My Cool Car Stuff has announced another exclusive for SDCC next month – a limited edition Darth Vader keychain set (only 1000 made). They will be $19.95 each – limit 2 per person.
This week we are featuring new Pre-Orders like the Wonder Woman ARTFX statue, Garrus Vakarian Mass Effect 3 statue and Zero S.H. Figuarts Megaman figure!
Entertainment Earth is now taking pre-orders (with FREE SHIPPING) for several assortments of Black Series 3-3/4″ and 6″ figures.
6″ The Black Series: Wave 5 (4 figure assortment)
6″ The Black Series: Wave 5 Rev. 1 (8 figure assortment)
Deluxe 6″ The Black Series: Wave 1
3.75″ The Black Series: Wave 5
Today’s big reveal with the repacked 6″ scale Han and Greedo with a flimsy cardboard diorama just illustrates for so many of us, how out of touch Hasbro is with the market. We don’t care about cheap cardboard settings for figures, and we sure as heck aren’t looking to spend our money on repacks of pegwarmers just for the sake of different packaging.
For a refreshing look at how Hasbro ought to be managing such display pieces, head on over to Banthaskull.com and check out the amazing work of Boutross77, who does this sort of thing right. Chances are you’ve seen his work before, but today felt like a good time to look back at one of his finer diorama pieces, dubbed the “Hero Booth” from the cantina.
Personal note: My fingers are crossed that someway, somehow, Disney takes over the playset/diorama rights in the 3.75″ scale from Hasbro and starts to deliver on a concept that clearly Hasbro is completely clueless on. This whole post is certainly a “personal note,” so please pardon my passion on this subject.
AndrewsToyz has posted the first look the upcoming Black Series Cantina Showdown set which surprisingly features the (current peg warming) Han Solo and Greedo 6″ figures. The question is “who’ll buy first?”
Entertainment Earth is offering up to 30% off select LEGO sets plus, free shipping on orders over $79.00. Hurry, this deal only lasts for 24 hours. Thanks to our friends at JediDefender for the heads up.
The Realm Recap co-host Flyguy, has posted an interesting article over at Flyguy.net regarding an as-of-yet unannounced Jumbo Kenner Wicket figure being solicited to retailers. Look for an official announcement from Gentle Giant soon.
Yakface forum member Raylen has just released for purchase his latest diorama accessory piece — the contraption droids fear most – the Droid Torture Rack!
You can order this awesome environment piece for your collection at Holeinthegroundpro.com, and feel free to discuss this latest diorama-builder offering in the forums.
Personal Note: I’ve ordered several items from Raylen, and have been very impressed with each item. His products are top notch quality, and they fill in huge gaps that have been missing in my scenes, from cantina chairs to Imperial accessory pieces.
For collectors curious about whether or not there was going to be a Hallmark exclusive ornament at Gold Crown Stores next month I received official confirmation from customer service saying the following:
We are very sorry, but unfortunately we do not have a Star Wars Keepsake ornament available this year for Ornament Premiere, Debut or Holiday Open House.
We appreciate your interest in Hallmark and hope we were able to help you.
Thanks,
Hallmark Customer Care