Episode 387: It’s Not Easy Buying Green (Cards)

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Gentle Giant’s Premiere Guild Memberships for 2013 started recently with two exclusive Premiere Guild Member mini-busts, a holographic Darth Vader and an Episode III Mace Windu.  As they ponder their gift for 2013, Marjorie and Arnie look back this podcast at two mini-busts for PGM members in 2012, the Rebel Trooper from A New Hope and a white Republic Commando from the Expanded Universe.

Also this podcast, Brock reviews the recent novel The Last Jedi, Javier reports in on green card figure finds in Mexico, and we report on a very cool, 2-week limited art print from J.K. Woodward.  All this and more on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!

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Toyguide Update: Lomrokk – Gamorrean Executioner Mythos Statue

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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume today with a look at Lomrokk – Jabba’s Gamorrean Executioner, the latest statue to be released from Sideshow’s Star Wars Mythos line

PROS: While probably not at the top of most collector lists in terms of character significance in the overall saga, this statue is simply amazing. Sideshow’s artisans have given this piece such detail it’s hard to believe that it isn’t a living, breathing creature. The sculpt incorporates varying textures, washes and paint treatments (whether it be on muscle, armor plating, fur or terrain) that define each part and add to the sense of realism. The skin of Lomrokk is a work of art in and of itself as he is covered with scars and gouges giving him an even more imposing vibe. The interchangeable heads are a wonderful feature allowing you to vary its presentation depending on your preference.

CONS: A bit pricey for most and it is quite large, weighing 15 lbs and standing about 20″ high, so display options may be limited. An odd character choice for a such a premium line of collectibles.

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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Curto Burns Collectors’ Cast Special

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We’re going back… whoops, wrong franchise! Spending Christmas and New Year with his family at Rancho Obi-Wan in Northern California, James couldn’t miss up on the opportunity to record with Steve Sansweet and bring Dan in on the action as all three look back at Star Wars in 2012 – the events, the collectibles and their favourite items on a Curto Burns Collectors Cast Special.
Recorded on New Year’s Day (exactly three months ago to the day) tune in and listen as they talk about everything from Trading Cards to LEGO – you won’t want to miss this (and see if you can spot what’s changed in the last few months)!
You can download the podcast directly here or visit CurtoBurns.com

Sideshow Reveals 1:6 Scale Clone Commander Wolffe

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Sideshow has updated today revealing a gorgeous 12″ Clone Commander Wolffe! Wolffe features switchout portraits, phase 1 and 2 still helmets, a jetpack, blasters and grenades and more. Pre-orders start this Thursday – don’t miss it! Click on through for an exclusive gallery of images you won’t see on Sideshow’s site until Thursday.

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Limited Edition Jar Jar Mimobot

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Mimobot has announced a Limited Edition Jar Jar Binks USB flash drive – which ironically was their April Fool’s Day gag last year.

The drive comes preloaded with exclusive Jar Jar Binks Mimory® content including the MimoDesk® personalization suite, which is comprised of Binks-themed wallpapers, icons and avatars. It also comes equipped with MimoByte® sound software, powered with an offering of iconic sounds and character dialogue that play each time a Jar Jar Binks MIMOBOT is inserted or ejected from one’s computer.

The Jar Jar Binks Mimobot is limited to 500 pieces.

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