Kotobukiya has placed their NYCC Exclusive R2-Q5 ARTFX+ Statue up for pre-order. This special edition figure includes a commemorative gold plated medallion and is set for release one week after NYCC. Retail price is $29.99
Episode 405: John Jackson Miller and the Crazy Wizard
The latest Star Wars expanded universe novel is Kenobi, a standalone story telling of the Jedi’s arrival on Tatooine, including the locals and Tuskens with whom he tussles! The book is appeasing Star Wars fans worldwide, and now Arnie sits down with author John Jackson Miller to talk about this Western-inspired tale.
Also in this week’s episode Johnathan’s back with his On The Pegs segment and Steve provides a UK Report. It’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
Scout Trooper Helmet Issue
Issues continue to mount with Hasbro’s 2013 line, ranging from questionable figure selections to bubbles falling right off the pegs… and now today I came across two Black Series Scout Troopers with severely warped helmet ridges…
Hopefully this is an isolated incident… but if it’s not, collectors will surely leave these on the pegs and kids that receive them as presents will be disappointed. Anyone else coming across this? Share your thoughts/reports after the jump!
Sponsor News: K & C Collectibles
K & C Collectibles has added the new X-Wing Fighter Vintage Collection, Jango Fett from Kotobukiya and almost all the original Galactic Heroes waves and much more.
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Big Bad Toy Store’s End of Summer Sale! We’ve reduced prices by 15% to 50% on over 5,000 items! Take a look at the huge sale menus, there are tons of Transformers, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, GI Joe, Anime, Statues, Props, T-Shirts, Trinkets, Stand-Ups, Imports, Movie Figures and much much more! Click on through to check out this week’s new pre-orders and arrivals!
Sponsor News: DorksideToys
Brand NEW GI JOE’s, Batman Arkham, Star Wars Black Series, Marvel, & Get 10% Off In Stock Items In Our @DorksideToys Newsletter
25% Off All Star Wars This Week at TRU
ToysRUs this week* is offering 25% OFF ALL Star Wars & Angry Birds Star Wars Telepods action figures, play sets, role play & electronics. Offer is valid in-store only with coupon. Might be a good opportunity to pick up the exclusive X-Wing.
*Sale ends Wednesday, September 18.
Customizer Mega Spotlight
We are way overdue for another spotlight showing off the fantastic customizing skills of our forum members, so let’s get to it!
First up, Mousedroid-Hoojib continues to show the capabilities of soft goods customizing with a new version of Padme, which can be seen here.
Forum member wraith_nineyak also joins in the mix, with a new animated custom of Sergeant Krayt from the Clone Wars.
Peakob1 also creates a new Clone Wars custom – but one with a twist by making a realistic custom figure of Rush Clovis.
Last but not least, you have to check out Evilivo’s custom pre-cyborg General Grievous, which is a huge improvement over the Hasbro version… it even has real hair!
Sponsor News: Urban Collector
This week we are featuring new Pre-Orders like Batman Earth One B&W statue, Huntress Cover Girls statue & Team Fortress BLU action figures. Plus, pre-orders for the Darth Malgus and Grand Admiral Thrawn mini bust and the Max Rebo Mini Bust is in stock and ready to ship. Click on through for the full list.
Premium Format Commander Cody Up For Pre-Order
Sideshow Collectibles is now taking pre-orders for their Clone Commander Cody Premium Format figure. The exclusive version includes an additional switch out Phase I helmet.