Yakface Reader Ryan M. Writes in with a troubling email from Amazon regarding his TBS Wave 2 pre-order.
Continue reading Amazon To Cancel Some TBS Wave 2 Pre-Orders?
Darth Vader Case Pins from Mint In Box
Our Force United friends at MintInBox.net have passed on some very cool news in commemoration of their 10th Anniversary. Click on through to for the details.
The ISY Custom Zombie Exclusive!
Our good friends at Imperialshipyards are offering up some zombie themed head sculpts for all you customizers out there. With Halloween right around the corner, now is the perfect time to place an order!
Personal Note: Why hasn’t Hasbro made a Death Trooper? Are they unaware that zombies are all the rage right now? And don’t they realize how popular the GI Joe line’s Zombie Viper was (and still is)?
Making of Star Wars Enhanced eBooks Now Available
Complete your library with the newly released enhanced eBooks for J.W. Rinzler’s “Making of” Star Wars books. All three editions are loaded with extra video and audio content only available in these eBook releases. Click on through for the press releases and check out the Star Wars Blog for their feature as well.
Continue reading Making of Star Wars Enhanced eBooks Now Available
Kmart Exclusives: A Cautionary Tale
Before you get too excited when coming upon the new Kmart exclusives in stores, be sure to check for evidence of tampering as forum member local_gotal was treated to an unwelcome surprise.
Continue reading Kmart Exclusives: A Cautionary Tale
TIE Interceptor On Sale
Amazon has marked down their exclusive TIE Interceptor to $39.46 – Don’t miss this great deal.
Thanks to Kyle Z for the tip.
Kmart Exclusive Vintage Sets
Reports are coming in from collectors finding Kmart’s outstanding exclusive sets across the country, and reports of those who ordered online receiving their orders as well (though some have received mixed orders).
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives are also reporting these sets are showing up in good numbers.
For reference, the Ewok set’s UPC is 653569875550 and the Scanning Crew set’s UPCs are 653569890539 / 653569890485.
5 Tips for Collecting Vinylmation
Our friend Kevin Gawthrope (CollectAll21.com) has posted a helpful article over at Vinylmation Kingdom for those looking to jump into the collecting Disney Vinylmation figures.
Hasbro 3rd Quarter Earnings Rise
Hasbro is reporting slightly improved third-quarter financials, which exceeded Wall Street expectations. Hasbro is crediting much of this to stronger sales of Star Wars and Transformers toys. Check out more details after the jump!
Yakfinities #50 Continues
Our 50th Yakfinities Customizing Challenge continues as several customizers have already contributed to the latest theme, The Original Trilogy!
The entries thus far have been outstanding, and in addition to our standard random winners, someone will win the Amazon exclusive Droid Factory wave for the grand prize!
Whether you’ve never customized before or are a crafty veteran, head on over to the forums and and show off your skills!