Collider.com brings our attention to these very cool Original Trilogy interpretive posters designed by Andy Fairhurst. Each design gives viewers a “nerd’s eye view” of the an environment from each film, with a cleverly incorporated “hidden” image. Click here or the image above for a closer look.
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have been posting some detailed, in-hand images of the new 3-3/4″ Black Series Dagobah Luke and Yoda figures. In the photography I noticed that the production version of the training backpack now features a side release buckle closure for the chest strap – original images showed a velcro/hook and loop style closure. Click the image above for a larger comparison.
Our friends at Vinylmation World have posted info regarding exclusive Series 4 Combo Packs of Boba Fett Vinylmation Figures. The Combo Pack includes either the Boba Fett (TESB deco) or Boba Fett (Concept Deco) packed with a blind boxed Series 4 Vinylmation figure. The combos retail for $24.95 and will be available at Disney Parks or DisneyStore.com on July 4.
This week we are featuring new PreOrders like the Halo Master Chief ARTFX statue, Endor Trooper mini bust, the Malcolm Reynolds 1/6 scale figure and more!
For so many of us, half the anticipation of a new Star Wars film is all about the action figures, playsets and vehicles. So with all the recent image leaks from the set of Star Wars: Episode VII, speculation on what Hasbro’s plans are for the upcoming film are being discussed in the forums.
While we are keeping our front page mostly spoiler free, be warned that the thread you are about to link to is full of spoiler images from the upcoming film. So if you’re not afraid of seeing these images and want to share your thoughts, head on over to the forums and join the discussions already in progress.
For collectors concerned about the white “skirt” shown on the original solicitation images for the 6″ Anakin Skywalker, you can now breathe as loose images for the figure have turned up on eBay with the proper brown fabric. Pre-order yours now at DorksideToys for only $14.99
Thanks to @poeghostal for the tip
Our friends at Jeditemplearchives have posted some new loose images of the next wave of figures from The Black Series. Head on over there to check them out, and also join in the discussion in our forums here.
In light of a recent article posted on DailyDot.com regarding Disney Store’s plans for not carrying/planning Princess Leia themed merchandise, we at Yakface.com have started a petition in order to sway their opinion and send word that Star Wars isn’t just for boys.
Click on through to show your support for this effort and feel free to share the link and hashtag #wewantleia with family and friends via your favorite social media channel of choice.
UPDATE: Time.com has posted an exclusive story with an official response from Disney to parents, fans and collectors stating that Leia-centric merchandise will indeed be coming to Disney Stores in the near future.
UPDATE 2: YahooMovies, MSN and TheWrap are also running with the story.
Marjorie and Arnie review the Disney Store 13-inch talking Stormtrooper, discuss upcoming convention and marathon events, review new Black Series rumors, and more!
With Hasbro having difficulty getting new figures to store pegs in any scale, collectors are forced to find their excitement places other than Wal-Mart, Target, and Toys R Us. Most specifically The Disney Stores where a new 13-inch line of talking, articulated Star Wars figures have started to appear. The X-Wing Luke Skywalker and Stormtrooper are on store shelves now, and in this episode of Star Wars Action News you can see a hands-on review of the Stormtrooper to find out if you need to add this to your collection.
But while Hasbro is in a late spring lull, news leaked last week of new Black Series releases on the horizon. In this show you can find out about three possible new Toys R Us exclusive multi-packs that have strong Original Trilogy ties.
With news on how YOU can be in Star Wars Episode VII, a discussion of the upcoming Disney Star Wars marathon, reports from Disney Star Wars Weekends and the UK Collectormania 21, and more, it’s all in this week’s swactionnews.com!
Continuity aficionado Nathan P. Butler (Star Wars Timeline Gold and SWActionNews) has discovered a new Vader themed LEGO Star Wars Chronicles TV/Book series is in the works thanks to a new listing on Amazon.com. No official details for the as-of-yet unannounced series are available at this time, but it might be part of the Darth Vader themed TV specials that were reported by our friends at JediNews a few months back.