Hasbro has made available the slides from the presentation and have posted them on StarWars.com’s flicker page. You can also view them on our facebook page as well.
Category Archives: Events/Livestreams
SDCC Hasbro Panel: No CVI Exclusive Figure
The headline says it all. Hasbro said during their SDCC panel that there would be no CVI exclusive this year. Sad. Just sad.
Yakface/SWAN CVI Shirt Teaser
Even though we are in the thick of SDCC, we thought it was time to tease the shirt you will be getting with your ticket to our Yakface/SWAN Fan Party. Get your tickets today to insure you’ll get one of these as they will only be available at the Party with your ticket (kids too!).
CVI News: Diorama Workshop Sponsor Banners
For the FIRST TIME in TEN YEARS – Lucasfilm is allowing the Celebration Diorama Workshop area to have SPONSOR BANNERS around it’s massive 11,000+ sq/ft exhibit floor space area to help raise funding for the Kids Diorama Workshop Action Fund.
SDCC Coverage from Around the Web
While we don’t have an official presence at SDCC this year, we are certainly there in spirit! But fear not, we will be posting updates here, in our forums, on facebook and twitter letting you know the latest news from Hasbro, Sideshow, LEGO, Gentle Giant and more!
SDCC Coverage Links (additional links will be added as they become available):
ClubJade.net
Galactic Hunter and their QnA
JediDefender QnA
JediInsider
JediTempleArchives and their QnA
MCWToys
Sandtroopers
Sir Steve’s Guide
Star Wars Action News
YodasNews and their QnA
Episode 352: Collect What You Love
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!
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Exclusive CVI Hallmark Ornaments Revealed
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!
SDCC Exclusive Price Hike?
According to Hasbro’s latest press release, the SDCC Carbon Freezing Chamber is now $10 higher (up from $69.99) from the info released a couple weeks ago. Here is the updated info:
STAR WARS
STAR WARS VINTAGE SPECIAL EDITION CARBONITE CHAMBER COLLECTOR’S PACK
(Approximate Retail Price: $79.99; Ages 4 & up; Available through HasbroToyShop.com Booth #3329 at San Diego Comic-Con)
Pretend to visit an alternate reality with this incredible package of seven 3.75” STAR WARS figures—one figure from each film in the Saga, and one figure only available in this collectible set.
UPDATE: Yakface Reader and local collector friend Matt M. noted that maybe the reason for the price increase for this set is due to the fact of Hasbro raising the prices of their merchandise starting July 1. A sound theory for sure.
Episode 351: SDCC Exclusives and Inclusives
It’s been an interesting week to be a Star Wars collector. Some report new figure finds at Wal Mart and Target, others can’t find anything but The Phantom Menace wave. Preorders of the Mandalorian Assault Transport were cancelled, but new San Diego Comic Con and Celebration VI exclusives were teased. On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast, Marjorie and Arnie look at these developments and what it means to be a Star Wars toy collector in 2012.
Also on this week’s podcast, Brock joins us with a review of the Star Wars novel Scourge. From Jeff Grubb, an author with a Star Wars background bringing us his first Star Wars novel, this adaptation of a story from the Star Wars Role Playing Game has some fans buzzing. Listen to Brock’s review to find out why!
And with Star Wars Celebration VI coming ever closer, announcements are continuing to flow. Listen to hear about the reveal of 10 exclusive art prints, and Diorama Workshop head Frank Diorio tells you some of his plans for a diorama twice as large as the one at Celebration V, and how you can help make it a reality! Plus, don’t forget to get your tickets now for the Yakface/Star Wars Action News party at Star Wars Celebration VI, with a FREE exclusive T-Shirt, food, drinks, fun, friends, and music, it’s a time not to be missed!
All this and more on this week’s Star Wars Action News!
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SDCC Star Wars Fan Breakfast
On Friday, July 13th at 7:30 am, Star Wars Action News will be hosting the 2nd Annual Star Wars Fan Breakfast!
When Lucasfilm ended the Star Wars Fan Club, the long tradition of starting “Star Wars Day” at San Diego Comic Con with the Star Wars Fan Club breakfast went with it. But last year Marjorie and Arnie of Star Wars Action News started a new tradition, the Star Wars Fan Breakfast, and details were just announced for this year’s event! There is no cost to go, just pay for what you order, and there will be prizes donated by Star Wars Action News, Sideshow Collectibles, and others!
All the details can be found at swactionnews.com