Not only does Walmart.com have some of the new Star Wars item in stock, but they are listing the new Legends figures for $4.50. Could this be good news that Wal-Mart will continue to keep basic figures (outside of vintage) at a great price once these hit stores? We should know pretty soon!
According to a trusty source at Coreplanets.com, at least one St. Louis area Target has started putting the new vintage figures on the pegs. They seem to be ringing up fine at the registers and are priced at $7.99.
So, if you don’t have a Target in your area and haven’t found these yet, it might be worth your while to swing by your local Target to see if you can score these for yourself.
If you aren’t already doing so, be sure not only watch the main page here but also follow our site onTwitter and Facebook. We’ll be updating throughout the SDCC festivities starting tonight with photos right from the show floor and with news as it happens! Although many of Hasbro’s secrets have been spoiled this year, surely there are a few more surprises left in her and from the other Star Wars license holders presenting at Comic Con!
Now, you can build the ultimate LEGO version of Jedi general Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Delta-7 Aethersprite-class Jedi starfighter! Larger and more detailed than any previous Jedi starfighter model, this limited-edition collector vehicle is equipped with twin laser cannons, a full cockpit interior and a wing-mounted R4-P17 astromech droid dome that rotates. With a buildable display stand and plaque, it’s just the thing to pursue bounty hunter Jango Fett across the galaxy or battle swarms of Separatist fighters in space! Measures 9 in (23 cm) high on stand, 18″ (47 cm) long and 9″ (22 cm) wide when built.
Features:
• Ultimate Collector’s Series Obi-Wan’s Jedi Starfighter!
• Equipped with twin laser cannons!
• Features fully detailed cockpit interior!
• The dome of Obi-Wan’s wing mounted R4-P17 astromech droid rotates!
• Includes display stand, plaque and label sheet!
• Model can be detached from display stand!
• Measures 9 in (23 cm) high on stand, 18″ (47 cm) long and 9″ (22 cm) wide when built!
Available for order directly through LEGO® beginning November 2010 via shop.LEGO.com or via phone
LEGO has sent out a press release revealing this year’s SDCC exclusives – Star Wars Cube Dudes! There are 5 different characters from the Clone Wars series in the set: R2-D2, C-3PO, Yoda, Captain Rex and Obi-Wan Kenobi. LEGO will be selling 450 per day and purchase is decided by raffle. So stop by the LEGO Booth to learn more and visit StarWars.com for more images.
Sideshow has updated their SDCC 2010 product announcement today page with the addition of the 1/6 scale Yoda – Jedi Mentor and Yoda’s Hut 12″ Figure Environment. Head over to order yours today!
Sideshow has updated tonight with a preview of the Premium Format EII Clone Trooper that will be on display this year at SDCC. Click the image above to check it out and then be sure to come back on July 29 when it’s available for pre-order.
As we gear up for Comic Con, let’s take a look at the new Jabba the Hutt.
So what’s in store?
Packaging: Standard to all the Shadow the the Darkside packaging, Captain Rex overlooks the dark sky and we are given an amazing piece of art of everything that is contained in the box: Jabba, throne, Salacious Crumb, and Oola the Dancing Girl!
So what about the figure set itself?:
The throne is all new with rolling wheels and GREAT sculpting detail on the surface. The gargoyle heads on the front and sides look great but are TINY. They do have real metal rings though! The hooka is just a rehash of what we got in the SAGA Ultra set….nothing new there. Thrown in for a little decoration is eight pillows of various colors and sizes, a suprise (but welcomed) touch!
Salacious Crumb is a slight retool on the Crumb that was included with the TAC C-3PO. Well sculpted, but sits awakwardly on the throne (because he was sculpted to be sitting on C-3PO’s shoulders).
Oola is the stand out hit from the whole set. All new sculpt, super articulated and soft goods outfit (yes, you can even recreate the infamous breast reveal shot from the film). The body of the figure is just a “blank” female body (think Barbie but green).
Jabba himself is all new, beautifully sculpted (even includes the tail scar and the arm tattoo). He has articulation in the head and arms and a “bendy” tail. However…………there is a HUGE flaw with this figure. The body is hollow and the material is a VERY, VERY thin rubbery material covering the body (anyone remember those horrible talking Yodas from the past) that’s what we are dealing with here. Do not be surprised if the body splits and tears over time. MAJOR disappointment.
Overall, pleased with the set, will make a great diorama, and by far the most accurate Jabba to date!
Stay tuned into Yakface as we begin to unload the secrets at San Diego Comic Con 2010! For all the photos, be sure to visit our Facebook page with the complete preview gallery!
The new goods continue to pour in at Toys”R”Us – including the massive Separatist scientist, Kul Teska!
Unless Toys”R”Us runs a promotion, this sucker is going to set you back $14.99… but by the pic above, you can see just how big he is compared to Wat Tambor… but you can decide for yourself if he’s worth it after the jump!
Frank from NiubNiubsUniverse.com has updated his YouTube Channel with a CV sneak preview tutorial showcasing the building of the Echo Base “U” Hallway. Head on over to watch this amazing project come to life step by step!