Category Archives: Collecting News
Sideshow Announces Commander Bacara
Sideshow Collectibles today has announced the eagerly anticipated Commander Bacara for their 1:6 scale of Militaries of Star Wars line. Pre-orders start October 13th!
Toyguide Update: CW53 Plo Koon
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Plo Koon in Cold Weather Gear (CW53) from The Clone Wars Collection.
PROS: Hasbro delivers yet another all-new Plo Koon for the Clone Wars line. The sculpt overall is fantastic with a lot of detail worked into the leg wraps and head. The additional removable accessories are a nice touch as well. He shares the same torso and legs as the Cold Weather Kit Fisto (CW60) so parts like the head, hands and traction spikes can be swapped between the two of them. Despite being based of a comic book source, the sculpt fits it seamlessly with the rest of the animated series-based figures.
CONS: None.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
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Clone Wars Deluxes Hitting TJ Maxx
It seems that in addition to some Galactic Heroes merchandise, TJ Maxx stores are also getting in overstock of the Clone Wars Deluxe figures from last year – priced at $9.99, you may want to swing by your local TJ Maxx store if you have one in your area to see if there’s any deals on Star Wars items such as these.
Sideshow Teases Carbon Freezing Chamber
Sideshow Collectibles as released their latest “Ask Sideshow” column and amongst their Star Wars product announcements and teases there is a not-so-subtle hint of a possible 1:6 scale Bespin Carbon Freezing Chamber environment in the works. What’s funny is that this revelation is attached to an answer to question I submitted on their site back in June.
Vader LEGO Keepsake Ornament
Just a reminder that Hallmark is having their 2011 Keepsake Ornament Debut this weekend (Oct 8-9) where you’ll be able to pick up the exclusive, in-store only LEGO Darth Vader Ornament.
Episode 315: A Comical Story
Star Wars collectors know the feeling of completing a set. Be it a full set of Power of the Force 2 figures, a full set of Sci-Fi Book Club hardcover novels, a full set of West End Games Role Playing guides, or the full 92 vintage figures, these journeys can be long, or can be as quick as the right eBay auction. On this week’s Star Wars Action News, Arnie tells how one of his collecting holy grail quests was accomplished as a birthday gift for Marjorie. Listen to find out what vintage collection it is!
Also on this week’s show, Brock joins us for two book reviews: Fate of the Jedi – Ascension by Christie Golden, and the 25th Anniversary Edition of Timothy Zahn’s Heir to the Empire! And Marjorie and Arnie review the Toys R Us exclusive Death Star Trench Run vehicle pack, and tell you where the best deal on Vintage figures is this week.
With the Top 10 figures submitted to Hasbro based on listener votes, the winner of the Wal-Mart exclusive Blu-Ray Boba Fett poster, and more, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN315.MP3
Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN315.M4A
New TVC Gungan Scout Hits eBay
Famed eBay seller “Tunghori” has posted an auction for a new Gungan Scout with farseein slated to be released in the first wave of The Phantom Menace themed Vintage Collection Figures. Head on over to check it out and increase your bombad army! After you check it out, be sure to sound off on what you think about it in our forums.
Sponsor News: K & C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles is offering FREE Shipping for those orders over $80 starting October 2nd, 2011 through Tuesday October 4th, 2011. Your shipping address must be within the continental USA and use a credit or debit card for payment. Offer not valid on pre-order items.
Han’s Hideout 2008-2011
My friend Jeff has posted that his site, Han’s Hideout has closed its virtual hangar doors. The good news is that he’s resuming his webmaster duties over at JediDefender.com. Thanks to Jeff and Han’s Hideout for 3+ years contributing to the Star Wars fan community.