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PARCO Carded Kubrick R5-D4
This weekend kicks off the Medicom/PARCO Show Exhibition and already the first Star Wars Kubrick item has been revealed via eBay – a carded version of R5-D4.
This is in essence a repack of the DX Series 3 figure. Hopefully we will get to see some actual new Kubricks over the next day or so… the drought has been long.
Thanks to our friends at JediDefender for the heads-up.
Jaw Dropping Custom Sail Barge
There’s been some amazing custom Sail Barges made over the years, and this auction listing is one of the best ones I’ve seen. Check it out and enjoy all the pics of this spectacular vehicle/playset from ROTJ that Hasbro will hopefully turn their attention to.
Target Clearancing Hasbro Product Galore
We posted a lengthy rant last month expressing our recent frustration with Hasbro, and it seems like the folks at Target may feel the same way given their latest round of Hasbro markdowns.
It isn’t just Star Wars product either… it’s GI JOE and Transformers product too… and the trend here is that all the items are ones aimed at kids, and really aren’t of high quality… they are often gimmicks or Hasbro scaling back on quality. So what does that mean with the upcoming Movie Heroes line? Will they pegwarm like these have been doing since the moment they were first stocked?
Hopefully Hasbro has a much better plan in store for next year… share your thoughts here or in our forums.
No SDCC Exclusives from Sideshow Collectibles
Sideshow Collectibles has officially announced via Twitter that in lieu of offering exclusives at SDCC this year, they will be offering additional exclusive (Sideshow and Hot Toys) products throughout the summer. Welcome news for those that can’t attend the SDCC and reassurance that they will continue to have great new collectibles available for 2013.
Star Wars: Hunt for the Holocron
Our very own DanoftheDead has been working behind the scenes with a group of close friends for many years to complete a fan made film, called Star Wars: Hunt for the Holocron.
It appears all the hard work and dedication has paid off as their team is inching closer to releasing their film. Check out their official site and while you’re at it, leave some feedback for Dan and his friends in our forums!
SDCC Fett Bust Pre-Order
Not attending SDCC? Fear not, PGM Members can pre-order the Deluxe Boba Fett mini bust now on Gentle Giant’s website. One per customer – orders will ship after SDCC.
SDCC Exclusive Deluxe Boba Fett Mini Bust
StarWars.com has updated today with a special preview of Gentle Giant’s SDCC Exclusive Boba Fett Deluxe Mini Bust. It will be available to purchase at their booth for $150 and it is limited to 2500 pieces.
Mystery Fett from Gentle Giant
Gentle Giant has teased a new Fett collectible via Instagram today. Speculation is that it could be a SDCC exclusive ROTJ Boba Fett Deluxe Mini Bust that was shown over a year ago via our friends at YodasNews. Thanks to our friends at Imperial Holocron for assistance in uncovering this mystery item.
Episode 396: Orange, Black, and Silver
The 3.75-inch Black Series is looming and new packaged shots are being released of the first wave of figures with Padme, Biggs, Luke, Vader, and more. But despite the eagerness of Star Wars collectors for new figures, fans are having a mixed reaction to the new packaging for these figures. On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast hosts Marjorie and Arnie are joined by their Marvelicious Toys co-host Justin, a graphic designer and packaging expert, to examine Hasbro’s latest Star Wars designs.
Also on this week’s show, Johnathan updates us what’s in stores and online, Steve the Gingerprince reports from Collectormania, and Arnie and Marjorie celebrate a new Ewok LEGO set. All that and more on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
Plus on this week’s show is an update on Third Annual SDCC Star Wars Fan Breakfast! On Friday, July 19th, at 7:30 a.m. come to the Edgewater Grill at Seaport Village to talk Star Wars with friends! It’s walking distance from the convention center, and prizes will be given away from sponsors Hallmark, Uncle Milton, Diamond Select Toys, Kotobukiya, Random House Audio, and more! There is no cost to attend, just pay for what you order for breakfast! To attend, just RSVP by July 10th to fanbreakfast@swactionnews.com with how many people are in your party and we hope to see you in San Diego!
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