In Vulture.com‘s continuing series of Most Devoted Fans, they interview Dustin Roberts of R2D2Central, TheForceNet and Rebelscum. Give it a read.
Thanks to Steve Sansweet’s Facebook page for the heads up.
Premium Format Shaak Ti Pre-Order
Sideshow Collectibles now has the Premium Format Shaak Ti figure from The Force Unleashed up for pre-order. The exclusive edition includes an alternate hand holding Starkiller’s lightsaber.
Sideshow Collectibles proudly presents the Shaak Ti Premium Format Figure from LucasArts’ breakthrough Star Wars video game,The Force Unleashed. Sculpted in high-quality polystone with cloth and faux-leather accents, our interpretation of Shaak Ti illustrates the graceful Jedi’s savage beauty and warrior’s strength. Standing proudly at 19 inches in overall height, the Shaak Ti Premium Format Figure serves as a fitting memorial to this heroic Jedi, one of the last survivors of Order 66 and the great Jedi purge.
The Clone Wars Season 4 Blu-ray/DVD Next Week
Just a friendly reminder that Season 4 of The Clone Wars hits store shelves next week on Tues (Oct. 23).
Update: Lost TESB Documentary Footage
Movies.com has posted part of an unreleased documentary for the Making of the The Empire Strikes Back. Within the 15 minutes of footage you’ll see interviews, behind-the-scenes filming and the creation of the amazing practical effects and matte paintings by the legend, Ralph McQuarrie and more. Let’s hope complete documentary sees release someday.
EDIT: The video has been locked.
UPDATE: Video is again live for viewing
More Vintage Hitting 5 Below
Our friends at JediDefender are reporting that some older Vintage Collection figures like Dagobah Landing Luke, AT-RT Driver and the Clone Trooper (AOTC) are turning up at 5 Below stores. Time to hit up your local store if you have one.
Sponsor News: Big Bad Toy Store
Here is the latest from Big Bad Toy Store. Click on through to check out the newest pre-orders and new arrivals this week.
Premium Format Shaak Ti Gallery
Sideshow Collectibles has updated today with their image gallery for the Shaak Ti Premium Format figure. Two versions will be available for pre-order for $349.99 on Thursday (Oct. 18) with the exclusive edition including an alternate hand holding Starkiller’s lightsaber.
Jumbo Power Droid Pre-Order
Gentle Giant is also now taking pre-orders for their Jumbo Kenner Power Droid figure. Look for this to ship in late 2013.
AT-AT Bookends Pre-Order
Gentle Giant is also taking pre-orders for their long awaited AT-AT bookends set.
Bring home the terrifying metal behemoths of The Empire Strikes Back! Cast in high quality polystone and then hand painted, each bookend is numbered and comes complete with a matching limited edition certificate of authenticity. Whether they’re holding up an assortment of media or on display proudly by themselves, these collectible bookends are sure to add enjoyment to any home or office.
Sy Snootles Mini Bust Pre-Order
Gentle Giant is now taking pre-orders for their Sy Snootles mini bust. Look for this to ship in Fall 2013.