Kotobukiya has updated their Facebook page today announcing a set of ARTFX+ Shock Troopers statues exclusive to Wondercon next month. Head on over for the full announcement.
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Episode 335: Cereal Killer
When The Phantom Menace was released in 1999 the food tie-ins were omnipresent. From Kentucky Fried Chicken to Taco Bell to Pepsi to Doritos you could almost have an entire (albeit unhealthy) diet of Star Wars branded foods. While the 3-D rerelease is a bit more subdued, there are still a number of Star Wars food tie-in collectibles in your local grocery store. On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast, Marjorie and Arnie run down several Star Wars food items, including cereal pack-in pens and posters, gummy candies, Easter candy lightsabers, and many more! Also on this week’s show, Marjorie and Arnie play some of your reviews of the Star Wars 3-D rerelease. From across the US and even internationally, listen to hear if other Star Wars fans’ 3-D experiences mirrored your own, and then Arnie and Marjorie update you on the future of 3-D Star Wars both in theaters and in home video. With an update on store sales and new Vintage and exclusive Star Wars toys, and a Star Wars minis update from the hosts of the Star Wars Miniverse, it’s all this week on Star Wars Action News podcast!
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Star Wars Toy Fair Presentation Online
In an odd move, Hasbro has released the entire Star Wars New York Toy Fair Presentation to German site starwars-figuren.com for the world to view. Head on over for a look, then come back to the forums and discuss all that was revealed.
Toyguide Update: G8-R3 (Walmart Exc.)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the next addition for the 2012 “Darth Maul” product line. We continue with G8-R3 (4 of 12) from Walmart’s exclusive “Discover the Force in 3-D” collection.
PROS: Hasbro knocks one of the final Naboo starship astromechs off the “to-be-made” list with G8-R3. Since this droid uses the build-a-droid sculpt, you can incorporate/interchange its components with other B.A.D.s to create custom astromechs. For added play value, G8-R3 includes the droid power station accessory that is compatible with other astromechs and the 1999 Naboo Royal Starship vehicle/playset.
CONS: It utilizes the build-a-droid mold so it has those superfluous holes in the body, which some find unsightly. This figure is exclusive to Walmart and, as of yet, there are no plans for its release elsewhere. Its limited availability may prove to be difficult for for some collectors to find.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
You can also weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.
Toyguide Update: Aurra Sing (Walmart Exc.)
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the next addition for the 2012 “Darth Maul” product line. We continue with Aurra Sing (1 of 12) from Walmart’s exclusive “Discover the Force in 3-D” collection.
PROS: Aurra Sing gets an all-new sculpt for 2012 and it’s a great one. She features most of the necessary articulation collectors require (except ankle joints). The figure not only has a great design but is loaded with weapons and a cool trophy case to house the lightsaber hilts from her past kills. As a bonus, if you have trouble finding her at Walmart, she will be available later in the Vintage Collection.
CONS: Lacks ankle articulation.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
You can also weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.
Sponsor News: K & C Collectibles
Vintage Deleted Scene Action Figure set of 5 in-stock at K & C Collectibles. We also have all Discover the Force Action Figures, Dewback and Vulture Droid in-stock.
NEW: Vintage Collection Action Figures
VC87 – Luke Skywalker (Lightsaber Construction)
VC88 – Princess Leia (Sandstorm Outfit)
VC89 – Lando Calrissian (Sandstorm Outfit)
VC90 – Colonel Cracken (Millennium Falcon Crew)
VC91 – Rebel Pilot (Mon Calamari)
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Here is a quick update from bigbadtoystore.com about a ton of new pre-orders, more cool new arrivals, and our latest clearance sale!
Several days ago we reduced pricing by 15% to 25% on 4000+ items that are a year or more old. There are a lot of great older items available, please be sure to check out the menus.
Sponsor News: Past Generation Toys
This week at PastGenerationToys.com – FREE SHIPPING on ALL orders shipped within the lower 48 United States! Check out their new pre-orders and in-stock items.
Mechno-Maul Revealed!
USA Today has posted an exclusive trailer for this Friday’s all-new Clone Wars and within it’s frames you will finally see Darth Maul in his cyborg form. Click the link above for the trailer and tune in tomorrow night for what looks to be an amazing start to the season finale!
Episode 334: A Certain Cincinnati Point of View
When Arnie and Marjorie decide to spend a little extra time in New York after tirelessly covering Toy Fair 2012, the B-Team from Cincinnati take the reigns! Jerry and Dan are back to discuss their thoughts on Phantom Menace 3D, Hasbro’s Toy Fair announcements, and some other news that surfaced this past week. Hear what they think of the new Ewok and X-Wing figure packs as well as the look of the Star Wars line 2013. Was Yoda a good choice or should Hasbro have started a tradition of using characters that are introduced and killed off in the same movie? But, that’s not all, Brock from the Star Wars Action New Book Club is back to review the Darth Maul short stories and we have Steve the Ginergerprince’s 2012 debut with his UK report.
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