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Category Archives: Collecting News
Toyguide Update: VC69 Bastila Shan
The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with the addition of Bastila Shan (VC69) from The Vintage Collection.
PROS: As winner of the 2009 Fans’ Choice Poll, Hasbro delivers pretty much the ultimate Bastila. Faithful to the KOTOR source material though the figure’s portrait on the card has had a likeness makeover. Great articulation and paint as well.
CONS: Due to the figure’s popularity, she might be a little difficult to find in the wild at retail. Could benefit from ball jointed hips for addition display options but not a deal breaker.
Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this figure is worth adding to your collection.
You can also weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.
Episode 319: Hero Tauntaun
Vintage, Clone Wars, battle packs, new toys seem to be hitting not just in the USA but worldwide! Inspired by these reports, Star Wars Action News hosts Arnie and Marjorie went to a large number of stores. Did they strike figure gold? Listen to this week’s episode to hear their report, as well as store reports from The Gingerprince in the UK, and listeners from the USA and Australia.
Also this week, Star Wars Action News podcast enhancer Berent comes clean with an interview with Luxury Lane Soap, makers of several Star Wars soap bars including the Han Solo in Carbonite. Listen to find out how they make these soaps, what their future plans are, and how you can win a full set of Star wars soaps!
With garage sale Star Wars hints, a run down of Sideshow’s Spooktacular and Gentle Giant’s Terrorific sales, and a reflection on the Hasbro Fan’s Choice vote, it’s all this week on the Star Wars Action News podcast!
Regular Version:
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/SWAN319.MP3
Enhanced Version
http://www.swactionnews.com/Podcasts/Enhanced/SWAN319.M4A
Premium Format Tarkin Up For Pre-Order
Sideshow Collectibles also updated over the weekend and is now taking pre-orders for the Premium Format Grand Moff Tarkin. Charming to the last…
Sideshow Teases 12″ Obi-Wan Kenobi (Padawan)
Sideshow Collectibles has updated their production blog video with a first look at the 12″ Obi-Wan Kenobi (Padawan) from The Phanton Menace. Head on over to SideshowCollectibles.com watch it.
Facebook Giveaway Update
In case you missed the fun over the weekend, our Facebook page was extremely busy as we gave away figures from the latest Vintage Collection wave. Four lucky winners (one of which is in Scotland) will be receiving their new figures soon.
Winners:
Ronan Munro & Raven Hughes – VC68 Rebel Soldier
Joe Timpona – VC69 Bastila Shan
Chris Sjarif – VC70 Ponda Baba
We wanted to send out a heartfelt thanks to all that participated as well as a thank you for helping us cross over the 2000 “likes” threshold!
Vintage Wave 9 Facebook Giveaway
If you aren’t a Facebook follower now is the time as we are going to be giving away 3 of the latest figures from The Vintage Collection! Read on for more!
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Here are the latest, Pre-Orders and New Arrivals from BigBadToyStore.com!
SSC Holiday Yoda Is Up For Pre-Order
Sideshow now has the 12″ scale Holiday Yoda up for pre-order. Order now to receive before the holidays!
Insider 129 Reveals Starspeeder Transport Playset
Star Wars Insider #129 has revealed new merchandise for the Star Tours including a new Starspeeder 1000 Transport/Playset (figures sold separately). It looks to retail for around $55 and will be available this December.