Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have posted an exclusive image of two additional Star Wars character cars coming to the Hot Wheels line later this year. Head on over for a first look.
Lost in Translation? Yoda Gets Severe Downgrade for TBS
By now, you have seen the loose images of the Yoda (3-3/4″ scale) from the Black Series over at Jedi Temple Archives and to say that many are disappointed in the final product would be an understatement. How did things go so wrong? Click on through to be reminded of the original/proposed design for this figure.
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Sideshow Collectibles updates today with a new sixth scale figure preview: Cad Bane in Clone Trooper “Denal” disguise. Pre-orders launch next Thursday.
Hot Wheels Teases SDCC Exclusive
Hot Wheels has posted a nice tease of the packaging for their SDCC Exclusive Darth Vader character car via Twitter. Look for the full official reveal in issue #150 of the Star Wars Insider
Guess what’s inside this Star Wars & Hot Wheels #SDCC package! All will be revealed in Star Wars Insider #150 on 6/10 pic.twitter.com/O6sT4uyltj
— Hot Wheels (@Hot_Wheels) June 5, 2014
Original Trilogy Interpretive Posters from Andy Fairhurst
Collider.com brings our attention to these very cool Original Trilogy interpretive posters designed by Andy Fairhurst. Each design gives viewers a “nerd’s eye view” of the an environment from each film, with a cleverly incorporated “hidden” image. Click here or the image above for a closer look.
3-3/4″ TBS Yoda Backpack Design Change
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have been posting some detailed, in-hand images of the new 3-3/4″ Black Series Dagobah Luke and Yoda figures. In the photography I noticed that the production version of the training backpack now features a side release buckle closure for the chest strap – original images showed a velcro/hook and loop style closure. Click the image above for a larger comparison.
Customizer Mega Spotlight
The hobby may be shifting toward Star Wars Rebels and Episode VII buzz, but all the while, customizers from around the world continue to pump out great custom figures from previously established reference material.
First up, clone custom guru Wraithnine has added some more masterpieces to his Republic forces, which you can check out here.
Peakob1 also gets into the mix, with another outstanding custom in the Clone Wars styling.
We’re also treated to a much more realistic look to Greedo’s vest by customizing master Evilivo, which can be seen in his thread.
Last but certainly not least, soft goods master mousedroidhoojib shares his rendition of a concept version of Padme Amidala.
Check these out, and all the countless other custom figures posted in our forums.
Vinylmation Boba Fett Combo Packs Revealed
Our friends at Vinylmation World have posted info regarding exclusive Series 4 Combo Packs of Boba Fett Vinylmation Figures. The Combo Pack includes either the Boba Fett (TESB deco) or Boba Fett (Concept Deco) packed with a blind boxed Series 4 Vinylmation figure. The combos retail for $24.95 and will be available at Disney Parks or DisneyStore.com on July 4.
Sponsor News: Urban Collector
This week we are featuring new PreOrders like the Halo Master Chief ARTFX statue, Endor Trooper mini bust, the Malcolm Reynolds 1/6 scale figure and more!
Josh Trank to Direct Stand-Alone Star Wars Film
StarWars.com updates today announcing that Chronicle director Josh Trank has been tapped to direct one of the proposed stand-alone spinoff films.