We talk to Ryder Windham, author of the Star Wars Death Star Technical Manual, review the rereleased Star Wars Frames books, and analyze Star Wars Episode VII production, release date, and casting news.
Star Wars Episode VII draws nearer! We now have a firm release date. On December 18, 2015 fans will finally see a cinematic vision of Star Wars post-Return of the Jedi, 32 years after Episode VI’s release. On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast your hosts Marjorie and Arnie discuss this news and anticipate a holiday season full of Star Wars goodness!
It appears that TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores are gearing up for the Christmas season, as these stores continue to receive more of Habro’s older product at discount prices. So if you have one of these stores in your area, it may be worth your while to make a quick stop and see what you can find!
Yakreader Adam V. writes in with word that he too has found the 2012 Naboo Starfighter at his seasonal Toys”R”Us Express in Camarillo, CA for $19.97 each. The Naboo Fighter is also shipping alongside the green Republic Tank Fighters which say limited distribution as well.
This week we are featuring new arrivals like the Freddy Krueger video game action figure, Matt Smith Plush and Hulk Fine Art statue! Click on through to check out the list.
We’re still putting up the fixtures and finishing the decoration on our brand new store, and tinkering with our new products, so come see what’s in stock, and available for pre-order, and on clearance at www.dorksidetoys.com
Now that we know the official release date for Episode VII in theaters, we know that Hasbro has right around two years before the Episode VII toy line will launch.
That being said, what direction should they take this line? Should we see simple figures in the $6.00 range, or should Hasbro go all out and make premium figures that will retail around $10.00 a pop? Or two lines? Or should they try and meet in the middle with an approach similar to what worked for the Episode III line?
Join in the speculation and share your thoughts in the comments section or in the forums!
Forum member darthmadonna has come across something Hasbro surely can’t be happy about – clearances already on their new 5POA Legends line! Head on over to the forums to share your thoughts on what could be an isolated incident, or very bad news for Hasbro.
I haven’t personally had much experience with 6″ scale figure collecting, but seeing what happened to an ankle joint on the new Black Series Greedo to forum member dj121 has me shaking my head. For $20.00, no figure should be doing this.
Hopefully this is an isolated incident, but it may be worth noting as a tale of caution. If anyone else experiences this with any of the 6″ scale Black Series, we’d like for you to share your experiences in the forums.
As promised, here are the winners of the Star Wars: A New Hope Radio Drama Special Edition!
Alexander Gates andKyle Zukowski
Each of you will receive a Light Side and Dark Side edition. To claim your prize, each of you must send an email to news AT yakface.com and I will then secure your shipping information.
A special thanks to Highbridge Audio for providing these prizes.
