The Yakface/Hasbro QnA returns this week with questions submitted on 7/22. In this session, we inquire as to the changes in packaging design from the Vintage Collection figures and status of an open-belly Tauntaun.
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FREE Figure with $10 Purchase at HTS
HasbroToyShop has launched a new promotion today where if you purchase $10 in Star Wars product, you’ll receive a free Star Wars action figure. Offer expires August 22, 2011 at 11:59 PM (ET).
Episode 307: Voices of One
The Star Wars toy finds continue as exclusives and non-exclusives keep appearing at K-Mart, Toys R Us, Walmart, and Target! Listen to this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast as Marjorie and Arnie run down their store finds, and play your voicemails reporting what Star Wars Action News listeners have been finding, buying, and what they think of it!
Also this week, Star Wars Action News Book Club liaison Brock reviews the new Timothy Zahn novel Choices of One, Marjorie reviews the new Jedi Force figures, and Garmin uses the Force to help you find your destination! All this and more on this week’s Star Wars Action News!
Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN307.MP3
Enhanced Version
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Republic Commando Set In-Stock at TRU
The SDCC/TRU exclusive Republic Commando Set is now in-stock at Toys”R”Us.com. Thanks to fellow MN collector 37Moses for the tip!
UPDATE: Sold Out
CW Ultimate Gift Set Packaging Revealed
Haven’t had your fill of Clone Wars products yet? You’re in luck then as Sandtroopers.com has posted image of the upcoming Walmart Exclusive Ultimate Gift Set that was revealed at SDCC a few weeks back. This set includes Space Suit Anakin, Count Dooku, Super Battle Droid, Battle Droid and Captain Rex. Look for this to hit store shelves around October. Sandtroopers also comes through with an image of the packaging for the ultra-cool Mandalorion Assault Transport Head on over for the full reports.
Even More New Carded Clone Wars Images
More New Clone Wars Figures
For your review, here is an additional batch of carded images showcasing upcoming Clone Wars figures.
New Carded Clone Wars Figures at Sandtroopers
Our friends at Sandtroopers.com update today with a look at new carded shots of Savage Opress, Cold Weather Plo Koon and the Kamino ARF Trooper from the Clone Wars line. You’ll also notice some slight modifications to the layout of the packaging placing more focus on the action figures themselves rather than the Galactic Battle Game card. Head on over for a closer look!
TRU Exclusive Video Game Figure Sets Hitting
Our friends at JediDefender are reporting that the new Toys”R”Us exclusive Video Game Figure Sets (The Force Unleashed and Republic Commando) have hit stores in California. Head on over for an in-hand photo and keep and eye out in those aisles!
Episode 306: I’m Going To Disneyland!
SDCC is over but the dust is far from settled. On this week’s Star Wars Action News, Marjorie and Arnie report on what they did the Sunday of Comic-Con…they went to Disneyland and checked out Star Tours 2.0! Listen as they report on the new ride, as well as the exclusive Hasbro Star Wars action figures available only at Disneyland!
Also on this week’s show, Justin, Arnie, and Marjorie bring you news of where you can find new Star Wars toys, from K-Mart to Target to Toys R Us. From Blu Ray 4-packs to Target Vintage 3-packs to new Battle Packs, vehicles, and so much more, it’s all reviewed on this week’s podcast!
With a discussion on the recent UK lawsuit over Stormtrooper helmets, and more, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News!
Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN306.MP3
Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN306.M4A