If you have a Kmart in your area, you may want to head there quick to see if they have any Scanning Crew sets yet – as stores have dropped the price down to $10 per set through 4/19! Be aware though that it’s unconfirmed if this is a national sale or not.
Of note, their clearance toys are an additional 50% off through 4/19 – there are some great buys to be had, mostly non-Star Wars items; but the 31″ Vader is currently marked down for a very low price too.
Super7 and Acme Archives Proudly Present a New Series of Limited Edition Star Wars Prints
Each silkscreened print is produced in a numbered edition of 200, and designed by and available exclusively from Super7.
Finally, Gentle Giant is teasing a mystery announcement exclusive to Action Figure Insider on April 21. Judging by the graphic, I suspect it being something Jumbo in nature and tied to The Empire Strikes Back. If I were to venture a guess, I’d say that it will be a Jumbo Kenner Tauntaun.
Gentle Giant has also announced their next release in the Vintage Life-Size Monument line – Darth Vader!
Gentle Giant has announced today a new Star Wars Rebels Maquette featuring heroes Ezra & Chopper. Scheduled for release in early 2015, this piece captures the look and feel of the animated characters while serving as a great companion piece to the Inquisitor maquette coming later this year.
Disney Publishing Worldwide & Lucasfilm announced today four new books to introduce readers to the classic Star Wars saga.
“Lucasfilm announced today, via Publishers Weekly, four brand new books aimed at introducing new readers to the classic Star Wars saga by bridging the ‘multi-arc storyline in anticipation of the release of Star Wars Episode VII in December 2015.'”
Click the image above for the article or the YouTube video below.
In this very special episode of The WolfPack Podcast, Corey, Dan, Chris, Logan, Marco, and Mike chat with Dave Filoni (Supervising Director of Star Wars The Clone Wars and Executive Producer of Star Wars Rebels) as we talk about the latest season of Star Wars The Clone Wars, and take a look back at past seasons. Dave tells us a lot of great answers to questions the Star Wars community have been wondering about, such as “How would Ahsoka and Bo Katan work together? And “Is Barriss Offee still alive? We also talk a little bit about the upcoming Star Wars Rebels, and Star Wars Weekends. So strap in, drink your blue milk, and get ready for the jump to hyperspace in the new exciting episode!
Entertainment Earth has posted pre-orders for wave 4 of The Black Series 6″ line. The pre-order confirms SWAN’s rumor of Chewbacca being delayed and having a couple sought after figures carried forward.
The guys at TwelfthParsec have written in to let us know about an update on their campaign to deliver some cool Ewok related items to the market (including playsets). They have met their fundraising goal, but have been able to extend their campaign a bit longer with some new stretch goals in mind, and for each goal met, contributors will get special perks with additional accessories with their order.
Read all about it here, and their campaign page can be accessed here. Better act quick if you want to get your hands on one of these sets though, the campaign ends in one week!
Our friends at JediDefender have alerted us that Action Figure Xpress is holding an Easter Sale with some great discounts on various Star Wars items.
Imperial Seal Bookends $59.49 (reg. $69.99)
Cad Bane Bust Bank $16.19 (reg. $26.99)
Jumbo Kenner Zuckuss $43.99 (reg. $79.99)
Jumbo Kenner Dengar $43.99 (reg. $79.99)
Han in Carbonite Business Card Holder $19.19 (reg. $31.99)
Sale ends April 20.