Everyone has a “holy grail” of collecting. For some it’s a mint-on-card Yakface, for some the dirty version of the C-3PO trading card, but for Nathan P. Butler it was the collected, out of print, Star Wars newspaper strip collection. On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast, Nathan joins us to tell about the years spent seeking out this book, and gives us a hands-on review!
Also on this week’s podcast, Marjorie and Arnie run down the Star Wars Day events at San Diego Comic Con International, discuss two Scout Trooper exclusives to the convention, and other new Star Wars items that went up for preorder this past week.
With a discussion of another Hasbro figure price increase and two new Sideshow items that will cost a Premium, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
After coming so close in his first attempt, Chris Hoth Iceplanet has relaunched his Kickstarter program in order to get his Trivia From a Galaxy, Far, Far Away book published. Let’s help Chris reach his goal and donate what you can today! Head to the Kickstarter page for complete details!
Our friends at JediDefender are reporting that the Vintage Collection Wave 5 (Tarkin Wave) has been found at Walmart in Eastern Iowa. Let us know if you come across these new figures in our forums, in the comment section or on facebook.
The Official Site also updates today with the return of the official Star Wars Blog! Watch for entries from guest contributors as well as head fan honcho Steve Sansweet. Head on over to check out what change they have in store.
StarWars.com has posted their official announcement of The Clone Wars Season 4 Blu-ray and DVD. Head on over to view the specs and features as well as a trailer for its release.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 4 hits stores on October 23.
Our friends at JediNews have posted that Hallmark will be offering an exclusive set of ornaments at Celebration VI! This unique 3 pack features Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ponda Baba plus a separate severed arm ornament. How cool is that!
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have posted an informative QnA with 3D Modeler Jay Kushwara – a talent artist responsible for some of the most detailed figures in the modern Star Wars action figure line as well as the gorgeous McQuarrie Concept Darth Vader helmet from eFx Collectibles. I’ve had the honor of speaking with Jay myself and he is surely at the top of his craft. Head on over to JTA for the interview as well as several pre-production 3D renders.
