Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have alerted us to the news that the Trade Federation MTT is available online (listed under a Spider-Man item description) and is ready to ship from Target.com. They list it at $129.99 but it qualifies for FREE shipping. So if you were at all interested in this item you can pick it up from Target.com
Everyone has a “holy grail” of collecting. For some it’s a mint-on-card Yakface, for some the dirty version of the C-3PO trading card, but for Nathan P. Butler it was the collected, out of print, Star Wars newspaper strip collection. On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast, Nathan joins us to tell about the years spent seeking out this book, and gives us a hands-on review!
Also on this week’s podcast, Marjorie and Arnie run down the Star Wars Day events at San Diego Comic Con International, discuss two Scout Trooper exclusives to the convention, and other new Star Wars items that went up for preorder this past week.
With a discussion of another Hasbro figure price increase and two new Sideshow items that will cost a Premium, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
After coming so close in his first attempt, Chris Hoth Iceplanet has relaunched his Kickstarter program in order to get his Trivia From a Galaxy, Far, Far Away book published. Let’s help Chris reach his goal and donate what you can today! Head to the Kickstarter page for complete details!
Our friends at JediDefender are reporting that the Vintage Collection Wave 5 (Tarkin Wave) has been found at Walmart in Eastern Iowa. Let us know if you come across these new figures in our forums, in the comment section or on facebook.
The Official Site also updates today with the return of the official Star Wars Blog! Watch for entries from guest contributors as well as head fan honcho Steve Sansweet. Head on over to check out what change they have in store.
StarWars.com has posted their official announcement of The Clone Wars Season 4 Blu-ray and DVD. Head on over to view the specs and features as well as a trailer for its release.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 4 hits stores on October 23.
Sideshow Collectibles is now taking orders for their 12″ Commander Fox. It is in-stock and ready to ship!
Sideshow Collectibles has posted a teaser of the Darth Malgus Premium Format figure. Attendees will get to see a full prototype of this piece at SDCC.
K & C Collectibles has received all new Vintage Collection Figures (Wave 5) and New Battle Packs
New: Vintage Collection Action Figures:
VC96 – Darth Malgus
VC97 – Odd Ball – Clone Trooper
VC98 – Grand Moff Tarkin
VC99 – Nikto – Skiff Guard
VC100 – Starkiller (Vader’s Apprentice)
VC101 – Shae Vizla (Old Republic Bounty Hunter)
Click on through to check out all their new and in-stock items!
Our friends at JediNews have posted that Hallmark will be offering an exclusive set of ornaments at Celebration VI! This unique 3 pack features Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ponda Baba plus a separate severed arm ornament. How cool is that!