With the street date for new Star Wars toys well behind us all the major retailers have the new Star Wars figures, Fighter Pods, vehicles, and more out! But in with the new means out with the old at many Targets, and on this week’s Star Wars Action News Marjorie and Arnie play your voicemails on some of the best bargains to be had on Star Wars toys!
Also this week, a discussion of even more Star Wars Valentine’s Day products, Sideshow’s new Premium Format Aayla Secura figure, and Brock reviews the Star Wars novel Darth Plagueis. All on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
We are only a few days away from Toy Fair 2012 and as we prep to bring you on-site coverage again this year – myself included YIPPEE! – we would like to pass on any burning questions or concerns you may have to the Hasbro team. Feel free to post them in the comment section here, in our forums or on our facebook page and we will do our best to get a few of them answered.
Toys”R”Us is have a 20% off sale this week on select new Star Wars merchandise. Head to your local store to find the following:
TRU Exclusive Podracer Pilots Action Figure Pack: $21.59 each
Fleet/Class I Vehicles with Figures Sets: $15.99 each
Ultimate FX Lightsabers: $31.99 each
Basic Roleplaying Masks: $10.39 each
Roleplaying Electronic Blasters: $18.39 each
There have been many books written discussing the mythology, characters and technology of the Star Wars universe but now is your chance to experience many of the locations of Star Wars that were filmed right here in the United States. Read on to find out how you can be a part of publishing Star Wars Filming Locations of the United Statesby Adam Parr with Carl Cunningham and John Klinger as well a view sample pages of this book.
Sideshow Collectibles has updated their production blog today with a teaser of the Captain Rex Premium Format figure. Head on over to take a look. And that’s an order!
PROS: Hasbro goes back to the well with the best Clone Wars version of Yoda produced thus far. The articulation is great for a figure of this size and esthetic.
CONS: It’s a repack with nothing new save for a different colored base, die and new game card.
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.
Sideshow Collectibles now has the Premium Format Aayla Secura figure available for pre-order. The exclusive edition includes a severed Clone Trooper head! Get your orders in today!
Rebelscum as updated today with a new list of Vintage Collection figures acquired from UK toy seller Toyz and Gamez. Head on over to see what we can except on the shelves and in our collections in 2012!
Here is a quick update from Big Bad Toy Store about a variety of new pre-orders as well as some cool new arrivals.
PRE-ORDER: 12″ STAP & BATTLE DROID
Sideshow is releasing another 12″ army-builder set with the STAP with Battle Droid. The STAP comes on an articulated base and includes a 1/6 scale Battle Droid pilot. We have this set listed at $169.99, $5 off the MSRP.
NEW ARRIVAL: STAR WARS 2012 CLASS I FLEET VEHICLES WAVE 01 – CASE
This new vehicle and figure set includes the Sith Speeder, the Naboo Royal Fighter, the Attack Recon Fighter and the Republic Assault Submarine, each with a driver, rider or pilot. We have them listed as a case of 4 at $69.99; we also have them listed individually (except the submarine, which is sold out), priced at $19.99 each.
PROS: Hasbro goes back to the well with the best Clone Wars version of Yoda produced thus far. The articulation is great for a figure of this size and esthetic.
