th, and Marjorie and Arnie have them in hand. How were the final production versions? Listen to find out! Plus an in-depth review of Sideshow’s Premium Format Han Solo in Carbonite. The Star Wars Action News hosts were underwhelmed with the Premium Format Stormtrooper, and their first Han in Carbonite was damaged in transit. Now that a replacement has arrived, listen in to see if you should try to score this bounty for yourself!
Plus do you have your tickets for the Star Wars Action News/Yakface party at Star Wars Celebration VI? Tickets are already 1/3 sold out! Hear an update on this and some Celebration exclusives on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
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UPDATE: Hallmark Reveals LE Momaw Nadon
Hallmark has announced their Momaw Nadon as the limited edition ornament for 2012 available at through their Keepsake Ornament Premiere Event July 14-15. Thanks to Dunc at ClubJade.net for the tip!
UPDATE: Here is a high-res version of the image. Thanks to Justin from JediNews for sharing the photo.
TVC Tarkin Upgrade
It’s obvious that the new Vintage Collection Grand Moff Tarkin leaves much to be desired in the esthetic arena, but if you have the tools and the talent, you can take this mediocre figure and modify him for a far better interpretation. Check out DarthMac’s WIP of TVC Tarkin 2.0
Update: Clone Wars S5 Trailer
First shown at Star Wars Weekends, Entertainment Weekly has posted the first extended look at The Clone Wars Season 5 Trailer. After viewing the stunning visuals, be sure to read their one-on-one with Dave Filoni to discover which favorite character will be returning and some of the new locales we can expect to visit this Fall!
Update: You can also watch it at StarWars.com