Target is always good about marking down old product – but $12.48 for the Vintage 9-pk? That’s what I found this evening at a local St. Louis Target. It was marked $34.98, but scanned at 75% off already. So even if you see these marked for 30% or 50% off, be sure to scan them because you could be in for a nice surprise!
The latest Yakfinities Customizing Challenge has begun. We invite all you customizers to join in the action and submit your own versions of Alien Military figures from the Star Wars universe.
Also stay tuned for the Roundup Report from Yakfinities #38 – Arena Combatants!
The most anticipated Blu-ray release ever — the Star Wars Saga — emerges from light speed this September 2011. For the first time, all six of George Lucas’ epic films (Episodes I-VI) are united in one complete set. Fans worldwide are able to pre-order now with online retailers. Head to The Official Site for more details!
Big LEGO STAR WARS™ NEWS!!!! LEGOLAND® California announced today that they will be unveiling an all-new Star Wars™ themed area in miniland this March! For those who are not familiar with miniland, it is an area in the park that re-creates different cities and landmarks from around the world, all in minilandscale! (More information about miniland is attached) This is the first time that LEGOLAND is adding a themed area and what better theme to add than Star Wars?!
With over 2,000 LEGO models, the miniland with follow a chronological path through the I timeline – Episodes I – VI plus Clone Wars will all be there! Individual film scenes were selected by a panel of LEGO, LEGOLAND and Lucas Film experts.
The miniland will have over 1.5 million LEGO bricks, weigh more than 1.3 tons and took over 13 months to develop and build.
BLACKEST NIGHT SERIES 07
We have just received these long-awaited figures. Series 07 includes Mera with Dex-Starr, Black Lantern Superman, Black Lantern Terra with Scar and Sinestro Corps Arkillo, complete with ripped-out tongue necklace. The set is available for $59.99, or singly at $16.99 – $18.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=469&category=1212
BBTS EXCLUSIVE THUNDERCATS BENGALI STATUE
This new 10″ statue of the siberian tiger Thundercat wields his Hammer of Thundera and stands atop a rocky outcropping. We have him available as the Limited Edition statue (350 pieces worldwide) at $199.00, and also as the Artist Proof edition (50 pieces worldwide) at $215.00.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=bengali
After a much needed holiday break, The Clone Wars returns this friday (at a new time) with an all new episode. When Ventress survives Dooku’s assassination attempt, she vows to take revenge and enlists her kinswomen, the Nightsisters of Dathomir, in her scheme.
The Official Site has updated with a teaser regarding tomorrow’s 2011 CES (Consumer Electronics Show). Word is that there is going to be more details revealed regarding the Blu-Ray release of the complete Star Wars Saga.
Sideshow Collectibles updated their 12 days of Sideshow feature and have revealed 2 new Life-Size Busts: the 501st Clone Trooper and Cantina Band Member.
Jedi News has posted a great shot of the revised card art for the previously delayed Yoda for The Vintage Collection. You’ll also notice the packaging variant/correction for the Endor Capture Luke Skywalker as well. Head on over to check it out!
Sandtroopers.com has managed to gather some new intel (with photos) of 3 new Vintage 3 packs that will be coming to Target later this year.
Star Wars “Villain Set”: Stormtrooper / Darth Vader / Death Star Trooper
Star Wars “Hero Set”: Luke Skywalker (Xwing Pilot) / Ben Kenobi / Han Solo (VOTC version!)
The Empire Strikes Back “Rebel Set”: 2-1B / Princess Leia (Hoth Outfit) / Rebel Commander
Like the previous sets, these include straight figure repacks (no new sculpts) with possible minor paint tweaks. Head to Sandtroopers.com for all the photos.
