Our sponsor DorksideToys has added new pre-orders for the Mission Series assortment. Sets available include Zeb/Stormtrooper, C-3PO/R2-D2, Boba Fett/Stormtrooper, Darth Vader/LukeSkywalker and Darth Sidious/Yoda. Head on over to secure yours today
Customizer Spotlight: Tonphanan
Tonight we take a peek into the customizing world of forum member Tonphanan, who has created a stunning alternative take on the death of Mace Windu. Check out several images of this cool custom setup after the jump!
Customized Star Wars Command Figures
Yak reader Darth Ray writes in with a story of a special project he and his son have been working on involving the new Star Wars Command game from Hasbro.
“My son was inspired by the latest episode of “The Realm Recap“. He has started painting (or should it be called re-painting?) Star Wars Command figures. He started with the Ewoks. The attached picture shows the painted Command Ewoks and the Hasbro/Lego Ewoks that inspired the design.” “We’ve always said a Star Wars license should something like this!”
Excellent work Ray! I think the Command line is a perfect “starter pack” for people that are interested in customizing but don’t want to tackle painting a more expensive action figure quite yet. The painting of Command figure could serve as a canvas for honing/developing skills before moving up to a larger scale.
Click the image above for a closer look at his son’s work.
Star Wars: Armada Miniatures Game
Fantasy Flight Games (Star Wars: X-wing™ Miniatures) has published official details for the new two-player miniatures game, Star Wars: Armada.
Massive Star Destroyers fly to battle against Rebel corvettes and frigates. Banks of turbolasers unleash torrential volleys of fire against squadrons of X-wings and TIEs. Engineering teams race to route additional power to failing shields. Laser blasts and explosions flare across the battlefield. Even a single ship can change the tide of battle.
In Star Wars: Armada, you assume the role of fleet admiral, serving with either the Imperial Navy or Rebel Alliance. You assemble your fleet and engage the enemy. Using the game’s unique maneuver tool, you steer your capital ships across the battlefield, even while squadrons of starfighters buzz around them. Then, as these ships exchange fire, it’s your job to issue the tactical commands that will decide the course of battle and, perhaps, the fate of the galaxy.
HasbroToyShop Shipments Arrive in Less Than Ideal Condition
Poor Jabba has been bashed & bounced around all the way from Cali. This is what he looked like when I opened the box pic.twitter.com/ooRLOcpeSJ
— The Plastic Empire (@TPEmpire) August 11, 2014
Here is a twitter post from one of our followers, The Plastic Empire (@TPEmpire). I’d be surprised if this was an isolated incident.
Force for Change Winner Revealed
StarWars.com has posted via YouTube the winner of the Omaze/UNICEF Force For Change campaign. Congrats to D.C. Barns!
In an incredible show of the power of the Force, the global Star Wars community raised $4,261,410 for UNICEF to impact the lives of children around the world.
Celebration Anaheim Pin Trading Program
The official Star Wars Celebration site has updated with details for the Celebration Anaheim Pin Trading Program.
Here’s where the fun begins…the debut of the Star Wars Celebration Pin Trading Program! Featuring pins designed by artist Christopher Lee, the Star Wars Celebration Pin Trading Program will scatter 45 unique Star Wars pins across Celebration Anaheim. Fans can purchase some directly from the Celebration Store, other pins will be available exclusively at special events, and even a few more available for trade with select members of the Celebration crew.
Watch for the availability of an Early Bird Set of pins featuring Leia, Luke, R2-D2 and Chewbacca this Thursday, August 14.
UPDATE: HTS Shipping Notifications for SDCC Exclusives
Check those inboxes – HasbroToyShop is sending out shipping notifications today to collectors who ordered SDCC exclusives last week.
UPDATE: I tracked my packages enroute and it looks like a signature is required for delivery (via FedEx). You might want to check yours as well and make necessary arrangements for your order.
TBS Wave 4 Hitting Target
@yak_face only 2 figures from this wave were left. Man, Yoda is small! pic.twitter.com/xgpiBDBWBQ
— RAZCAL (@TheRealRazcal) August 11, 2014
Looks like more of the Black Series product is finally hitting Target. Twitter follower @TheRealRazcal post this image from his store in Arkansas showcasing Dagobah “Macaroni Arms” Luke and Yoda.
The Machine in the Ghost Preview
DisneyXD has posted their newest Star Wars Rebels preview online. The Machine in the Ghost gives us an great look at not only classically styled dogfighting but the evokes the classic banter of the Original Trilogy. Watch it now in the embed above or on DisneyXD.com
UPDATE: Now on YouTube