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!
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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
Two Months Until Our Celebration VI Fan Party
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!
Jumbo Blue Snaggletooth Revealed on Friday?
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
CVI: First 10 Artwork Prints Revealed
StarWars.com has updated today revealing the first 10 limited edition artwork prints available exclusively at Celebration VI. Artists include Jerry Vanderstelt, Tom Hodges, Jeff Confer, Mark McKenna, Jan Duursema and more. Head to the official site to learn how to add some of these to your gallery and watch for additional prints to be revealed soon!
Celebration VI Diorama Workshop Action Figure Fund
The Star Wars Diorama Workshop, a fixture at Star Wars Celebration events since 2002, is celebrating its tenth anniversary by producing the largest ever diorama display featuring a Return to Tatooine. But rather than just building a Mos Eisley diorama like a decade ago, this year’s version will feature the entire planet spread out over 400 linear feet of tables, and covering both the original and prequel trilogies.
New CVI Autographing Guests Announced
Adding to the already impressive guest list, StarWarsCelebration.com announces that 6 more signers have committed to the event. They are: Amy Allen (Aayla Secura), Kenny Baker (R2-D2), Garrick Hagon (Biggs Darklighter), Christopher Malcolm (Zev Senesca), Jake Lloyd (Anakin Skywalker) and Bonnie Piesse (Beru Whitesun/Lars)
Head on over to the official CVI site to check the list so far!
And as long as you are attending CVI, why not party like it’s 1983 and get your tickets for the Yakface/Star Wars Action News Fan Party?
Lucas Names Successor To Lucasfilm Empire
In case there was any doubt surrounding the news that George Lucas has been preparing to step way from Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy has been officially named as co-chair of Lucasfilm Ltd. while George will stay on as co-chair and CEO. You can read more about these developments here.