The news keep coming! Rebelscum’s forums have also confirmed rumors of new Clone Wars figures. Head on over for carded shots of Hevy, Barriss Offee, El-Les and the K-Mart Exclusive Clone Captain Lock.
Vintage Wave 6 Figures Revealed
The wait is over! The Dagobah Landing Luke’s cardback has been revealed over at Rebelscum’s forums confirming the other figures in wave 6: Clone Trooper (AOTC), AT-RT Driver, General Lando Calrissian, Weequay (Skiff Master) and the Nikto Jedi, Fi Ek Sirch
Episode 278: 2010 In Review Part 3
Star Wars Action News completes it’s look back on Star Wars collecting in 2010 as Nathan P. Butler and Star Wars Action News Book Club Liason and Book Reviewer Brock join us to look at EU collecting in 2010, from the comics to books to video games. Then Jerry, Steve, and Berent join in to discuss their favorite Star Wars memories of 2010, and a look at Star Wars’ biggest announcements in 2010, including Star Wars on Blu-ray and Star Wars back in theaters, in 3-D! All this and more in a special episode of Star Wars Action News!
You can download this week’s show here or use the direct links: Audio Only or Enhanced
New Deluxe w/Figure Packaging Revealed
Sandtroopers.com has posted a few new images today showcasing the packaging for two Toys”R”Us exclusive Deluxe vehicle with figure sets tentatively due this March. Head on over for a closer look at the Separatist Speeder with Geonosian Warrior and Rebel Transport Speeder with Rebel Ground Crew (first shown by Hasbro at Celebration V.)
#38 – Roundup Report
It’s time for the latest Yakfinities Customizing Challenge Roundup Report, as customizers from all over the world joined in to create their own Arena Combatants. Check out all the great entries and see which forum members are walking away with some free figures after
Luke Skywalker (Dagobah Landing) Revealed
Forums around the internet are abuzz regarding the leak of a previously rumored Dagobah Luke image today. As you can see, this version is a slight modification of the Snowspeeder Luke from the TLC line this time he features a new head, arms/hands and holster. Look for this figure to be included in wave 6 (2011 wave 3) of the Vintage Collection later this year.
Vintage 9-pk Found for $12.48
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!
Yakfinities #39 – Alien Military
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!
Pre-order The Complete Saga on Blu-ray
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!
STAR WARS™ Invades LEGOLAND California
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.