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Clone Trooper “Gearshift” Revealed

07/06/2011 Jayson Leave a comment

Rumors are circulating today of a couple new Clone Wars two-packs themed around the “Brain Invaders” and “Legacy of Terror” episodes of the Clone Wars. A quick eBay search has revealed that a new 212th Clone Trooper is probably one of the figures slated for one of these sets – joining Clone Trooper “Scythe” in the other. As you can see this particular clone trooper features an updated helmet sculpt that incorporates the headlamps onto each side. A quick scouring of Wookieepedia reveals that this trooper is “Gearshift“.

Head to the eBay auction for more images or bid and be sure to check out this seller’s other items as well as he has a couple other new figures as well.

What are your thoughts? Hash it out in our Clone Wars discussion thread.

Collecting News, Podcasts/Streaming

Episode 302: Wacky in Cincinnati

07/06/2011 Jayson Leave a comment

This week Jerry and Dan are back filling in for Arnie and Marjorie! Tune in to hear them talk about the latest “Wacky” offerings over at Entertainment Earth, muse about what the future of 3D Star Wars, and more!

You can download this week’s show from swactionnews.com or use the direct links:

Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN302.MP3

Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN302.M4A

Collecting News

Geonosis Arena Sets Take A Hike

07/05/2011 Jayson 2 Comments

No, they’re no leaving Target’s aisle yet, especially at this new price. As reported by our friends at Jedi Temple Archives, I too ran into the $16.29 Geonosis Arena Sets (previously $12.99) at my local MN Target. As a consolation, both Clone Wars Geonosis 2-packs were marked down to $11. Hey, let’s keep a little optimism here. : )

Collecting News, Toyguide Updates

“Yak”Facebook Preview: SSC Yoda’s Hut

06/29/2011 Jayson Leave a comment

In case you haven’t been following, we created a new album on our Facebook page showcasing the amazing Yoda’s Hut 1:6 Scale Environment from Sideshow Collectibles. If you’ve been on the log, err fence about ordering this piece, I can attest that this high-end collectible that is far too good to pass up if you have the means.

Collecting News, Podcasts/Streaming

Episode 301: Almost There…Almost There!

06/28/2011 Jayson Leave a comment

This week on Star Wars Action News, Marjorie and Arnie are joined in the studio by Johnathan, forum name RancorBoy, a long time Star Wars collector who has come to aid in the packing of the Sithsonian, and also to aid in Arnie’s quest for a complete modern carded figure collection. Listen as Johnathan shares his thoughts on the state of collecting, and exactly how close Arnie is to the dream of a carded collection.

Also this week, Marjorie, Arnie, and Johnathan run down the latest SDCC exclusives, including the Gentle Giant Vinyl Cape Jawa, the McQuarrie Concept Snowtrooper Bust, and a picture book from director Morgan Spurlock.

With The Gingerprince providing Vintage Collection figure reviews and Justin’s store report, all this and more on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!

You can download this week’s show from swactionnews.com or use the direct links:

Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN301.MP3

Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN301.M4A

Collecting News

New Clone Wars Battle (Re)Packs

06/28/2011 Jayson 2 Comments

Our friends at Sandtroopers.com have posted boxed and loose image of the newest Clone Wars Battle Pack revealed a few months back. “Stop the Zillo Beast” includes repacks of the standard Clone Trooper, Mace Windu and Yoda and “Capture of the Droids” features C-3PO, R2-D2 and Cad Bane with TODO-360. Head on over for a closer look and these sets.

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