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Ben Kenobi Mythos Statue Production Change

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Collectors of the Mythos line, specifically the Ben Kenobi: Desert Nomad, take note. There has been a production change with this piece and it is NO LONGER including his signature lightsaber hilt that is attached to his belt as shown in Sideshow’s solicitation imagery. This has been confirmed via a discussion with SSC’s Customer Service Dept.

Also, there appears to be a discrepancy in the edition size as the base (currently) lists a 1200 production run while Sideshow’s site still lists it as 2000. No word if the edition size was revised down or if this is a production error on the base itself.

Contests/Giveaways, Customizing

Amazing prizes to be had!

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Just a friendly reminder that the Episode VII Customizing Challenge wraps up on March 30!  This gives everyone just over a week left to make a custom – the grand prize winner will get to choose from the above prizes, and then two random winners will also receive an item from the above prize pool!

Even if you have never created a custom figure before, you have a chance at winning big just by making a custom of a character that you think could appear in the next Star Wars film. 

It’s that easy!  Make your custom and post a pic of it in the Yakface Forums, or at Imperialshipyards.net and you are entered into the contest!

Collecting News

Kmart Clearance Finds Continue

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If you have a Kmart in your area, keep in mind that all clearance toys are an additional 50% off and this deal goes on until March 30. 

Many stores have multiple areas where they pile up their clearance toys, which means if you dig a bit you might be able to score some great finds at drastically reduced prices, like forum member darthapathy did with the AT-ST crew members for just $5.50.

Collecting News, Contests/Giveaways

Facebook Favorite Fett Foto Promotion

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Today we are launching a new Facebook promotion where fans can submit a photo* of their favorite Boba Fett collectible and after 2 weeks an image will be selected at random to win a Gentle Giant Jumbo Rocket-Firing Boba Fett courtesy of DorksideToys. Simply send in your image along with your name and address to news@yakface.com with “Favorite Fett Foto” in the subject line.

The promotion is open to collectors worldwide**

*Image must be a photo you have personally taken

**Collectors located outside of the continental US will be responsible for shipping and handling charges

UPDATE: We’ve had some great entries so far! Check them all out on our Facebook page.

Collecting News, Podcasts/Streaming

Episode 385: C-3PO Is Happy To See You

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The stores are full of the same ol’, same ol’, not because there are no new Star Wars action figures but because the stores are so full of 2012 figures that Hasbro is only shipping the new 2013 figures to other countries.  If you want the 2013 Yoda carded Clone Wars and Movie Heroes figures American Star Wars collectors need to buy from Canada or Germany at considerable expense in shipping and surcharges.  Is it worth it?  Marjorie and Arnie have the final wave of Clone Wars figures in hand from a Canadian seller, and review each figure on this week’s Star Wars Action News!  Listen to find out if these repacks, repaints, and retools are worth your bounty.

And speaking of bounty, on this week’s podcast is one bad bounty hunter — Bossk!  Sideshow’s 12-inch Bossk figure is in stock and shipping now, and Star Wars Action News reviews the exclusive version on this week’s show.  With interchangeable hands, feet, and head (with the exclusive version) listen to hear the hosts’ thoughts on this latest sixth-scale figure!

With a vintage filled report from the Toy Man Toy Show in St. Louis, a way to get an exclusive T-Shirt design this weekend at Wizard World St. Louis, and more, it’s all in this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!

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