Gentle Giant has updated today and they are now taking pre-orders for the Holiday Special Boba Fett – their next statue in their series of Animated style maquettes.
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Jumbo Kenner Snowtrooper Pre-Order
Gentle Giant has updated today and they are now taking pre-orders for the Jumbo Kenner Snowtrooper – their next figure in their series of “Hoth Collection” releases.
20% Off All Hasbro Star Wars Toys at TRU.com
Our friend Matt at JediNews sends word that all Hasbro Star Wars toys are 20% off at Toys”R”Us. This deal is valid online only.
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Here is a quick update about a bunch of cool new pre-orders and the latest arrivals from Big Bad Toy Store!
Space Station Diorama Walls: Update!
The collecting community has stepped up to the plate with a huge outpouring of support for the team at Galactic Merchants as they aspire to make cool diorama display pieces for the fans. And now, our pals at Imperialshipyards are going to be hosting a podcast with Galactic Merchants, and they want to know what questions you have about these dioramas! Head on over to their forums and submit your questions!
Slave I Arrivals: A Happier Tale
Yakface reader and forum member BobaFrank writes in with a much happier tale when it comes to his Slave I arrival today. Click on through for an example on how all orders should be handled.
Amazon Shipping Slave I Sans Shipping Box
It appears that some orders processing out of Amazon warehouses are forgoing shipping boxes and just slapping the labeling right to the TVC packaging. Check out this post at Rebelscum for an image that will shock and amaze. If your order hasn’t processed yet, I strongly suggest you call and request your order be packed out correctly.
Amazon Build-A-Droid Carded Images
A lot of collectors may not be happy with the Droid Factory line being an Amazon exclusive, but there’s no denying this is some of Hasbro’s finest work in terms of packaging, and it’s a true shame that this line was replaced by The Black Series. Check out a full gallery of pics courtesy of volkerc here and also share your thoughts in our forums.
Walmart Stocking The Black Series
Reports have been coming in left and right regarding new figures at places like Toys”R”us and Target, and now Yakface reader Bryan P. sends in details of new Hasbro figures hitting Walmart too. Head on over to the forums for more details!
Jakks Pacific Darth Vader at Walmart
The new 31″ tall Darth Vader from Jakks Pacific has been found at retail – thanks to reader Evicerous for the heads up! Head on over to the forums for a closer look!