From our friends at JediNews
Hasbro, Toys ‘R’ Us and Jedi News have been working incredibly hard to bring you a European first… an exclusive first launch in Europe of the stunning new Star Wars: The Black Series figures. A limited quantity of both the 3.75″ and 6″ figures from The Black Series will be available at Toys ‘R’ Us in Brent Cross, London labelled as ‘First Day of Issue’.
Head to JediNews for additional details.
Amazon is also taking pre-orders for their exclusive TVC TIE Interceptor for $50.00 – shipping on Aug 15. Thanks to Adam at Galactic Hunter and Chuck M. for the tip.
Our friends at Star Wars Action News alerted us that the TVC Slave I is now available for pre-order ($99.99) on Amazon.com with FREE shipping an expected ship date of 8/15.
Sideshow Collectibles is now taking pre-orders for their sixth scale Prototype Armor Boba Fett. The exclusive edition includes the famous Star Wars beach towel cape!
We’re back and in the groove with our regular monthly show after what seems like ages. This HUGE show features two visits to Rancho Obi-Wan to catch up with Steve Sansweet (at ~4mins and ~1hr 9mins), all the latest news and reveals ahead of San Diego Comic Con from Gentle Giant, Hasbro, Sideshow, TOPPS and others along with details of what Dan and James have been up to over the last few months. It’s a bumper show that’s not to be missed, bringing us bang-up-to-date on all the collecting news from a galaxy, far, far way!
Our friends at Flyguy.net have posted info of 4 yet-to-be announced Mission Series 2-packs in the pipeline from Hasbro. Head on over to check out preliminary details for the Mandalore, Death Star, Tantive IV and Bespin sets.
With the release of the 2013 “Lava Vader” packaging coming right around the corner, here is a look at the card backs for a couple of the Mission Series 2-packs.
Customizers have until 11:59pm CST June 30 to submit an entry for Yakfinities #48 – The Clone Wars. Entries can be realistic or animated style for this, and should be in the spirit of the Clone Wars theme.
Head on over to the forums to submit your entry, or to enjoy the most recent entries by clicking here.
VolkerC from StarWars-Figuren has posted the first look at boxed and loose images of the upcoming Kmart Exclusive Ewok Assault Catapult Set. Head on over to check them out.
Forum member jedimasteradi recently took the photonovel section of the Yakface forums by storm when he launched the first chapter in his new photonovel series, The Adventures of Jarred Yunis.
He has already followed up with Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. Each of these are a fun read and I think any Star Wars fan who enjoys customizing or the art of storytelling will enjoy them. Head on over to the forums and enjoy this great new series after the jump!