Over the weekend we posted on Facebook the announcement that Jimmy and Jason (formerly of TheForceCast) have started a new weekly podcast, RebelForce Radio. Watch for their first episode to be release January 19th, until then check out this preview.
Sponsor News: DorksideToys
Click on through to check out what’s in stock, available for pre-order, and on clearance at www.dorksidetoys.com
HeroCross HMF005 Stormtrooper
The HMF #005 Stormtrooper is now shipping from Hong Kong figure maker HeroCross (previously 86 Hero). HMF (Hybrid Metal Figuration) figures are constructed of 70% metal and 30% PVC making them very weighty for their size. The Stormtrooper measures 14cm tall, features over 20 points of articulation and includes 3 pairs interchangeable hands and blaster and retails for about $85.00 (US).
Click on through to check out an image gallery for this unique collectible and watch for more HeroCross Star Wars figures to be added to this line in the future.
Yakface on Facebook Update
Facebook made changes (for the worse) a while back and even if you “liked” our page, you’re not getting all of our updates. Click on through for instructions on how to insure you receive all of our notifications.
Sponsor News: Brian’s Toys
Brian’s Toys has released their latest newsletter this week. Check out the newest pre-orders from Hasbro and Sideshow, helmets from eFX Collectibles, several retired LEGO Star Wars sets, Vintage Kenner items and more.
$5.00 Geonosian Speeders
Some TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores have begun marking down the Geonosian Speeder sets from $9.99 down to $5.00 – at this price you may want to take a second look if you’ve been holding out on this Clone Wars deluxe set.
Thanks to forum member darthapathy for the heads up!
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Here is a quick update with the latests pre-orders and new arrivals from Big Bad Toy Store. Click on through for the full details including pre-order info for the new Class I & II vehicle assortments from Hasbro and the Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode I Precision Stunt Cast Lightsaber from eFX Collectibles.
DASH Over to Our New Blog and Share Your Thoughts
Collector-ActionFigures already had the internet’s best action figure values, the world’s biggest action figure catalog, and a great place to buy action figures. And now we’ve added something to bring it all together. We call it DASH Flash, and it’s your brand new platform for action figure reviews, news, previews, articles, features, and a ton of other things.
Visit DASH Flash, and then let us know what you think. Collector-ActionFigures is built for the community, and this is your new blog. We want to see your vision for it, want to hear your ideas, and want to exceed your expectations in every way.
Please take a minute to leave a comment right here with your thoughts or desires, and we’ll be reading. Leave a comment on any of the current DASH Flash articles and we’ll be watching. Even feel free to send me an email at Corey@Collector-ActionFigures.com and I’ll take your suggestions to heart.
This is a great time for Collector-ActionFigures, and we want you to be a big part of it every step of the way.
Zellers Chain to Transition to Target
In other Target news today, our friends at Galactic Hunter are reporting that the Canadian retail chain, Zellers, is converting a majority of its store to the Target brands, with a few other stores taking on the Walmart name. Visit o.Canada.com for more details.
Yakfinities #47: Tatooine Residents
A new Yakfinities Customizing Challenge has just begun, and the theme takes us back to where the sand is coarse and irritating and gets everywhere.
Hop on over to the forums for all the details!