Gentle Giant is now taking pre-orders for their Sy Snootles mini bust. Look for this to ship in Fall 2013.
Episode 365: A New Star Wars Book Pops Up!
In 2007 Matthew Reinhart brought a new dimension to Star Wars books with Star Wars: A Pop Up Guide to the Galaxy, a book that helped redefine what a pop-up book could be for Star Wars fans. It quickly became a New York Times Bestseller and now Matthew is back with his follow up–Star Wars: A Galactic Pop-Up Adventure. General Grievous, Acklay, and more, this book has light up features, sounds, and so much more! And on this week’s Star Wars Action News, Matthew joins Arnie and Marjorie to discuss this new prequel era book for fans of all ages!
Also for fans of all ages, this past week Hasbro and Lucasfilm announced Star Wars Angry Birds, a videogame with toy tie-ins from Hasbro including an Early Angry Bird Kit! Some fans disdain this new license while others embrace it. Hear both sides of the discussion on this week’s podcast.
With new Hallmark Keepsake ornaments, a hands-on review of the new Hasbro Toys R Us exclusive Speeder Bike, your voicemails, news from New York Comic Con and more, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
Win a Masterpiece Optimus Prime from DASH
When it comes to contest prizes, they don’t get much better than a brand new Transformers Masterpiece Optimus Prime. It might not be Star Wars, but the figure is valued at $100, includes a bundle of extras, and is being given away to one lucky collector for free by Collector-ActionFigures. Click on through for details…
Yakfinities #46 is here!
The latest Customizing Challenge is here! As always, the rules are very simple – make a new figure, and post a picture of it in our forums! But you do need to follow the theme of course – and this one is very broad… all you have to do is make a custom of a female character!
Whether it be an alternate look for Princess Leia, a half-eaten Oola, or something completely fan-fiction, it’s up to you! Entries will be accepted through 11:59 PM CST, December 31st.
We’ve already gotten some nice entries – check them out, or add your own by clicking here!
Massive Castle Grayskull Playset
Unlike Hasbro, Mattel has decided to give collectors of their Masters of the Universe Classics line a chance at a massive playset – an ultimate Castle Grayskull.
It’s pricey, but if enough collectors sign up for a pre-order, then He-Man fans will be able to own a truly awesome item to be the centerpiece of their collections.
We wish collectors of this line the best, and salute Mattel for trying to make this happen!
Special thanks to Paulskywalker for the heads up!
Sponsor News: K & C Collectibles
K&C Collectibles has the Clone Commander Fox action figure, Gentle Giant Studios mini busts, K-Mart 2-packs and more in-stock this week.
New: Clone Wars Action Figures:
CW15 – Ahsoka Scuba Gear
CW16 Super Battle Droid – Training Droid
CW17 Clone Commander Wolffe
CW18 – Clone Commander Fox
In-Stock: Special Action Figure Set:
Ewok Scouts and Endor AT-ST Crew
Wolf Pack Pre-Order at TRU.com
The online exclusive Wolf Pack Ultimate Gift Set is up for pre-order on ToysRUs.com. Expect orders to start being filled the first week of December.
Thanks to “shmashwitdaclub” over in the JediDefender forums for the tip.
BOGO Sale This Week at Target
Target this week is holding a Buy One, Get One 50% Off sale on all Hasbro Star Wars merchandise. You can also find separate sales on Fighter Pods Sets and the Darth Maul Returns Battle Pack for $17.99.
New Angry Birds and Fighter Pods at TRU
Yakreader chickaphant in a report on his Angry Birds and Fighter Pods finds at his local Toys”R”Us in Orlando, FL. Check out all of his submitted photos after story…
Yakface/DorksideToys TVC Giveaway Album
We’ve had an amazing response to our Yakface/DorksideToys TVC Giveaway so far! Be sure to check out all the images we’ve received on our Facebook page.