In lieu of revealing the final PGM (Premier Guild Member) gift mini-busts, Gentle Giant updates with pre-order info for the 12″ Death Squad Commander, Kit Fisto Mini Bust and the Female Stormtrooper Statue – Jes Gistang.
Category Archives: Collecting News
Hasbro PlaySaver Special
Hasbro has relaunched their PlaySaver.com promotion where you can save $2.00 off any Hasbro Star Wars purchase over $10.00. Coupons expire May 1, 2011. Limit 2 coupons per IP address. Hey, every little bit helps these days no?
Thanks to Jeff from JediDefender for the tip!
Sideshow Q&A Teases New 1/6th Scale Figures
In Sideshow Collectibles Q&A update today, they allude to the addition of battle droids and General Grievous to the 1/6th scale line starting in 2011! Head on over for the full answer as well has other Star Wars license tidbits.
Hasbro/Star Wars QnA Is Returning
Good news everyone! Those who were fearing that the Hasbro/Star Wars QnA program was D.O.A., I received confirmation from Hunter PR that they are putting the final tweaks on the program and a new schedule will be released ASAP. So, if you have a burning question to ask, head to our forums and post yours today!
Guess the SDCC Exclusives at Sideshow
Sideshow Collectibles has updated today teasing this year’s SDCC Exclusives. All will be revealed next Thursday but head on over now and guess what they are! One is obviously a 12″ Phase I Clone Trooper repaint ; ).
New Republic Attack Shuttle Images
Our friends at Sandtroopers.com have posted some new images showcasing the soon-to-be-released Clone Wars Republic Attack Shuttle. There you’ll find package photos (open and closed), command base and flight mode shots as well as a look at the unique Clone Pilot only available in this set!
Episode 290: LEGO, My Star Wars
It’s been a big couple of weeks for fans of Star Wars and LEGOS! First, the fan-loved Lego Star Wars video game series had its third installment released. While the first two games covered the events from the movies, the Clone Wars TV Series has extended this franchise’s life as you can play LEGO mini-figs of Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Jar-Jar plus dozens more characters through the events of the first two seasons of the Clone Wars! Listen as Dan the Rockstar reviews this newest Star Wars video game!
But even more exciting for Star Wars Lego fans in southern California, Legoland just opened it’s Star Wars Miniland, and Star Wars Action News’ reporter Berent was on hand to cover the event with his son Pharoah, as well as talk to celebrities who share a love for Star Wars, including Gina Lee Nolan, Tony Hawk, Brooke Burke, and Christian Slater! And then Berent talks to Lego Master Builder Gary MacIntyre about the creation of this new LEGO park!
With Brock reviewing Paul S. Kemp’s new Old Republic novel Deceived, Jerry looking back at the history of Kenner, and Marjorie and Arnie finding more Star Wars collectibles in stores, it’s all this week on the Star Wars Action News podcast!
You can download this week’s show here or use the direct links: Audio Only or Enhanced
New Clone Wars Figure Rumor List
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have acquired a new list of potential Clone Wars figures!
- CW60: Osi Soeck
- CW61: Even Piell
- CW62: Captain Keeli
- CW63: K2-B4 (Citadel Tactical Droid)
- CW64: ARC Trooper Fives
- CW65: Citadel Commando Droid
- CW66: ARC Trooper Echo
- CW67: Adi Gallia
- CW68: Captain Wilhuff Tarkin
- CW69: OOM-10 (With Reprogrammed Battle Droid)
Remember, nothing is set in stone unless Hasbro says so, and even then things can change. ; )
Yoda’s Hut FLEXPay Order Deadline Reminder
For those who have yet to pull the trigger on ordering Yoda’s Hut – Dagobah 12″ figure environment, here is a friendly reminder that if you choose to go the FLEXPay route, your orders must be in by this Friday (April 8). The first installment payment of $91.66 will be processed this Sunday, April 10. Don’t miss your chance in owning this amazing piece!
Gentle Giant PGM 2011 Bust: Darth Maul
Gentle Giant has revealed one of the three PGM (Premier Guild Member) gift mini-busts for this year. Head on over to Gentle Giant’s Blog for a closer look at a shirtless and tattooed Darth Maul! Be sure to head back later this week when another one is revealed.