Diamond Select has announced today their Previews Exclusive R2-B1 figure bank for this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. Limited to 1500 pieces. You can check out this item and more over at Bleeding Cool.
Thanks to our friend Matt Booker for the tip.
Category Archives: Collecting News
New Black Series Figure List at JTA
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have retrieved a list of figures coming to the Black Series (3-3/4) line. Head on over to check it out!
Deluxe Clone Trooper Pre-Orders Coming Soon
Sideshow has updated their preview page for their upcoming series of 1:6 scale Deluxe Clone Troopers. Head on over to check out the Deluxe 501st, Deluxe Veteran, Deluxe Shiny and Deluxe 212th Battalion troopers! Watch for the pre-orders to start June 27.
Vinylmation Han in Carbonite Available Today at Star Wars Weekends
Today marks the debut of the exclusive Han in Carbonite Vinylmation figure available at Star Wars Weekends at Disney World Hollywood Studios. This two-piece set (Han and Carbonite block are separate parts) retails for $32.95 and is limited to 2000 pieces. It will be also be available at the Disney Land on June 10.
SDCC Exclusive “Magnitude” Ackbar Mini Bust
Gentle Giant has revealed one of their exclusives for this year’s San Diego Comic-Con and it is none other than an Admiral Ackbar mini bust – based upon the artwork created by Steven Daily. This “Magnitude” bust, arrives in a wooden box with a lithograph print from Acme Archives and is limited to 500 pieces.
Sponsor News: Urban Collector
This week Urban Collector featuring new arrivals like BLU Pyro action figure, Lara Croft Kai figure and the Joker ARTFX Killing Joke statue. Click on through for the latest pre-orders and new arrivals.
More Star Wars Mythos Statues On The Way
In a brief exchange I had on Twitter with Sideshow Collectibles (@CollectSideshow), they revealed that additional Star Wars Mythos statues are in development, but of course, they aren’t ready to divulge the characters quite yet.
@yak_face I've asked the Concept Corps, & while they've told me they ARE doing more #Mythos, they won't tell me specifics =P -S #TopSecret
— Sideshow Collectibles (@collectsideshow) June 4, 2013
You can follow us on Twitter too at @yak_face
Custom Black Series Card Redesign
Andrew’s Toyz has posted on their Facebook page a fantastic redesign of the poorly executed Black Series card design. As you can see, a simple tweak of the existing elements can make for such a tighter look.
Update: AFX Exclusive Jumbo Droid Set
Action Figure Xpress has announced an exclusive Jumbo Kenner Special Action Figure Set recreating the original “Droid Set” 3 pack from the vintage Kenner line. This set includes R5-D4, Death Star Droid and the Power Droid. It is available now for pre-order for $199.99 and is scheduled for shipment in September. Limited to 500 pieces.
Thanks to forum member AaylaSecurasMan for the tip.
UPDATE: Action Figure Xpress has pulled this listing from their site. It is unknown when it will be made available again. For those that pre-ordered, your orders have been recorded and reserved for you once this goes back online.
Black Series Wave 1 Carded Images
Our friends at YodasNews have posted a few carded images from the first wave of The Black Series 3-3/4″ figures to their facebook page. In my opinion the packaging, specifically the lack of any insert in the bubble, is a bit stark. What do you think? Leave a comment here or in our forums.