Hasbro is officially making Ziro the Hutt! The caveat is that he’s coming as an exclusive in the Fighter Pod line. Head on over to Sandtroopers.com for a closer look at a special Fighter Pod tin set that will be exclusive to Target later this year.
Sorry for getting your hopes up Clone Wars fans.
Dave Filoni has revealed a special season 5 teaser image today on facebook in honor of the smashing success of The Avengers.
On behalf of the Clone Wars crew, we would like to congratulate Marvel Studios and Joss Whedon on the incredible release of The Avengers. We’re also very proud of the team at ILM who made the effects and action scenes beyond spectacular. There are many fans of Marvel comics on the Clone Wars crew, and the biggest fan of all has to be episodic director Steward Lee. Knowing what a fan he is, I sketched up a special Clone Commander for an upcoming episode of Season 5. Clone Commander Thorn is obviously our homage to “Thor, the god of thunder.” Commander Thorn even carries a Z-6 blaster canon named “the Hammer.” Enjoy this sneak peak at a new clone from Season 5.
Head on over for a closer look! Let’s hope that Hasbro follows suit and releases this cool crossover figure!
Last week, requestors for the Mailaway Prototype Boba Fett received notifications that due to the overwhelming popularity of this promotion an additional batch run of figures have to be produced in order to fulfill orders. Those that received this notification can expect to receive their figure(s) at the end of July.
Thanks to Yakface Reader Frank L. for the info and image.
Gentle Giant also updates announcing their Deluxe Ree-Yees mini bust is available for pre-order. This bust features a switch0ut arm allowing collectors to display the figure with or without a blaster. Head to Gentle Giant to check out the concept art and place your order.
Here is the piece I’ve been waiting for! Gentle Giant is now taking pre-orders for their Jumbo Kenner Yoda figure! This 6″ tall figure is just like the vintage figure complete with soft goods robe, belt, cane and orange snake! As a bonus, PGM members can also purchase a brown snake version.
Star Tours has posted on facebook an awesome shot of the some of the Droid Factory Astromechs available (starting this weekend) in Tatooine Traders at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As you’ll see, there are some new dome sculpts in here namely the R6, R8 and R9 models.
EDIT: Star Tours posted the original image via facebook earlier this afternooon.
Our friends at Sandtroopers.com have posted the first look at an upcoming Sith-centric battle pack! Head on over for packaged and loose shots of the Target Exclusive Darth Maul Returns set featuring post-op Darth Maul, Savage Opress (Armored) and a Nightsister (not Mother Talzin).
ReedPop has announced the first (of many) store exclusives for sale at Celebration VI. First up is a 12″ Clone Commander Ganch from Sideshow Collectibles! It will be available in very limited numbers starting the first day of the show, Thursday, August 23rd. Head over to MediumAtLarge.net for the full reveal!
The Official Site updates today announcing that at Star Wars Weekends at Disney Hollywood Studios fans will have the opportunity to be encased in carbonite! For the complete details on “Carbon-Freeze Me” Experience, visit StarWars.com
Bonnie Burton has posted via twitter confirming that she has been laid off from Lucasfilm as their Content Developer for Lucas Online and StarWars.com. She has been instrumental in establishing the Official Star Wars web presence as well has developing fun, family friendly crafts and educational tutorials and publications.
We at Yakface wish Bonnie the best of luck where ever she lands.