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!).
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
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!
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!
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.
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
It’s hard to believe we are already only months away from Star Wars Celebration VI! With the guest list growing by the week and the exclusives product announcements kicking into high gear, what better time then now to secure your tickets to the Yakface/Star Wars Action News Fan Party! We have a limited amount of tickets still available and don’t forget each ticket holder has a chance to win great prizes from Hasbro, Sideshow Collectibles, Gentle Giant and more! PLUS, everyone leaves with an exclusive T-shirt only available at the party. Head to SWActionNews.com to order yours today!
Our friends at YodasNews have posted a teaser image of what looks to be the rumored Blue Snaggletooth Jumbo Kenner Figure from Gentle Giant. Watch for the full reveal of this convention exclusive this Friday at noon only at YodaNews.com