Episode 391: Into the Void with Tim Lebbon

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Tomorrow a new era in Star Wars Expanded Universe novels beings with the release of Dawn of the Jedi:  Into the Void.  Written by Tim Lebbon and based on the Dark Horse comic series Dawn of the Jedi this book tells of Force users twenty-five thousand years before the battle of Yavin.  It’s the first Star Wars novel set so early in the timeline, and also the first Star Wars novel by Lebbon.  On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast Arnie talks to Tim about the process of writing this novel and the themes throughout.
Also on this week’s show, Berent went to Disneyland and talked to artist Mike Kungl who was revealing new works.  He talks about his upcoming prints from Acme Archives, works Lucasfilm rejected, and his latest Jabba art piece.  Listen to find out about them and find out how to win one of Kungl’s Rebel Alliance–Defend and Protect prints!
With a Free Comic Book Day report from St. Louis, a con report from the UK, May the Fourth sales, and reports of Endor AT-AT spottings, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast.

D-Tech Returns to Disney with Stormtrooper Options

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Disney Parks Blog has updated today announcing the return of the popular D-Tech Me Experience on May 17. They also reveal that there is now a Stormtrooper option now available where instead of getting your likeness rendering on a replica carbonite block, you can get your head sculpted to a body of an Imperial Stormtrooper. Head on over to Disney Parks’ Blog for the detail.

Toyguide Update: Ben Kenobi Desert Nomad Mythos Statue

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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with a look at the Ben Kenobi – Desert Nomad, the latest statue to be released from Sideshow’s Star Wars Mythos line.

PROS: When this piece was first revealed, many collectors – including myself, knew that this was one item not to be passed over. It serves as an undeniable bridge between the Prequel and Original Trilogies while giving a deserved nod to The Clone Wars as well. The details in the his survival gear (especially the inclusion of the lightsaber hilts of his former master and Padawan) and overall deco of the statue are amazing in their own rights but where this piece shines is in the uncanny interchangeable portraits of Ewan McGregor and Alec Guinness as Kenobi.

CONS: This statue originally solicited the inclusion of a removable Obi-Wan’s lightsaber hilt that attached to his belt – which can be seen on the packaging. This accessory was ultimately dropped and the product photography was revised. Collectors of this line have also complained that the lit lightsaber blade either arrives snapped off the switchout hilt/hand accessory or that it breaks easily during unpacking and/or assembly of the statue (of which I can personally attest).

Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this piece is worth adding to your collection.

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Star Wars Action Figure Compendium Poster Update

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Christopher Lee, the artist for the glorious illustrated action figure compendium poster we reported a few day ago, has provided us a link that you can bookmark for tomorrow’s May the 4th sale. Be sure to get those orders in and support this one-of-a-kind piece.

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Also, he’s provided us a link to a desktop wallpaper (of various sizes) featuring this poster with some great toys added to the composition. You can download it here.

Return of the Jedi Prize Pack from Sideshow

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Sideshow Collectibles is now accepting entries for their Return of the Jedi Prize Pack which includes 7 sixth scale items – creating they ultimate Jabba’s palace diorama. The prize pack includes:

– Jabba the Hutt
– Jabba’s Throne
– Salacious Crumb Creature Pack
– Bib Fortuna
– Leia as Boushh
– Buboicullaar Creature Pack
– Han Solo in Carbonite

Contest ends June 3 2013.

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