EntertainmentEarth.com has updated today and is now taking pre-orders for Vintage Wave 9 which contains the Echo Base Trooper, Bastila Shan and Walrus Man. The case breakout is as follows:
1x VC22 Ackbar (Revenge)
1x VC23 Jedi Luke Skywalker
1x VC27 Wicket (Revenge)
1x VC34 Jango Fett
1x VC52 Rebel Fleet Trooper (Ep IV)
1x VC55 Logray (Ep VI)
1x VC39 Luke Skywalker (Ep IV)
1x VC68 Echo Base Trooper
1x VC69 Bastila Shan (Knights of the Old Republic)
1x VC70 Ponda Boba (Walrus Man)
1x VC63 Keyan Farlander (ROTJ)
1x VC08 Darth Vader
Sideshow updates this morning and is now accepting pre-orders for the ultra-cool IG-88 12″ figure. As a bonus, the exclusive version include a vibro-ax accessory!
Sideshow Collectibles has updated today with a SDCC Showcase video highlighting their recent 12″ announcements of Commander Gree and the Battle Droid. In it they also reveal the production of a 1/6th Scale STAP Speeder! But that’s not all, if you check out their SDCC Product Calender page, you see a teaser for IG-88! Head on over for the latest from Sideshow!
Our friends at JediTempleArchives are looking for your feedback for a Droid Factory Swap Meet where you can trade and exchange your extra Build-A-Droid parts to other collectors in order to help out others or finish off B.A.D. for your own collection. Head on over to JTA and log into their forums to weigh in.
Toys”R”Us has updated their site recently placing their new exclusive Clone Wars Stealth Operations Clone Trooper (aka Commander Blackout*) up for pre-order. You can get yours (limit 2) at the link or wait until it hits retail as he’ll surely be “FREE” with a qualifying purchase like their previous exclusives.
Our friends at JediDefender are reporting that the Toys”R”Us Exclusive Vintage Y-Wing Fighter has hit retail in the US in Nebraska priced at an attractive $39.99. Head on over for JD member Brian’s report!
Update: Just a reminder that today kicks of the sale of the 2011 Star Wars ornaments which include the ones above plus a Limited Edition Bossk as well. Best to call ahead before heading out to make sure they have them available.
With SDCC 2011 a week away, we’ve opened a thread in the forums asking what you think we will be seeing (apart from the already leaked photos) from the various manufacturers. Head on in and post your predictions and join the conversation.
